In this episode of ASPI’s Bigger Picture series, Brendan Nicholson speaks to the Embassy of Ukraine’s Chargé d'Affaires, Mr Volodymyr Shalkivskyi, on the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Russia’s invasion has sent shockwaves across Europe and the international community, with countries pledging humanitarian aid and military assistance to the Ukrainian government. They discuss how the conflict is currently unfolding, the different war-fighting capabilities of Russian and Ukrainian forces, and potential avenues for the resolution of the war.

Guests (in order of appearance):

Brendan Nicholson: www.aspi.org.au/bio/brendan-nicholson

Mr Volodymyr Shalkivskyi

Music: "Salt Lake Swerve - Chillout Remix" by Maarten Schellekens, via freemusicarchive.org