Ukrainian lawmakers Oleksandr Merezhko and Zhan Beleniuk sit down with The Context for an exclusive conversation on the growing relationship between Rwanda and Ukraine. Beleniuk, an Olympic and world champion of Rwandan descent, opens up about his deep connection to Rwanda, the story of how his Rwandan father and Ukrainian mother met in Kyiv, and why he describes himself as “a product of love.” Saying he was ’50 per cent Rwandan’, the 35-year-old also discusses his ambition to contribute to the development of Rwandan sporting talent. Merezhko, Chair of Ukraine’s Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Policy and Interparliamentary Relations, explains the significance of the delegation’s visit and the opportunities for deeper Rwanda–Ukraine cooperation in areas including agriculture, fertiliser, security and defence. The conversation also explores what closer relations between Ukraine and African countries could mean for both sides.

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When we feel anxious, lonely or overwhelmed, who do we turn to? Increasingly, the answer includes social media, search engines and AI chatbots. What does that mean for mental health and human connection? In this video podcast, Solid Minds Counselling Clinic and The New Times bring together Clinical Psychologists Dr. Jean Pierre Ndagijimana to explore where technology can help, where it falls short, and where caution is needed.