In this episode we're in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, and the nearby suburb, Irpin.

Join us as we delve into the untold stories of human resilience, the symbolism of abandoned cars.

We also dive into the time before the war, when we visit the residence of the former pro-Russian president, Victor Yanukovych. His massive wealth and lavish lifestyle, starkly contrasts the ongoing struggles of the Ukrainian people, and his opulent estate stands as a testament to the depth of corruption under his regime and its detrimental impact on the nation. Yanukovych's deposed leadership has ignited frustration and outrage among Ukrainians, illuminating the urgent need for transparency and accountability in governance.

When the people of Ukraine finally found out about this lavishness and scale of the estate, it was viewed as a symbol of corruption and excess. And that sparked the Euromaidan Revolution.

It's time to uncover the true impact of corruption and understand the true path to reconstruction.

Blogpost: https://theradiovagabond.com/289-ukraine

Timestamped summary of this episode:

00:00 - Introduction

00:37 - War Remnants in Kiev

02:19 - Facts About Kiev

05:02 - Personal Perspective on the War

09:06 - Visit to Yanukovych's Former Residence

18:07 - Background on Ukraine's pro-Western stance

19:46 - Evolution of the protests

22:23 - Violent crackdown and Yanukovych's downfall

24:48 - Zelensky's leadership and challenges

35:44 - Armed Forces Push Russians Out

36:36 - Rebuilding Residential Buildings

37:09 - Abandoned and Destroyed Cars