WORLD STAGE

Since Russia invaded Ukraine, Kyiv has received billions of dollars of Western military and economic assistance yet there are growing concerns that war fatigue and political division could jeopardize global support. On Wednesday, March 1 at 9:30 a.m. ET, join The Post’s David Ignatius for a conversation with Ukrainian ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova about the war one year on, U.S. support for the country and the stakes for the global order.

From the continuing war in Ukraine to rising tensions with China, the United States is navigating a host of complex foreign policy challenges around the world. On Friday, Feb. 24 at 11:00 a.m. ET, former U.S. national security advisor John Bolton joins Washington Post opinions editor-at-large Michael Duffy to assess the latest in Ukraine, the relationship with China and the questions about airborne objects recently shot down by the United States.

During a historic trip to Ukraine this week, President Biden pledged new military assistance and U.S. support for "as long as it takes.” On Thursday, Feb. 23 at 10:15 a.m. ET, Victoria Nuland, the undersecretary of state for political affairs, joins Washington Post foreign affairs columnist David Ignatius to discuss America’s role in the conflict and top foreign policy priorities.

As the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nears, there are continuing questions about how far Putin will go and how long the war could last. On Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 11:00 a.m. ET, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine William B. Taylor and former U.S. ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul discuss the critical months ahead and Western support for the war-torn country.

Robert M. Gates has served eight U.S. presidents in various capacities throughout his career, including as secretary of defense, director of the CIA and a member of the National Security Council. On Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 1:00 p.m. ET, Gates joins Washington Post foreign affairs columnist David Ignatius to discuss the path forward in Ukraine nearly one year after Russia’s invasion, the international order and the geopolitical dynamics of the U.S.-China relationship.

Poland, which shares over 300 miles of its borders with Russia, has provided massive military support to Ukraine and refuge to millions of Ukrainians fleeing Putin’s aggression. On Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 8:30 a.m. ET, join The Washington Post’s David Ignatius for a conversation with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki about the current course of the war, fears of a growing energy crisis this winter and his country’s relationship with the European Union.

As the war in Ukraine rages on, the strength of the European Union has been renewed, creating a new sense of unity and purpose. On Wednesday, June 29 at 11:00 a.m. ET, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola joins Washington Post national security reporter Missy Ryan to discuss the war in Ukraine, E.U. membership and the E.U.’s role in the conflict.

The United Nations Refugee Agency reports that the global refugee numbers are at their highest since records began, with more than 100 million people displaced by war and violence worldwide. On World Refugee Day, Monday, June 20 at 1:00 p.m. ET, join The Washington Post’s David Ignatius for a conversation with Filippo Grandi, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, about the current solutions available, the impact of the Russian invasion in Ukraine and the path forward for the international community.

Ukraine’s representative to the United Nations, Sergiy Kyslytsya, has been at the center of his country’s response at the international body to the war in Ukraine. On Wednesday, June 1 at 11:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post national security reporter Missy Ryan for a conversation with Kyslytsya about the latest developments in the conflict, the world’s response and what he has learned about Russia over his career in Ukraine’s foreign service.

Ukraine's prosecutor general Iryna Venediktova is investigating suspected war crimes committed by the Russian government and military. On Monday, May 23 at 11:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post columnist David Ignatius for a conversation with Venediktova about her work and the state of the war in Ukraine.

As Russian President Vladimir Putin brandishes his latest nuclear saber-rattling, the United Kingdom has committed to send additional warfare equipment to Ukraine. Join Washington Post’s David Ignatius in conversation with U.K. Secretary of State for Defense Ben Wallace on Thursday, May 12 at 10:30 a.m. ET about his response that NATO allies can “outgun and outnumber” Putin.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to sharp geopolitical shifts and growing security fears across Europe. On Thursday, May 5 at 11:00 a.m. ET, join Washington Post Live for a conversation with Swedish Ambassador to the United States Karin Olofsdotter about the growing public support in her country to join NATO and rising tensions between her country and Russia.

Georgia’s president Salome Zourabichvili, whose country was invaded by Russia in 2008, is calling for leaders worldwide to do more to support Ukraine as Russia continues its brutal invasion. Join Washington Post Live for a conversation with President Zourabichvili about her support for Ukraine, the concern about her own country and efforts to promote the European integration of Georgia.

As Russia bombards eastern towns in Ukraine, the Biden administration is poised to expand the scope of weapons it is providing Ukraine. Join Washington Post Live on Friday, April 15 at 4:00 p.m. ET for a conversation with Ukrainian ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova as fears grow about the scope of battles to come.

The U.S. Department of Justice is focusing on Russian oligarchs and the financial institutions that have helped them move money and evade U.S. sanctions. Andrew Adams, the veteran federal prosecutor tapped to lead the Justice Department’s new “KelptoCapture” task force joins Washington Post columnist David Ignatius on Thursday, April 7 at 3:30 p.m. ET to discuss efforts to investigate, arrest and prosecute those whose unlawful accumulation of wealth enables the Russian government in its war against Ukraine.

The war in Ukraine is being fought on multiple fronts. On Tuesday, April 5 at 9:00 a.m. ET, Alex Bornyakov, deputy minister of digital transformation of Ukraine, joins Washington Post technology policy reporter Cat Zakrzewski to discuss his country’s efforts to pressure tech companies to come to Ukraine’s aid and wage what is being called the world’s first "crypto war."

The United Nations estimates that more than half of the 4 million refugees that have fled Ukraine since the start of the war with Russia have gone to the neighboring country Poland. Join Washington Post Live on Monday, April 4 at 9:30 a.m. ET for a conversation with the U.S. ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski about the mounting refugee needs, the U.S. influence on the situation in Ukraine and diplomacy during crisis.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sent shock waves across Europe. On Tuesday, March 29 at 3:00 p.m. ET, join Washington Post Live for a conversation with the European Union’s Ambassador to the United States Stavros Lambrinidis. He will lay out the military, economic and humanitarian measures being taken by the E.U. to help the people of Ukraine, while punishing Russia for its aggression.