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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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21 May: German Foreign Minister in Kyiv, Ukrainian maintenance specialists finished training on F-16, Ukrainians warned to learn to live with power outages

Latest news from 21 May 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!...

May 22, 2024•5 min•Ep. 757

20 May: Ukraine Defence Contact Group met, new support announced, US doesn't allow Ukraine to strike targets in Russia with US weapons

Latest news from 20 May 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!...

May 21, 2024•6 min•Ep. 756

19 May: At least 11 civilians killed in Russian strikes in Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine attacked Russian infrastructure and fleet

Latest news from 19 May 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!...

May 20, 2024•5 min•Ep. 755

19 May: Ukrainian boxer Usyk defeated Tyson Fury and became absolute world champion, Ukraine has 25% of what's needed to defend its air

Latest news from 18 May 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!...

May 19, 2024•5 min•Ep. 754

15 May: Ukraine tries to stabilise situation in Kharkiv region, US announced $2bln support for Ukraine, Kyiv seeks US permission to hit Russia with American weapons

Latest news from 15 May 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!...

May 16, 2024•5 min•Ep. 753

14 May: Blinken visited Kyiv, Ukraine brings situation in Kharkiv region under control, blackouts started due to energy deficit

Latest news from 14 May 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!...

May 15, 2024•6 min•Ep. 752

13 May: Russian forces occupied one more settlement, Ukrainian forces try to counterattack, Ukraine's missile interception rate fell in the last 6 months

Latest news from 13 May 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!...

May 14, 2024•6 min•Ep. 751

12 May: Russian forces continue to advance in Kharkiv direction, storm town of Vovchansk, Ukrainians on defensive

Latest news from 12 May 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!...

May 14, 2024•6 min•Ep. 750

11 May: Russian offensive continues in Kharkiv direction, Ukraine fights back, US to sell HIMARS systems to Kyiv, Ukraine finished 3 in Eurovision Song Contest

Latest news from 11 May 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!...

May 12, 2024•5 min

10 May: Russia launched a new major offensive in Kharkiv Oblast, US announced a new $400mln support package

Latest news from 10 May 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!...

May 11, 2024•6 min•Ep. 748

09 May: Ukrainian drone flew 1,500 km into Russia, parliament dismissed 2 ministers, Russia to increase air and ground attacks against Ukraine

Latest news from 09 May 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!...

May 10, 2024•5 min•Ep. 747

08 May: Russia attacked school stadium in Kharkiv, Russian troops entered Krasnohorivka, but got cut off, Ukraine allowed mobilisation of convicts

Latest news from 08 May 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!...

May 09, 2024•5 min•Ep. 746

07 May: Russia attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure with missiles and drones, half of North Korean missiles used by Russia exploded mid-air, known warrior Hrinka killed in action

Latest news from 07 May 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!...

May 08, 2024•6 min•Ep. 745

06 May: Ukraine destroyed another Russian boat, F-16s from the Netherlands to arrive in autumn, Ukraine searches for funds to buy from its defence industry

Latest news from 06 May 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!...

May 07, 2024•6 min•Ep. 744

05 May: Ukrainians celebrate Easter, known torturer killed in occupied part of Ukraine, China wants to end war in Ukraine

Latest news from 05 May 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!...

May 06, 2024•5 min•Ep. 743

04 May: Russia puts Zelenskyy on wanted list, US expects Ukraine to launch counter-offensive with US aid in 2025

Latest news from 04 May 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!...

May 05, 2024•4 min•Ep. 742

30 April: Zelenskyy doesn't expect NATO to accept Ukraine before victory, Norway announced new support package for Ukraine, Kyiv to buy more drones

Latest news from 30 April 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!...

May 01, 2024•4 min•Ep. 741

27 April: Russia continues attacks against Ukraine's energy infrastructure, Australia announced new military aid package for Kyiv, Ukraine denies withdrawing Abrams tanks from frontline

Latest news from 27 April 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!...

Apr 28, 2024•5 min•Ep. 740

26 April: Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting, new support for Ukraine announced, including the largest US package

Latest news from 26 April 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!...

Apr 27, 2024•6 min•Ep. 739

25 April: Ukraine calls on partners to buy weapons for it from local producers, Agrarian Ministry resigns over suspicion of illegal acquisition of land

Latest news from 25 April 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!...

Apr 26, 2024•5 min•Ep. 738

24 April: US announced $1bln military support package for Ukraine with ATACMS missiles, Zelenskyy thanked US, Ukraine calls on other states to boost up their support

Latest news from 24 April 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!...

Apr 25, 2024•7 min•Ep. 737

23 April: US approved military aid for Ukraine, UK announced new military support package worth £500mln, Ukraine stops providing consular services to men abroad

Latest news from 23 April 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!...

Apr 24, 2024•6 min•Ep. 736

21 April: Zelenskyy believes Ukraine has a chance to fight off Russian offensive with US military aid, Ukraine hit Russian Navy's oldest support ship

Latest news from 21 April 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!...

Apr 22, 2024•5 min•Ep. 735

20 April: US House of Representatives approved aid for Ukraine, Kyiv hopes for swift Senate vote, Zelenskyy believes Putin is insecure and afraid of Ukraine

Latest news from 20 April 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!...

Apr 21, 2024•5 min•Ep. 734

19 April: 8 civilians killed, including children and almost entire family in Russian attack against Dnipro, Ukraine downed Russian Tu-22M3 bomber for the first time

Latest news from 19 April 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!...

Apr 20, 2024•5 min•Ep. 733

18 April: Ukraine boosted up production of howitzers Bohdana, Germany hopes to find 6 more Patriot air defence systems within NATO

Latest news from 18 April 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!...

Apr 19, 2024•4 min•Ep. 732

17 April: Dozens killed and wounded in Russian missile strike at Chernihiv, Johnson suggested his bill on aid for Ukraine, Biden supported, Ukraine attacked Russian military airfield in Crimea

Latest news from 17 April 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!...

Apr 18, 2024•6 min•Ep. 731

16 April: Ukraine has 10 times less artillery shells and 30 less jets than Russia, Russia's possible capture of Chasiv Yar to create threats to the rest of the region

Latest news from 16 April 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!...

Apr 17, 2024•7 min•Ep. 730

15 April: Western allies explain why they won't help Ukraine to down missiles and drone, like they did for Israel, Norway happy for Ukraine to use its F-16s in future for strikes deep into Russia

Latest news from 15 April 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!...

Apr 16, 2024•5 min•Ep. 729

14 April: Russians aim to capture Chasiv Yar by 9 May, situation on the frontline is aggravating

Latest news from 14 April 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!...

Apr 15, 2024•5 min•Ep. 728

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