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 Dec: Zelenskyy visited Norway, new support announced, Kyivstar mobile operator resumed phone calls, Russian hackers connected to special services took responsibility

Latest news from 13 December 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!...

Dec 14, 2023•4 min•Ep. 639

12 Dec: Russia attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles, largest mobile operator Kyivstar down after hacker attack, Zelenskyy-Biden meeting

Latest news from 12 December 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!...

Dec 13, 2023•7 min•Ep. 637

11 Dec: Zelenskyy in US, talked to defence industry, Russian forces try to advance in the East

Latest news from 11 December 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!...

Dec 12, 2023•5 min•Ep. 637

10 Dec: Zelenskyy visited Argentina, now on his way to US, evacuation of Ukrainians from the Gaza Strip completed, Russian troops on offensive in East, less active in South

Latest news from 10 December 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!...

Dec 11, 2023•4 min•Ep. 638

09 Dec: IOC allowed Russian athletes to compete in Olympic games, Ukraine calls it a mistake, Germany readies to expand its support to Ukraine, considering US uncertainty

Latest news from 09 December 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!...

Dec 10, 2023•4 min•Ep. 635

07 Dec: Ukraine imposed new anti-Russian sanctions, Ukraine experience energy deficit, citizens asked to use less, amount of newly pledged aid to Ukraine the lowest since 2022

Latest news from 07 December 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!...

Dec 10, 2023•5 min•Ep. 634

06 Dec: Armed Forces of Ukraine Day, EU failed to provide even half of planned 1,000,000 shells to Ukraine, ex-MP, who betrayed Ukraine found dead in Russia

Latest news from 06 December 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!...

Dec 07, 2023•5 min•Ep. 633

05 Dec: Ukraine marked Volunteer Day, Heroes of Ukraine to receive apartments, Su-24M jet downed over Black Sea, 6 Ukrainian children to be returned from Russia

Latest news from 05 December 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!...

Dec 06, 2023•5 min•Ep. 631

04 Dec: British Intelligence updated estimated Russian losses, Ukraine Black Sea Grain corridor transported 7,000 tons of cargo, US money for Ukraine support to run out by 2024

Latest news from 04 December 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!...

Dec 05, 2023•6 min•Ep. 630

03 Dec: Russians that killed Ukrainian PoWs might have been liquidated right after it, Germany wants to lower its contribution to Ukraine's support via EU

Latest news from 03 December 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!...

Dec 04, 2023•4 min•Ep. 629

02 Dec: Video of Russians killing Ukrainian POWs leaked, opposition leader Poroshenko denied permission to travel abroad, due to concerns of Russian provocations

Latest news from 02 December 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!...

Dec 03, 2023•4 min•Ep. 628

01 Dec: Zelenskyy denied pressure from the West to hold talks with Russia, First Lady wouldn't want Zelenskyy to run for office again

Latest news from 01 December 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!...

Dec 02, 2023•5 min•Ep. 627

30 Nov: Zelenskyy visited frontlines, 2,000 civilians killed by Russian shelling in 2023, The Economist believes Putin's victory is possible as West is not doing enough to stop him

Latest news from 30 November 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!...

Dec 01, 2023•6 min•Ep. 626

29 Nov: Economist writes about political tensions in Kyiv, Russian general killed in Ukraine, Ukrainian hackers stole personal data of Russian military

Latest news from 29 November 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!...

Nov 30, 2023•6 min•Ep. 625

28 Nov: Ukraine Intelligence Chief's wife poisoned, Zelenskyy named Dreamer of the Year by Politico, Ukraine plans to upscale its fortifications

Latest news from 28 November 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!...

Nov 29, 2023•4 min•Ep. 624

27 Nov: Ukraine to change its approach to conscription, Air Force expects more drone attacks, less missiles, snowstorm continues

Latest news from 27 November 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!...

Nov 28, 2023•5 min•Ep. 623

26 Nov: Heavy snowfall covered Ukraine, Ukraine prepares for possible Russian attacks from other directions, if international support reduced

Latest news from 26 November 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!...

Nov 27, 2023•4 min•Ep. 622

25 Nov: Ukraine remembers Holodomor victims, while Russia strikes with the largest drone attack, Grain from Ukraine Summit

Latest news from 25 November 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!...

Nov 26, 2023•5 min•Ep. 621

24 Nov: Large-scale Russian drone attack against Ukrainian cities takes place, conscripts who have reached the end of their service terms are to be demobilised in the near future

Latest news from 24 November 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!...

Nov 25, 2023•3 min•Ep. 620

23 Nov: Ukraine Intelligence believes Russia will be able to restore its military capabilities by 2028, Russian politician adopted abducted Ukrainian child, new sanctions against Russian companies

Latest news from 23 November 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!...

Nov 24, 2023•5 min•Ep. 619

22 Nov: Ukraine Defence Support Group meeting, Zelenskyy reminded Americans that large part of support to Ukraine returns to US as production and jobs

Latest news from 22 November 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!...

Nov 23, 2023•5 min•Ep. 618

21 Nov: Zelenskyy knows about 5-6 Russian attempts to kill him and believes that Kyiv has right to kill Putin, Ukrainian pilots started flights on F-16s, Germany announced new military support package

Latest news from 21 November 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!...

Nov 22, 2023•5 min•Ep. 617

20 Nov: Pentagon Chief visited Kyiv, announced more support, Russians try to advance near Bakhmut, public funds embezzlement of State Service leadership exposed

Latest news from 20 November 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!...

Nov 21, 2023•5 min•Ep. 616

19 Nov: Zelenskyy changes Medical Forces Commander, 7,000 Russian soldiers killed and 86 tanks destroyed last week in Ukraine

Latest news from 19 November 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!...

Nov 20, 2023•4 min•Ep. 615

18 Nov: Ukraine imposed new sanctions against Ukrainians who help Russian aggression, Biden believes US support to Ukraine helps to prevent US troops involvement in war, new drone attack at night

Latest news from 18 November 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!...

Nov 19, 2023•4 min•Ep. 614

17 Nov: Ukraine to partner with US on joint arms production, Netherlands and Finland announced military support packages for Kyiv, US won't be able to approve new aid until mid-Dec

Latest news from 17 November 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!...

Nov 18, 2023•5 min•Ep. 614

16 Nov: Zelenskyy says Russia is no longer able to use the Black Sea as its own foothold, Ukraine works to increase air defence capabilities, Ukraine produces dozens of Shahed drones analogues a month

Latest news from 16 November 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!...

Nov 17, 2023•4 min•Ep. 612

15 Nov: Russia killed civilians and rescuers in missile strikes, Zelenskyy against frozen conflict, because "our children will have to fight it", Ukraine needs support to cover social expenditures

Latest news from 15 November 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!...

Nov 16, 2023•4 min•Ep. 611

13 Nov: Ukrainian MP suspected of treason, Ukraine to receive new air defence systems from Germany and US, US experts estimate 70,000 Ukrainian military killed in the invasion

Latest news from 13 November 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!...

Nov 14, 2023•6 min•Ep. 610

12 Nov: Zelenskyy warns about growing possibility of missile strikes, Ukraine hopes to cut off Russian supply chains and freeze out enemy troops, United24 raised almost $500 mln since creation

Latest news from 12 November 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!...

Nov 13, 2023•4 min•Ep. 609

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