Just hours before the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, Vladislav Davidzon, founding editor of The Odessa Review and contributor to Tablet Magazine, joined us live from Kyiv for a fascinating analysis and unique perspective on the mood on the ground, what Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to accomplish, and the future of Europe's fourth largest Jewish community.  ____ Episode Lineup: (0:40) Vladislav Davidzon

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Show Notes:

Urge Congress to stand with Ukraine

AJC’s statement on Russian invasion of Ukraine

Listen to an update from Vadislav Davidzon with AJC Europe Director Simone Rodan Benzaquen on the current situation in Ukraine

The Odessa Review

From Odessa With Love: Political and Literary Essays in Post-Soviet Ukraine

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