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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13 Sept: Cabinet prepared draft budget-2023 with 50% of expenditures for defence and $3bln deficit pro month, concept of Ukraine's security guarantees presented, IMF to give Ukraine $1.4bln support

Latest news from 13 September 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 about volunteers who teach Ukrainian military English 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: highlightsfromukr...

Sep 14, 2022•9 min•Ep. 252

12 Sept: Ukraine liberated 6,000 sq. km in Sept, Russian equipment worth $670 million destroyed in 5 days, Ukraine requests 29 types of weapons from US to continue offensive in 2023

Latest news from 12 September 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 about volunteers who teach Ukrainian military English 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: highlightsfromukr...

Sep 13, 2022•6 min•Ep. 251

11 Sept: 200 days lasts Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia attacked energy infrastructure of Ukraine with missiles, counter-offensive continues

Latest news from 11 September 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 about volunteers who teach Ukrainian military English 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: highlightsfromukr...

Sep 12, 2022•5 min•Ep. 250

10 Sept: Zelenskyy believes no negotiations with Russia possible prior to liberation of all Ukraine, Russia admitted retreat in Kharkiv region, but claims to act "according to the plan"

Latest news from 10 September 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 ....

Sep 11, 2022•5 min•Ep. 249

09 Sept: Ukraine continues very successful counter-offensive in Kharkiv region, EU approved €5bln support for Ukraine and cancelled simplified visa procedure for Russians

Latest news from 09 September 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 ....

Sep 10, 2022•6 min•Ep. 248

08 Sept: Ukraine's partners met to discuss further military support, Blinken visited Kyiv, Ukraine liberated important city of Balaklia in Kharkiv region

Latest news from 08 September 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 education 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 ....

Sep 09, 2022•7 min•Ep. 247

07 Sept: Ukraine needs long-range weapons to bring war to Russia and reach a turning point, Ukraine to allocate $27bln for defence in 2023, Ukraine's counteroffensive in Kharkiv region continues

Latest news from 07 September 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 ....

Sep 08, 2022•6 min•Ep. 246

06 Sept: International mission released report after visit to Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant, Ukraine launched counter-offensive in Kharkiv region, EU to complicate visa procedures for Russians

Latest news from 06 September 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 education 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 ....

Sep 07, 2022•7 min•Ep. 245

05 Sept: Russia's losses in Ukraine exceed 50,000, Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant disconnected from power grid due to shelling, Ukraine's direct damage from Russia's aggression assessed at $326bln

Latest news from 05 September 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 education 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 ....

Sep 06, 2022•7 min•Ep. 244

04 Sept: Ukraine liberated 3 settlements, Russia ready to talk only about implementation of its demands, PM Shmyhal visited Germany

Latest news from 04 September 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 education 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 ....

Sep 05, 2022•5 min•Ep. 243

03 Sept: Russia stopped gas supply to Europe via Nord Stream, 7,000 civilians killed by Russian shelling, Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant again disconnected from main power line

Latest news from 03 September 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support the podcast 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. 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 ....

Sep 04, 2022•5 min•Ep. 242

02 Sept: G7 to limit Russian oil prices, Biden asks Congress for almost $12bln for Ukraine, international mission to Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant to present report on 6 Sept

Latest news from 02 September 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support the podcast 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. 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 ....

Sep 03, 2022•5 min•Ep. 242

01 Sept: International mission visited Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant, new school year started in Ukraine, Putin ordered to to capture Donetsk region by 15 Sept

Latest news from 01 September 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support the podcast 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. 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 ....

Sep 02, 2022•6 min•Ep. 240

31 Aug: EU to make it harder for Russians to get visas, Zelenskyy calls to ban Russian TV, fiercest fighting in Donbas

Latest news from 31 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support the podcast 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. 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 ....

