🎙️ In the latest episode of the podcast “Ukraine Facing the War”, Tetyana Ogarkova—academic, journalist, and head of the international department at the Ukraine Crisis Media Center—speaks with ThaddĂ©e, a young French student and Sciences Po Paris graduate, volunteering for the NGO Stand With Ukraine in Kyiv.
This episode delves into his motivations for leaving France to commit himself to Ukraine, a country at war, and his on-the-ground work to support the Ukrainian people.
🇺🇦 ThaddĂ©e shares his personal experience, explaining how he transformed his emotions and outrage over the Russian invasion into concrete and meaningful contributions in Ukraine. He describes his work as an effort not only for Ukraine but also for France, emphasizing the importance of international solidarity in the face of Russian aggression. He notes: “A dictatorship can arbitrarily invade its neighbor, and this glaring injustice deeply moved me.” This sense of blatant injustice drove him to act, compelled by the need to respond to such a violation of human rights and national sovereignty.
🤝 The episode offers insights into the role of foreign volunteers in Ukraine’s resistance and the tangible actions they undertake on the ground to support Ukrainians. It highlights the challenges and lessons of engagement in a wartime context and underscores the critical importance of international mobilization to defend freedom and justice.
✊ This French-language podcast, hosted by Ukrainians, showcases the resilience of the Ukrainian people in the face of the Russian invasion. It also shares Ukraine’s history, society, and culture, serving as a powerful example of international solidarity that connects the voices of Ukrainians and their supporters worldwide.
🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
