Listen Now: Luke Cooper on Wartime Economics and Frontline Realities in Ukraine

30.10.2024
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In this episode of the Vienna Coffee House Conversations, Ivan Vejvoda is joined by historical scientist Luke Cooper to discuss Ukraine’s resilience in the face of the ongoing Russian invasion and the broader geopolitical challenges facing the country.

Cooper, a 2018/19 Europe’s Futures Fellow of the IWM and ERSTE Foundation, shares insights from his recent visits to cities like Kyiv, Dnipro, and Lviv, noting the surprising resilience and sense of normalcy among Ukrainians amidst conflict. He emphasizes the social and economic impacts of the war, including widespread displacement and the steadfast resolve of those in Russian-occupied regions awaiting liberation.

Ivan Vejvoda is an IWM Permanent Fellow and Head of the Europe's Futures program at the IWM.

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