In previous episodes, we met Taiwanese-Ukrainian couple Lin Yue (林月) and Olga Kulish, who opened their restaurant, Hata, as an unexpected consequence of the Russo-Ukrainian War. Wanting to better understand the roots of this conflict, Mary Anne and Ching-en invited Alex Khomenko, a representative of Taiwan Stands With Ukraine (TSWU), to share his perspective.

Born during the Soviet era, Alex reflects on his journey to embracing his Ukrainian identity after realizing what Russia truly represents. He explains why the Russo-Ukrainian War is not an ethnic conflict and how it has profoundly shaped his life in Taiwan.