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G'day Diplomates fans:
To round out the year, we had our great friend Hagar Chemali on discuss EVERYTHING happening in the world:
Including:
-- Israel Palestine and what happens next-- Trump in 2024-- The politics of Ukraine aid-- Hong Kong and Russian 'elections'-- India, Canada and the politics of assassinations
AND MORE!
Please get yourself a copy of The Sun Will RiseThe Sun Will Rise is inspired by true events and dedicated to the brave heroes of Ukraine. It is based on Misha’s reporting from inside Ukraine, real events from the war as well as the complex history between Russia and Ukraine.
ABOUT THE SUN WILL RISE:
Oksana Shevchenko remembers life as it once was.
Before the War.
Before the Invaders stripped her freedom away.
Before the Motherland decided to take what wasn’t hers, and call it her own.
As the leader of the local Union, thirty-one-year-old Oksana has met her match in enemy officer Lieutenant General Mikhailovich, who will stop at nothing to win glory for the Motherland – and himself.
After he captures the city of Heryvin, the young, ambitious Mikhailovich forces Oksana and her Union comrades to operate the local nuclear power plant for the Motherland’s gain, while sapping its capacity to operate safely.
It’s a nightmare for a city still reeling from the disastrous Accident that took the lives of dozens – including Oksana’s father – decades before.
Caught between her loyalty to those resisting the Occupation and a nuclear catastrophe threatened by increasingly impossible orders, Oksana must find a way to defeat Mikhailovich before his sadistic determination leads him to doing the unthinkable.
But Oksana might not be alone in her fight, because war makes heroes out of the ordinary and unlikely.
A grandmother defiantly waving the colour of her nation.
A principal offering a safe haven for students dreaming of brighter futures.
A young adult choosing courage in the face of mortal danger.
A country quietly showing that glory belongs to those who dare to hold on against impossible odds.
Because one day soon, the sun will set on dictators.
And the sun will rise on freedom once again.
Inspired by true events in Ukraine, The Sun Will Rise is a tribute to those bravely fighting for their freedom – and ours.
PRAISE FOR THE SUN WILL RISE:
Stirring, brilliant, soulful. An Orwellian tale, evoking the very essence of Ukraine’s fight for freedom and our right to exist”
— Kira Rudyk, leading Ukrainian Member of Parliament.
“A love letter to the human spirit, Zelinsky’s deeply personal coverage of Russia’s invasion comes to life in this stunning first novel. An affecting story about the humanity behind the news”
— Wayne Swan, President of the Australian Labor Party, former deputy prime minister and world finance minister of the year.
“Zelinsky’s outstanding journalism transported Russian brutality and Ukrainian bravery from the battlefront to our homes. Now, this story gives us a reason to hope”
— Ambassador, Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia.
“Misha Zelinsky has penned a gripping book which although fictional, depicts the courage, strength and conviction of the Ukrainian people fighting for their freedom and sovereignty. Once you pick up The Sun Will Rise, you will not be able to put it down. It is an exciting read.
— Ambassador Paula J. Dobriansky, former Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs (2001-2009)
“A gripping page-turner, set in Ukraine in the wake of Russia's invasion. Misha Zelinsky has captured the bravery and humanity of Ukrainians living under occupation, as well as the callousness and cynicism of Vladimir Putin's soldiers. Original, compelling, and topical, The Sun Will Rise is an impressive novel which brings to life recent history.”
— Luke Harding, award-winning foreign correspondent with the Guardian and New York Times best selling author of books including Invasion: Russia's Bloody War and Ukraine's Fight for Survival, shortlisted for the Orwell prize.
“Zelinsky has turned his superb war reportage into a riveting first novel, inspired by real people and events, but transcending them to convey the heart behind the conflict. If you want to know why Ukrainians fight and why it's our fight too, this is the place to start. Reminiscent of Disraeli—a novelist turned British statesman—a writer with such soul, who knows what makes people and countries great, would be a rare addition to our public life.
— The Hon. Tony Abbott, 28th prime minister of Australia.
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In a special episode of Diplomates, the roles have been reversed as our host, Misha Zelinsky takes the hot seat!
Legendary Australian journalist and geopolitical analyst, Peter Hartcher of the Sydney Morning Herald interviews Misha Zelinsky about his new book: The Sun Will Rise.
