Does Ukraine have a Nazi problem?
How pervasive is far-right nationalism in Ukraine?
What is the history of the Kremlin's propaganda campaign about Ukrainian Nazis?
Why does Moscow insist on calling Ukrainians all Nazis?
And what about Nazism in Russia?

We touch upon all of this in this very illuminating episode with Dr. Taras Kuzio, who has researched and written extensively on the topic for years.

I admit that this is not an area of specialty of mine but am of course familiar with the issue. As usual with Kremlin propaganda, there is a kernel of truth to all of this as there exists of course far-right nationalist groups in Ukraine. The question is how pervasive and influential are they, and where this Kremlin propaganda comes from. Dr. Kuzio helped me better understand this and will be highly informative to listeners. 

And enjoy the voice of Start Wars' Mark Hamill announcing the end of an air raid alert in the middle of the podcast:)

About the Guest

Taras Kuzio, British Professor of Political Science at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. His area of study is Russian and Ukrainian political, economic and security affairs, and he has contributed pieces to the Atlantic Council and Foreign Affairs.

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