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Knowing Ukraine beyond the war

Fighting on: Syvak PIC.MBONGENI MGUNI
Fighting on: Syvak PIC.MBONGENI MGUNI

For many Batswana, Ukraine is primarily associated with the war with Russia. But Ukraine’s ambassador to Botswana says the country should be understood beyond the conflict, as a European nation with a thousand-year history, a strong national identity, advanced technology and a major agricultural sector.

In an interview with TIMOTHY LEWANIKA, Ambassador Oleksiy Syvak discusses the impact of the war on ordinary Ukrainians, the country’s economic resilience, opportunities arising from reconstruction and the potential for deeper cooperation between Botswana and Ukraine in agriculture, education, technology, energy and trade.

Mmegi: For many Batswana, Ukraine is primarily associated with the ongoing war. How would you introduce Ukraine beyond the conflict?

Editor's Comment
Exercise extra caution!

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