WUB HUB Podcasts
WUB Hub is dedicated to raising awareness and advancing knowledge of the contemporary issues and challenges facing Belarusians and Ukrainians, particularly in relation to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We are proud to present a new podcast series exploring these critical topics. Subscribe to our podcast series and follow us on social media to stay informed about upcoming episodes, events, and research initiatives.
Contesting Ukraine's History
Guest: Taras Kuzio
Paul Hansbury speaks to Professor Kuzio about Ukraine's history, Putin's take on it, and whether Russia today is a fascist state. A fascinating discussion to launch the WUB Hub podcast series.
Published: Tuesday 25 June 2024
Ukrainians and Belarusians: Friends or Foes?
Guests: Mykhailo Minakov, Tatsiana Chultiskaya and Pavlo Rad
Many Ukrainians view Belarusians with suspicion owing to the incumbent Belarusian authorities' role in the Russian invasion. Many Belarusians staunchly distance themselves from the regime and argue that they, too, are victims of Russian imperialism. Can Ukrainians and Belarusians be friends despite the war?
Published: Thursday 27 June 2024
The Belarusian Disapora in 2024
Guests: Nadzeya Norton and Tatsiana Chulitskaya
Since 2020, the Belarusian diaspora has swelled to hundreds of thousands of people, many of whom do not feel safe to return home. Paul Hansbury speaks to Nadzeya Norton from the Association of Belarusians in America and Tatsiana Chulitskaya about the diaspora.
Published: Monday: 1 July 2024