From Revolution to Reconstruction: The Battle to Rebuild a Nation at War

What does it take to move from the frontlines of a street protest to the corridors of state power? In this episode of Off the Record, host Natalka Cmoc is joined by Mustafa Nayyem—the man whose single Facebook post in 2013 ignited the Euromaidan revolution. Since those historic days, Mustafa Nayem has served as a Member of Parliament, a leader in police reform, and most recently, the Head of the State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure. In this candid interview, we discuss: The Maidan Legacy: Looking back at the moment that changed Ukraine forever. The Infrastructure Battle: The logistical nightmare of rebuilding bridges, roads, and energy grids while they are still under fire. Ownership of the State: Why Ukrainians have shifted from being "colonized" to becoming the true owners of their future. Innovation out of Necessity: How drones and asymmetric technology are filling the gaps left by a lack of conventional ammunition. The Next Generation: A generation of 20-year-olds who have known only war, and the values they carry into the future. This is a deep analytical dive into the survival, grit, and long-term independence of the Ukrainian state.