OPINION: How Putin Will Fall: Chronicle of a Coming Succession
Putin is the creation of a system of power. But what happens when the creation falls afoul of the creator?
June 27, 2026
In this week’s episode of Kyiv Post’s Off the Record podcast, we dive deep with Ukraine’s Business Ombudsman, Roman Waschuk – a former ambassador and longtime advocate for reform.
Waschuk takes us behind the scenes of Ukraine’s business landscape, revealing the realities of reform efforts on the ground, from everyday tax disputes to major international investment deals.
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He highlights the unexpected but vital role entrepreneurs play in the country’s rebuilding process and explains how foreign investors are navigating the complex challenges of war, bureaucracy, and opportunity.
Throughout the conversation, Waschuk shares both hopeful signs of progress and the persistent obstacles that continue to hold Ukraine back, emphasizing that while no external savior is coming, the crucial question remains: is Ukraine ready to save itself?
This candid and nuanced discussion offers a compelling look at Ukraine’s transformation unfolding in real time.