The Sun Will Rise is inspired by true events and dedicated to the brave heroes of Ukraine. It is based on Misha’s reporting from inside Ukraine, real events from the war as well as the complex history between Russia and Ukraine.
Misha and Peter discuss:
— Misha’s experiences in Ukraine covering the war for the Australian Financial Review.
— Why the invasion of Ukraine is a hinge moment of history.
— How democracies must respond to Putin’s invasion and why other Dictators are watching closely.
— The use of fiction over facts.
— The inspiration behind the story and characters.
— What happens next in the war.
Get your copy now: www.thesunwillrisebook.com
ABOUT THE SUN WILL RISE:
Oksana Shevchenko remembers life as it once was.
Before the War.
Before the Invaders stripped her freedom away.
Before the Motherland decided to take what wasn’t hers, and call it her own.
As the leader of the local Union, thirty-one-year-old Oksana has met her match in enemy officer Lieutenant General Mikhailovich, who will stop at nothing to win glory for the Motherland – and himself.
After he captures the city of Heryvin, the young, ambitious Mikhailovich forces Oksana and her Union comrades to operate the local nuclear power plant for the Motherland’s gain, while sapping its capacity to operate safely.
It’s a nightmare for a city still reeling from the disastrous Accident that took the lives of dozens – including Oksana’s father – decades before.
Caught between her loyalty to those resisting the Occupation and a nuclear catastrophe threatened by increasingly impossible orders, Oksana must find a way to defeat Mikhailovich before his sadistic determination leads him to doing the unthinkable.
But Oksana might not be alone in her fight, because war makes heroes out of the ordinary and unlikely.
A grandmother defiantly waving the colour of her nation.
A principal offering a safe haven for students dreaming of brighter futures.
A young adult choosing courage in the face of mortal danger.
A country quietly showing that glory belongs to those who dare to hold on against impossible odds.
Because one day soon, the sun will set on dictators.
And the sun will rise on freedom once again.
Inspired by true events in Ukraine, The Sun Will Rise is a tribute to those bravely fighting for their freedom – and ours.
PRAISE FOR THE SUN WILL RISE:
Stirring, brilliant, soulful. An Orwellian tale, evoking the very essence of Ukraine’s fight for freedom and our right to exist”
— Kira Rudyk, leading Ukrainian Member of Parliament.
“A love letter to the human spirit, Zelinsky’s deeply personal coverage of Russia’s invasion comes to life in this stunning first novel. An affecting story about the humanity behind the news”
— Wayne Swan, President of the Australian Labor Party, former deputy prime minister and world finance minister of the year.
“Zelinsky’s outstanding journalism transported Russian brutality and Ukrainian bravery from the battlefront to our homes. Now, this story gives us a reason to hope”
— Ambassador, Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia.
“Misha Zelinsky has penned a gripping book which although fictional, depicts the courage, strength and conviction of the Ukrainian people fighting for their freedom and sovereignty. Once you pick up The Sun Will Rise, you will not be able to put it down. It is an exciting read.
— Ambassador Paula J. Dobriansky, former Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs (2001-2009)
“A gripping page-turner, set in Ukraine in the wake of Russia's invasion. Misha Zelinsky has captured the bravery and humanity of Ukrainians living under occupation, as well as the callousness and cynicism of Vladimir Putin's soldiers. Original, compelling, and topical, The Sun Will Rise is an impressive novel which brings to life recent history.”
— Luke Harding, award-winning foreign correspondent with the Guardian and New York Times best selling author of books including Invasion: Russia's Bloody War and Ukraine's Fight for Survival, shortlisted for the Orwell prize.
“Zelinsky has turned his superb war reportage into a riveting first novel, inspired by real people and events, but transcending them to convey the heart behind the conflict. If you want to know why Ukrainians fight and why it's our fight too, this is the place to start. Reminiscent of Disraeli—a novelist turned British statesman—a writer with such soul, who knows what makes people and countries great, would be a rare addition to our public life.
— The Hon. Tony Abbott, 28th prime minister of Australia.
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G’day Diplomates fans, Hagar Chemali has joined us to unpack events around the world.
We talk:
The Israel-Hamas war.
