Talk Eastern Europe

In our continuing coverage of the Russian invasion against Ukraine, Adam Reichardt goes to Lviv and interviews Iryna Matviyishyn – a Ukrainian journalist. During the conversation they discuss Iryna’s recent trip to Kyiv and what she saw there as well as misconceptions of the West on Ukraine and what stage of the war is nextMake a donation in solidarity with Ukraine by supporting free press in Central and Eastern Europe! Donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-free-press-in-eastern-europe

*** Please support us to keep bringing you in-depth coverage. Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope.eu ***This episode features a discussion with Andrzej Sadecki, a senior fellow at the Centre for Eastern Studies in Warsaw. Together with Andrzej, we summarize the parliamentary election in Hungary which took place on April 3rd and coincided with a nationwide referendum. Andrzej provides his assessment of why the ruling party of Fidesz won the election big time and gained the supermajority in the Hungarian Parliament although pre-election polls and experts’ predictions suggested such a scenario was unlikely. Andrzej and Maciek also discuss possible prospects for the country under the fifth in a row term of Victor Orban as the prime of the country.See also: "Miscalibrated ambitions, or the shock of repetition" by: Ferenc Laczó. New Eastern Europe, 5 April 2022: https://neweasterneurope.eu/2022/04/05/miscalibrated-ambitions-or-the-shock-of-repetition/Please donate in solidarity with Ukraine by supporting a free press in Central and Eastern Europe! Donate here: https://gofund.me/291fcb13Make sure to check out our website: www.talkeasterneurope.eu

*** Please support us to keep bringing you in-depth coverage. Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope.eu ***In this episode, we try to comprehend what’s behind Georgia’s government’s cold stance toward Kyiv in the face of a Russia-provoked war in Ukraine and what consequences it might bring for Georgia’s foreign policy. Maciek discusses this topic with Givi Gigitashvili, a Researcher at the Atlantic Council Forensic Research Lab. Make sure to check out our website: www.talkeasterneurope.euPlease donate in solidarity with Ukraine by supporting a free press in Central and Eastern Europe! Donate here: https://gofund.me/291fcb13

*** Please support us to keep bringing you in-depth coverage. Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope.eu ***Adam, Maciek and Aga are finally back together! Before getting to this week’s interview, they discuss last week’s international summits and President Joe Biden’s visit to Poland, all against the backdrop of the ongoing Russian war against Ukraine. Aga and Maciek then sit down with Dr Clara Portela – a Political Science lecturer at the Law School of the University of Valencia and an expert on multilateral sanctions, arms control and EU foreign policy. Focusing on the topic of sanctions imposed against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, they discuss common misunderstandings linked to the use of sanctions as a foreign policy tool, different types of sanctions and how they tend to affect both their targets and their senders, as well as the current dynamic within the EU and how well both the Union and Russia are prepared for the consequences of the current and potential future sanctions.If you’d like to follow Dr Portela and her work you can find her on Twitter @DrClaraPortela. You can also follow her faculty @DretUV and you can find her publications on https://lizzysuccess.academia.edu/ClaraPORTELAMake sure to check out our website: www.talkeasterneurope.euPlease make a donation in solidarity with Ukraine by supporting free press in Central and Eastern Europe! Donate here: https://gofund.me/291fcb13

*** Please support us to keep bringing you in-depth coverage. Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope.eu ***In this episode Aga and Maciek discuss with Oktawian Miliewski Moldova’s and Romania’s reaction to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. They talk about the growing number of refugees in both countries and the potential consequences of the influx of people for the two countries. Oktawian also shares his insights why a potential of a Russia-controlled breakaway region of Transnistria may not occur an easy asset to use in war. Guest: Oktawian Milewski is an expert on the politics of Central and Eastern Europe as well as the Black Sea Region and the correspondent of Romania’s branch of Radio France Internationale. Based in Warsaw, Poland. Follow him on Twitter @milewskioctav Make a donation in solidarity with Ukraine by supporting free press in Central and Eastern Europe! Donate here: https://gofund.me/291fcb13

