This episode of the Lex Fridman Podcast features historian Serhii Plokhy, director of Harvard's Ukrainian Research Institute. They discuss Plokhy's latest book, "The Russo-Ukrainian War: The Return of History," covering the historical roots of the conflict, Ukrainian nationalism, and the collapse of the Soviet Union. The conversation also touches upon the KGB, NATO, peace talks, and the broader implications of the war for the future of the world. AI
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RANK_REASON This is a podcast interview with a historian discussing historical and geopolitical topics, not a core AI news item.
