Peace & Power Ukraine

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Welcome to ‘Peace & Power,’ Where we discuss how America uses its diplomatic, military, and other instruments of national power to seek and preserve peace.

  1. 1D AGO

    Combat Medic Viktoria Honcharuk on Drone Warfare, NATO Strategy & Modern Battlefield Reality

    In this episode of Peace & Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx sits down with combat medic and defense-tech strategist Viktoria Honcharuk to discuss the evolving realities of the war in Ukraine — from frontline medical evacuations to the rise of drone warfare and the future of NATO strategy. Viktoria shares her journey from Wall Street banking to serving on the front lines, offering a rare perspective on how modern warfare is changing in real time. The conversation explores battlefield innovation, Ukraine’s layered air-defense strategies, the growing role of unmanned systems, and why Ukrainian military experience is reshaping global security thinking. Drawing on firsthand experience and policy analysis, this episode examines how technology, strategy, and resilience intersect in one of the most consequential conflicts of the modern era. Listeners will gain insight into evolving tactics, the challenges of evacuation under drone threat, and the broader geopolitical implications of Ukraine’s fight. If you’re interested in foreign policy, defense innovation, and the future of global security, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW

    31 min

  2. FEB 12

    Ukraine War Reality Check: Mykola Murskyj on Peace Talks, Russian Strategy, and What Comes Next

    In this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx speaks with policy expert Mykola Murskyj about the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russian strategic goals, and the realities behind current peace negotiations. Drawing from recent travel inside Ukraine, Murskyj discusses civilian resilience, energy infrastructure attacks, economic pressures driving the conflict, and debates around military aid, sanctions, and diplomacy. The conversation explores the historical roots of Russian imperial thinking, the role of international policy, and the human impact of war — including infrastructure damage, displacement, and the controversy surrounding Ukrainian children transferred into Russian systems. The discussion also touches on U.S. policy decisions, sanctions on Russian oil, intelligence sharing, and broader geopolitical implications. This interview offers a policy-focused perspective on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, examining how strategy, ideology, economics, and diplomacy intersect in one of the defining geopolitical struggles of the modern era. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW

    34 min

  3. FEB 4

    Faith, Freedom, and Ukraine: Diyana Gabyak on War, Winter, and Ukrainian Week 2026

    In this powerful episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx welcomes back Diyana Gabyak—entrepreneur, spiritual leader, and key organizer of Ukrainian Week 2026 in Washington, DC. Together, they reflect on the brutal realities facing Ukrainians this winter, from energy shortages to missile attacks, and discuss the spiritual, moral, and geopolitical dimensions of the ongoing war. Diyana shares firsthand stories from her recent trip to Ukraine, previews major events during the upcoming Ukrainian Week, and offers a stirring call for American Christians to engage in advocacy rooted in dignity and faith. Tune in for a timely, emotional, and forward-looking conversation on justice, resilience, and unity. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW

    28 min

  4. JAN 29

    Ukraine at Davos: Sanctions, Shadow Fleets, and the Economic War on Russia w/Natalia Shapoval

    In this episode of Peace and Power: Ukraine, host Gary Marx is joined by Natalia Shapoval, President of the KSE Institute and visiting scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, for a deep, policy-focused discussion on Ukraine’s economic survival amid war. The conversation explores the fallout from the World Economic Forum in Davos, including President Zelensky’s warnings to Europe, the growing importance of sanctions enforcement, and the strategic targeting of Russia’s shadow oil fleet. Shapoval explains why physical enforcement—not just paper sanctions—is essential to cutting off Russia’s war financing, and how new U.S. and European actions against Russian energy exports could mark a turning point. The episode also examines proposed secondary sanctions, including U.S. legislation that would penalize countries continuing to buy Russian oil, and how global actors like China, India, and Turkey factor into the economic calculus of the war. Beyond geopolitics, Shapoval shares firsthand insight into daily life in Kyiv during winter missile attacks, energy shortages, and how universities and communities are adapting to survive. Finally, the discussion turns to reconstruction, accountability, and human rights—why documenting war damage matters now, and why holding Russia responsible is essential to preventing future wars. This episode offers a grounded, unscripted look at the intersection of sanctions policy, energy security, and Ukraine’s long-term resilience. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW

    29 min

  5. JAN 15

    Winning the War, Sanctions, and the Path to Peace w/Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov

    Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov joins Peace and Power Ukraine for a wide-ranging, firsthand discussion on the war with Russia, Western military aid, sanctions, and the realities of negotiating with an autocratic regime. Drawing on his experience leading Ukraine’s defense during the opening phase of the full-scale invasion, Reznikov explains how Ukraine secured advanced weapons systems once deemed “impossible,” why Russia only responds to strength, and how sanctions can force meaningful negotiations. The conversation explores Ukraine’s winter resilience amid attacks on energy infrastructure, the role of NATO allies and the Ramstein format, security guarantees for Europe, and why Ukraine will never concede occupied territory. Reznikov also reflects on leadership under pressure, civil-military control, faith and morale in wartime, and why this year represents a narrow but real window for peace—if the West acts decisively. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW

    32 min

  6. 12/23/2025

    Faith on the Front Lines: How Ukrainian Churches Are Growing Amid War w/Mark Serguyev

    In this on-the-ground interview from Kyiv, Ukrainian pastor and military chaplain Mark Serguyev shares how faith communities are growing during wartime, baptizing soldiers at the front, supporting veterans and families, and rebuilding church life after Russian missile attacks destroyed his home twice. The conversation explores religious unity, resilience under fire, and how churches are becoming centers of healing, worship, and community even as Ukraine faces daily drone strikes, power outages, and ongoing war with Russia. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW

    15 min

  7. 12/18/2025

    Ukraine’s Next Generation at the UN: Youth Diplomacy, War, and the Fight for Lasting Peace

    In this episode of Peace and Power: Ukraine, host Gary Marx sits down in Kyiv with Ukrainian youth delegates Yan Ruzhitskyi and Vitalina Shevchenko to discuss war, diplomacy, and the future of peace. From United Nations advocacy and confronting Russian aggression to humanitarian demining and the generational cost of war, these emerging leaders explain why Ukraine seeks not just peace, but lasting security with dignity. A firsthand conversation about resilience, sovereignty, and why Ukraine is not only a recipient of aid—but a global partner shaping the future of international diplomacy. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW

    34 min

  8. 12/16/2025

    The Real Cost of Peace: Larry Provost on War, Faith, and Western Resolve

    In this episode of Peace and Power: Ukraine, host Gary Marx speaks with Larry Provost, a 26-year U.S. Army veteran, conservative columnist, and defense policy analyst, about the war in Ukraine, Russia’s weakening position, and why a Ukrainian victory makes moral, strategic, and economic sense. Drawing on personal family ties to Eastern Europe, Provost explains how Baltic states view the conflict, why “half-measures” peace deals fail, how Russia’s economy and propaganda machine are faltering, and why Reagan-era conservatism would firmly stand with Ukraine today. A grounded discussion on geopolitics, faith, deterrence, and what’s truly at stake for Western civilization. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW

    30 min
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    2025 - 2026
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