What does the Russian-Ukrainian war mean on a global scale? Why will Ukraine, once a recipient of security guarantees, eventually become their provider? And how is the perception of our country changing worldwide?
In the new episode of the “On The Edge” podcast, Lesia Ogryzko, Director of the Sahaidachnyi Security Center, discusses key challenges and trends:
- For Ukraine, the war is existential. It is not about specific territories, but about the right to remain an independent state, preserve identity, and determine its own foreign policy and security course.
- Russia seeks to legitimize its aggression by manipulating history and appropriating Ukraine’s past.
- “The root cause is that the Russians do not want and are not interested in any ceasefire, let alone a peace agreement in the near future.”
- Ukraine’s position in the world has changed: once perceived as a “grey zone,” today its security is recognized as an integral part of Europe’s security architecture.
Lesia Ogryzko emphasizes that the central issue in any negotiations must be security guarantees for Ukraine. The real path toward peace lies not in backroom compromises with the aggressor, but in real sanctions, military support, and the creation of an international coalition ready to provide security guarantees.
Watch and listen to the interview here: YouTube