Shows / Explaining Ukraine
Explaining Ukraine
A podcast by UkraineWorld.org, a multimedia project about Ukraine run by Internews Ukraine. Explaining Ukraine, its politics, society and its culture. Support us: patreon.com/ukraineworld
Episodes
Explaining UkraineSerhii Plokhii on the historical context of the Russo-Ukrainian war
How can history help us understand the Russian invasion of Ukraine? Why can Moscow not even imagine itself without Kyiv? Is Russia an empire in decline? The…
Explaining UkraineHow Russia kidnaps Ukrainian children, and why
Almost 20,000 Ukrainian children have been kidnapped by Russia during its invasion of Ukraine, according to Kyiv’s official data. Russia’s figures are much…
Explaining UkraineUkraine-India relations | Ukraine’s global partnerships #1
Do India and Ukraine share common ground for cooperation? What shared interests might emerge from their unique contexts? And in the face of Russian aggression…
Explaining UkraineWhat do other Europeans think about Ukraine?
What do citizens of the EU and the United Kingdom think about Ukraine? How substantial is their support? How high the Ukrainian topic is on their agenda? The…
Explaining UkraineTimothy Snyder, Marci Shore, and Volodymyr Yermolenko at Yale
A conversation about Ukraine, the Russian invasion, resistance, ideas, and ordinary people doing extraordinary things, - held during Volodymyr Yermolenko’s…
Explaining UkraineForeign Affairs’ Daniel Kurtz-Phelan - on America, China, Ukraine, and geopolitics
We tend to look at today’s world as a consequence of World War II. Yet, in the first years after that war, there were several directions which the world could…
Explaining Ukraine“Immediate solidarity”: being a foreign reporter in war-torn Ukraine -- with Jen Stout
Jen Stout is a Scottish journalist who has spent a significant amount of time in Ukraine during the hottest stages of the full-scale Russian invasion. She has…
Explaining UkraineUkraine passes its mobilisation law: will it help? - Weekly, 8 - 14 April
Ukraine has passed the long-awaited mobilization law. It aims to ensure that Ukraine's army has more people, as it faces hundreds of thousands of newly…
Explaining UkraineTime to rethink Russian cultural imperialism - with Vitaly Chernetsky
Do we have the concepts and ideas necessary to think critically about Russian cultural imperialism? Why are the existing concepts not sufficient? Are “Russian…
Explaining UkraineWill NATO increase its support for Ukraine? - Weekly, March 28 - April 7
Germany searches for Patriot air defence systems for Ukraine not only in NATO countries but also throughout the world. Meanwhile, NATO states consider…
Explaining UkraineUkrainian energy sector grapples with disruption after largest Russian strike - Weekly, 20-27 March
Russia returned to its tactics of destroying Ukrainian energy infrastructure, attempting to plunge Ukrainians into darkness. Ukrainians across the country…
Explaining UkraineWhy did Russia invade Ukraine? - with Maria Popova and Oxana Shevel
Why are identity and political values, rather than geopolitics, the genuine causes of the Russian invasion of Ukraine? How can we locate the Russian invasion…
Explaining UkraineRussia held illegal “elections” in the occupied territories of Ukraine - Weekly, 12 - 19 March
In violation of international law, Russia held sham presidential elections in the occupied territories of Ukraine. But this was far from the only violation…
Explaining UkraineUkrainian prominent diplomat Pavlo Klimkin reflects on Ukraine in the world today
The Explaining Ukraine podcast invites Pavlo Klimkin, Ukraine’s former foreign minister, to talk about Ukraine in the world today, Ukraine’s endeavor to join…
Explaining UkraineUkraine is one step closer to getting the munitions it needs - Weekly, 5-11 March
While the Russians have resorted to the scorched earth strategy on the frontlines, the Czech Republic brings the much needed ammunition closer to Ukraine…
Explaining UkraineIs Europe taking the Russian threat seriously? - Weekly, 26 Feb-5 Mar
There is an increased level of debate regarding the threat Russia poses to Europe. Emmanuel Macron’s statement that sending troops to Ukraine is not excluded…
Explaining UkraineAnniversary of the Russian invasion - where does Ukraine stand? - Weekly, 19-25 February
Ukraine commemorated the end of the second year since the commencement of Russia's full-scale war, a testament to its century-long struggle against Russian…
Explaining UkraineMajor causes of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
On the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and on the 10th anniversary of the Russian invasion in total, UkraineWorld's chief editor…
Explaining UkraineLarry Wolff on empires and orientalism in Eastern Europe
The Explaining Ukraine podcast invites prominent American historian Larry Wolff to talk about history, imagination, and politics around Eastern Europe, in…
Explaining UkraineWhat are the military technological solutions for Ukraine? - Weekly, 12-18 Feb
