This episode of Three Things is very different. It is dedicated to one topic: the incredibly brave and resolute people of Ukraine. My guest is Chris O’Shea, a permanent resident of Ukraine, a close friend, international management consultant and author. Chris’ wife Liana and her mother are among the hundreds of thousands of citizens currently shielding in underground shelters across the region. In Kyiv City, thousands spend nights in the Kyiv underground in heartrending scenes reminiscent of London during the Blitz. Sadly, by all accounts, it appears that civilian population centres are being wilfully targeted by Russia's military forces as part of a terror campaign designed to crush the will of the population. We try to understand what is happening on the ground today and what may happen in the days and weeks ahead. As Chris explains, the situation is dire and, in addition to the Russian invasion, citizens are still dealing with Covid. Shops have been closed for days and people have little food or water and minimal internet connectivity. Artillery, rockets and small arms fire are a constant throughout his, and virtually every, neighbourhood. Chris will share personal insights that his family are sharing with him daily since the onset of hostilities and explain what life is like today, how Ukrainians view their futures and what the global community can do to help. Despite having an overwhelming strategic advantage, Chris is confident that Russian armed forces will ultimately be defeated and that Ukraine will endure and prevail. Please listen to this episode to get an informed, tragic but insightful perspective on the situation in Ukraine. If you want to donate, please go here https://bit.ly/3huCycv). Thanks. Слава Україні, слава героям! Glory to Ukraine, Glory to the Heroes! Team Three Things.
