In this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine Pod, host Gary Marx speaks with Maryna Hrytsenko, co-founder and executive director of the Snake Island Institute. From the legend and strategy of Snake Island to front-line drone innovation, Maryna shares how Ukraine is forging real partnerships with the United States—rooted in defense cooperation, manufacturing, and shared values. She reflects on her family’s sacrifices, the daily toll of war, the hope for peace through strength, and the critical need for American-Ukrainian solidarity. A powerful conversation about resilience, strategy, and the path to victory