Highlights from Ukraine

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Welcome to the "Highlights from Ukraine" - your daily English audio summary of the latest news reported in the Ukrainian media. Get your favourite morning hot beverage and let's deep dive into what Ukrainian media have been reporting the day before. Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine You can tip us via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com.

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14 Aug: Independent experts to check Amnesty International's controversial report on Ukrainian army, more EU countries consider limiting visas for Russians, Russia focuses on Bakhmut and Siversk

Latest news from 14 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and enjoy access to the special series on wartime life in Ukraine. The latest episode is on music in times of invasion. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Aug 15, 2022•6 min•Ep. 222

13 Aug: Pentagon highly praises Ukraine's army effectiveness, Ukraine defeated fifth of Russian forces, Zelenskyy calls for sanctions against Russian nuclear industry

Latest news from 13 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and enjoy access to the special series on wartime life in Ukraine. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Aug 14, 2022•7 min•Ep. 221

12 Aug: EU to discuss possible visa ban for Russians by end Aug, Zelenskyy suggests to extend martial law and mobilisation for 3 months, Russia mobilises industry to continue war

Latest news from 12 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine . Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Aug 13, 2022•6 min•Ep. 220

11 Aug: Russia fired at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and refuses to demilitarize area, Ukraine's partners pledged extra €1.5 bln military aid, McDonald's to resume work in Ukraine

Latest news from 11 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and enjoy access to the special series on wartime life in Ukraine. The latest episode is on music in times of invasion. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Aug 12, 2022•7 min•Ep. 219

10 Aug: Ukraine's partners to discuss military support in Copenhagen, China blames US for war in Ukraine, Russia continues deadly missile strikes at cities

Latest news from 10 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and enjoy access to the special series on wartime life in Ukraine. The latest episode is on music in times of invasion. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Aug 11, 2022•6 min•Ep. 218

09 Aug: Explosions at Russian military airfield in Crimea, experts believe it to be Ukraine's attack, US not plan to supply more HIMARS systems to Ukraine now

Latest news from 09 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and enjoy access to the special series on wartime life in Ukraine. The latest episode is on music in times of invasion. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Aug 10, 2022•6 min•Ep. 217

08 Aug: US announced $1bln military aid for Ukraine, Zelenskyy calls on West to ban Russians from visiting their countries, law enforcers prevent assassination attempt on Defence Minister

Latest news from 08 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and enjoy access to the special series on wartime life in Ukraine. The latest episode is on music in times of invasion. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Aug 09, 2022•8 min•Ep. 216

07 Aug: Zelenskyy warned Russia against holding fake referendums in occupied areas of Ukraine, Ukraine hopes on Germany to get more modern weapons, Hollywood star Chastain met Zelenskyy in Kyiv

Latest news from 07 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and enjoy access to the special series on wartime life in Ukraine. The latest episode is on music in times of invasion. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Aug 08, 2022•7 min•Ep. 215

06 Aug: Erdogan hopes to use opportunity offered by grain export deal for broader Kyiv-Moscow negotiations, Russian collaborator killed in Kherson region, 361 children killed in Russian invasion

Latest news from 06 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Aug 07, 2022•8 min•Ep. 214

05 Aug: US prepares $1bln military aid package for Ukraine, 3 grain ships left Ukraine, Russia shelled facilities near Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant

Latest news from 05 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Aug 06, 2022•7 min•Ep. 213

04 Aug: Amnesty International released controversial report criticizing Ukraine's self-defence tactics against Russian aggression, Ukraine calls on China to cease business with Russia

Latest news from 04 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Aug 05, 2022•8 min•Ep. 212

03 Aug: Zelenskyy doesn't believe statements about Russia's readiness for diplomatic settlement, Russia conducts offensive in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, 60% of IDPs lost job

Latest news from 03 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Aug 04, 2022•8 min•Ep. 211

02 Aug: US approved new military support and sanctions packages for Ukraine, Russia declared Azov regiment of Ukraine as terrorists, Russia prepares counteroffensive in southern Ukraine

Latest news from 02 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Aug 03, 2022•7 min•Ep. 210

01 Aug: First grain ship left Ukrainian Odesa, Russia tries to prevent Ukrainian advance in south, Ukraine received more HIMARS and MARS II rocket systems

Latest news from 01 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Aug 02, 2022•6 min•Ep. 209

31 July: Russia transferring additional forces to south of Ukraine, Ukrainian millionaire killed in Russian missile attack, Turkey expects first grain ships to leave Ukrainian ports 1 Aug

