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Ukraine War Brief

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On February 24, 2022, the russian federation launched a ground, air, sea, and cyber invasion of Ukraine, sparking the largest war in Europe since World War II. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's courage against russian President/dictator Vladimir Putin continues to dominate news headlines, as Ukraine wages its final battle for independence from russia, and from autocracy.
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Episodes

Week in Review Part 2 || September 20, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 20 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea talks about the big news stories from last week when the team was traveling, focusing on the russian federation/belarus, worldwide news, and military tech. Remember: 5th Seperate reconnaissance battalion is in desperate need of 5 Mavic Drones. For your donations you can win cool prizes such as a limited-edition coin with the symbolism of the ...

Sep 21, 202317 minSeason 1Ep. 61

Week-in-Review Part 1 || September 18, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 20 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea talks about the big news stories from last week when the team was traveling, focusing on the news from the front, the temporarily occupied territories, and the home front. Part 2, covering the russian federation/belarus, European and worldwide news, and military tech will be out tomorrow. Remember: 5th Seperate reconnaissance battalion is in ...

Sep 19, 202316 minSeason 1Ep. 60

Cluster Munitions, the Pope, and Elon Musk || September 9, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 20 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Yewleea reports from Kyiv, Ukraine and talks about cluster munitions, the Pope, and Elon Musk. 5th Seperate reconnaissance battalion is in desperate need of 5 Mavic Drones. For your donations you can win cool prizes such as a limited-edition coin with the symbolism of the battalion. Donate here: https://send.monobank.ua/jar/5K7wEH4Au1 or https://Pay...

Sep 09, 202319 minSeason 1Ep. 59

A $500,000 Helicopter, Russia vs. Sharks, and Armenia Has Second Thoughts || September 7, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 20 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea reports from Kyiv, Ukraine and talks about the $500,000 helicopter Ukraine just scored, russia vs. sharks (round 2), and Armenia has second thoughts about russia. Have you listened to our sister podcast, FAQ-U: Ukraine Explained? Hosted by our own Yewleea and produced for Svidomi Media, FAQ-U explores popular misconceptions about Ukraine. Hel...

Sep 08, 202315 minSeason 1Ep. 58

A Terrorist Attack in Kostiantynivka, Russia's Wonder Weapon, and Another Fake Election || September 6, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 20 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea reports from Kyiv, Ukraine and talks about the terrorist attack in Kostiantynivka, russia's 'wonder weapon', and another fake election. Have you listened to our sister podcast, FAQ-U: Ukraine Explained? Hosted by our own Yewleea and produced for Svidomi Media, FAQ-U explores popular misconceptions about Ukraine. Help Our Podcast: Rate, Review...

Sep 06, 202313 minSeason 1Ep. 55

Underground Schools, Russian Insurgents, and Reznikov's Replacement || September 5, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 20 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea comes from Kyiv, Ukraine and talks about underground schools, russian insurgents, and Oleksii Reznikov's replacement. Have you listened to our sister podcast, FAQ-U: Ukraine Explained? Hosted by our own Yewleea and produced for Svidomi Media, FAQ-U explores popular misconceptions about Ukraine. Help Our Podcast: Rate, Review, and Give Feedbac...

Sep 05, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 57

SPECIAL: How russia's Invasions of Georgia Let It Think It Could Conquer Ukraine (and Updates from the Front) || September 5th, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 20 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Rob comes from Kyiv with a Special Episode about how russia's invasions of Georgia led it to believe it could conquer Ukraine (again). Have you listened to our sister podcast, FAQ-U: Ukraine Explained? Hosted by our own Yewleea and produced for Svidomi Media, FAQ-U explores popular misconceptions about Ukraine. Help Our Podcast: Rate, Review, and Gi...

Sep 05, 202354 minSeason 1Ep. 55

Russia's Drone-Induced Nightmare, and Some of Russia's Long-Range Capabilities || September 1, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 20 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea comes from Kyiv, Ukraine and talks about russia's drone-induced nightmare, and some of russia's long-range capabilities. Have you listened to our sister podcast, FAQ-U: Ukraine Explained? Hosted by our own Yewleea and produced for Svidomi Media, FAQ-U explores popular misconceptions about Ukraine. Help Our Podcast: Rate, Review, and Give Feed...

Sep 02, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 54

Helicopter Crashes, Corruption Crackdowns, and Prigozhin's Awkward Funeral || August 31, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 20 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Yewleea comes from Kyiv, Ukraine and talks about FSB helicopter crashes, Zelenskyy's crackdowns on corruption, and Yevgeny Prigozhin's awkward funeral. Have you listened to our sister podcast, FAQ-U: Ukraine Explained? Hosted by our own Yewleea and produced for Svidomi Media, FAQ-U explores popular misconceptions about Ukraine. Help Our Podcast: Rat...

Aug 31, 202319 minSeason 1Ep. 53

Accidental Explosions, Illegal Elections, and russia Revisiting 18th Century Weapons Technology || August 28th, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 20 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea comes from Lviv, Ukraine and talks about accidental explosions, illegal elections, and russia's revisiting 18th century weapons technology. (Not discussed in the episode, but the Ukraine War Brief team experienced the... fun... of heading towards a bomb shelter during cruise missile attacks described in the episode). Have you listened to our ...

