Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In a new episode of How Come, Ukraïner International’s Christopher Atwood speaks with historian and writer Kimberly St. Julian-Varnon about Russia’s global narratives, empire, and the politics of race and identity in the context of the war against Ukraine.
They discuss how Russia presents itself differently to Western audiences and the Global South, and draw parallels between the contexts of Texas and Ukraine. The conversation also touches on the concept of whiteness and how it shapes political and historical narratives in different regions.
How Come is a series of in-depth interviews with people around the world about the global events shaping our world — from ideologies and wars to human rights and information manipulation.
💚 Ukraїner International is a non-profit media that works globally to promote democratic values. If you like the podcast, please support us: buymeacoffee.com/ukrainerinternational
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The media product is produced by NGO «Ukraïner» with the support of the Askold and Dir Fund as a part of the the Strong Civil Society of Ukraine - a Driver towards Reforms and Democracy project, implemented by ISAR Ednannia, funded by Norway and Sweden.
The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of NGO «Ukraïner» and can in no way be taken to reflect the views the Government of Norway, the Government of Sweden and ISAR Ednannia.
In a new episode of How Come, Ukraïner International’s Christopher Atwood speaks with historian and writer Kimberly St. Julian-Varnon about Russia’s global narratives, empire, and the politics of race and identity in the context of the war against Ukraine.
They discuss how Russia presents itself differently to Western audiences and the Global South, and draw parallels between the contexts of Texas and Ukraine. The conversation also touches on the concept of whiteness and how it shapes political and historical narratives in different regions.
How Come is a series of in-depth interviews with people around the world about the global events shaping our world — from ideologies and wars to human rights and information manipulation.
💚 Ukraїner International is a non-profit media that works globally to promote democratic values. If you like the podcast, please support us: buymeacoffee.com/ukrainerinternational
📗 Buy our merchandise and books, where 30% of the cost goes to support our work: store.ukrainer.net/en
The media product is produced by NGO «Ukraïner» with the support of the Askold and Dir Fund as a part of the the Strong Civil Society of Ukraine - a Driver towards Reforms and Democracy project, implemented by ISAR Ednannia, funded by Norway and Sweden.
The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of NGO «Ukraïner» and can in no way be taken to reflect the views the Government of Norway, the Government of Sweden and ISAR Ednannia.
