Episode 45: Romania-Ukraine: Evolution of relations

In this episode, Maciek reconnects with political scientist Oktawian Milewski to continue the discussion on Romanian relations in the region. This time, they take a deeper look at the rocky evolution of relations between Ukraine and Romania – two countries which play a critical role in both Central and Eastern Europe as well as the Black Sea region. Maciek and Oktawian discuss Romania’s strategy towards Ukraine, people-to-people contacts between the two societies and the two countries’ economic ties. <br /><br />The discussion also fits into the broader debate on both countries’ role in the region – especially considering proximity to Moldova and its breakaway region of Transdniestria, as well as to Russia and the war in eastern Ukraine. <br /><br />Resources:<br />Episode 36: “Complicated neighbours. Romania-Moldova relations in the spotlight” <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/user/talkeasterneurope/tee-36" rel="noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/user/talkeasterneurope/tee-36</a><br />“Foreign interference in the Zakarpattia region of Ukraine: The 2019 elections and beyond” by: Harry Nedelcu, Dmytro Panchuk, Myroslava Lendel New Eastern Europe 6 May 2020: <a href="https://neweasterneurope.eu/2020/05/06/foreign-interference-in-the-zakarpattia-region-of-ukraine-the-2019-elections-and-beyond/" rel="noopener">https://neweasterneurope.eu/2020/05/06/foreign-interference-in-the-zakarpattia-region-of-ukraine-the-2019-elections-and-beyond/</a><br /><br />Talk Eastern Europe is a member of the EuroPod Network<br /><br />Music featured in this episode:<br />resonance by airtone (c) copyright 2020 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. <a href="http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/61321" rel="noopener">http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/61321</a> <br /><br />Support the podcast – Become a patron: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope" rel="noopener">www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope</a><br /><br />Talk Eastern Europe is produced by Maciej Makulski and Adam Reichardt. The