What do the latest drone strikes, battlefield developments, and political shifts reveal about the future of Ukraine?
On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx welcomes back Liliane Bivings, editor at The Kyiv Independent, for a wide-ranging discussion on the latest developments in Russia's war against Ukraine.
Broadcast from Kyiv, Bivings shares firsthand perspective on Ukraine's largest drone attacks against Moscow, the evolving battlefield, Russia's military adaptation, and the growing role of Ukrainian defense technology. She also discusses life in Kyiv during the war, the importance of independent journalism, and why Ukraine's economy and defense industry continue to evolve despite ongoing conflict.
The conversation covers:
- Ukraine's unprecedented drone strikes on Moscow
- The latest battlefield developments and Russian adaptation
- The Kyiv Independent's mission and reporting from Ukraine
- Damage to Kyiv's historic Pechersk Lavra monastery
- North Korea's continued support for Russia
- Ukraine's growing defense technology sector
- The future of Ukraine's economy and reconstruction
The discussion concludes with a look at international investment in Ukraine's defense industry, the upcoming Ukraine Recovery Conference, and why innovation continues to reshape both the battlefield and Ukraine's long-term future.
00:00 — Ukraine strikes Moscow
00:25 — Intro & Welcome back Liliane Bivings
05:17 — Patriot missiles and Ukraine's defense industry
08:04 — The Kyiv Independent's story
10:20 — Attack on Kyiv's Pechersk Lavra
15:30 — Battlefield updates and Russian losses
18:22 — North Korea's role in the war
23:08 — Ukraine's growing drone advantage
27:08 — Ukraine's recovery and defense industry
30:20 — Closing thoughts
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