Sep 01, 2022•6 min•Ep. 239

30 Aug: International mission on its way to Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant, EU may cancel simplified visa procedure for Russians, 35% Ukrainian refugees plan to return immediately after war ends

Latest news from 30 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support the podcast 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. 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 31, 2022•6 min•Ep. 238

29 Aug: Ukraine launches counter-offensive in south, international mission to Zaporizhia NPP reached Kyiv, Defence Ministers Contact Group to meet in Germany on 8 Sept to discuss support for Ukraine

Latest news from 29 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support the podcast 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. 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 30, 2022•6 min•Ep. 237

28 Aug: Ukrainians warned to prepare for cold winter due to lack of gas for heating, traitor MP allegedly killed in Kherson region, 40% of Ukrainian refugees in the UK found jobs

Latest news from 28 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 photo-story from the exhibition of the Russian military equipment captured 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: highlight...

Aug 29, 2022•4 min•Ep. 236

27 Aug: Ukraine expects Russia to conscript 90,000 people more for war, Russia has only 45% of missiles left, Intelligence believes early autumn to be very active on battlefield with pause for winter

Latest news from 27 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support the podcast 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. 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 28, 2022•6 min•Ep. 235

26 Aug: Ukraine exported first 1 mln tonnes of grain by sea, Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant back into the power grid, Ukraine uses 20 western multiple rocket launchers

Latest news from 26 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Just $5 a month will can make a difference for this independent podcast. 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 27, 2022•6 min•Ep. 234

25 Aug: Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant stopped for the first time in history, catastrophe was averted, Zelenskyy-Biden phone call, Ukraine expressed protest to Pope's words about Dugina

Latest news from 25 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support the podcast 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. 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 26, 2022•7 min•Ep. 233

24 Aug: Ukraine marked Independence Day and 6 months of Russian invasion, at least 22 people killed in Russian missile attack at railway station, Johnson visited Kyiv

Latest news from 24 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Even a small donation will help us to do our work and create some special content on wartime life in Ukraine for you. 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 25, 2022•5 min•Ep. 232

23 Aug: Crimea Platform conference happened in Kyiv, Embassy urges US citizens to leave Ukraine urgently, Zelenskyy praises Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief

Latest news from 23 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support the podcast 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. 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 24, 2022•8 min•Ep. 231

22 Aug: Ukraine lost 9,000 military in war, Ukrainians are warned to be extra careful on Independence Day due to possible Russian provocations, Crimea Platform conference to take place on 23 Aug

Latest news from 22 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support the podcast 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. 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 23, 2022•7 min•Ep. 230

21 Aug: Zelenskyy warns no negotiations possible, if Russia holds tribunal over Ukrainian prisoners, Russia lost over 45,000 troops in Ukraine, Ukraine prepares for Russian attacks on Independence day

Latest news from 21 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support the podcast 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. 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 22, 2022•6 min•Ep. 229

20 Aug: Zelenskyy expects Russian provocations on Ukraine Independence Day on 24 Aug, Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk defended his titles, exhibition of destroyed Russian equipment opened in Kyiv

Latest news from 20 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Join our Patreon team and join us today for the Ukraine Independence Day meet-up. 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 21, 2022•5 min•Ep. 228

19 Aug: US and Germany announced new military aid packages for Ukraine, employees of Ukrainian export companies to be allowed to travel outside Ukraine, new explosions heard in Crimea

Latest news from 19 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Join our Patreon team and join us this Sunday for the Ukraine Independence Day meet-up. 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 20, 2022•7 min•Ep. 227

18 Aug: Zelenskyy, Erdogan and Guterres met in Lviv, Zelenskyy believes negotiations with Russia possible after troops withdrawal, new explosions at Russian military objects in Crimea

Latest news from 18 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support the podcast 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. 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 19, 2022•7 min•Ep. 226

17 Aug: Ukraine continues to prepare international mission to Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Russian missile hit dormitory in Kharkiv, media showed VIP Ukrainian refugees in Southern France

Latest news from 17 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support the podcast 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. 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 18, 2022•6 min•Ep. 225

16 Aug: President of Turkey and UN Secretary General to visit Ukraine 18 Aug, new explosions on Russian military objects in Crimea, Latvia not to extend residence permits for Russians

Latest news from 16 August 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine . Your support allows us to keep working. 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 17, 2022•7 min•Ep. 224

15 Aug: Zelenskyy warns against giving in to Russia's provocations at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Netherlands court to issue in Nov verdict in MH17 plane downing case from 2014

Latest news from 15 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 16, 2022•6 min•Ep. 223

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