This Week in Ukraine
“This Week in Ukraine” is a video podcast hosted by Kyiv Independent’s national reporter Anastasiia Lapatina. Every week, Anastasiia sits down with her newsroom colleagues to discuss Ukraine’s most pressing issues.
Sat, April 13, 2024
Ukraine has a mobilization problem
Season 2 Episode 14 is dedicated to Ukraine’s struggles with mobilization. Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by Kyiv Independent reporter Francis Farrell. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ Follow the the Kyiv Independent on X , Facebook , Instagram , and TikTok . This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Sat, April 06, 2024
The legal question of genocide in Ukraine
Season 2 Episode 13 is dedicated to whether Russian crimes in Ukraine amount to genocide. Masha Lavrova, filling in for host Anastasiia Lapatina, is joined by Danylo Mokryk – a reporter at the War Crimes Investigations unit. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ Follow the the Kyiv Independent on X , Facebook , Instagram , and TikTok . This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Sat, March 30, 2024
Is Ukraine running out of air defense missiles?
Season 2 Episode 12 is dedicated to Ukraine's struggles with air defence, amid intensifying Russian missile attacks. Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by security expert Fabian Hoffmann, who is a doctoral research fellow at the University of Oslo. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ Follow the the Kyiv Independent on X , Facebook , Instagram , and TikTok . This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Sat, March 23, 2024
Ukraine’s drone campaign against Russian oil infrastructure
Season 2 Episode 11 is dedicated to Ukraine's drone campaign against Russian oil infrastructure. Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by security expert Marcel Plichta, who is a fellow at the Centre for Global Law and Governance at the University of St. Andrew’s and a former intelligence analyst at the U.S. Department of Defense. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ Follow the the Kyiv Independent on X , Facebook , Instagram , and TikTok . This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Sat, March 16, 2024
Will Trump abandon Ukraine if he beats Biden in November?
Season 2 Episode 10 is dedicated to Donald Trump's relationship with Russia, and what another 4 years of Trump at the White House might mean for Ukraine. Host Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent news editor Nate Ostiller. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ Follow the the Kyiv Independent on X , Facebook , Instagram , and TikTok . This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Sat, March 09, 2024
How Ukraine downs Russian planes
Season 2 Episode 9 is dedicated to Ukraine's reported downing of more than a dozen Russian planes in just a month. Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by John Hardie, Deputy Director of the Russia Program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ Follow the the Kyiv Independent on X , Facebook , Instagram , and TikTok . This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Sat, March 02, 2024
How 10 years of Russian occupation changed Crimea
Season 2 Episode 8 is dedicated to Russia’s illegal occupation of Crimea. Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by Kyiv Independent news reporter Dinara Khalilova. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ Follow the the Kyiv Independent on X , Facebook , Instagram , and TikTok . This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Sat, February 24, 2024
Bonus: Conversation with The Telegraph’s David Knowles
For the bonus episode of “This Week in Ukraine” dedicated to the two year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, host Anastasiia sits down with David Knowles, the host of The Telegraphs Ukraine: The Latest podcast, to discuss reporting on Ukraine two years into the war.
Fri, February 23, 2024
Avdiivka fell to Russia. Why?
Season 2 Episode 7 is dedicated to the fall of Avdiivka. Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by Glen Grant, a retired U.K. Lieutenant Colonel and military expert who advises Ukraine. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ Follow the the Kyiv Independent on X , Facebook , Instagram , and TikTok . This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, February 16, 2024
Who is leading Ukraine’s military now?
Season 2 Episode 6 is dedicated to the new team leading Ukraine’s military. Host Masha Lavrova is joined by Kyiv Independent reporter Francis Farrell. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ Follow the the Kyiv Independent on X , Facebook , Instagram , and TikTok . This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, February 09, 2024
Will Putin be challenged in upcoming Russian election?
