On 3 March 2026, Oleksandr Slyvchuk, Coordinator of the Spain and Latin America Cooperation Program at the Transatlantic Dialogue Center, joined ADN Noticias for a live broadcast hosted by Javier Risco and Luciana Wainer.
The conversation focused on how Russia’s war against Ukraine should be understood within a wider global security landscape. Slyvchuk argued that the full-scale invasion launched on 24 February 2022 marked the beginning of a broader period of confrontation, with Russia increasingly acting alongside partners such as Iran, North Korea, and China. He noted that, four years on, Ukraine continues to face weekly missile and drone attacks, including strikes on Kyiv.
Responding to questions about “war fatigue”, Slyvchuk emphasized that Ukrainian resilience is driven by sovereignty and survival. He framed the choice Ukrainians face in clear terms: either remain a sovereign state with an independent policy, or become a satellite within Russia’s sphere of influence.
When asked why the war should matter to Mexico and Latin America, he linked the issue to the principle of sovereign decision-making and resistance to outside imposition. Drawing a parallel with Mexico’s pursuit of an independent agenda, he argued that Ukraine’s struggle is also a fight for human rights and a dignified life.
The interview also addressed diplomacy and negotiations. Slyvchuk pointed to previous diplomatic efforts, including President Zelenskyy’s meeting with Putin in 2019, and argued that these formats did not prevent Russia from breaking agreements and launching the full-scale invasion. He stressed that credible negotiations and any sustainable ceasefire require Ukraine’s ability to defend itself, because security capacity shapes a country’s diplomatic position.
Watch the full ADN Noticias interview via the enlace.
Este proyecto contó con el apoyo de la International Renaissance Foundation.