Aug 28, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 52

Prigozhin's Demise, Ukraine's Day of Independence, and Fragile Defenses in Zaporizhzhia Oblast || August 24th, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 30 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Rob talks from Hamburg, Germany about fragile defenses in Zaporizhzhia, Prigozhin's demise, and Ukraine's 32nd Independence Day. Have you listened to our sister podcast, FAQ-U: Ukraine Explained? Hosted by our own Yewleea and produced for Svidomi Media, FAQ-U explores popular misconceptions about Ukraine. Help Our Podcast: Rate, Review, and Give Fee...

Aug 25, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Air Superiority, Putin's Isolation, and The Baltic Way || August 22, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 30 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea talks about air superiority, Putin's isolation, and the Baltic Way. Have you listened to our sister podcast, FAQ-U: Ukraine Explained? Hosted by our own Yewleea and produced for Svidomi Media, FAQ-U explores popular misconceptions about Ukraine. Help Our Podcast: Rate, Review, and Give Feedback. This podcast is brand new, and every review hel...

Aug 23, 202311 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Tens of Thousands of Civilians Forced to Take Up Arms, and Russia's Fight With the Moon || August 21, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 30 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Yewleea talks about tens of thousands of civilians forced to take up arms, and russia's fight with the moon. Have you listened to our sister podcast, FAQ-U: Ukraine Explained? Hosted by our own Yewleea and produced for Svidomi Media, FAQ-U explores popular misconceptions about Ukraine. Help Our Podcast: Rate, Review, and Give Feedback. This podcast ...

Aug 22, 202322 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Rory Finnin on Russian Imperialism and Western Solidarity || August 20, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Yewleea has a conversation with Rory Finnin, Ph.D, Professor of Ukrainian Studies at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Robinson College, Cambridge. He launched the Cambridge Ukrainian Studies programme in 2008. He is also co-organiser of the Disinformation and Media Literacy Special Interest Group at the University of Cambridge. In 2015 he won a Teaching Award for Outstanding Lecturer from the Cambridge University Students' Union (CUSU), the representative bo...

Aug 20, 20231 hrSeason 1Ep. 48

Zelenskyy's Visits to the Front, Patriotic Puzzles, and Poisoned Journalists || August 17, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 30 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea talks about the liberation of Urozhaine, a russian attack on a Swedish facility, and OMG SO MANY DRONES. Frisson puzzles: https://shop.brave.ua/home/home-puzzles/40164-puzzle-supergoose-by-frisson-x-nadjozna-500-pieces Have you listened to our sister podcast, FAQ-U: Ukraine Explained? Hosted by our own Yewleea and produced for Svidomi Media, ...

Aug 18, 202316 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Urozhaine, an Attack on a Swedish Facility, and SO MANY DRONES || August 16, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 30 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea talks about the liberation of Urozhaine, a russian attack on a Swedish facility, and OMG SO MANY DRONES. Have you listened to our sister podcast, FAQ-U: Ukraine Explained? Hosted by our own Yewleea and produced for Svidomi Media, FAQ-U explores popular misconceptions about Ukraine. Help Our Podcast: Rate, Review, and Give Feedback. This podca...

Aug 17, 202319 minSeason 1Ep. 46

'Hungarophobia', Wagner's Financial Struggles, and What's Really Going On With Germany's Taurus Missiles || August 14, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 30 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Yewleea talks about so-called 'Hungarophobia', PMC Wagner's financial struggles, and what's really going on with Germany's Taurus missiles. Have you listened to our sister podcast, FAQ-U: Ukraine Explained? Hosted by our own Yewleea and produced for Svidomi Media, FAQ-U explores popular misconceptions about Ukraine. Help Our Podcast: Rate, Review, a...

Aug 15, 202317 minSeason 1Ep. 45

'Bavovna' on the Bridge, Tens of Thousands of Missing Limbs, and the UN Finally Says Something || August 13, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 30 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Yewleea talks about 'bavovna' on the Kerch Strait Bridge, tens of thousands of missing limbs, and the UN finally saying something about all the Russian attacks on civilians. Have you listened to our sister podcast, FAQ-U: Ukraine Explained? Hosted by our own Yewleea and produced for Svidomi Media, FAQ-U explores popular misconceptions about Ukraine....

Aug 13, 202321 minSeason 1Ep. 44

An Injured Soldier, F-16s, and Russia 'Repurposes' a 2,500 Year Old City || August 10, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 30 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea talks about an injured soldier, F-16s, and russia 'repurposing' a 2,500 year old Byzantine city. Anton's Instagram (@oaxotn), Monobank Jar, and PayPal: oaxotna@gmail.com Help Our Podcast: Rate, Review, and Give Feedback. This podcast is brand new, and every review helps others find it. If you enjoy the podcast, we'd (obviously) love a 5-star ...