Season 2 Episode 5 is dedicated to the upcoming Russian presidential election. Host Masha Lavrova is joined by Kyiv Independent reporter Oleg Sukhov. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ Follow the the Kyiv Independent on X , Facebook , Instagram , and TikTok . This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, February 02, 2024
Is NATO getting ready for escalation with Russia?
Season 2 Episode 4 is dedicated to the risk of a Russian attack against NATO, and whether the alliance is prepared to defend itself. Host Masha Lavrova is joined by security expert Marcel Plichta, who is a fellow at the Centre for Global Law and Governance at the University of St. Andrew’s and a former intelligence analyst at the U.S. Department of Defense. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ Follow the the Kyiv Independent on X , Facebook , Instagram , and TikTok . Marcel Plichta: X – https://x.com/plichta_marcel?s=21 This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, January 26, 2024
Alarming campaign against free press in Ukraine
Season 2 Episode 3 is dedicated to the recent attacks against journalists in Ukraine and the country's press freedom over the years. Host Masha Lavrova is joined by the Kyiv Independent chief editor Olga Rudenko. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ Follow the the Kyiv Independent on X , Facebook , Instagram , and TikTok . Olga Rudenko: X – https://twitter.com/olya_rudenko This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, January 19, 2024
Does Russia really want to negotiate peace?
Season 2 Episode 2 is dedicated to Ukraine’s Peace Formula and the possibility of successful peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in 2024. Host Masha Lavrova is joined by the Kyiv Independent deputy chief editor Oleksiy Sorokin. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ Follow the the Kyiv Independent on X , Facebook , Instagram , and TikTok . Oleksiy Sorokin: X – https://twitter.com/mrsorokaa This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, January 12, 2024
Russia’s economic war against Ukraine
Season 2 Episode 1 is dedicated to foreign investment in Ukrainian business and what makes them critical to bolstering Ukraine’s economic front. Host Masha Lavrova is joined by the Kyiv Independent reporter Dominic Culverwell. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ Follow the The Kyiv Independent on X , Facebook , Instagram , and Tiktok . Dominic Culverwell: X – https://twitter.com/DomCulv This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, December 22, 2023
After 2023, what’s next for Ukraine?
Episode #39 is dedicated to Ukraine’s biggest events of 2023, as well as what to look forward to in 2024. Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by the Kyiv Independent reporter Francis Farrell and the newsroom's deputy chief editor Oleksii Sorokin. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ Follow the The Kyiv Independent on X , Facebook , and Instagram . Anastasiia Lapatina: X – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, December 15, 2023
Is Ukraine ready for long war?
Episode #38 is dedicated to Ukraine’s failure to prepare its defensive lines for the long war. Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by the Kyiv Independent reporter Francis Farrell. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ Follow the The Kyiv Independent on X , Facebook , and Instagram . Anastasiia Lapatina: X – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Francis Farrell: X – https://twitter.com/francisjfarrell This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, December 08, 2023
What’s behind the crisis at Ukraine-Poland border?
Episode #37 is dedicated to the trucker protests that have been blockading several border crossings at Ukraine-Poland border for over a month. Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by the Kyiv Independent business editor Liliane Bivings. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ Follow the The Kyiv Independent on X , Facebook , and Instagram . Anastasiia Lapatina: X – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Liliane Bivings: X – https://twitter.com/LilianeBivings This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, December 01, 2023
Is Ukraine losing the war?
Episode #36 is dedicated to the dark new phase in Russia’s war, and why the possibility of losing is once again a risk for Ukraine. Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by the Kyiv Independent reporter Francis Farrell. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ Follow the The Kyiv Independent on X , Facebook , and Instagram . Anastasiia Lapatina: X – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Francis Farrell: X – https://twitter.com/francisjfarrell This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, November 24, 2023
What is behind Defense Ministry’s overhaul?
