Inside Ukraine: Roman Kuzyuk - Inside the Wire

In this episode, we’re joined by Roman Kuzyuk, First Deputy CEO of Viysktorgservice and co-author of Management in Times of War. Roman brings a unique mix of experience to the table—from corporate governance and martial arts to frontline logistics within Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense.

We explore the transformation of Ukraine’s defense sector, the challenges of legacy systems, and the ongoing fight to establish integrity and effectiveness within state institutions. Roman speaks openly about veterans' futures, the limits of reform, and the deeper personal mission that drives him through war and bureaucracy alike.

We also dive into his fiction writing, why he chose a detective novel to explain real-world corporate dysfunction, and how martial arts shaped his view on leadership, balance, and power.

This isn’t theory—it’s real-world warfighting, organizational struggle, and national survival, told by someone living it every day.

Books by Roman Kuzyuk

Management in Times of War (English) – https://amzn.to/44SdXbx

Ledarskap i krigstider (Swedish edition) – https://www.bokus.com/bok/9789177415527/ledarskap-i-krigstider-erfarenheter-fran-krigets-ukraina/

Connect with Roman Kuzyuk

LinkedIn – https://ua.linkedin.com/in/roman-kuzyuk

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/roman.kuzyuk.2025/

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