Will Oligarchs Regain Power in Ukraine?

The situation for Ukraine is presently complex. However, Iuliia Mendel says that she has strong faith in the Ukrainian people, no matter what the future holds. In this detailed interview with Kyiv Post's Jason Smart, Mendel explains how she interprets the situation on-the-ground in Ukraine, and what may happen next. According to her bio on Google Books, "Iuliia Mendel is a Ukrainian journalist who served as press secretary and spokesperson for Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, from 2019 until 2021. Mendel has more than fourteen years of journalism experience on TV and in print media and her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, VICE, Politico Europe, and many more. The Fight of Our Lives is her first book." Follow Iuliia on X: @IuliiaMendel Dr. Jason Jay Smart can be followed: YouTube: / ‪‪‪‪ ‪@jasonjaysmart X: https://x.com/OfficeJJSmart Facebook: facebook.com/JasonJaySmart LinkedIn: /jasonjaysmart Web: JasonJaySmart.com Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:12 Insights from Zelensky’s Former Press Secretary 01:03 Do Ukrainians Want a Peace Deal? 02:37 The Reality of Life Under Shelling in Ukraine 03:45 Challenges of a War of Attrition for Ukraine 05:15 Propaganda and Its Impact on Public Perception 06:42 How Russian Propaganda Targets Emotions 08:10 Zelensky’s Decision to Shut Down Pro-Russian Media 10:05 The Role of Oligarchs in Ukraine’s Future 12:25 Lessons for Combating Misinformation 14:10 Building Resilience in Ukraine