In this episode of Ukraine 1-on-1, hosts Dana and Karyna discuss the historical and modern-day challenges Ukraine faces. They delve into Ukrainian identity, the country's separation from the Soviet Union, and the 1991 referendum that led to independence. The hosts also explore the ongoing effects of Russian propaganda, the forced displacement of Crimean Tatars, and Crimea's geopolitical significance. To conclude, they reflect on life in modern-day Ukraine, particularly how people are coping with power outages and the resilience of small businesses.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Ukraine 1-on-1
00:28 - Ukrainian Identity and Self-Perception
02:45 - Ukraine's Independence and Soviet Union Legacy
06:00 - Chornobyl Disaster and Its Impact on Ukraine
10:00 - Chicken Kyiv and Bush’s Visit to Kyiv
22:00 - Crimea’s Russian Population and History
26:40 - Soviet Policies on Ukrainian Identity
33:30 - Budapest Memorandum and Nuclear Disarmament
40:02 - Russia's Broken Promises in the Budapest Memorandum
47:35 - Reflections on Ukraine’s Security and the Future