Ukraine Matters: What Ukraine Needs Most | Jake Broe Podcast (E017) @UkraineMatters

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October 7, 2023

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Georgie Ivanov, a Ukrainian-born individual with a strong bond with Ukraine, joins the podcast to share his insights on the war in Ukraine and his personal journey with the country. Born in 1986 in the Soviet Union, he has a deep understanding of the region. He explains that his fascination with Ukraine began in 2012, when he visited the country and fell in love with its people and culture. He notes that his perception of Russia has evolved significantly over the years, acknowledging that the country is a “hopeless, dictator-ruled” state with a “very specific terrorist mindset.”

Georgie highlights the challenges Ukraine faces, including its energy dependence and the importance of trucks in military logistics. He suggests that the best way to support Ukraine is by donating to organizations like Nefo, which delivers aid to the Ukrainian military. He also touches on the potential threat posed by China, likening it to the Russian situation with the difference being that China is an energy net_importer and has a massive population.

Georgie believes that the United States would never go to war with mainland China, as it would simply choke off China’s food and energy imports, leading to the country’s collapse within three to six months. He predicts a dystopian future where globalism is dead, and international shipping lanes are vulnerable to attack. He suggests that the key to avoiding this scenario is for the United States and China to have a “realization moment,” leading to China never attempting to invade its neighbors. He ends by encouraging anti-globalists to support the US and China’s collision to prevent anti-globalism, a taught that has been discussed throughout the conversation.