Russia’s Shadow War: Perspectives from Ukrainian Veterans and Iranian Activists

(RSVP required)

We welcome you to a unique community conversation with Ukrainian veterans and Iranian activists of Arizona. This joint panel will discuss Russia’s role in both wars, global threats posed by totalitarianism, what it means for global security, and why these conflicts are more connected than they appear. Hear firsthand accounts from the battlefield and from diaspora advocacy, as speakers unpack modern warfare, propaganda, and resistance. You don’t want to miss this!

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IRANIAN PANELIST:

Farzan Faramarzi, Community Advocate

UKRAINIAN VETERAN PANELISTS:

Mykola Melnyk, Senior Lieutenant in Armed Forces of Ukraine (ret)
Founder & Director of Brave Children of Ukraine

Denys Haida, Senior Soldier-Operator in Armed Forces of Ukraine (ret)
Founder of Brave Children of Ukraine

Oleh Bonchynskyi, Senior Soldier-Operator in Armed Forces of Ukraine (ret)
Co-Founder & Head, Khodoriv Organization for Support of ATO Veterans.

Moderated by Hessam Rahimian, Founder of Iran Liberty Foundation