ukrainian — Media — Michael Bociurkiw

CNN Out Front: May 23, 2023

Live from New York City, I joined Erin Burnett on set to discuss the latest development in the war in Ukraine - and how Russia is struggling to make gains.

CNN Opinion: March 16, 2023

After one year of war, the owners of Ukraine’s small and medium-sized businesses are struggling. Millions of displaced Ukrainians has created a smaller customer base and fewer staff. And yet the central government has hardly taken a notice of their pain.

CNN Newsroom: February 22, 2023

On the eve of the one year mark of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, I speak to CNN Newsroom’s Victor Blackwell and Bianna Golodryga about the situation in the ground. As well as possible softening of support among Americans for US aid to Ukraine

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.

CNN Newsroom: May 23, 2022

Shortly after U.S. President Joe Biden accused Russia of attempting to eradicate the Ukrainian culture, I share my thoughts with CNN anchor Alisyn Camerota- describing the stealing of Ukrainian grain as “horrible, horrible, horrible.”