Selest Volander

Selest Volander is a former U.S. government official who served as a senior advisor on Russian and Central Asian affairs in the National Security Council during the Obama administration. She has extensive experience in U.S.-Russia relations and has been critical of the current geopolitical dynamics, particularly regarding Russia's ambitions in Ukraine. Recently, she was mentioned in relation to her insights about the ongoing war in Ukraine and the complexities of negotiating peace with Russia.