Krynytsya (The Well), your wellspring for Ukraine and Ukrainians

Podcast by Michael Buryk

Krynytsya (The Well), your wellspring for Ukraine and Ukrainians is a society podcast hosted by Michael Buryk, with 179 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Michael Buryk hosts Krynytsya (The Well), your wellspring for Ukraine and Ukrainians, a society show with 179 episodes published.

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  Professor Alexander Motyl reviews Ukraine's bid for EU membership

  Aug 17, 202616 min

  Alexander Motyl is an eminent professor of political science at Rutgers University - Newark and a well-know expert on contemporary politics in Eastern Europe, Ukraine and Russia. He is also a Ukrainian American historian, poet, writer, translator, and painter. In this interview, Professor Motyl looks at the long history of Ukraine's efforts to become a member of the European Union and their current and long-term prospects. He also reflects on the benefits that Ukraine would bring to the EU as a full member. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_J._Motyl https://ukrainian-studies.ca/2025/08/05/interview-with-alexander-motyl-there-is-no-choice-for-ukraine-but-to-resist/

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  Ukraine observer Andrew D'Anieri reviews its relationship with NATO

  Jul 19, 202615 min

  Andrew D'Anieri is Associate Director of the Atlantic Council's Euroasia Center. He contributes to the Center's work on Ukraine's reconstruction, business and governance. NATO's recent summit in Ankara, Turkey, had significant developments for Ukraine in its relationship with the North American and European defense alliance and the EU. At the summit, U.S. President Trump said he would grant Ukraine a license to produce its own Patriot missiles. Mr. D'Anieri comments on these developments and offers his insights into Ukraine's future relationship with NATO. https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/andrew-danieri/ https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/content-series/fastthinking/was-the-nato-summit-a-success/

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  Ukrainian food writer Olia Hercules discusses new book, "Strong Roots"

  Jul 6, 202621 min

  Olia Hercules is a cook, teacher, activist and storyteller. Born in the south of Ukraine, Olia has called home many different places, including Cyprus, Italy and the UK. She is an author of four cookbooks, including the award-winning Mamushka and Andre Simone short-listed Summer Kitchens. Apart from researching and writing about her native and adopted foodways, Olia teaches cookery, including ancestral fermentation techniques, from her home in London and online. Olia's latest book is a family memoir called "Strong Roots", which has been nominated for a James Beard award. https://oliahercules.com/ https://oliahercules.com/books/strong-roots-usa

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  Ukrainian entrepreneur Maksym Isakov describes his successful venture Kavka Coffee

  Jun 18, 202614 min

  Maksym Isakov and his family emigrated to the U.S. from Vinnitsya, Ukraine, in 2022 shortly after the country was invaded by Russia. He emigrated with his family to Maine, where he had previously spent some time as a student and decided to start a local coffee roasting business Kavka Coffee. John Ostrand, the owner of Green Tree Coffee & Tea in nearby Lincolnville acted as a mentor and helped him launch the business. Today, Kavka is a very successful company with clients all over the U.S. Mr. Ksakov talks about the differences between coffee culture in Ukraine and the U.S. He also details how some of the profits from his business are sent to Ukraine for humanitarian purposes during the war. https://kavkacoffee.co/blogs/news/ukrainian-refugee-starts-coffee-business-in-camden https://dailycoffeenews.com/2023/04/17/refugee-roasted-kavka-coffee-sends-support-from-maine-to-ukraine/

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  Adrian Karatnycky reviews Ukraine's recent history and the struggle with Russia

  May 18, 202619 min

  Adrian Karatnycky has had an extensive career in research, diplomacy, and international advocacy and is a well-known journalist, author and analyst on Ukraine affairs. In this interview he offers an overview of his 2024 book, "Battleground Ukraine: From Independence to the War with Russia". Mr. Karatnycky looks at Ukraine's ongoing successful attacks on Russian infrastructure during the war and offers his assessment of the state of Russia's economy. He considers what it will take for Ukraine to win the war with Russia and secure a lasting peace. https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/adrian-karatnycky/ https://spectator.org/putins-stalemate-trumps-moment/

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