Ukraine in Crisis: A Public Briefing

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Description:	Ukraine is engulfed in revolution. In this briefing, held on 24 January 2014, Cambridge Ukrainian Studies offered the UK public insights and analyses from political scientists Olexiy Haran and Andreas Umland (Kyiv Mohyla Academy), historian Yaroslav Hrytsak (Ukrainian Catholic University, L'viv), writer and civic activist Serhii Zhadan (Kharkiv), and analyst Orysia Lutsevych (Chatham House, London). Cambridge students involved in the EuroMaidan movement also shared their experiences. This English-language event was free and open to the public. Rory Finnin (University of Cambridge) moderated.

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Ukraine is engulfed in revolution. In this briefing, held on 24 January 2014, Cambridge Ukrainian Studies offered the UK public insights and analyses from political scientists Olexiy Haran and Andreas Umland (Kyiv Mohyla Academy), historian Yaroslav Hrytsak (Ukrainian Catholic University, L'viv), writer and civic activist Serhii Zhadan (Kharkiv), and analyst Orysia Lutsevych (Chatham House, London). Cambridge students involved in the EuroMaidan movement also shared their experiences. This English-language event was free and open to the public. Rory Finnin (University of Cambridge) moderated.


Created:	2014-01-27 13:58
Collection:	Cambridge Ukrainian Studies Podcast
Publisher:	University of Cambridge
Copyright:	R.E. Finnin
Language:	eng (English)
Keywords:	Ukraine; Euromaidan; Viktor Yanukovych; protest; revolution; Ukrainian politics; Maidan;


Abstract:	Highlights from the conversation: Olexiy Haran: 'There is no civil war. No one is willing to sacrifice their lives for the Yanukovych regime.' Serhii Zhadan: 'The displays of loyalty to Yanukovych among the Kharkiv authorities are empty... Yanukovych has long lost legitimacy. When the EU deals with Yanukovych, they need to understand that they are dealing with a dictator.' Yaroslav Hrytsak: 'A Russian scenario is being realised in Ukraine... The possibility of the breakup of Ukraine is increasing.' Cambridge students Dmytro Natalukha and Oleg Naumenko also discuss two grassroots EuroMaidan campaigns and initiatives. Rory Finnin moderates.

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Highlights from the conversation:

Olexiy Haran: 'There is no civil war. No one is willing to sacrifice their lives for the Yanukovych regime.'

Serhii Zhadan: 'The displays of loyalty to Yanukovych among the Kharkiv authorities are empty... Yanukovych has long lost legitimacy. When the EU deals with Yanukovych, they need to understand that they are dealing with a dictator.'

Yaroslav Hrytsak: 'A Russian scenario is being realised in Ukraine... The possibility of the breakup of Ukraine is increasing.'

Cambridge students Dmytro Natalukha and Oleg Naumenko also discuss two grassroots EuroMaidan campaigns and initiatives. Rory Finnin moderates.

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