Volodymyr Yermolenko
Volodymyr Yermolenko is a Ukrainian philosopher and writer who serves as president of PEN Ukraine, an organization advocating for freedom of expression.
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Aug 21, 2026
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The Ukrainian philosopher and president of PEN Ukraine discussed Ukraine's fragile democracy and the dangers of suspending elections during wartime.
Renaissance agrees that Ukraine's democratic resilience is critical, but internal political turmoil could weaken its ability to resist Russian aggression.