Ukraine is back in the forefront of the news these days. It has valiantly fought over three years against an invader from a much larger neighbor with vast natural resources and no political opposition. My wife Khadija and I went there on an educational and fact-finding trip in October 2023 on a small tour organized by NomadMania. We had many reasons for going including showing support for Ukrainians, helping the economy albeit in a very modest way and seeing with our own eyes what had happened. Based on what we learned, we have a very good understanding of the very real threat Russia is to Ukraine and the rest of Europe.
I made a presentation to the Travelers’ Century Club about this visit. You can listen to it on the link below:
FINAL THOUGHTS
No one wants to see an endless war that causes death and destruction. However, unprovoked aggression must be addressed and Ukraine can only agree to a settlement that secures its long-term security and freedoms.