Russia has intensified its military operations on the battlefield, as a result of which, after months-long campaign to take Avdiivka, it fell. Amid these…
Explaining UkraineHow can democracies defend themselves? - with Peter Pomerantsev
2024 could become a year of consolidation of authoritarian regimes. Liberal democracies are weak and often do not fully understand approaching threats. Can we…
Explaining UkraineZelenskyy replaces Ukraine's chief commander - what does it mean? - Weekly, 5-11 February
President Zelenskyy appoints Colonel General Syrsky to lead the Armed Forces in an attempt to reset the system, establishing an all-new management team for the…
Explaining UkraineYou can help save lives on the frontline - with Gennadiy Druzenko
He is one of Ukraine’s top constitutional lawyers and experts in EU law. But he is also the founder of a mobile medical hospital which has saved hundreds of…
Explaining UkraineHow does Ukraine intend on winning the war? - Weekly, 29 Jan-4 Feb
A new method of war based on technology, a new training philosophy, and new combat capabilities - that’s what Ukraine needs to create a more favourable…
Explaining UkraineHuman stories of this war - with Nataliya Gumenyuk
Let us look again at the human stories of this war. Let us recall the hundreds of people in Yahidne forced by Russian soldiers to live in a village school…
Explaining UkraineRussia intensifies its efforts to build an autocratic coalition - Weekly, 23-27 January
Russia intensifies cooperation with its allies striving to strengthen its international position and overcome the negative effects of the sanctions regime…
Explaining UkraineWhy we should talk to victims - with Dutch writers visiting Ukraine
Yahidne is a Ukrainian village where the Russian army forced over 300 Ukrainians into a school basement and kept them for almost a month. 10 people died from…
Explaining UkraineTusk visits Kyiv; France launches "artillery coalition", - Weekly, 15-22 January
SUPPORT: https://www.patreon.com/ukraineworld --- While Russian occupiers attempt to breach Ukrainian supply lines in Avdiyivka, Ukraine remains on the left…
Explaining UkrainePascal Bruckner: Europe needs to wake up
Europe took a sleeping pill in 1989, and needs to wake up to face the challenge of Russian authoritarianism. Does it have the courage to do so? Pascal…
Explaining UkraineUkraine and the UK signed a historic Security Agreement - Weekly, 8-15 January
Over the past week, Russia has been attempting to establish a 15-kilometre "buffer zone" in Kharkiv oblast, while the Ukrainian Armed Forces managed to launch…
Explaining UkraineWhat should we know about Ukraine’s East? - with Kateryna Zarembo
Why is the Soviet and the “Russian” story about Ukraine’s East misleading? Why is the concept of “Donbas” problematic? How are the eastern regions of Ukraine…
Explaining UkraineRussia’s massive aerial attacks kill civilians in Ukrainian cities - Weekly, 1-7 January
As the world celebrated the winter holidays, Russia launched its most intense missile attack on Ukrainian cities since the start of the full-scale invasion…
Explaining UkraineRussian assets should be confiscated to fund Ukraine - with Olena Halushka
Over $330 billion of Russia’s central bank assets have been frozen abroad. These funds should be confiscated to fund Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion…
Explaining UkraineThe EU opened accession talks with Ukraine at a historic summit - Weekly, 11-17 Dec
The past week was marked by the EU Council's decision to initiate accession negotiations with Ukraine, coinciding with Russia's buildup of forces near Mariinka…
Explaining UkraineHave Ukraine and Latin America strengthened relations? - Weekly, 4-10 Dec
President Zelenskyy paid his first official visit to Latin America, attending the inauguration of Argentine President Javier Milei. In addition, he met with…
Explaining UkraineUkraine’s alignment with NATO standards gets closer - Weekly, 27 Nov-3 Dec
The previous week was marked by Ukraine's commitment to comprehensive security and defence sector principles while Russia is attempting to intimidate and…
Explaining UkraineUkraine and Latin America - with Sergio Jaramillo
What story can Ukraine tell people in Latin America? Why is it important to have a conversation beyond “geopolitics” and focus on human experiences, on…
Explaining UkraineKyiv is a magnet for foreign leaders - Weekly, Nov 18-26, 2023
Last week, Ukraine hosted the leaders of Moldova, Latvia, Lithuania, Switzerland, and the President of the European Council. Defence Ministers of the USA and…
Explaining UkraineControversy about Nord Stream explosion sparks criticism in Ukraine - Weekly, 11-17 Nov, 2023
Explosions on the Nord Stream pipeline last year continue to raise the interest of investigators, with several recent articles pointing at possible Ukrainian…
Explaining UkraineUkraine’s EU accession talks get closer - Weekly, 4-10 Nov
A historical event for Ukraine: the European Commission recommended EU states begin accession negotiations with Kyiv. At the frontline, a positional war is…
