Webinars
On the 24th of each month, coinciding with the date of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, video calls are held to provide education and perspective on current events from the perspectives of Ukrainian citizens.
33 Months Since the Start of the “Russian Invasion of Ukraine”
Moderator: Michael Sawicky, volunteer for Ukraine Flags for Solidarity
Ukrainian Citizens: Ivan Muts, CEO of Euristiq in Lviv, Ukraine
Date: October 25, 2024
31 Months Since the Start of the “Russian Invasion of Ukraine”
Moderator: Michael Sawicky, volunteer for Ukraine Flags for Solidarity
Ukrainian Citizens: Ivan Muts, CEO of Euristiq in Lviv, Ukraine
Date: August 24, 2024
Details of Conversation:
- The possible outcome and reasons for the Ukrainian invasion of the Kursk region of Russia
- The speed of technology changes in the war particularly the development of using AI in drones
- Robotic dogs that are being used by Ukraine for military applications
- Explanation of the Russian Empire as weak shown by their inability to re-mobilize troops
- Why this war is about giving the smaller countries a chance to be free from Russian rule – independence of Georgia, Belarus, and Chechnya
- Technology is one of the reasons that Ukraine has been able to defend itself and make advances
30 Months Since the Start of the “Russian Invasion of Ukraine”
Moderator: Susan Kane, volunteer for Ukraine Flags for Solidarity
Ukrainian Citizens: Ivan Muts
Date: July 24, 2024
Details of Conversation: This month, the conversation with Ivan Muts included discussing the impact of the heat wave and destroyed power plants. Iryna Farion’s recent killing was also included. A longer discussion was regarding the diplomatic meetings that Zelensky has had recently and their importance for the long term protection of Ukraine.
29 Months Since the Start of the “Russian Invasion of Ukraine”
Moderator: Susan Kane, volunteer for Ukraine Flags for Solidarity
Ukrainian Citizens: Ivan Muts
Date: June 24, 2024
Details of Conversation: In recent weeks, Russia has increased offensives at Ukraine’s infrastructure, knocking out significant electricity-generating capacity. Missile attacks in and around Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city, 5 miles from the Ukraine-Russian border, have caused destruction and increased anxiety.
However, the $61B of support approved by the U.S. in April 2024 including the expected air defense systems will be very helpful to stop the terror in Kharkiv and beyond. That support for Ukraine at the recent G-7 Global Peace Summit continues and is not slowing down is important to the people of Ukraine. However, the war is expected to continue into 2025.
25 Months Since the Start of the “Russian Invasion of Ukraine”
Moderator: Susan Kane, volunteer for Ukraine Flags for Solidarity
Ukrainian Citizens: Ivan Muts
Date: February 24, 2024
Details of Conversation: Today marks 2 years since Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine, intended to take control of the nation’s government through an attack capital of Kyiv, through these calls, we have learned this is really a continuation of the war with Russo-Ukrainian that began in February 2014. For the benefit of those who may be new to our monthly calls and to refresh memories for others, can you somewhat briefly (I know that will be hard) provide an overview of the two year/ten year history?
Navalny: Given the recent death in prison of Russian opposition figure and outspoken Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, can you speak to the potential impact of Navalny’s followers and the possibility of his wife leading meaningful dissent that might impact the Ukraine invasion in some way?
US Funding: As Americans, I likely speak for most on the call in voicing our frustration with the U.S government’s inability to get a funding package approved to provide further support for Ukraine’s efforts to fight Putin. As discouraging as it is for us in hearing about battlefield setbacks and possible future conscription expansion, we can’t help but wonder how the people of Ukraine can remain hopeful. (I acknowledge you have expressed in the past that you have no choice.)
Timothy Snyder: During Yale Professor Timothy Snyder’s recent interview with The Telegraph, he shares many positives about Ukraine’s efforts to date despite the current non-stalemate. As a Ukrainian citizens in the midst of the war, are you able to take a step back from the impact on your day-to-day life (i.e. loss of colleagues/family, threat of conscription, constant fear of attack, power outages, as just a few example) to see the value of any of Professor Snyder’s observations?
23 Months Since the Start of the “Russian Invasion of Ukraine”
Moderator: Sal Edwards, volunteer and co-founder of Ukraine Flags for Solidarity
Ukrainian Citizens: Ivan Muts
Date: December 26, 2023
Details of Conversation: Ivan Muts, the CEO of Euristiq, a software company based in Lviv, Ukraine, reflected on the challenging year of 2023, emphasizing the struggles faced by many in the war-torn country. He shared his insights into the prevalent disappointments, highlighting three major misjudgments: the assumptions about Putin’s strategy with Putin’s hope of a Trump presidential victory in the USA, the underestimated capabilities of Russia’s military, and the unexpected extent to which the government was prepared to sacrifice a vast number of soldiers in direct combat. Ivan also shed light on President Zelensky’s current political stance, the realities of developing software amidst ongoing bombings, and the situation of Ukrainian citizens as they brace themselves for the third year of enduring attacks and invasions by the Russian military.
