How Come

#7 Historian Kimberly St. Julian-Varnon on Russia, Ukraine, and the Politics of Whiteness

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. Support our work on Buy Me A Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/ukrainerinternational].

#6 Historian Marci Shore on Ukraine, the US, and what is missing for change in Russia

In this episode of How Come, Julia Tymoshenko speaks with Marci Shore, a historian of Eastern Europe and Chair in European Intellectual History at the University of Toronto. They discuss how revolutions emerge not only as political events but as deeply personal transformations, and why meaningful change cannot be imposed from the outside. Drawing on her work on Ukraine’s Revolution of Dignity, Shore reflects on the role of fear, self-organisation, and collective agency in moments of upheaval. The conversation also explores how modern politics uses distraction and information overload to shape public attention, why democratic institutions depend on individual responsibility, and how societies come to normalize what once seemed unthinkable. Shore offers a perspective on Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine as a case of rare moral clarity, and examines the broader question of why some societies resist authoritarianism while others do not. How Come is a series of in-depth interviews with people around the world about the global events shaping our present — from war and political systems to memory, responsibility, and the forces that define human action. https://buymeacoffee.com/ukrainerinternational

#5 Former Finnish General Pekka Toveri: Europe Is Too Slow to Stop Russia

In this episode, Ukraïner International’s Anastasiia Marushevska speaks with Pekka Toveri, a Member of the European Parliament, former Finnish general, and ex-head of military intelligence. They discuss Europe’s response to Russia’s war against Ukraine, the political paralysis inside the EU, and why relying on the United States is no longer a viable strategy. Toveri explains how Russian influence operates within Europe, why Hungary and Slovakia pose a serious challenge, and what tools the EU is failing to use. He also reflects on Finland’s approach to national defence, the importance of societal resilience, and why Ukraine’s victory is essential for Europe’s future security. 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. Like what we do? Support us on Buy Me A Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/ukrainerinternational]!

#4 Nicolas Tenzer on Trump’s betrayal of Ukraine and European indecision

In this episode, Ukraïner International’s Anastasiia Marushevska sits down with Nicolas Tenzer, a French academic, writer, and senior fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis, to discuss how Western democracies perceive Russia’s war against Ukraine. Tenzer reflects on the idea of Russia as a “superpower,” the failure of Western leaders to fully grasp the nature of Russian aggression, and the moral dilemmas that determine political decisions during wartime. 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. Like what we do? Support us on ⁠Buy Me a Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/ukrainerinternational].

#3 Former Commander of US Army Europe Ben Hodges on Ukraine, Russia, and US security policy

In this episode, Ukraïner International’s Anastasiia Marushevska talks with Ben Hodges, former Commander of US Army Europe, about how changing US foreign policy is affecting Europe’s security. The discussion focuses on Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, the limits of American engagement, and the growing responsibility Europe faces in responding to long-term threats. How Come is a series that explores the forces shaping our world, asking how we got to where we are today — and what can be done next. Like what we do? Support us on ⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠ [https://buymeacoffee.com/ukrainerinternational].