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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20 Aug: The Netherlands to provide 42 F-16s to Ukraine, Denmark - 19 more, Zelenskyy dismisses idea of giving up territory for NATO membership

Latest news from 20 August 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi, Jared and Dick Warner!...

Aug 21, 2023•6 min•Ep. 549

19 Aug: Civilians killed and wounded in Russian missile attack at city centre, Ukrainian pilots started training on F-16s and Swedish Gripen jets, Zelenskyy visited Sweden

Latest news from 19 August 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi, Jared and Dick Warner!...

Aug 20, 2023•5 min•Ep. 548

18 Aug: US approved training of pilots and transfer of F-16s to Ukraine, US media published estimated losses of Ukraine and Russia

Latest news from 18 August 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi, Jared and Dick Warner!...

Aug 19, 2023•5 min•Ep. 547

16 Aug: Ukraine doesn't hope to receive F-16s till spring, Ukraine liberated another settlement, first ships used Ukrainian humanitarian corridor in Black Sea without Russian security guaranties

Latest news from 16 August 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi, Jared and Dick Warner!...

Aug 17, 2023•5 min•Ep. 546

15 Aug: NATO official suggested Ukraine might give up territory to join, Kyiv dismisses such possibility, Zelenskyy visited forces in the south

Latest news from 15 August 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi, Jared and Dick Warner!...

Aug 16, 2023•5 min•Ep. 545

14 Aug: Zelenskyy visited frontline, Germany to allocate €5bln annually for Ukraine military support, Ukraine raises donations for 10,000 kamikaze drones

Latest news from 14 August 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi, Jared and Dick Warner!...

Aug 15, 2023•6 min•Ep. 544

13 Aug: Mourning declared due to massive Russian shelling of Kherson region, Ukrainian forces encounter up to 5 Russian mines per sq m, Russia fired warning shots at foreign ship heading for Ukraine

Latest news from 13 August 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi, Jared and Dick Warner!...

Aug 14, 2023•4 min•Ep. 543

12 Aug: Ukraine successfully attacked Russian military facilities in Crimea, Ukraine achieved tactically significant progress on Southern front

Latest news from 12 August 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi, Jared and Dick Warner!...

Aug 13, 2023•5 min•Ep. 542

11 Aug: Russia attacked Ukrainian military airfield with missiles, aiming to kill pilots set to train on F-16s, Berlin didn't confirm plans to transfer long-range missiles to Kyiv

Latest news from 11 August 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi, Jared and Dick Warner!...

Aug 12, 2023•4 min•Ep. 541

10 Aug: Germany may transfer Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine, Poland believes Ukraine doesn't have enough weapons to change balance of the war, US to increase shells production

Latest news from 10 August 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi, Jared and Dick Warner!...

Aug 11, 2023•5 min•Ep. 540

09 Aug: Explosions at Russian military plant and near airport, Ukraine hit control point of the Russian army in Kherson region, Russia focuses its offensive on Kharkiv region

Latest news from 09 August 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi, Jared and Dick Warner!...

Aug 10, 2023•5 min•Ep. 539

08 Aug: Biden approved F-16 training for Ukrainians, Ukrainian troops reached the first defensive line of Russia in the south, drones attacked Moscow

Latest news from 08 August 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi, Jared and Dick Warner!...

Aug 09, 2023•6 min•Ep. 538

07 Aug: Russia shelled Donetsk region, targeting civilians and first responders, US approved transfer of Abrams tanks to Kyiv, POWs exchanged

Latest news from 07 August 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi, Jared and Dick Warner!...

Aug 08, 2023•5 min•Ep. 537

06 Aug: Russian losses in Ukraine exceed 250,000, Ukraine marked Air Force Day, Peace Formula talks ended in Saudi Arabia

Latest news from 06 August 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi, Jared and Dick Warner!...

Aug 07, 2023•5 min•Ep. 536

05 Aug: Russia conducted massive missile and drone strike at Ukraine, talks on Peace Formula started in Saudi Arabia, participants agreed on importance on territorial integrity of Ukraine

Latest news from 05 August 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi, Jared and Dick Warner!...

