Last week Russia began a baleful and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, which has been fiercely resisted. While none of us feel qualified to discuss the war or offer analysis of it, we have recorded this to share some thoughts on Ukrainian democracy- particularly Chris' memories of being an election observer in Dnipro in 2012- and explain some of the background to the conflict by telling Ukraine's political history since independence. 
This episode features audio recorded by Jonathan and Chris at anti-war marches in London and Manchester respectively
Red Cross crisis appeal- https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal
For UK listeners, you can donate to British Ukrainian Aid- https://british-ukrainianaid.org/?fbclid=IwAR2HWFz8x7MJyg6uneGaNml0jKDTTGEfSJO4iRXpl-nN4N-YIUN4Q3k5mlU
In London, Timeout has a handy guide as to what you can do to help: https://www.timeout.com/london/news/how-to-help-the-people-of-ukraine-if-youre-living-in-london-022522
Many ways to help can be found here: https://linktr.ee/RazomForUkraine (primarily US focused but brooder as well)