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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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02 March: Russia lost over 150,000 military in Ukraine, Russian anti-Putin volunteers conducted military operation on Russian soil, US to announce new support package

Latest news from 02 March 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. It is our 400th episode! Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll, mattg629, krissi and Jared!...

Mar 03, 2023•7 min•Ep. 400

01 March: EU to consider plan to ramp up its ammunition production for Ukraine, Russia accuses Ukraine of planning "nuclear provocation", Moscow puts up demands to extend Black Sea Grain Initiative

Latest news from 01 March 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll, mattg629, krissi and Jared!...

Mar 02, 2023•9 min•Ep. 399

28 Feb: Several drone attacks registered in Russia, US ready for Russo-Ukrainian war to last even 2-3 years, Germany to provide Ukraine with new air defence systems

Latest news from 28 February 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll, mattg629, krissi and Jared!...

Mar 01, 2023•7 min•Ep. 398

27 Feb: Russia loses 600-1,000 military per day, Ukraine believes Moscow will use aircraft more due to lack of missiles, 2 first responders killed in new drone attack

Latest news from 27 February 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll, mattg629, krissi and Jared!...

Feb 28, 2023•7 min•Ep. 397

26 Feb: Russian A-50 long-range radar tracking aircraft damaged in explosions at Belarusian airfield, Saudi Foreign Minister visited Ukraine

Latest news from 26 February 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Join us for an online meeting to talk about the year of Russia's war in Ukraine on 25 February at 9pm (Kyiv time). Register at: https://forms.gle/emG43H1V6EWvwcoS7 Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczol...

Feb 27, 2023•6 min•Ep. 396

25 Feb: Ukraine's counter-offensive will try to divide Russian forces, 1,877 Ukrainian cities and villages under Russian occupation, EU imposed new sanctions package against Moscow

Latest news from 25 February 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Join us for an online meeting to talk about the year of Russia's war in Ukraine on 25 February at 9pm (Kyiv time). Register at: https://forms.gle/emG43H1V6EWvwcoS7 Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczol...

Feb 26, 2023•6 min•Ep. 395

24 Feb: A Year of War

Latest news from 24 February 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Join us for an online meeting to talk about the year of Russia's war in Ukraine on 25 February at 9pm (Kyiv time). Register at: https://forms.gle/emG43H1V6EWvwcoS7 Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczol...

Feb 25, 2023•9 min•Ep. 394

23 Feb: UN approved Ukraine Peace formula resolution, China presented its peace plan for Ukraine, US to announce $2bln military aid to Kyiv

Latest news from 23 February 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Join us for an online meeting to talk about the year of Russia's war in Ukraine on 25 February at 9pm (Kyiv time). Register at: https://forms.gle/emG43H1V6EWvwcoS7 Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczol...

Feb 24, 2023•9 min•Ep. 393

22 Feb: Russia uses "human waves" attacks at Bakhmut, Spain prepares first 6 Leopard 2 tanks for Ukraine, Kyiv prepares sanctions against Russian banks

Latest news from 22 February 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Join us for an online meeting to talk about the year of Russia's war in Ukraine. Register at: https://forms.gle/emG43H1V6EWvwcoS7 Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll, matt...

Feb 23, 2023•5 min•Ep. 392

21 Feb: Russia suspends participation in nuclear weapons control agreement, Biden promises Ukraine will never become Putin's victory, Italy to send Ukraine 3 types of air defence systems

Latest news from 21 February 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll, mattg629 and krissi!...

Feb 22, 2023•6 min•Ep. 391

20 Feb: Biden unexpectedly visited Kyiv to show unwavering support for Ukraine, China may suggest immediate ceasefire and stop of weapons supply to Ukraine

Latest news from 20 February 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll, mattg629 and krissi!...

Feb 21, 2023•8 min•Ep. 390

19 Feb: US worried China may start providing lethal aid to Russia, EU may invest €4bln in buying ammunition for Ukraine, France to deliver Kyiv light wheeled tanks this week

Latest news from 19 February 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll, mattg629 and krissi!...

Feb 20, 2023•6 min•Ep. 389

18 Feb: China to present its vision of Ukraine-Russia peace settlement on 24 Feb, UK to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons, but not jets

Latest news from 18 February 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll, mattg629 and krissi!...

Feb 19, 2023•5 min•Ep. 388

17 Feb: Ukraine expects Russia to launch massive missile strikes on 23-24 Feb to mark anniversary of invasion, France hopes for negotiations on Ukraine's terms after successful counteroffensive

Latest news from 17 February 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll, mattg629 and krissi!...

Feb 18, 2023•7 min•Ep. 387

16 Feb: Zelenskyy says Russian offensive already started, Russia plans to create "Second Ukraine" on captured lands, Norway allocated $7.4 billion for Ukraine for 5 years

Latest news from 16 February 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll, mattg629 and krissi!...

