Kyrylo Budanov, the Head of Ukraine's Defence Intelligence, shares his thoughts with Il Foglio, referencing Giuseppe Garibaldi.
"Here we make Ukraine or we die"
Budanov explains that Russia's "total blackout" strategy and the drones flying over European skies aim to fracture the unity of Ukraine's allies and the spirit of Ukrainians.
The setting of the interview is notable, with Budanov's office being dark, having lights off and blinds down, with only a dim screen providing illumination.
Author's summary: Kyrylo Budanov shares Ukraine's determination.