“Occupation Is Just Another Form of War”

Oct 10, 2025

kyivpost.com

Ukrainian human rights lawyer Oleksandra Matviichuk, head of the Center for Civil Liberties and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, joins Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine Natalka Cmoc for a deeply emotional and powerful conversation about justice, truth, and the human cost of Russia’s war. In this episode, Oleksandra shares what it means to document war crimes for over a decade, why “occupation is just another form of war,” and how Ukrainians continue to fight for freedom, dignity, and survival. She also speaks about the Tribunal for Putin initiative, her experiences interviewing survivors of Russian captivity, and the role of global solidarity in bringing justice to Ukraine. A must-watch conversation about courage, pain, and the unstoppable power of truth. Check out more of Oleksandra Matviichuk’s work and her initiatives at https://livingthewar.media — a platform documenting war crimes, human rights defense, and the stories of Ukraine’s resilience.