Peace & Power Ukraine

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 c...

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...

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,...

In this in-depth interview, Kyiv Independent editor Liliane Bivings breaks down the biggest issues shaping Ukraine right now — from the sweeping corruption scandal inside the state-run nuclear energy sector to the growing energy crisis, the political fallout from ministerial resignations, and the high-stakes 28-point peace proposal linked to the Trump administration. She explains how Ukrainians vi...

A candid and powerful conversation with Tymofiy Mylovanov — president of the Kyiv School of Economics, former Minister of Economic Development, and one of Ukraine’s leading policy voices. In this interview, he breaks down KSE’s explosive growth during the war, the battle against corruption, why he resigned from key supervisory boards, and how Ukraine should interpret the controversial U.S.–Russia...

In this exclusive conversation from Kyiv, Ukrainian parliamentary majority leader David Arakhamia breaks down the real state of the war—from Russia’s escalating drone attacks to the economic pressure Ukraine is placing deep inside Russian territory. Arakhamia discusses winter readiness, corruption crackdowns, U.S. security guarantees, the new 28-point peace plan, and why dignity—not surrender—defi...

A riveting on-the-ground conversation with Steven Moore—founder of the Ukrainian Freedom Project—speaking live from Kyiv about why Russia is losing strategically, how Ukrainian forces are dismantling Putin’s military and oil infrastructure, and why the Kremlin is kidnapping Ukrainian children to solve its own population crisis. Moore breaks down the true state of the war, the failures of Russian p...

In this powerful episode of Peace and Power Ukraine , former Miss Ukraine and global advocate Lika Roman shares an unfiltered look at Ukraine’s struggle for survival — from the 20,000+ children abducted by Russian forces to the persecution of pastors, the courage of frontline soldiers, and the quiet heroism happening in refugee camps across Europe. Roman discusses her meetings on Capitol Hill, the...

In this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine , host Gary Marx speaks with Meaghan Mobbs — combat veteran, psychologist, and president of the RT Weatherman Foundation — about her 27 trips to Ukraine and the vital humanitarian and military logistics efforts her team leads on the ground. From training medics and identifying fallen soldiers to challenging isolationism and defending moral clarity in glob...

In this episode of Peace and Power: Ukraine , host Gary Marx speaks with Diyana Gabyak—a Ukrainian-American entrepreneur, worship leader, and advocate—about her journey from Ukraine to the U.S., her deep faith, and her mission to unite both nations through Ukrainian Week 2026. Gabyak shares her powerful perspective on faith-driven leadership, Ukraine’s role as the “Bible Belt of Europe,” and why s...

Former Reagan advisor and founder of the Institute of World Politics, John Lenczowski, joins Peace and Power Ukraine to discuss how information warfare, moral clarity, and America’s founding principles can guide today’s fight for freedom. From Reagan-era active measures to modern psychological operations, he outlines how truth—not just missiles—can defeat authoritarian regimes. Watch Full-Length I...

Former Congressman Bob McEwen joins host Gary Marx on Peace and Power: Ukraine to discuss the war’s turning points, NATO’s shifting role, and Donald Trump’s influence on global leadership. McEwen shares firsthand insights from the Black Sea Security Conference in Odessa, recounts Ukraine’s resilience against Russia’s invasion, and reflects on the moral and strategic stakes of freedom versus totali...

In this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine , Gary Marx speaks with Chad Connelly—founder of Faith Wins and former RNC Director of Faith Engagement—about his first journey into Ukraine. Connelly shares moving stories of patriotism, faith, and resilience from Lviv and Kyiv, including encounters with pastors, grieving families, and survivors of Russian attacks. From military cemeteries to conversatio...

In this powerful conversation, Ambassador Gregory Slayton returns to Peace & Power Ukraine to share insights on the war, disinformation, and the future of freedom. Slayton—former U.S. diplomat, venture capitalist, and author of Portraits of Ukraine: A Nation at War —discusses his humanitarian work delivering millions of pounds of aid, why supporting Ukraine matters to the free world, and how sanct...

