The Lowdown XVIII: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom and Europe’s Crucial Role – A Conversation with Maria Borysenko

The Lowdown is the European Union of Jewish Students’ monthly podcast. In each episode, we discuss a different topic within the broad fields of global development and human rights, alongside a leading decision-maker on the topic. The podcast takes each issue from a Jewish youth perspective – asking how can we boost Jewish youth activism on each topic.

Three years after Russia launched its full-scale war against Ukraine, the struggle for sovereignty remains as urgent as ever. In this episode of The Lowdown, Ukrainian activist and expert Maria Borysenko discusses Russia’s ongoing war of aggression, the rights of Ukrainians in Germany, and the broader implications for Ukraine’s independence. Drawing on her firsthand experiences, Maria highlights the resilience of the Ukrainian people and the evolving dynamics of the war. She also examines Europe’s response, the role of international support, and the critical importance of advocacy in shaping Ukraine’s future.