Yuri Shevchuk

Hamish De Bretton-Gordon, a former tank commander and chemical weapons expert, discusses the intricacies of tank warfare and the recent Ukrainian operations that have effectively targeted Russian armored units. Yuri Shevchuk, a senior lecturer at Columbia University, delves into the evolution of Ukrainian cinema, emphasizing its role in shaping national identity amid ongoing conflict. The conversation also touches on diplomatic shifts in U.S.-Russia relations and the challenges of representation in cinema during turbulent times.