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Watch Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko offer sharp insights into global diplomacy and the war in Ukraine in conversation with host Sally Warhaft.
Originally presented on Tuesday 17 June 2025 by The Wheeler Centre .
Since Russia’s invasion in 2022, Ukraine has become a symbol of democratic resistance – mobilising international military and political support, rallying for sanctions against Russian aggression, and uniting much of the world behind a common cause.
But after a fiery Oval Office meeting in February, where US President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, global alliances have been thrown into new uncertainty – and the stakes have shifted.
In this timely and urgent conversation, Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko spoke with Sally Warhaft, about the implications of this diplomatic fallout, the evolving nature of the conflict and the global significance of Ukraine’s fight for sovereignty.
They explored why the war in Ukraine is not just a regional crisis, but a defining issue for democracies around the world – including Australia.
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Watch Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko offer sharp insights into global diplomacy and the war in Ukraine in conversation with host Sally Warhaft.
Originally presented on Tuesday 17 June 2025 by The Wheeler Centre .
Since Russia’s invasion in 2022, Ukraine has become a symbol of democratic resistance – mobilising international military and political support, rallying for sanctions against Russian aggression, and uniting much of the world behind a common cause.
But after a fiery Oval Office meeting in February, where US President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, global alliances have been thrown into new uncertainty – and the stakes have shifted.
In this timely and urgent conversation, Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko spoke with Sally Warhaft, about the implications of this diplomatic fallout, the evolving nature of the conflict and the global significance of Ukraine’s fight for sovereignty.
They explored why the war in Ukraine is not just a regional crisis, but a defining issue for democracies around the world – including Australia.
🔔 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭-𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
youtube.com/@WheelerCentre
𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞
The Wheeler Centre is where writers, storytellers, thinkers and readers connect through live events, insightful conversations and compelling stories in Melbourne.
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞
Live and digital conversations, debates, readings, podcasts and discussions at The Wheeler Centre.
𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 👇
🔗 Website: wheelercentre.com
🔗 Instagram: instagram.com/wheelercentre
🔗 Facebook: facebook.com/wheelercentre
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