In this episode we’re in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, and the nearby suburb, Irpin.
Join us as we delve into the untold stories of human resilience, the symbolism of abandoned cars.
We also dive into the time before the war, when we visit the residence of the former pro-Russian president, Victor Yanukovych. His massive wealth and lavish lifestyle, starkly contrasts the ongoing struggles of the Ukrainian people, and his opulent estate stands as a testament to the depth of corruption under his regime and its detrimental impact on the nation. Yanukovych’s deposed leadership has ignited frustration and outrage among Ukrainians, illuminating the urgent need for transparency and accountability in governance.
When the people of Ukraine finally found out about this lavishness and scale of the estate, it was viewed as a symbol of corruption and excess. And that sparked the Euromaidan Revolution.
It's time to uncover the true impact of corruption and understand the true path to reconstruction.
Blogpost: https://theradiovagabond.com/289-ukraine
Timestamped summary of this episode:
00:00 - Introduction
00:37 - War Remnants in Kiev
02:19 - Facts About Kiev
05:02 - Personal Perspective on the War
09:06 - Visit to Yanukovych's Former Residence
18:07 - Background on Ukraine's pro-Western stance
19:46 - Evolution of the protests
22:23 - Violent crackdown and Yanukovych's downfall
24:48 - Zelensky's leadership and challenges
35:44 - Armed Forces Push Russians Out
36:36 - Rebuilding Residential Buildings
37:09 - Abandoned and Destroyed Cars
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270 UKRAINE: Curtin Helping the Locals in the War
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Sri Lanka
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Dakar, Senegal
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Japan
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: North Carolina, USA
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Bahamas
269 UGANDA: The Incredible Tale of a Remarkable Woman
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Toronto, Canada
268 UGANDA: Inspiring Success Stories in a Community of Hope
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: New York
267 UGANDA: Empowering Women in Uganda through Recycled Paper Jewellery
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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Guatemala
266 VAGABOND DIARY: Road Tripping on the South Island of New Zealand
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Pattaya, Thailand
265 PODCAST TAKE-OVER: Wanderlearn with Francis Tapon
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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Bolivia
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Montenegro
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