Supporters and opponents of Ukraine and Russia in Germany, Poland and EU - Olena Babakova
It would be easy to understand why Poles or Germans support Ukraine and oppose Russia, or the other way around. Olena Babakova, a journalist, migration researcher and lecturer, presents a more complex view where one can criticize or oppose Ukraine while neither supporting Russia. The reasons and nuances also vary from country to country, too.
As the war in Ukraine continues to reshape geopolitical landscapes, the West faces growing challenges in maintaining support for Ukraine. The upcoming electoral shifts in the U.S. and Germany as well as the relatively recent emergence of a new Polish government signal potential changes in regional dynamics and cooperation.
In this podcast, esteemed international experts analyze the latest political developments and their implications for European and global security, with a focus on Ukraine's ongoing fight against the Russian full-scale invasion.
This series is produced in collaboration with the Jan Nowak-Jeziorański College of Eastern Europe, the Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation and Austausch e.V. as part of the 6th Polish-German Round Table on Eastern Europe.