Episode 819: Ukraine – A Nation at War

Newt's World

Gingrich 360

News, Politics

4.7 • 6.3K Ratings

🗓️ 8 March 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Newt talks with Ambassador Gregory Slayton about his new book, "Portraits of Ukraine: A Nation at War," which provides an in-depth analysis of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. The book explores Ukraine's history, culture, and the resilience of its people, complemented by hundreds of images. Slayton, a former US Consul General and Chief of Mission to Bermuda, shares his experiences from Kyiv and Washington, emphasizing the importance of peace through strength and the critical role of US support for Ukraine. He highlights the challenges posed by Russian disinformation and the necessity of continued Western aid. Their conversation underscores the significance of supporting Ukraine's fight for democracy and freedom.

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0:00.0	On this episode of Nutsworld, in his new book, Portraits of Ukraine, A Nation at War,
0:11.4	Gregory Slayton provides a comprehensive analysis into the realities of the brutal
0:16.2	2002 Russian invasion within the context of Ukraine's people, history, arts, culture, traditions,
0:24.3	and geography. Compelling and well-researched, portraits of Ukraine is enhanced by hundreds
0:31.1	of beautiful images that draw us into the complex, riveting history that has made Ukraine
0:36.5	what it is today, an independent,
0:38.9	democratic European nation of 40 million people who are defending their freedom, their families,
0:44.4	and their future. I'm really pleased to welcome my guest, Ambassador Gregory W. Slayton,
0:50.9	former U.S. Consul General and Chief of Mission to Bermuda, an author of the book,
0:55.5	Portraits of Ukraine, A Nation of War.
1:09.3	Gregory, welcome, and thank you for joining me on Nutsworld.
1:13.3	Thank you, Newt. It's an honor to be here, and it's great to see you again.
1:17.4	You know, you were in Kiev on the third anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine on February 24th.
1:22.3	What was that occasion like?
1:24.8	Well, it was a very somber occasion, as you can imagine. I was invited by President Zelensky's
1:30.1	office, which was a great honor. It was actually the official launch date of our book, Portraits of
1:36.5	Ukraine, a Nation at War, and that was an honor also. The amazing thing, Newt, is that the
1:42.0	following Friday, I was in Washington for that incredible
1:45.6	dust up at the White House. So it was really a crazy juxtaposition. And I think I was one of the
1:51.9	very few Americans to be in both places that week.
1:55.1	That's amazing. So I'm very curious. What was your reaction to how the White House evolved?
2:02.9	Well, obviously, I was deeply disappointed. I appreciate President Trump's effort to bring peace.
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