Vasily Kashin

Olesia Horiainova, co-founder of the Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Center and former advisor to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, teams up with Vasily Kashin from the Russian International Affairs Council. They dive into the complexities of a proposed direct meeting between Russia and Ukraine to potentially end the war. Discussion highlights include the implications of a ceasefire, the historical context of Russia's demands, and Ukraine's firm stance on sovereignty. The ever-evolving dynamics of the conflict create a tense backdrop for any peace negotiations.