Episode #35 is dedicated to the wave of personnel replacements in Ukraine's Ministry of Defense and the military. Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by the Kyiv Independent reporter Igor Kossov. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ The Kyiv Independent: Twiter – https://twitter.com/KyivIndependent Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/kyivindependent Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/kyivindepen.. . Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Igor Kossov: Twitter – https://twitter.com/IgorKossov This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, November 17, 2023
What’s wrong with Hungary?
Episode #34 is dedicated to why Hungary's pro-Russian government is blocking Ukraine's European integration. Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by the Kyiv Independent deputy chief editor Oleksiy Sorokin. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ Follow the The Kyiv Independent on X , Facebook , and Instagram . Anastasiia Lapatina: X – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Oleksiy Sorokin: X – https://twitter.com/mrsorokaa This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, November 10, 2023
Ukraine makes “substantial progress” in its EU bid
Episode #33 is dedicated to Ukraine's recent successes in its decade-long journey towards European Union Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by the Kyiv Independent reporter Anastasiia Malenko. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ Follow the The Kyiv Independent on X , Facebook , and Instagram . Anastasiia Lapatina: X – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Anastasiia Malenko: X – https://twitter.com/AnaMalenko This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, November 03, 2023
How Russia is losing superiority in the Black Sea
Episode #32 is dedicated to Ukraine's surprising successes in the Black Sea. Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by the Kyiv Independent reporter Francis Farrell. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ Follow the The Kyiv Independent on X , Facebook , and Instagram . Anastasiia Lapatina: X – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Francis Farrell: X – https://twitter.com/francisjfarrell This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, October 27, 2023
Why murderers of EuroMaidan protestors still enjoy impunity
Episode #31 is dedicated to the disappointing outcome of the trial against riot police officers who murdered unarmed protestors during Ukraine's EuroMaidan revolution in 2014. Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by the Kyiv Independent reporter Oleg Sukhov. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ Follow the The Kyiv Independent on X , Facebook , and Instagram . Anastasiia Lapatina: X – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, October 20, 2023
ATACMS, and Russia’s offensive on Avdiivka
Episode #30 is dedicated to recent front-line updates, including Ukraine's first use of ATACMS and Russia's offensive on Avdiivka. Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by the Kyiv Independent reporter Francis Farrell. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ Follow the The Kyiv Independent on X , Facebook , and Instagram . Anastasiia Lapatina: X – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Francis Farrell: X – https://twitter.com/francisjfarrell This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, October 13, 2023
Is support for Ukraine declining worldwide?
Episode #29 is dedicated to the risk of declining support for Ukraine around the world. Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by the Kyiv Independent deputy chief editor Oleksii Sorokin. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ Follow the The Kyiv Independent on X , Facebook , and Instagram . Anastasiia Lapatina: X – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Oleksiy Sorokin: X – https://twitter.com/mrsorokaa This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, October 06, 2023
Why Ukraine has a problem with Elon Musk
Episode #28 is dedicated to Elon Musk and his stained reputation in Ukraine. Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by the Kyiv Independent TikTok producer Masha Lavrova. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ The Kyiv Independent: Twiter – https://twitter.com/KyivIndependent Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/kyivindependent Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/kyivindepen.. . Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, September 29, 2023
How Ukraine is destroying Russian military in Crimea
Episode #27 is dedicated to the recent Ukrainian attacks in Russia-occupied Crimea. Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by the Kyiv Independent reporter Igor Kossov. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ The Kyiv Independent: Twiter – https://twitter.com/KyivIndependent Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/kyivindependent Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/kyivindepen.. . Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Igor Kossov: Twitter – https://twitter.com/IgorKossov This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, September 22, 2023
Is the counteroffensive almost over?
