Over the past year, University of Rhode Island Professor Nicolai Petro has contributed to various discussions on the Ukraine conflict and U.S.-Russia relations. His research and commentary have gained attention worldwide, with many interviews having at least 100,000 views on YouTube and transcribed in multiple languages. Petro’s work offers new perspectives on diplomacy, peace and nationalism in a changing geopolitical landscape. Below is a collection of his recent commentaries and multimedia interviews, which are available on his website <www.npetro.net>.
Commentary (opinion pieces and interviews):
- “For Both Ukraine and Russia, Compromise Aligns With Necessity,” (with Ted Snider) Antiwar.com, September 9, 2025.
- “The Alaska Summit: A Symposium,” The Realist Review, August 17, 2025.
- “Trump’s Alaska Summit: Folly or Triumph?” Institute for Peace & Diplomacy, August 14, 2025. “Эксперт Петро: США готовы к диалогу с РФ из-за неизбежного поражения Украины,” TACC, 14 августа 2025.
- “Katarzis nélkül nincs béke,” Magyar Nemzet, August 3, 2025. Reprinted in The Realist Review and in Antiwar.com.
- “Политика США в отношении конфликта наУкраине при Д. Трампе“. Интервью с проф. Курылёвым K. П., Постсовеские исследования, Том 8 №4 2025, стр. 456-459.
- “The Trump Doctrine,” The Realist Review, June 30, 2025.
Television and Video:
- Interviewed for “Sanchez Effect,” a talk show on RT hosted by Rick Sanchez, September 11, 2025.
- “CrossTalk: The madness of Europe,” a talk show on RT hosted by Peter Lavelle, March 18, 2025.
- “Putin gave a ‘sensible’ reply to ceasefire deal: Academic,” Al Jazeera, March 13, 2025.
- “Ending the disaster in Ukraine: an International Conference” organized by Radio Roma (Italy), February 24, 2025. My contribution begins at 01:43:30.
Radio and Podcast Interviews:
- “Russia’s Endgame for Ukraine Shocks NATO,” an interview with Dr. Pascal Lottaz (Tokyo University, Japan) on Neutrality Studies, October 30, 2025. Available in multiple languages.
- “Trump–Putin Summit Opens Historic Possibilities — Nicolai Petro Explains,” India & Global Left, an interview with Jyotishman Mudiar, August 16, 2025.
- “Prof. Nicolai Petro explains Ukraine’s far-right and ultranationalism problem,” India’s Global Impulse, with Prajwal Sonu, August 10, 2025. “Prof Nicolai Petro explains how the Western Elite (EU and US) misled Ukraine into war with Russia,” August 20, 2025 (Part II). “Prof Nicolai Petro explains what Ukraine’s political future will look like if elections are held,” August 26, 2025 (Part III). “Prof Nicolai Petro explains how the Russiagate scandal spoiled US-Russia relations,” September 4, 2025 (Part IV).
- “Quo Vadis, Ukraine?” an interview with Romanian parliamentarian and political commentator, Mihail Neamtu, for his popular channel Voice of Freedom, August 7, 2025.
- “Le incognite della “Dottrina Trump”, un intervista con Giacomo Gabellini, Il Contesto, August 2, 2025.
- “The End of Ukraine,” a discussion with Dr. Pascal Lottaz (Tokyo University, Japan) for Neutrality Studies, July 5, 2025. Available in multiple languages.
- “Nicolai Petro: The Trump Doctine.” a discussion with Professor Glenn Diesen, July 3, 2025. Available in multiple languages.
- “Ucraina, un passato che non passa,” discussione con Giacomo Gabellini, Il Contesto: analisi geopolitica, June 22, 2025 (in Italian), June 22, 2025/
- Interviewed about Ukraine for System Update on X, by guest host Aaron Mate, May 31, 2025.
- “The Ukraine Crisis: The Secret Power Behind Zelensky – Who’s Really in Charge?” an interview with Lena Petrova for World Affairs in Context,” May 24, 2025.
- “Nationalism Rising—Is This the West’s Rebirth or its Reckoning?” A debate with Col. Jeff Fischer on Debate Club with Mario Nawfal on X, April 30, 2025.
- “Will the Nationalists Turn Against Zelensky?” a discussion with Dr. Glenn Diesen on his podcast, March 21, 2025. Available in multiple languages.
- “Ukraine-is there a path to peace?,” a discussion with Garland Nixon on his podcast, March 20, 2025.
- “Tearing Up the Rules”—MOATS with Garland Nixon – EP 430, March 16, 2025.
- “This Is What Moscow Really Thinks About The Trump Plan,” an interview with Dr. Pascal Lottaz (Tokyo University, Japan) for Neutrality Studies, March 13, 2025. The second half of this interview, “Ukraine Falling Apart: Military Could Side With Ultra-Right Wing,” was posted on March 15, 2025, and summarized on Pascal Lottaz’s substack post, “Ukraine’s Internal Crisis,” March 17, 2025. Both interviews are available in multiple languages.
- “Professor Nicolai Petro on Trump, Zelenskyy, and the Future of Ukraine,” a discussion with Wilmer Leon on his podcast, Connecting the Dots, March 1, 2025.
- “Nicolai Petro Reveals The BEST Way To Understand Ukraine recent developments,” India & Global Left, an interview with Jyotishman Mudiar, February 27, 2025.
