Oleksiy Sorokin
Political editor at the Kyiv Independent, providing expert analysis on Ukrainian politics from within the country.
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Apr 2, 2026 • 39min
Russian commander: 'only 5% of our soldiers survive assaults' & Putin's army 'rampages' on home soil
Oleksiy Sorokin, co-founder and deputy chief editor of the Kyiv Independent, gives insider analysis on Ukrainian politics and shifting power figures. He discusses rising political infighting, prospects for 2026 elections, and which military leaders may move into politics. Other topics include battlefield corruption, emerging drone footage, and surging violent crime tied to returning Russian soldiers.
Mar 4, 2022 • 25min
Volodymyr vs. Vladimir
Oleksiy Sorokin, political editor at the Kyiv Independent, shares his insights on how Volodymyr Zelenskyy transformed from a comedian into a resolute wartime leader amid Russia's invasion. Emily VanDerWerff, cultural critic at Vox, discusses the impact of Zelenskyy's unique communication style on national morale and global perception. They explore the stark contrasts in media strategies between Ukraine and Russia, emphasizing how effective storytelling has galvanized support for Ukraine while undermining Russian propaganda.
