Ukraine and Russia: A Shared History

Today, Gustavo goes back to the medieval age to track the origins of modern Ukraine and modern Russia. From their shared history to their shared geography, why does the Ukraine matter so much to Putin and why is NATO expansion such a threat? Tune in to find out.

Gustavo Villela is a Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs student at the University of British Columbia. His main area of focus is his home region, Latin America, and the role of Canada and the United States in both trying to tackle its problems while simultaneously contributing to them.