21 Months Since the Start of the “Russian Invasion of Ukraine”
Moderator: Susan Kane, volunteer for Ukraine Flags for Solidarity
Ukrainian Citizens: Ivan Muts
Date: October 24, 2023
Details of Conversation: Based on the recent events of the last month, how is that affecting your lives? What is your perspective?
20 Months Since the Start of the “Russian Invasion of Ukraine”
Moderator: Sue Latshaw, volunteer for Ukraine Flags for Solidarity
Ukrainian Citizens: Ostap Andrusiv
Date: September 24, 2023
Details of Conversation: Listen to this month’s conversation and learn the backstory of Ostap and their firsthand perspective of the Ukrainian invasion.
19 Months Since the Start of the “Russian Invasion of Ukraine”
Ukrainian Citizens: Ivan Mutts
Date: August 24, 2023
Details of Conversation: A small gathering on Ukrainian Independence Day a year and a half after the start of the war. A look ahead to the future and celebrating small victories. The need for medical supplies is still high. The bureaucracy involved in this war and the demeanor of the Russian people.
18 Months Since the Start of the “Russian Invasion of Ukraine”
Moderator: Michael Sawicky, volunteer for Ukraine Flags for Solidarity
Ukrainian Citizens: A big Thank you to our Ukrainian friends Ivan Mutts, Iryna Savruk and Mariana Cherepanyn for sharing their personal accounts on the war.
Date: July 24, 2023
Details of Conversation: Listen to this profound conversation about what it’s like to endure the constant physical and psychological threats from this Russian attack against their homeland. Stand with Ukraine and show your support by spreading this message.
17 Months Since the Start of the “Russian Invasion of Ukraine”
Moderator: Sue Latshaw, volunteer for Ukraine Flags for Solidarity
Ukrainian Citizens: Ivan Muts from Lviv, Ukraine
Date: June 24, 2023
Details of Conversation: The Wagner Group was driving towards Moscow and no one knew what was going to happen. The focus was on Ukrainian military leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, and why he was going to Moscow.
16 Months Since the Start of the “Russian Invasion of Ukraine”
Moderator: Susan Kane, volunteer and logistics coordinator for Ukraine Flags for Solidarity
Ukrainian Citizens: Yurii Pochapskyi and Ivan Muts from Lviv, Ukraine
Date: May 24, 2023
Details of Conversation: Listen or read the text of this months conversation with Euristiq CEO Ivan Muts and Maria Rosil
- Are there Ukraine groups the organized that are fighting that are not under the control of the military?
- Can you discuss the reasons for the delay and kind of what the expectations are for the counter attack?
- What is as a civilian your definition of winning the war? Of success?
15 Months Since the Start of the “Russian Invasion of Ukraine”
Moderator: Sal Edwards, volunteer and co-founder, Ukraine Flags for Solidarity
Ukrainian Citizens: Yurii Pochapskyi and Ivan Muts from Lviv, Ukraine
Date: April 24, 2023
Details of Conversation: Here are several of the questions in this conversation with Ivan Muts, CEO, Euritiq, Lviv, Ukraine
- Are the citizens of Ukrainian experiencing emotional fatigue now that the war is past the one year mark?
- Is the invasion by Russia been fairly portrayed by the press in America and in Ukraine?
- As the US and Chinese relations have been worsening, how has that affected Ukraine. And so, how do you all perceive China supporting Russia?
14 Months Since the Start of the “Russian Invasion of Ukraine”
Moderator: Michael Sawicky, Ashland, Oregon
Ukrainian Citizens: Yurii Pochapskyi and Ivan Muts from Lviv, Ukraine
Date: March 24, 2023
Details of Conversation: The conversation begins with a series of questions and then Ukrainian businessman, Ivan Muts answers the questions. Here are a few discussion topics:
- We’ve noticed some Ukraine professionals who have relocated to the USA. Do you think there’s been any significant loss of talent or brain drain out of Ukraine because of the war or, you know, do you expect that to return when there is peace?
- David Letterman interview President Zelensky recently and it can be watched on YouTube for free: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liooTXAF5Xo
- Do you see that have changed during the war are going to go back to the way they were?
- And more…