Kharkiv has been on the front line of Russia’s war against Ukraine for four years. The city has become a symbol of Ukrainian resilience. Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema will speak with Kharkiv’s mayor, Ihor Terekhov. Through what challenges has he led his city? What should international solidarity look like? And what can we learn from Ukrainian resilience?

That final question lies at the heart of this program. While Ukraine is fighting for European ideals, is the rest of Europe equally prepared to stand up for them? How prepared are we to defend democratic values in times of war?