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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12 March: Russians, who fight for Ukraine, crossed into Russia, engaged in fighting, US and Denmark announce new military support packages for Ukraine

Latest news from 12 March 2024, 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!...

Mar 13, 2024•5 min•Ep. 697

11 March: Ukrainian pilots to finish training on F-16s in summer, Russia produces 3 times as much artillery ammunition as West, Ukraine builds 2,000 kilometres of fortifications against Russia

Latest news from 11 March 2024, 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!...

Mar 12, 2024•7 min•Ep. 696

10 March: "20 Days in Mariupol" won first-ever Oscar for Ukraine, Zelenskyy commented on the Pope's suggestion to have "white flag" courage

Latest news from 10 March 2024, 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!...

Mar 11, 2024•6 min•Ep. 695

09 March: Pope suggested Ukraine to have courage of "white flag" and negotiate with Russia, Zaluzhnyi found unfit for military service, Russia lost 900 military in a day

Latest news from 09 March 2024, 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!...

Mar 10, 2024•5 min•Ep. 694

08 March: Poland approves discussion about sending Western troops to Ukraine, Zelenskyy visited Turkey, number of women in Army grows

Latest news from 08 March 2024, 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!...

Mar 09, 2024•6 min•Ep. 693

07 March: Zelenskyy to appoint ex-Commander-in-Chief Zaluzhnyi as Ambassador to the UK, London to allocate extra money for drones for Kyiv, Biden called on Congress to approve support for Ukraine

Latest news from 07 March 2024, 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!...

Mar 08, 2024•6 min•Ep. 692

06 March: Russia attacked Odesa during Zelenskyy-Greek PM's visit, Ukraine hopes to hold frontline and launch counter-attack already in 2024

Latest news from 06 March 2024, 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!...

Mar 07, 2024•6 min•Ep. 691

05 March: Ukraine sank modern Russian warship, international arrest warrants issued for Russian military commanders, Ukraine plans to boost up drones production

Latest news from 05 March 2024, 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!...

Mar 06, 2024•4 min•Ep. 690

15 Feb: US Congress goes on break without approving aid for Ukraine, Kyiv risks losing Avdiivka due to lack of ammo, public trust in Zelenskyy lowers after dismissal of Zaluzhnyi

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

Feb 16, 2024•6 min•Ep. 689

14 Feb: Ukraine sank Russian large landing ship, Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting

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

Feb 15, 2024•6 min•Ep. 688

13 Feb: Ukraine switched to defence, US Senate approved bill with support for Ukraine, experts believe Russia can go on with current casualties level for 3 more years

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

Feb 14, 2024•8 min•Ep. 687

12 Feb: Russia used its newest missile against Ukraine, Polish farmers block border with Ukraine, Germany builds new artillery shell factory to boost up deliveries to 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 Out YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3oH111z Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, mattg629, krissi, Jared and Dick Warner!...

Feb 13, 2024•7 min•Ep. 686

05 Long Talk. Replacement of Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief: What it means?

In this episode of Highlights from Ukraine: Long Talk , I was joined by co-host Yuliia Kondrushenko and together with Oleksiy Melnyk , Ukrainian military and political expert, we discuss the President's decission to fire Zaluzhnyi, appoint his successor Syrskyi and what this change of command means for Ukraine. By supporting us on our Patreon , you are not only getting access to these episodes earlier, but also support their creation. Get in touch with us via highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com. Spe...

Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 5

11 Feb: Further changes in military commandment, Russian forces use Starlink terminals, polish farmers block border with Ukraine

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

Feb 12, 2024•5 min•Ep. 685

10 Feb: Entire family of 5 killed in Russian drone strike, new military appointments continue

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

Feb 11, 2024•4 min•Ep. 684

09 Feb: Ukraine's new Commander-in-Chief presented his priorities, Kyiv prepares to rely on itself, if US fails to approve aid

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

Feb 10, 2024•6 min•Ep. 683

08 Feb: Ukraine gets new Commander-in-Chief, 100 POWs liberated

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

Feb 09, 2024•6 min•Ep. 682

07 Feb: Russia conducted large-scale missile attack against Ukraine, killing civilians, US failed to approve much needed aid for Ukraine, EU promises to boost up provision of artillery shells for Kyiv

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

Feb 08, 2024•6 min•Ep. 681

06 Feb: Ukraine to create new military branch - Unmanned Systems Forces, price of Shahed drones leaked, Ukraine to launch online marriage service

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

Feb 07, 2024•6 min•Ep. 680

05 Feb: Media identified law enforcement agency responsible for illegal surveillance of journalists, Ukraine asks Canada to donate missiles planned for destruction, Veteran Affairs Minister resigned

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

Feb 06, 2024•6 min•Ep. 679

04 Feb: Zelenskyy admitted to consider firing Commander-in-Chief Zalyzhnyi, visited frontline near Robotyne when Russians shelled it

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

Feb 05, 2024•5 min•Ep. 678

03 Feb: Russia mounts offensive near Kupyansk in east of Ukraine, Defence Intelligence awarded for sinking Russian ship

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

Feb 04, 2024•4 min•Ep. 677

02 Feb: Media sources say Zelenskyy warned US about future dismissal of Commander-in-Chief, no replacement found yet, Ukraine experiences acute shortages of artillery shells

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

Feb 03, 2024•5 min•Ep. 676

01 Feb: EU approved €50bn support for Ukraine, Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief wrote article on what Ukraine needs to prioritise in 2024, Ukraine sank Russian warship

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

Feb 02, 2024•7 min•Ep. 675

31 Jan: 207 Ukrainians freed in prisoner swap, UN International Court of Justice announced final ruling in Ukraine's case against Russia, EU and EU-members pledged €21bln military aid to Ukraine

Latest news from 31 January 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!...

Jan 31, 2024•6 min•Ep. 674

30 Jan: US to provide new type of weapon to Ukraine, updated conscription bill registered in parliament, Ukraine's debt at historic high

Latest news from 30 January 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!...

Jan 31, 2024•5 min•Ep. 673

29 Jan: False rumour about Commander-in-Chief Zaluzhnyi's resignation spread, causing outcry, Zelenskyy believes in continuation of US support, or EU won't cope alone

Latest news from 29 January 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!...

Jan 30, 2024•6 min•Ep. 672

28 Jan: Ukraine can win faster, if allowed to use Western weapons on Russian territory, Greece prepares military aid package for Ukraine, Zelenskyy published his income declarations

Latest news from 28 January 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!...

Jan 29, 2024•6 min•Ep. 671

27 Jan: Russia gets more confident that it can win in Ukraine, Ukraine believes it might regain air control in 2024

Latest news from 27 January 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!...

Jan 28, 2024•5 min•Ep. 670

26 Jan: Russia won't allow independent investigation of IL-76 crash, sticks to version that Ukrainian POWs were on board, US support to Ukraine still under question

Latest news from 26 January 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!...

Jan 27, 2024•5 min•Ep. 669

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