Episode #26 is dedicated to the question of when Ukraine’s counteroffensive might end and what comes next for Ukraine when it does. Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent's reporter Francis Farrell. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Become a member of the Kyiv Independent community or support us with a one-time donation . Follow the Kyiv Independent on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook . Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Francis Farrell: Twitter – https://twitter.com/francisjfarrell This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, September 15, 2023
Ukraine puts first oligarch behind bars
Episode #25 is dedicated to Ukraine's notorious oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky, his unprecedented arrest, and the changing political climate for Ukrainian oligarchs. Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent's business editor Liliane Bivings. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Become a member of the Kyiv Independent community or support us with a one-time donation . Follow the Kyiv Independent on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook . Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Liliane Bivings: Twitter – https://twitter.com/LilianeBivings The episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, September 08, 2023
Will Ukraine hold elections during war?
Episode #24 is dedicated to the challenges Ukraine would need to overcome to hold elections during war. Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent's deputy chief editor Oleksiy Sorokin. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Become a member of the Kyiv Independent community or support us with a one-time donation . Follow the Kyiv Independent on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook . Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Oleksiy Sorokin: Twitter – https://twitter.com/mrsorokaa The episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, September 01, 2023
Ministry of Defense is under fire for corruption, again
Episode #23 is dedicated to corruption scandals in Ukraine's Ministry of Defense. Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent's investigative reporter Danylo Mokryk. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Become a member of the Kyiv Independent community or support us with a one-time donation . Follow the Kyiv Independent on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook . Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Danylo Mokryk: Twitter – https://twitter.com/DMokryk The episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, August 25, 2023
F-16s and the irrational politics of military aid
Episode #22 is dedicated to F-16 fighter jets and the irrational politics behind military aid to Ukraine. Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent's reporter Oleg Sukhov. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Become a member of the Kyiv Independent community or support us with a one-time donation . Follow the Kyiv Independent on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook . Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, August 18, 2023
Counteroffensive progress: expectations vs. reality
Episode #21 is dedicated to Ukraine's counteroffensive, gains and setbacks of the last two months, and what to expect going forward. Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent's reporter Francis Farrell. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Become a member of the Kyiv Independent community or support us with a one-time donation . Follow the Kyiv Independent on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook . Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Francis Farrell: Twitter – https://twitter.com/francisjfarrell This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, August 11, 2023
Tragedy of civilian life in Donbas
Episode #20 is dedicated to civilian life in Donbas amidst everyday Russian bombardment. Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by the Kyiv Independent's reporter Asami Terajima. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Become a member of the Kyiv Independent community or support us with a one-time donation . Follow the Kyiv Independent on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook . Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Asami Terajima: Twitter – https://twitter.com/AsamiTerajima?s=20 This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, August 04, 2023
Ukraine’s struggle to dump Soviet legacy
Episode #19 is dedicated to Ukraine's national decommunization policy. Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by the Kyiv Independent's culture reporter Kate Tsurkan. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Become a member of the Kyiv Independent community or support us with a one-time donation . Follow the Kyiv Independent on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook . Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Kate Tsurkan: Twitter – https://twitter.com/TsurkanKate This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, July 28, 2023
How Putin cracks down on former allies
Episode #18 is dedicated to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's crackdown on his former allies after Wagner's failed mutiny. Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent's reporter Oleg Sukhov. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Become a member of the Kyiv Independent community or support us with a one-time donation . Follow the Kyiv Independent on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook . Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_
Fri, July 21, 2023
Black Sea grain deal is dead. What can Ukraine do?
Episode #17 is dedicated to the Black Sea grain deal, how Russia weaponized it, and eventually killed it. Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent's reporter Alexander Query. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Become a member of the Kyiv Independent community or support us with a one-time donation . Follow the Kyiv Independent on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook . Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Alexander Query: Twitter – https://twitter.com/AlexanderQuery
Fri, July 14, 2023
Why is Ukraine still not in NATO?