Is peace in the Middle East ever possible?
Why does this issue inflame democratic nations so much?
Mr Xi goes to Washington
Albo in Beijing and Tuvalu
And more!
SHOW NOTES:
Misha Zelinsky’s new book The Sun Will Rise is for sale here: www.thesunwillrisebook.com
Be sure to follow Hagar and the Oh My World! show on social media and YouTube @ohmyworldshow and @hagarchemali
You can follow Misha and diplomates here: @mishazelinsky @diplomatesshow
Please check out Misha Zelinsky’s column in the Australian Financial Review here: https://www.afr.com/by/misha-zelinsky-p5363h
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G’day Diplomates fans, Hagar Chemali has joined us to unpack the shocking terror attacks inside Israel. We note this situation is fast moving and apologise if any material is out of date.
The Diplomates team sends our deepest condolences to those directly impacted or who have lost loved ones. We stand with Israel.
We talk:
What’s known about Hamas’ terror attacks.
How we got here and what happens next inside Israel, Gaza and the region.
What these attacks mean for any US brokered Israel, Saudi Arabia detente
Whether Arab-Israel peace is ever possible.
We also discuss:
US congressional dysfunction and the removal of Speaker Kevin McCarthy
The future of Ukraine aid
Canadian allegations of Indian state sanctioned political assassinations
French bedbugs.
And MORE!
SHOW NOTES:
Misha Zelinsky’s new book The Sun Will Rise is for sale here: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/The-Sun-Will-Rise/Misha-Zelinsky/9781637632444
Be sure to follow Hagar and the Oh My World! show on social media and YouTube @ohmyworldshow and @hagarchemali
You can follow Misha and diplomates here: @mishazelinsky @diplomatesshow
Please check out Misha Zelinsky’s column in the Australian Financial Review here: https://www.afr.com/by/misha-zelinsky-p5363h
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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G’day Diplomates fans, it’s a huge week and month in global news — so we’ve got Hagar Chemali back to talk shop!
Misha and Hagar discuss:
Prigozhin, Wagner and Ukraine
What’s with all the coups in Africa?
The ‘Made in China’ Map controversy
The BRICS club — a new autocratic alignment?
Xi throws his toys out of the summit cot
The hunt for the Loch Ness Monster and the perils of dodgy watch sales.
And MORE!
SHOW NOTES:
Misha Zelinsky’s new book The Sun Will Rise is for sale here: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/The-Sun-Will-Rise/Misha-Zelinsky/9781637632444
Be sure to follow Hagar and the Oh My World! show on social media and YouTube @ohmyworldshow and @hagarchemali
You can follow Misha and diplomates here: @mishazelinsky @diplomatesshow
Please check out Misha Zelinsky’s column in the Australian Financial Review here: https://www.afr.com/by/misha-zelinsky-p5363h
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Patrick is a former diplomat, policy advisor and business consultant with specialist expertise in climate change, energy, resources, environmental, investment and public policy issues.
For almost 20 years he has been at the forefront of Australian climate policy development, advising both sides of politics as a senior member of staff in Federal and State ministerial offices, working for major international energy and resource firms, and the financial sector.
He helped establish key parts of Australia’s current climate policy framework including the Emissions Reduction Fund and Safeguards mechanism. Patrick commenced his career in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and represented Australia in the Middle East and at international climate change negotiations.
Misha and Patrick chat about:
The geopolitics of resources and energy.
Why new and old minerals are suddenly “critical”.
China’s determination to dominate the future of energy.
The sometimes ugly truth about clean energy inputs and global resource competition.
What Australia can do to maximise the economic opportunities.
How democracies can work together to ensure reliable supply.
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With so much happening in the world, Misha and Hagar caught up for their regular chinwag that went waaaaay longer than it was supposed to (as it always does — but we love having Hagar on!)
In this episode we talk:
Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Putin's domestic troubles and starvation diplomacy.To rapprochement or not to rapprochement; China, US and the perils of talking.Israel and the Supreme Court; what happens next if Israel becomes an illiberal democracy?Sogavare, Xi and the Solomons.Barbie diplomacy and Brand X.And more!Be sure to follow Hagar and the Oh My World! show on social media and YouTube @ohmyworldshow and @hagarchemali
You can follow Diplomates and Misha at @mishazelinsky @diplomates.show
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Luke Harding is an award winning British journalist and foreign correspondent for The Guardian, covering Russia’s invasion from inside Ukraine.