On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine , host Gary Marx speaks with Oleksandr Bazar, founder of the Kyiv Institute for National Interest. They discuss Ukraine’s path forward—from rebuilding its economy and drone industry to the pivotal role of young leaders, shifting European support, and the tough choices ahead in peace negotiations. Oleksandr shares insights on Ukraine’s potential as a middl...

In this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine Pod, host Gary Marx speaks with Maryna Hrytsenko, co-founder and executive director of the Snake Island Institute. From the legend and strategy of Snake Island to front-line drone innovation, Maryna shares how Ukraine is forging real partnerships with the United States—rooted in defense cooperation, manufacturing, and shared values. She reflects on her fa...

Former Ukrainian MP Pavel Unguryan joins Peace and Power Ukraine to share powerful insights on the National Prayer Breakfast in Kyiv, Ukraine’s Independence Day, and life in Odessa under constant Russian attack. From the fight against propaganda to the urgent need for air defense systems, Unguryan paints a vivid picture of Ukraine’s struggle for survival and faith. Hear his call for global solidar...

In this powerful episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx speaks with Dale Armstrong—Director of the Armada Network and board member of the American Pastors Network—about his 32 years living in Ukraine. Armstrong shares firsthand experiences of Ukraine’s transformation from the ashes of Soviet rule, the resilience of its people under relentless Russian attacks, and the moral clarity need...

In this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, Gary Marx sits down in Kyiv with Orthodox theologian and global religious affairs expert Cyril Hovorun to unpack the deep religious dimensions of Russia’s war on Ukraine. From the Kremlin’s manipulation of the Russian Orthodox Church through the “Russian World” ideology to Ukraine’s interfaith unity under fire, Hovorun reveals how faith, national securit...

In this powerful episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, Gary Marx sits down with Saul Anuzis—president of the International Institute and longtime political strategist—to unpack the latest developments in the war in Ukraine. From Russia’s “shadow fleet” and energy blackmail to NATO’s slow response and the real threat of World War III, Anuzis offers sharp, unfiltered analysis rooted in decades of expe...

In this powerful episode of Peace and Power: Ukraine, host Gary Marx sits down with Christian Forstner, Director of the Hanns Seidel Foundation in Washington D.C., to dissect Germany’s evolving leadership under Chancellor Friedrich Merz. They dive into Germany’s shift toward stronger defense spending, tougher migration control, and its crucial support for Ukraine. Forstner brings first-hand insigh...

Roman Chukhvitsky, president of the Global Alliance for Ukraine, joins host Gary Marx to discuss the hard lessons of war, the urgency of reform, and the evolving role of the U.S.–Ukraine relationship. From NATO's latest moves to the promise of Patriot missiles and rare earth mineral agreements, Chukhvitsky offers a blunt, forward-thinking analysis on how Ukraine can break from its Soviet past and...

Ambassador Kelley Currie joins Gary Marx on Peace and Power Ukraine to break down Ukraine’s unprecedented drone strike on Russia, what it means for future warfare, and how the West must wake up to the coordinated threat from China, Russia, and North Korea. With on-the-ground insights from Ukraine and Capitol Hill, Currie lays out how U.S. port security, European defense spending, and Trump’s evolv...

In this gripping episode of Peace and Power: Ukraine, host Gary Marx sits down with Colby Barrett and Steven Moore, producers of the documentary Faith Under Siege. They reveal the untold stories of evangelical Christians in occupied Ukraine facing brutal persecution under Russian control. From the frontlines of Kharkiv to the spiritual battleground of Odessa, this conversation explores how faith,...

Marc Wheat of Advancing American Freedom joins the show to discuss his 2023 trip to Ukraine with Vice President Mike Pence. From first-hand accounts of Russian war crimes to behind-the-scenes diplomacy, Wheat shares why Ukraine is the frontline of freedom and how the U.S. must stand firm against totalitarianism. He makes the case for deterrence, accountability, and a foreign policy rooted in Reaga...