Why Russia’s aggression cannot be rewarded with Vasyl Myroshnychenko
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia joins us to discuss why defending Ukraine’s sovereignty is critical for Australia, America and other democracies around the world.
On this episode of After America, His Excellency Vasyl Myroshnychenko joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the importance of upholding the international rule of law, the deterioration of relations between Ukraine and the Trump administration, and why Ukrainian security is important for the entire world.
This discussion was recorded on Friday 7 March 2025 and things may have changed since recording.
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Guest: His Excellency Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand // @ambvasyl
Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @EmmaShortis
Show notes:
Poll: Trump a greater threat to world peace than Putin or Xi, the Australia Institute (March 2025)
J.D. Vance on a Foreign Policy for the Middle Class, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft (May 2024)
Photo: Trump White House Archived/Flickr (public domain)
Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions
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