He is one of the world’s leading authorities on Vladimir Putin’s Russia. Having been previously based in Moscow for the Guardian, Harding is sanctioned by the Putin regime for his work uncovering corruption inside Russia.
He is a Number 1 New York Times best-selling author and his new book: Invasion: Russia's Bloody War and Ukraine's Fight for Survival was just updated to take into account the latest developments in the war.
Misha and Luke caught up for a chinwag about all things relating to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including what the world got wrong about Vladimir Putin, what the world must do now to help Ukraine, how this war might end and the global stakes of the conflict.
Follow Luke here: @lukeharding1968
You can buy the book: www.LukeHardinginvasion.com
Follow Misha anywhere you use social media: @mishazelinsky
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With so much happening in the world, Misha and Hagar caught up for their regular chinwag that went waaaaay longer than it was supposed to (as it always does — but we love having Hagar on!)
In this episode we talk:
Russia’s domestic political crackdown, including the arrest of Wall Street Journal reporert, Evan Gershkovich and the sentencing of dissident Vladimir Kara MurzaThe US Intelligence leaks, what do they mean and who benefits? Sudan: will a civil war have big geopolitical consequences?China, Macron and Taiwan: what do we make of the rising East Asia tensions? Could war break out in 2027? or 24?Chinese government secret police stations around the world. Also, Saudi Arabia joining the BRICs and how Russia recruited a US citizen to pose as a pro-Russia Ukrainian living inside the Donbas.Be sure to follow Hagar and the Oh My World! show on social media and YouTube @ohmyworldshow and @hagarchemali
You can follow Diplomates and Misha at @mishazelinsky @diplomates.show
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Dr Yuriy Sak is responsible for strategic communications for Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence. A private sector communications expert and Oxford graduate, like all Ukrainians Yuriy’s life was upended when Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
Misha and Yuriy caught up to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the bloody battle of Bahkmut, the coming counter offensive, what life was like before the war, how Putinism has infected Russia’s soul, why Australian support matters so much, why a land war in Eastern Europe is central to the fate of the world and how despite everything Ukraine will win.
You can follow Misha and diplomates here: @mishazelinsky @diplomatesshow
Please check out Misha Zelinsky’s column in the Australian Financial Review here: https://www.afr.com/by/misha-zelinsky-p5363h
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G’day Diplomates fans, it’s a huge week and month in global news — so we’ve got Hagar Chemali back to talk shop!
Misha and Hagar discuss:
Are we in a new Cold War? And what does this mean for the world?
What Xi’s visit to Moscow means for Chinese and democratic policy makers.
China’s brokering of a peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Should we be worried?
Israeli protests, Bibi and the Supreme Court. What happens next will matter globally.
Deep Fake Popes.
Lebanese daylight saving politics.
AND MORE!
Be sure to follow Hagar and the Oh My World! show on social media and YouTube @ohmyworldshow and @hagarchemali
You can follow Misha and diplomates here: @mishazelinsky @diplomatesshow
Please check out Misha Zelinsky’s column in the Australian Financial Review here: https://www.afr.com/by/misha-zelinsky-p5363h
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Dr Mike Green is CEO of the United States Studies Centre.
Mike has a long and distinguished career in foreign policy working at a number of think tanks including CSIS and CNAS. An Asia expert, he served on the staff of the National Security Council in the Bush Administration, first as director for Asian affairs with responsibility for Japan, Korea, Australia, and New Zealand, and then as special assistant to the president for national security affairs and senior director for Asia.
He has authored numerous books and articles on East Asian security, including most recently, By More Than Providence: Grand Strategy and American Power in the Asia Pacific Since 1783 (Columbia University Press, 2017) and Line of Advantage: Japan’s Grand Strategy in the Era of Abe Shinzō (Columbia University Press, 2022).
Misha and Mike caught up for a chinwag about all things AUKUS, including why the US has shared its ‘Crown Jewels’ of nuclear propulsion for the first time in 70 years, the huge national mission Australia must undertake to get subs in the water as quickly as possible, why Xi Jinping is the godfather of AUKUS, how advanced military kit acts as a deterrence to war, the possibilities of new technology transfers under phase two of AUKUS, how having nuclear submarines increases Australia’s national sovereign agency and why flat whites will need to be served by the US Navy.
