About this podcast

Dive deep into Eastern European history with Serhii Plokhy, a distinguished Ukrainian historian from Harvard University and director of the Ukrainian Research Institute. In this insightful discussion, Plokhy, author of The Russo-Ukrainian War: The Return of History, explores critical topics including the collapse of the Soviet Union, the complex origins of Russia and Ukraine, Ukrainian nationalism, and key figures like Stepan Bandera. We analyze the current Russo-Ukrainian War, the role of NATO, prospects for peace talks, and the Ukrainian Army. The conversation extends to significant historical events like the Holodomor and Chernobyl, examining their impact on power, war, nuclear strategy, and the future of the world. Join us for a profound historical perspective on these pivotal geopolitical events.