Episode #16 is dedicated to Ukraine’s complicated relationship with NATO, and why Ukraine aspires to join the alliance at all costs. Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent's senior editor Oleksiy Sorokin. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Become a member of the Kyiv Independent community or support us with a one-time donation . Follow the Kyiv Independent on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook . Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Oleksiy Sorokin: Twitter – https://twitter.com/mrsorokaa The episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, July 07, 2023
Why culture matters during war
Episode #15 is dedicated to Ukrainian culture, the important role it plays in war, and why it has been a target of Russian dictators for decades. Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by the Kyiv Independent's culture reporter Kate Tsurkan. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Become a member of the Kyiv Independent community or support us with a one-time donation . Follow the Kyiv Independent on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook . Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Kate Tsurkan: Twitter – https://twitter.com/TsurkanKate This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, June 30, 2023
Wagner’s mutiny attempt in Russia, and its consequences
Episode #14 is dedicated to Wagner mercenary group's failed attempt to take on the Russian military establishment, and its consequences. Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent's reporter Francis Farrell. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Become a member of the Kyiv Independent community or support us with a one-time donation . Follow the Kyiv Independent on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook . Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Francis Farrell: Twitter – https://twitter.com/francisjfarrell This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, June 23, 2023
How, and why, Russia kidnaps thousands of Ukrainian children
Episode #13 of our weekly video podcast “This Week in Ukraine” is dedicated to a massive Russian scheme to kidnap tens of thousands of Ukrainian children, place them in "re-education" camps, and give them up for adoption to Russian families. Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by the Kyiv Independent deputy chief editor Toma Istomina. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ The Kyiv Independent: Twiter – https://twitter.com/KyivIndependent Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/kyivindependent Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/kyivindepen.. . Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Toma Istomina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/TomaTomTommy This episode was edited by Anthony Barta
Fri, June 16, 2023
Ukraine’s counteroffensive finally began. What’s next?
Episode #12 is dedicated to the beginning of Ukraine's much-awaited counteroffensive, its early results, and what to expect in the weeks to come. Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent's reporter Francis Farrell. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Become a member of the Kyiv Independent community or support us with a one-time donation . Follow the Kyiv Independent on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook . Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Francis Farrell: Twitter – https://twitter.com/francisjfarrell This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, June 09, 2023
Russia’s destruction of Ukrainian dam, and catastrophic flood it caused
Episode #11 of our weekly video podcast “This Week in Ukraine” is dedicated to Russia's destruction of Ukraine's Kakhovka dam, and the catastrophic flood it caused. Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by the Kyiv Independent reporter Igor Kossov. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Support the Kyiv Independent by becoming a member: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/ The Kyiv Independent: Twiter – https://twitter.com/KyivIndependent Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/kyivindependent Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/kyivindepen.. . Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Igor Kossov: Twitter – https://twitter.com/IgorKossov This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, June 02, 2023
Corruption in Ukraine, and where reforms fall short
Episode #10 is dedicated to corruption inside Ukraine's judicial system, and how the government has tried to implement reforms to fight it. Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by the Kyiv Independent reporter Oleg Sukhov. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Become a member of the Kyiv Independent community or support us with a one-time donation . Follow the Kyiv Independent on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook . Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ The episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, May 26, 2023
What actually happened near Belgorod?