*** Please support us to keep bringing you in-depth coverage. Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope.eu ***In this episode, which is recorded on March 18th 2022, Talk Eastern Europe co-hosts Agnieszka and Adam catch up with Vladyslav Faraponov, an analyst and journalist at the Kyiv-based Internews-Ukraine and UkraineWorld. They discuss the most recent developments with Russia’s war against Ukraine as well as look at some of the international developments from the Ukrainian perspective. Make a donation in solidarity with Ukraine by supporting free press in Central and Eastern Europe!Donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-free-press-in-eastern-europe Petition for unwavering global support for Ukraine: https://neweasterneurope.eu/2022/02/27/petition-for-unwavering-global-support-for-ukraine/

*** Please support us to keep bringing you in-depth coverage. Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope.eu ***In our continuing coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine, Adam sits down with Olha Konsevych, a Ukrainian journalist and editor in chief of the 24tv.ua web portal. They discuss the current situation around the country, the humanitarian crisis and green corridors, Belarus’s role and nuclear security. In the end Olha shares her message to Russians – who need to stand up and end this war, stating “As long as Russians sit silent, the war will not end.” The conversation was recorded on March 12th 2022 – the 17th day of Russia’s war against Ukraine.Ukraine under attack. How to help? List of organizations and charities who are in Ukraine or organizing assistance for Ukraine. Please consider supporting their efforts: https://neweasterneurope.eu/2022/02/24/ukraine-under-attack-how-to-help/ Petition for unwavering global support for Ukraine: https://neweasterneurope.eu/2022/02/27/petition-for-unwavering-global-support-for-ukraine/ Listen to our special Spotify playlist “Hear Ukraine” https://spoti.fi/35zgwTn

*** Please support us to keep bringing you in-depth coverage. Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope.eu ***In this episode, Adam sits down with Stefano Braghiroli from the University of Tartu in Estonia. They discuss the Russian war in Ukraine and how it is seen from the Baltic states, and especially Estonia. Please support organizations helping Ukraine: https://neweasterneurope.eu/2022/02/24/ukraine-under-attack-how-to-help/Sign our petition for unwavering global support for Ukraine: https://neweasterneurope.eu/2022/02/27/petition-for-unwavering-global-support-for-ukraine/Listen to our special Spotify playlist “Hear Ukraine” https://spoti.fi/35zgwTn

*** Please support us to keep bringing you in-depth coverage. Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope.eu ***In this episode, Maciek connects with Maksym Kyiak who is staying near Kyiv. Maksym shares information about the life of Ukrainians at the time when their country has been attacked by Russia. Later, Maksym assesses the changing policy of Germany and the West toward Russia, and at the end, we have the pleasure to listen to a patriotic Ukrainian song performed by Maksym.Ukraine under attack. How to help? List of organizations and charities who are in Ukraine or organizing assistance for Ukraine. Please consider supporting their efforts: https://neweasterneurope.eu/2022/02/24/ukraine-under-attack-how-to-help/ Petition for unwavering global support for Ukraine: https://neweasterneurope.eu/2022/02/27/petition-for-unwavering-global-support-for-ukraine/Listen to our special Spotify playlist “Hear Ukraine” https://spoti.fi/35zgwTn

*** Please support this podcast – become a Patron: www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope.eu ***This episode, recorded February 28th, is a summary of what has been happening in Ukraine since February 24th, the beginning of Russia's cruel military invasion of this country. Our thoughts are with the Ukrainians who are heroically defending their country's independence and freedom. We discuss not only the events in Ukraine itself, but also what is happening on the eastern border of Poland, which has already received several hundred thousand war refugees. The co-hosts discuss their reflections on these developments and Adam shares some of his experience at the Polish-Ukrainian border, where thousands of Ukrainians are arriving in their escape from the war. This episode is also a historic episode for Talk Eastern Europe, because for the first time Adam and Maciek are joined by the third co-host – Agnieszka Widłaszewska.Resources:Ukraine under attack. How to help? A list of organizations and charities who are in Ukraine or organizing assistance for Ukraine. Please consider supporting their efforts: https://neweasterneurope.eu/2022/02/24/ukraine-under-attack-how-to-help/ Russia’s Blitzkrieg has become Blitzfail. Conclusions from the first days of the war: https://neweasterneurope.eu/2022/02/28/russias-blitzkrieg-has-become-blitzfail-conclusions-from-the-first-days-of-the-war/Photo-report from the Polish border, where it is all hands on deck: https://neweasterneurope.eu/2022/02/28/photo-report-from-the-polish-border-where-it-is-all-hands-on-deck/ >>>> Sign our petition for unwavering global support for Ukraine: https://www.change.org/SupportUkraine