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Inside Ukraine’s drone war and daily grit — with filmmaker Ronnie Apteker

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South African entrepreneur and filmmaker Ronnie Apteker joins Alec Hogg to reflect on Ukraine’s transformation from vibrant tech hub to war-torn nation. In this deeply moving conversation, he shares the inspiration behind his documentary Kiev of Mine, exploring the country’s resilience, trauma, and fragile hope amid devastation - and why the world must not look away.
29 Oct 2025 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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