Identity and Conflict

Gleb reflects on the complexities of his identity as a Russian-speaking Jew in light of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He shares his family's journey to the U.S., escaping persecution rather than war, and highlights the absurdity of Putin's claims about Jewish Nazis in Ukraine, particularly given the Jewish background of Ukraine's president. The conversation underscores the deep emotional impact of geopolitical tensions on personal identities.