food — Media — Michael Bociurkiw

BBC World Television: May 9, 2023

After a series of Russian missile and drone attacks on key Ukrainian cities, I discuss the ongoing situation in Ukraine with the BBC’s Yalda Hakim.

CNN Opinion: November 1, 2022

With Russia backing out of the Black Sea grain deal at a time when many countries in the world are teetering on the brink of famine, it appears that Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to make the entire world pay for his territorial ambitions.

BBC World Television: August 1, 2020

Michael Bociurkiw speaks to BBC World TV's Global about the implementation of a complex and risky deal brokered by the UN and Turkey to unlock Ukrainian gran blockaded by Russia.

CNN Opinion: Odesa used to be known for two things -- the port and raucous hedonism

Nothing prepared me for what I have witnessed in Odesa. Eerily quiet streets, closed roads, tank traps and military checkpoints, deserted beaches, near-empty restaurants and bars. Last year, more than 3 million tourists visited the city. This year you're more likely to find war correspondents, aid workers and diplomats in its seaside hotels.