Latest news from 31 July 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Aug 01, 2022•5 min•Ep. 208

30 July: Russia to allow UN and Red Cross to place of killing of Ukrainian prisoners of war, Russian Embassy calls to execute more prisoners, Zelenskyy calls on residents of Donetsk region to evacuate

Latest news from 30 July 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Jul 31, 2022•5 min•Ep. 207

29 July: At least 40 Ukrainian prisoners of war killed by Russia in false flag operation, Ukraine ready to export grain as soon as it receives confirmation of security, Biden-Lavrov phone call

Latest news from 29 July 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Jul 30, 2022•8 min•Ep. 206

28 July: Ukraine celebrated Statehood Day, Russia continues missile attacks at Ukrainian cities, Senate calls on State Secretary to declare Russia state sponsor of terrorism

Latest news from 28 July 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Jul 29, 2022•6 min•Ep. 205

27 July: Russia lost over 40,000 troops in Ukraine, Ukraine damaged Russian supply lines in Kherson, Germany to sell 100 modern howitzers to Ukraine

Latest news from 27 July 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Jul 28, 2022•7 min•Ep. 204

26 July: Ukrainian state-owned Naftogaz declared default, Ukraine asks US for "gas land-lease", Ukrainian charity bought 3 strike drones for Army

Latest news from 26 July 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/1_BezBMER8k Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Jul 27, 2022•5 min•Ep. 203

25 July: Ukrainian ex-Ministers suspected of treason, Ukraine hopes to get German Leopard tanks for training, Russia attacked port facilities in Mykolaiv

Latest news from 25 July 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/8WbBE8eHXIg Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Jul 26, 2022•8 min•Ep. 202

24 July: Ukraine prepares grain convoys for export, US considers declaring Russia state sponsor of terrorism, 38,000 women serve in Ukrainian Army

Latest news from 24 July 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/xGz3vxCstb8 Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com .

Jul 25, 2022•5 min•Ep. 201

23 July: Russia attacked Ukrainian port facilities after giving grain export guarantees, Kyiv says Kremlin can't be trusted, Ukraine probably launching counteroffensive in Kherson region

200th episode! Latest news from 23 July 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/k-hBZ_GHZSc Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Jul 24, 2022•6 min•Ep. 200

22 July: Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and UN agreed on grain export guarantees, 30 Ukrainian military killed in action every day, Russia already engaged 85% of its Army in war

Latest news from 22 July 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. RevengeFor initiative to help Ukrainian Army: https://revengefor.com Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Jul 23, 2022•7 min•Ep. 199

21 July: Ukrainian grain export guarantees may be signed today, UK announced new military assistance package for Ukraine, EU released details of new sanctions against Russia

Latest news from 21 July 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Even a small donation will help us to do our work and create some special episodes on wartime life in Ukraine for you. Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Jul 22, 2022•5 min•Ep. 198

20 July: Defence Ministers of Ukraine's partners held 4th meeting, Ukraine's creditors agreed to suspend debt service till end of 2023, Russia announced new aims of war

Latest news from 20 July 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Just $5 a month will help us to do our work and even create some special episodes on wartime life in Ukraine for you. Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Jul 21, 2022•7 min•Ep. 197

19 July: Ukraine to request 2-years pause in debt payments, head of Security Service and Prosecutor General dismissed, new Russian missile attacks

Latest news from 19 July 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and get access to some special episodes on wartime life in Ukraine. Our latest episode is a walk through the typical Ukrainian neighbourhood. Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Jul 20, 2022•6 min•Ep. 196

18 July: Russia activated offensive efforts in Donbas, EU agreed new sanctions against Russia, Ukrainian First Lady visits US

Latest news from 18 July 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and get access to some special episodes on wartime life in Ukraine. Our latest episode is a walk through the typical Ukrainian neighbourhood. Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Jul 19, 2022•6 min•Ep. 195

17 July: Zelenskyy removed heads of Prosecutor's Office and Security Service, Ukraine warns against violations of anti-Russian sanctions, UK estimates Russian losses at 50,000 killed and wounded

Latest news from 17 July 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and get access to some special episodes on wartime life in Ukraine. Our latest episode is a walk through the typical Ukrainian neighbourhood. Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Jul 18, 2022•6 min•Ep. 194

16 July: Russia to resume active offensive in Ukraine, Russian intelligence tries to track weapons delivery routes to Ukraine, Ukrainian troops destroyed another ammunition depot with HIMARS

Latest news from 16 July 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Even a small donation will help us to do our work and create some special episodes on wartime life in Ukraine for you. Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com ....

Jul 17, 2022•5 min•Ep. 193

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