Explaining UkraineThe Russia-Ukraine war has entered a positional warfare stage, - Weekly, 30 Oct - 3 Nov, 2023
Ukraine is making gradual advances on the left bank of Kherson Oblast, while Russia's attempts to attack from five different directions have all failed. Amid…
Explaining UkraineWriting about our dead - with Olesya Khromeychuk
Olesya Khromeychuk is a Ukrainian historian and head of the Ukrainian Institute in London. She is also the author of the heartbreaking book "The Death of a…
Explaining UkraineChina skipped Ukraine's peace formula summit - Weekly, 24-30 October
Russian attacks are thwarted by Ukrainian defense forces, particularly near Maryinka and Novomykhailivka, while occupiers redeploy reserves from Mariupol to…
Explaining UkraineThis Dutch writer became a volunteer to help Ukraine - with Jaap Scholten
What brings foreigners to Ukraine? What motivates them to come and help a country at war? What do they find in this country that they don’t find at home? This…
Explaining UkraineOn empathy - with Catalina Gomez, a Colombian journalist in Ukraine
What do we get if we turn away from the abstract “geopolitical” or “military” analysis of this war and talk about the human side of it? What do we see if we…
Explaining UkraineMore international support for Ukraine and tense lines on the battlefield, - Weekly, 14-23 Oct
While Russian occupiers attempt to breach Ukrainian defense lines and encircle Avdiyivka, Ukraine cuts them off south of Bakhmut, forcing them to retreat to…
Explaining UkraineZelenskyy brought encouraging news home from Brussels amid Russia’s new offensive - Weekly, 7-13 Oct
Russia has launched a massive offensive in the Avdiivka area (the Eastern direction). Ukraine holds its position. Despite the volatile situation on the…
Explaining Ukraine52 people killed in Russia's missile attack on civilians in Ukraine - Weekly, 30 Sep-6 Oct
Russia has carried out a series of heinous and bloody terror attacks on Ukrainian civilians in Kherson, Kharkiv, and Hroza. The aggressor murdered a large part…
Explaining UkraineWhat is happening at the front? - with Mykola Bielieskov, a Ukrainian military analyst
What is happening at the front in the Russo-Ukrainian war? Can Ukraine break Russian defense lines in the South? What are the key frontline spots, and why are…
Explaining UkraineWhat’s wrong with Ukrainian-Polish relations? - with Wojciech Przybylski
Ukraine and Poland are now going through one of the worst periods of their recent mutual relations. Historical memory clashes have reared their heads again…
Explaining UkraineNATO chief visits Ukraine amid counter-offensive progress - Weekly, 25-29 September
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit, along with French and British Ministers of Defense Sébastien Lecornu and Grant…
Explaining UkraineHeadquarters of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet destroyed in Sevastopol - Weekly, 16-25 September
Capitalizing on its previous successes, Ukraine has continued its operations in occupied Crimea, destroying the headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet in…
Explaining UkraineHow to learn from the emerging future? - with Otto Scharmer
How can we think about the future today - and learn from it? How is the war influencing our thinking and action? Why are societies polarized, and can we…
Explaining UkraineBlack Sea: Ukraine’s new military operations - Weekly, 9-15th September
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have significantly enhanced their operations in the North-Western part of the Black Sea. In the meantime, Ukraine has remained…
Explaining UkraineUkraine’s security: Are we moving forward? - with Fredrik Wesslau
What is currently happening on the frontlines of the Russo-Ukrainian war? Is Ukraine progressing with its counteroffensive, does it have a chance to win this…
Explaining UkraineTimothy Snyder: Freedom as a Value and a Task - a Talk in Kyiv
Why is freedom the highest value? Are we really born free? Or is freedom instead a great task and mission for both society and the individual to achieve? Why…
Explaining UkraineRussians keep targeting Ukraine’s port infrastructure - Weekly, 2-8 Sept
Russia continues to bomb Ukrainian ports, hitting Romanian territory in the process. In the meantime, Erdogan ends up unable to convince Putin to revive the…
Explaining UkraineUkraine steps up own production of weapons - Weekly, 26 Aug-1 Sept
The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue their gradual movement towards Tokmak in the country’s south. In the meantime, Ukraine expands the range of domestically…
Explaining UkraineUkraine breaks through Russia’s first line of defense - Weekly, 21-25 August
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have reportedly broken through the first line of Russia’s defense in the south. Meanwhile, Ukraine further strengthened the F-16…
Explaining UkraineUkraine set to get F-16 fighter jets - Weekly, 15-21 August
Ukraine’s armed forces continue its counteroffensive, advancing deeper into enemy lines in the south. In the meantime, Denmark and the Netherlands committed to…