Russia vs Ukraine: The TRUTH Africa Must Hear | Peter Zalmayev

In this explosive episode of The Long Form Podcast, I sit down with Ukrainian journalist and political commentator Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative, to unpack the Russia-Ukraine war — from its origins to its global consequences. We discuss what drives Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, the daily reality of Ukrainian civilians under bombardment, and the dangerous uncertainty of relying on the United States under Donald Trump. What does Ukraine’s war mean for Africa, Rwanda, East Africa, and the Global South? And what lessons should African nations learn from Europe’s tragedy? This is a conversation about war, democracy, leadership, and survival in the 21st century. #ukraine #russia #africa #panafricanism Timecodes: 0:00 – Intro: Previews 1:22 – The Long Form Theme Song 2:05 – Who is Peter Zalmayev? 2:55 – Join The Long Form Community 3:26 – Why Did Russia & Ukraine Go to War? 11:03 – Why Putin Felt Threatened by Zelensky 12:09 – Could Ukraine Have Prevented the War? 20:48 – Ukrainians Feel Betrayed & Helpless 28:33 – Was War Inevitable for Ukraine? 31:46 – Should Ukraine Control Its Own Government? 36:02 – What I’d Do as Ukrainian President 41:27 – Life in Ukraine Right Now 47:05 – Why Were African Students Forced to Fight for Ukraine 50:13 – Zelensky’s Journey: From Comedian to President 55:10 – Can Putin & Zelensky Ever Reach a Peace Agreement? 56:30 – How Much Longer Can Ukraine Keep Fighting? 57:52 – Is the War Benefiting Africa?: Africa is Tired of Western Truths” 1:15:40 – Can Trump Be Trusted to End the War? 1:24:35 – Finding a New Formula for Peace 1:30:53 – Closing Remarks 1:31:42 – Share Your Thoughts in the Comments 💬 1:32:09 – Venue Partner: Kigali Marriott Hotel 1:32:37 – Credits Listen to the Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya podcast on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/rw/podcast/the-long-form-with-sanny-ntayombya/id1669879621 Listen to the Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HkkUi4b