Episode #9 is dedicated to the incursion into Belgorod Oblast in Russia by Russian volunteer units fighting on the side of Ukraine. Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent's senior editor Oleksiy Sorokin. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Become a member of the Kyiv Independent community or support us with a one-time donation . Follow the Kyiv Independent on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook . Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Oleksiy Sorokin: Twitter – https://twitter.com/mrsorokaa The episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, May 19, 2023
How Ukrainian air defense denies Russia air superiority
Episode #8 is dedicated to the work of Ukrainian air defense, and how it denies Russia the air superiority that so many predicted it would have. Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent's reporter Francis Farrell. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Become a member of the Kyiv Independent community or support us with a one-time donation . Follow the Kyiv Independent on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook . Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Francis Farrell: Twitter – https://twitter.com/francisjfarrell This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, May 12, 2023
Why Russia relies on private militaries, like Wagner, for its war effort
Episode #7 is dedicated to Russian private military companies, how they operate, and the role they play in Russia's war against Ukraine. Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent reporter Igor Kossov. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Become a member of the Kyiv Independent community or support us with a one-time donation . Follow the Kyiv Independent on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook . Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Igor Kossov: Twitter – https://twitter.com/IgorKossov
Fri, May 05, 2023
Ukrainian grain exports, and the mayhem they cause in Europe
Episode #6 is dedicated to Ukrainian grain exports, and how they destabilize European domestic markets. Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent's reporter Alexander Query. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Become a member of the Kyiv Independent community or support us with a one-time donation . Follow the Kyiv Independent on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook . Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Alexander Query: Twitter – https://twitter.com/AlexanderQuery
Fri, April 28, 2023
Everything we know about Ukrainian attacks inside Russia
Episode #5 is dedicated to Ukrainian attacks deep behind enemy lines, on Russian soil, and in occupied Crimea. Become a member of the Kyiv Independent community or support us with a one-time donation . Follow the Kyiv Independent on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook . Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Francis Farrell: Twitter – https://twitter.com/francisjfarrell This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, April 21, 2023
Russia’s strategy of evil: 80,000 war crimes in Ukraine
Episode #4 is dedicated to Russian war crimes in Ukraine and beyond, the culture of violence within the Russian military, and the attempts to keep Russia accountable for the crimes committed in Ukraine. Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent's war crimes unit reporter Danylo Mokryk. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Become a member of the Kyiv Independent community or support us with a one-time donation . Follow the Kyiv Independent on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook . Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Danylo Mokryk: Twitter – https://twitter.com/DMokryk The episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Fri, April 14, 2023
What US intelligence leak reveals about war in Ukraine
Episode #3 is dedicated to the massive leak of US military intelligence, and what it revealed about Russia's war against Ukraine. Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent's reporter Igor Kossov. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Become a member of the Kyiv Independent community or support us with a one-time donation . Follow the Kyiv Independent on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook . Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Igor Kossov: Twitter – https://twitter.com/IgorKossov The episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway
Fri, April 07, 2023
Why Ukraine is finally kicking out Russian church
Episode #2 is dedicated to Ukraine’s attempts to eradicate the influence of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate, a large church in Ukraine that still follows religious leaders in Russia, despite the war. Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent's senior editor Oleksiy Sorokin. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Become a member of the Kyiv Independent community or support us with a one-time donation . Follow the Kyiv Independent on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook . Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Oleksiy Sorokin: Twitter – https://twitter.com/mrsorokaa The episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Thu, March 30, 2023
Why does Ukraine keep up the costly defense of Bakhmut?
Episode #1 is dedicated to Ukraine’s military strategy in Bakhmut, an embattled city in Donetsk Oblast in the east of Ukraine. The battle for Bakhmut has already proven to be one of the most brutal and costly fights of Russia’s war against Ukraine. Anastasiia is joined by Kyiv Independent reporter Francis Farrell, who has traveled to the front line in the east of Ukraine multiple times, reporting from Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Sviatohirsk, and other locations. "This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube . Become a member of the Kyiv Independent community or support us with a one-time donation . To learn more: What is happening in Bakhmut and what does it mean for Russian-Ukrainian war? – https://bit.ly/42SbAC3 Surviving Avdiivka: Russia intensifies assault on city deemed a ‘second Bakhmut’ – http://bit.ly/3nyjpMX ‘I work, then I cry’: Exhausted medics near Bakhmut fight for every life – http://bit.ly/3TXEXi6 The Kyiv Independent: Twiter – https://twitter.com/KyivIndependent Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/kyivindependent Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/kyivindependent_official/ Anastasiia Lapatina: Twitter – https://twitter.com/lapatina_ Francis Farrell: Twitter – https://twitter.com/francisjfarrell The episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
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