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Sarah Rainsford is a BBC correspondent based in Kyiv, reporting firsthand on the war in Ukraine, while Sergey Radchenko is a renowned Cold War historian offering deep geopolitical insights. They discuss President Zelensky’s diplomatic moves across Europe and the importance of sustained support amidst the conflict. The duo questions whether the West truly grasps the reality of the war and examines how upcoming elections might influence public and military backing for Ukraine, highlighting the complexities of sentiment and strategies across nations.

Historian Sergey Radchenko discusses the intense diplomacy between Ukraine and Russia at the beginning of the full-scale invasion. Topics include the shooting down of a Russian bomber by Ukraine, escalating tensions, US military aid, challenges faced by YouTube channels reporting on the war, and the evolution of negotiations between the two countries.