The Leader

Speaking to Ukraine on Independence Day

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Episode notes

Six months since Putin’s invasion of Ukraine began, today also marks Ukraine's independence day. Boris Johnson has made a surprise visit to Kyiv to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky, as there is optimism Ukraine can win the war. Denys Ganzha, a Ukrainian Youth Delegate to the UN in Kyiv, tells us how the country is coping and why there is a sense of optimism the war will end.


In this episode:


  • Mixed emotions for people on the Independence Day of Ukraine
  • What has given Ukraine such optimism?
  • What more support does the country need?
  • How people can continue to help Ukraine


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