“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.
The This Week in Ukraine podcast is an exceptional show that delves into complex issues without condescending to its audience. Its unpretentious and straightforward approach is a breath of fresh air, as it tackles difficult topics head-on without sugarcoating problems. As someone who listens to multiple Ukrainian-related podcasts, I can confidently say that this show ranks among the top two. In addition to their podcast, they also have informative YouTube broadcast videos. The recent episode on financial matters and corruption caused by oligarchs was especially enlightening.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the depth of research and clarity in reporting. Coming from a background in television journalism and audio engineering, I rarely come across such clear, concise, and illuminating journalism. The hosts approach each episode with professionalism and a commitment to fair and complete reporting, which is evident through their thorough research and well-produced episodes. They provide timely information about the ongoing war in Ukraine while also offering perceptive analysis of the country's civil society, government, and the spirit of its people amidst these challenging circumstances.
While it's hard to find any major flaws in this podcast, one minor criticism could be that some episodes may benefit from additional diversity in perspectives. While the show presents a comprehensive view on various issues related to Ukraine, it would be interesting to hear different voices or experts providing their insights occasionally. However, this does not take away from the overall quality of the podcast.
In conclusion, The This Week in Ukraine podcast is an invaluable source of information for anyone interested in understanding the complexities surrounding Ukraine's current situation. It provides an unbiased view on important topics while presenting them in a digestible manner for listeners to form their own opinions. The dedication of this independent news organization shines through their weekly episodes, making them an essential listen for those seeking reliable coverage on Ukraine's war and its impact on society at large.
Overall rating: 9/10
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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_
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
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.
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.
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.
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 Bartaway.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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