Aug 11, 202315 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Assassination Attempt, and Brand New Textbooks for the Occupied Territories || August 9, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 30 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Yewleea talks about an assassination attempt, and brand new textbooks for the occupied territories. Help Our Podcast: Rate, Review, and Give Feedback. This podcast is brand new, and every review helps others find it. If you enjoy the podcast, we'd (obviously) love a 5-star review! If we haven't quite earned your 5-star review, reach out and let us k...

Aug 10, 202316 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Attacks on First Responders, North Korean Hackers, and Russia's Bridge Problem || August 8, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 30 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea talks about attacks on first responders, North Korean hackers, and russia's bridge problem. Help Our Podcast: Rate, Review, and Give Feedback. This podcast is brand new, and every review helps others find it. If you enjoy the podcast, we'd (obviously) love a 5-star review! If we haven't quite earned your 5-star review, reach out and let us kn...

Aug 08, 202317 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Black Sea Drones, Corruption, and Russian Scrounging || August 7th, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 30 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Yewleea talks about Ukraine's extended reach in the Black Sea, corruption, and russia's scraping the bottom of the barrel for military equipment and recruits. Help Our Podcast: Rate, Review, and Give Feedback. This podcast is brand new, and every review helps others find it. If you enjoy the podcast, we'd (obviously) love a 5-star review! If we have...

Aug 07, 202322 minSeason 1Ep. 40

National Trauma, Wagner Being Wagner, and Piranha Domes || August 4, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 30 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea talks about national trauma, Wagner being Wagner, and Ukraine's new Piranha Domes. Help Our Podcast: Rate, Review, and Give Feedback. This podcast is brand new, and every review helps others find it. If you enjoy the podcast, we'd (obviously) love a 5-star review! If we haven't quite earned your 5-star review, reach out and let us know at soc...

Aug 05, 202317 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Encircling Bakhmut, HIMARS on the Beach, and VAMPIRES || August 3, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 30 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Yewleea talks about russian forces' risk of encirclement in Bakhmut, HIMARS on the beach, and... VAMPIRES? Follow logistics and demining volunteer Harley Whitehead on Twitter (@EL4UKR_Harley) and Instagram (@east_lancs4ukr_harley) Help Our Podcast: Rate, Review, and Give Feedback. This podcast is brand new, and every review helps others find it. If ...

Aug 04, 202314 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Severed Supply Lines, Nazis, and Drones || August 2, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 30 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea talks about severed russian supply lines, Nazis, and even more drone strikes. Help Our Podcast: Rate, Review, and Give Feedback. This podcast is brand new, and every review helps others find it. If you enjoy the podcast, we'd (obviously) love a 5-star review! If we haven't quite earned your 5-star review, reach out and let us know at social@b...

Aug 02, 202314 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Putin's PR Nightmare and Tragedy in Kryvyi Rih || August 1, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 30 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Yewleea talks about Russian President/Dictator Vladimir Putin's PR nightmare, and tragedy in Kryvyi Rih due to missile strikes. Help Our Podcast: Rate, Review, and Give Feedback. This podcast is brand new, and every review helps others find it. If you enjoy the podcast, we'd (obviously) love a 5-star review! If we haven't quite earned your 5-star re...

Aug 02, 202314 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Progozhin's Return, Torture at the ZNPP, and a Narrative Shift in the Russian Infospace || July 31, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 30 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea talks about Prigozhin's return, torture at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, and a narrative shift in the russian infospace. Help Our Podcast: Rate, Review, and Give Feedback. This podcast is brand new, and every review helps others find it. If you enjoy the podcast, we'd (obviously) love a 5-star review! If we haven't quite earned your 5...

Jul 31, 202319 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Bakhmut, and Putin's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day at the Russia-Africa Summit || July 28, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 30 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Yewleea talks about Bakhmut, and Putin's 'Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day' at the Russia-Africa Summit in St. Petersburg. Help Our Podcast: Rate, Review, and Give Feedback. This podcast is brand new, and every review helps others find it. If you enjoy the podcast, we'd (obviously) love a 5-star review! If we haven't quite earned your 5-sta...

Jul 29, 202338 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Breakthroughs in Counteroffensive, Reactor 4, and the Truth About the Olenivka Massacre || July 26, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 20 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea talks about breakthroughs in the counteroffensive, reactor 4, and the truth about the Olenivka Massacre. This generally covers what happened from July 23, 2023 to July 25, 2023 in the Russo-Ukraine War. Help Our Podcast: Rate, Review, and Give Feedback. This podcast is brand new, and every review helps others find it. If you enjoy the podcast...

Jul 26, 202321 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Odesa, Crimea, and Russia Running Out of Friends and Artillery || July 24, 2023

Show Notes Episode Summary Linnea and Yewleea bring you up to speed on the War in Ukraine in about 20 minutes or less. In today’s Ukraine War Brief, Linnea talks about Odesa, Crimea, and whether Russia is running out of friends and artillery. (Hint: yes, yes they are). This episode covers what happened from July 20, 2023 through July 23, 2023 in the Russo-Ukraine War, plus breaking news from July 24. Help Our Podcast: Rate, Review, and Give Feedback. This podcast is brand new, and every review h...

Jul 25, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 32
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