Tetyana Ogarkova

Tetyana Ogarkova, a journalist and head of the international department at the Ukraine Crisis Media Centre, discusses Ukraine's complex relationship with the U.S. in light of increasing pressure from the Trump administration, now acting as a mediator. She argues that proposed peace talks could prevent Ukraine from regaining occupied territories, effectively leading to defeat. The conversation also highlights the potential dangers of negotiations as tactics for Russia, the impact on military support, and ongoing struggles with anti-corruption amid the war.