It’s a huge, huge chat rich in detail answering so many questions about AUKUS. We hope you enjoy it. As ever, please rate and review — thanks to everyone who has been so generous following and supporting the show. We love you.
Follow Mike and the USSC here: @DrMichaelJGreen and @USSC
Follow Misha and the show here: @mishazelinsky @diplomatesshow
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G’day Diplomates fans, it’s a huge week and month in global news — so we’ve got Hagar Chemali back to talk shop!
Misha and Hagar discuss:
The one-year mark of Russia's invasion of Ukraine (don't call it an anniversary)
Why Biden's visit to Kyib was a baller move
Can Putin survive?
Will Xi bail out Putin?
Why earthquakes threaten Erdogan's grip on power.
Bears in Zoos, North Korea, and spy balloons!
AND MORE!
Be sure to follow Hagar and the Oh My World! show on social media and YouTube @ohmyworldshow and @hagarchemali
You can follow Misha and diplomates here: @mishazelinsky @diplomatesshow
Be sure to check out Misha Zelinsky’s column in the Australian Financial Review here: https://www.afr.com/by/misha-zelinsky-p5363h
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Bill Browder is the head of the Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign the author of Red Notice and Freezing Order.
Bill was the largest foreign investor in Russia until 2005, when he was denied entry to the country and declared “a threat to national security” for exposing corruption in Russian state-owned companies.
In 2008, Browder’s lawyer, Sergei Magnitsky, uncovered a massive fraud committed by Russian government officials that involved the theft of US $230 million of state taxes. Sergei testified against state officials involved in this fraud and was subsequently arrested, imprisoned without trial and systematically tortured. He spent a year in prison under horrific detention conditions, was repeatedly denied medical treatment, and died in prison on November 16, 2009, leaving behind a wife and two children.
Since then, Mr. Browder has sought justice outside of Russia and started a global campaign for governments around the world to impose targeted visa bans and asset freezes on human rights abusers and highly corrupt officials. The United States was the first to impose these targeted sanctions with the passage of the Sergei Magnitsky Accountability Act in 2012, followed by the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act in 2016.Misha and Bill caught up for a chinwag about Russian sanctions, whether the world could have done more to stop Putin’s invasion, what the deaths of Russian oligarchs tells us, what the world including Australia can do to help Ukraine and whether Russian democracy is possible.
You can follow misha and the show @mishazelinsky and @diplomatesshow
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G’day Diplomates fans, it’s a huge week and month in global news — so we’ve got Hagar Chemali back to talk shop!
Misha and Hagar discuss:
Brazil insurrection, why this matters, including links to Trump and US far right identities.
Tanks heading to Ukraine and Putin’s energy blackmail failing.
Iran protests, including rapes and tortures and soldiers opening fire on protestors.
The ‘Israeli’ strike on an Iranian drone facility.
China’s dodgy Covid and population numbers and Xi’s attempts to reset global relations.
Secret files next to Biden’s corvette and how you are should handle classified materials.
George Santos. ‘Nuff said!
Putin’s threat to kill Bojo.
And more!
Be sure to follow Hagar and the Oh My World! show on social media and YouTube @ohmyworldshow and @hagarchemali
You can follow Misha and diplomates here: @mishazelinsky @diplomatesshow
Be sure to check out Misha Zelinsky’s column in the Australian Financial Review here: https://www.afr.com/by/misha-zelinsky-p5363h
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Mick Ryan is a retired major general in the Australian Army and an expert on modern warfare.
He was the head of the Australian Defence College and was made a member of the Order of Australia for his leadership of Australia’s first reconstruction task force in Afghanistan. A prolific writer and commentator, Mick’s analysis has featured in the Sydney Morning Herald, Foreign Policy Magazine and The Economist. His book, War Transformed is compulsory reading for those seeking to understand the future of great power rivalry.
Mick and Misha discuss all things related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine including how Ukraine’s military is reshaping global thinking about modern warfare, Putin’s change of military leadership and what that means for Russia’s strategy, the role of smartphone technology and modern information systems in warfare, why leadership is so crucial to military success, what will happen in 2023 and why Ukraine is a key battlefront for the future of democracy.
