Ambassador Vesko Garcević comments on Zelenskyy’s Oval Office Visit
Ambassador Vesko Garcević, Professor at Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies, was invited by TRT World News to comment on the recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. His take on the meeting was broadcast on February 28th here. In the commentary, he described the meeting as an unprecedented display…
Storella Discusses Zelenskyy’s Planned Attendance at G7 Summit
Ambassador Mark Storella, Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and Director of the School’s African Studies Center, discussed the significance of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy‘s planned attendance at the G7 summit over the weekend in an interview on Fox‘s “LiveNOW.” In this interview, Ambassador Mark Storella explores the implications of…
Lukes Discusses President Biden’s Visit to Ukraine
“The visit made such a powerful image, not only obviously on the Ukrainians, but – interestingly – in Moscow…It made an impact, even in Russia, to such a point that the state’s well-oiled machinery was briefly confused.”
Storella Interviewed on Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s U.K. Visit
Ambassador Storella noted that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to the U.K. is just the latest stop in a strategic diplomatic offensive, which he needs to be successful if a subsequent military offensive to retake territory seized by Russia is to be successful.
Storella Interviewed Ahead of Zelenskyy’s Address to U.S. Congress
President Zelensky will have a delicate task appealing across the aisle for ongoing military aid to Ukraine. To do so, Ambassador Storella predicts Zelensky will likely deliver his appeal in terms of enduring American and western values, making clear that Ukraine’s struggle is not just for the people of Ukraine but for the values the American people hold dear, as well.
Garčević Comments on Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Leadership Qualities
“[Zelenskyy] doesn’t hide behind the thick walls of the presidential palace or humiliates his subordinates in front of cameras to show his power.”
Garčević & Storella React to Zelensky’s Speech Before Congress
Ambassadors Garčević and Storella offer insight into Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s virtual address before Congress and how the U.S. might alter support for Ukraine.