Aug 06, 2023•4 min•Ep. 535

04 Aug: 8 Ukrainian pilots ready to start training on F-16s, marine drones attack Russian ships near Black Sea coast, Bulgaria to transfer 100 armoured personnel carriers to Ukraine

Latest news from 04 August 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi, Jared and Dick Warner!...

Aug 05, 2023•5 min•Ep. 535

03 Aug: Russia used almost 2,000 "Shahed" drones against Ukraine, Ukrainian forces continue to advance and fight off Russian counter-attacks, US-Ukraine security negotiations started

Latest news from 03 August 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi, Jared and Dick Warner!...

Aug 04, 2023•5 min•Ep. 533

02 Aug: Ukraine updated total number of civilian victims of war, US expects Kyiv's counter-offensive to be challenging and prolonged struggle, Putin plans to visit Turkey

Latest news from 02 August 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi, Jared and Dick Warner!...

Aug 03, 2023•6 min•Ep. 535

01 Aug: Zelenskyy denies any problems in relations with Poland, US still hasn't approved F-16s training programme for Ukraine, Ukrainian forces hold back Russian troops in eastern Ukraine

Latest news from 01 August 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi, Jared and Dick Warner!...

Aug 02, 2023•5 min•Ep. 531

31 July: 6 people killed in Russian missile strike at Kryvyi Rih, drones attacked Moscow, Zelenskyy calls on world to prevent sanctioned missile components from reaching Russia

Latest news from 31 July 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi, Jared and Dick Warner!...

Aug 01, 2023•6 min•Ep. 530

20 July: Ukraine asks partners for more air defence after Russian continuous attacks at ports, Ukraine to consider all ships heading for Russia-controlled ports, as carrying military cargo

Latest news from 20 July 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi and Jared!...

Jul 21, 2023•5 min•Ep. 529

18 July: Ukrainian forces retake initiative on Kupyansk front, EU to establish €20bln military aid fund for Ukraine, South Africa afraid of arresting Putin

Latest news from 18 July 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi and Jared!...

Jul 19, 2023•8 min•Ep. 528

17 July: Russia officially left Black Sea Grain export initiative, Ukraine suggests to continue without Russia, Putin promises to retaliate for Crimea Bridge explosion

Latest news from 17 July 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi and Jared!...

Jul 18, 2023•5 min•Ep. 527

16 July: Part of Crimea bridge fell, Russia forced to stop traffic, Russian troops try to advance in Kharkiv Oblast, US needs years to replenish munitions reserves

Latest news from 16 July 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi and Jared!...

Jul 17, 2023•6 min•Ep. 526

15 July: South Korean President visited Kyiv for the first time ever, Ukraine changed offensive tactic to lower losses, US plans to allocate $300mln in defence budget for Ukraine

Latest news from 15 July 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi and Jared!...

Jul 16, 2023•5 min•Ep. 525

14 July: Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief says Kyiv to use its own weapons for strikes on Russian territory, plans to liberate Crimea despite Western hesitation

Latest news from 14 July 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi and Jared!...

Jul 15, 2023•4 min•Ep. 527

13 July: Ukraine already received US cluster munitions, 6 more countries joined security guaranties initiative for Ukraine, Ukrainian player won Wimbledon mixed tournament

Latest news from 13 July 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi and Jared!...

Jul 14, 2023•4 min•Ep. 523

12 July: Zelenskyy says NATO Summit results are good, but not perfect, G7 promised to agree bilateral security guarantees for Ukraine, UK calls on Ukraine to show more gratitude for help provided

Latest news from 12 July 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi and Jared!...

Jul 13, 2023•8 min•Ep. 522

11 July: Ukraine won't be invited to NATO despite its expectations, Paris to provide long-range missiles to Kyiv, US considers providing ATACMS missiles

Latest news from 11 July 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi and Jared!...

Jul 12, 2023•6 min•Ep. 521

10 July: Biden to meet Zelenskyy in Vilnius, Berlin against the fast-track NATO accession of Ukraine, German Rheinmetall to open tank plant in Ukraine in 12 weeks

Latest news from 10 July 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi and Jared!...

Jul 11, 2023•6 min•Ep. 520

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