You can follow Mick online at @wartransformed
You can follow Misha at @mishazelinsky and @diplomates.show
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Chin-up Chingwaggers, it’s the Christmasode with Hagar Chemali! It’s been a rough year, but we made it.
Misha and Hagar Chemali wrap up 2022 with a huge chat.
FIFA World Cup and Qatari sports washingXi’s China COVID Zero trap and why autocrats are doomed to failBritney Griner, hostage diplomacy and a shift in US policyIranian protests continue. So does Elon’s Twitter meltdown.And Trump. Remember him?And more!
Merry Christmas to everyone, except the autocrats!
Check out Misha Zelinsky’s column in the Australian Financial Review here: https://www.afr.com/by/misha-zelinsky-p5363h
Be sure to follow Hagar and the Oh My World! show on social media and YouTube @ohmyworldshow and @hagarchemali
You can follow Misha and diplomates here: @mishazelinsky @diplomates.show
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Peter Hartcher is political editor and international editor of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. He is the author of numerous books, including Red Zone — a deep dive in the the Chinese Communist Party under Xi Jinping.
Misha Zelinsky caught up with Peter for a chinwag about the future of China under Xi Jinping, the centrality of ideology in today’s Communist China, how Australia successfully stood up to Xi’s bullying, the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal, Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and why autocracies are suddenly on the back foot.
You can follow Diplomates and Misha at @mishazelinsky @diplomates.showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Lots going on in the world, so who better to join us for a chinwag than Hagar Chemali of Oh My World!
- The US Mid Terms and why might be (actually) finished.
- Ukraine and averting World War 3.
- The latest from the G20: Biden and Xi, Xi and Albanese and an isolated Putin.
- Iranians protest and what happens next.
- Qatar and FIFA.
- Elon and Twitter.
And more!Be sure to follow Hagar and the Oh My World! show on social media and YouTube @ohmyworldshow and @hagarchemaliYou can follow Diplomates and Misha at @mishazelinsky @diplomates.show
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Evgenia Kara-Murza, is a Russian dissident and campaigner for democratic change in Russia.
Evgenia is the wife of Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian politician, author, and historian who is currently jailed in Russia as a political prisoner of Vladimir Putin having previously survived two assasination attempts. Kara-Murza played a key role in the establishment of Magnitsky laws around the world and has been a long time opponent of Putin's regime.
Evgenia is the advocacy coordinator for the Free Russia Foundation, which seeks to give a voice to those repressed by the current Russian government and informs the world about the situation in Russia.
Misha Zelinksy caught up with Evgenia to discuss Russia's war in Ukraine, Russian war crimes and who must pay, why the West indulged Putin for too long, how Putin has crushed Russian political opposition, why Ukraine must win, and what a post Putin Russia might look like one day.
You can follow Evgenia and Vladimir here: @ekaramurza and @vkaramurza
You can follow Misha Zelinsky who is reporting on the war for the Australian Financial Review from inside Ukraine here: @mishazelinsky
About Vladimir Kara-Murza
A longtime colleague of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, he has served as deputy leader of the People’s Freedom Party and was a candidate for the Russian Parliament. Kara-Murza played a key role in the passage of “Magnitsky laws” in countries around the world – including the UK, the U.S., and Canada – that imposed personal sanctions on Russian officials involved in human rights abuses.
Twice, in 2015 and 2017, he was targeted for assassination by poisoning by operatives of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) who were later identified in a media investigation by Bellingcat, The Insider, and Der Spiegel. In April 2022 Kara-Murza was arrested and has since been imprisoned in Moscow for his public opposition to Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine.
He has been designated as a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International. Kara-Murza is the author or contributor of several books and documentaries on Russian politics and history. He has worked as a journalist for Russian and Western media organizations, including Kommersant, Echo of Moscow, and the BBC; and writes a regular column for The Washington Post. He is a recipient of a number of international prizes, including the Geneva Summit Courage Award, the Sakharov Prize for Journalism as an Act of Conscience, and the Magnitsky Human Rights Award. He holds an M.A. (Cantab.) in History from Cambridge.
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