Feb 17, 2023•7 min•Ep. 386

15 Feb: Ukraine's counter-offensive depends on Western weapons supplies, Germany doubts West to assemble promised amount of tanks for Ukraine soon, Russia's losses greatest since start of invasion

Latest news from 15 February 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll, mattg629 and krissi!...

Feb 16, 2023•9 min•Ep. 385

14 Feb: US expects Ukraine to go into offensive in spring, plans to announce new military and $10bln budget support, Russia builds up airpower near Ukraine border

Latest news from 14 February 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll, mattg629 and krissi!...

Feb 15, 2023•8 min•Ep. 384

13 Feb: Ukraine Defence Contact Group to meet on 14 Feb, Ukraine expects to discuss jets provision, NATO stresses need to ramp up production of weapons and ammunition for Ukraine

Latest news from 13 February 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll, mattg629 and krissi!...

Feb 14, 2023•7 min•Ep. 383

12 Feb: Ukraine expects new sanctions before invasion anniversary, Russia not ready for new mobilisation, energy situation stabilises in Ukraine

Latest news from 12 February 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll, mattg629 and krissi!...

Feb 13, 2023•6 min•Ep. 382

11 Feb: Ukrainian troops regained positions in Donbas, Russia not able to launch large-scale offensive by 24 Feb, UK and Ukraine may launch joint weapons production

Latest news from 11 February 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll, mattg629 and krissi!...

Feb 12, 2023•5 min•Ep. 381

10 Feb: Russia conducted massive missile strike against Ukraine, several missiles crossed Moldovan and possibly NATO borders

Latest news from 10 February 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll, mattg629 and krissi!...

Feb 11, 2023•6 min•Ep. 380

09 Feb: Zelenskyy visited Brussels, called on EU to provide fighter jets, long-range missiles and more sanctions against Russia, Ukraine confirms coordinates of targets for HIMARS with US

Latest news from 09 February 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll, mattg629 and krissi!...

Feb 10, 2023•6 min•Ep. 379

08 Feb: Zelenskyy visited the UK in his second foreign visit since the start of the invasion, met the Prime Minister, The King, UK to train Ukrainian fighter jet pilots

Latest news from 08 February 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll, mattg629 and krissi!...

Feb 09, 2023•7 min•Ep. 378

07 Feb: Ukrainian crews left to train on Leopard tanks in Germany, Berlin approved transfer of 178 Leopard 1 tanks, experts believe Russia rushes with unprepared offensive

Latest news from 07 February 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll, mattg629 and krissi!...

Feb 08, 2023•7 min•Ep. 377

06 Feb: Ukraine asks partners for long-range missiles and jets, Zelenskyy may visit Brussels for EU Summit, Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church switches to new calendar

Latest news from 06 February 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll, mattg629 and krissi!...

Feb 07, 2023•6 min•Ep. 376

05 Feb: Ukraine to change Defence Minister, Russia may launch new offensive in Donbas in 10 days, Lithuanians raised €6mln for radar for Ukraine

Latest news from 05 February 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll, mattg629 and krissi!...

Feb 06, 2023•5 min•Ep. 375

Highlights from Ukraine: Long Talk. War Economy

We are happy to present to you our new segment called Long Talk . In Highlights from Ukraine: Long talk we will be getting deeper into different aspects of Ukraine's wartime reality with our special guests: experts, eyewitnesses and ordinary Ukrainians. This way we hope to add more perspective to the war, share people's experience and knowledge. In this episode we talk with Ivan Trotsenko on Ukraine's war economy . You can get in touch with Ivan and follow him on Twitter at: @IvanTrotsenko3 Get ...

Feb 05, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 1

04 Feb: 1,762 Ukrainian military released from Russian captivity in prisoner exchanges since start of invasion, Ukraine needs hundreds of thousands of drones, Canada sent first tank to Ukraine

Latest news from 04 February 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll, mattg629 and krissi!...

Feb 05, 2023•5 min•Ep. 374

03 Feb: Ukraine won't withdraw from Bakhmut, US announced new military aid package with long-range missiles, EU-Ukraine Summit

Latest news from 03 February 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll, mattg629 and krissi!...

Feb 04, 2023•7 min•Ep. 373

02 Feb: European Commission arrived to Kyiv for joint Cabinet meeting, Ukraine needs $17bln for reconstruction in 2023, Russia lost 200,000 killed and wounded in Ukraine

Latest news from 02 February 2023, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Easy ways to support us: Subscribe to our Patreon to give monthly support https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Send us a one-time 'thank you' tip via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll, mattg629 and krissi!...

Feb 03, 2023•7 min•Ep. 372

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