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Pour L'atelier des médias, Arnaud Contreras a suivi un voyage de presse en Ukraine organisé par le Lviv Media Forum pour des journalistes français. L'occasion de réfléchir à cette pratique, trois ans après le début de l'invasion à grande échelle du pays par l'armée russe. Au mois de janvier 2025, Arnaud Contreras était en Ukraine pour L'atelier des médias de RFI. Avec 7 autres journalistes, producteurs et réalisateurs français, il s'est rendu à Lviv, Kiev, Irpin ou encore Boutcha.Les conditions de cette mission étaient un peu particulières : c'était ce que l'on appelle un voyage de presse. Le programme avait été pensé pour ces huit participants ; les frais de déplacement, d'hébergement et les repas étaient pris en charge par les organisateurs ukrainiens du Lviv Media Forum, une organisation de soutien aux médias et de développement des médias basée en Ukraine.Ce reportage est diffusé trois ans après le début de l'invasion à grande échelle du territoire ukrainien par l'armée de la Russie de Vladimir Poutine.Alors que la guerre russo-ukrainienne est déjà largement couverte par les médias, pourquoi l'Ukraine organise-t-elle des voyages de presse à destination des journalistes ? Et plus largement, qu'y a-t-il derrière cette pratique des voyages de presse ?Avec Olga Myrovych, directrice du Lviv Media Forum ; Ilya Adyadek, responsable de programme ; Alexandre Lévy, journaliste indépendant ; Patrice Moyon, grand reporter à Ouest-France.Réalisation : Simon Decreuze.

US and Russian officials will begin talks in Saudi Arabia today aimed at bringing an end to the conflict in Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will "never accept" any decision made without Ukraine, but the Americans say this is just the opening salvo to suss out how serious Russia is about peace. UN Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas, Miroslav Jenca says all parties to the conflict must be included in the negotiations... Meanwhile, a Russian official is accusing the EU of being 'blinded by Russophobia.' European leaders held their own talks in Paris on Monday. But Vasily Nebenzya has ruled out any European involvement in Ukraine peace negotiations, ahead of today's meeting between the US and the Kremlin in Saudi Arabia... To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Ennis resident originally from Irpin, Mariya Nikishanova, and Newmarket-on-Fergus Native and Professor of Politics at DCU, Donnacha O'Beacháin. Photo (c): chibosaigon from Getty Images via Canva

Day 1,079.Today, we mark the six month anniversary of the Kursk offensive, talk about how Russian spies may be involved in bombings at Ukrainian army recruitment offices, and discuss how politicians in Ukraine have been quietly pushing the profiles looking ahead to elections at the end of the war. We're also on the ground in Ukraine at the demining headquarters of Irpin.Contributors:Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Narrative Podcast Producer). @adeliepjz on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Content Referenced:On French fighter jets delivered to Ukraine:Le Monde: Can France's Mirage 2000-5 jets help the Ukrainian army?Le Monde: By sending Mirage fighters, France steps up support for KyivKyiv Independent: First French Mirage fighter jets reportedly arrive in Ukraine — here's what they can doOn the ‘unofficial' presidential campaign underway in Ukraine:Le Monde: Unofficial presidential campaign gets underway in UkrainePolitico: Ukraine freaks out as US and Russia push for electionsKyiv Independent: Ukraine won't hold elections until Russia's war is over, Ukraine's envoy to US saysEast Piano, by Ukrainian musician and now soldier John Object, on BBC Radio 3: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0027db3Interview with John Object, musician turned solider, from 2022: https://mixmag.net/feature/ukraine-kyiv-war-john-object-artist-producer-soldier-interviewSubscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WUWM spoke with a resident of Irpin, Ukraine, about life in Milwaukee's sister city.

Ancient warfare was fierce. It was close, it was personal, it was dirty, it was aggressive, it was violent, and it was in your face. In preparation for battle, soldiers lined up in tight formation side by side with about three feet separating each soldier so that they could move freely. Every piece of the armor was critically important: The belt kept everything he was wearing in its rightful place, the breastplate protected his vital organs, his shoes were designed so that he could stand his ground and maintain his footing, his shield helped protected him from any weapon that would pierce such as arrows or spears, and his helmet kept his head on his shoulders, protected his mind, line of sight, and neck. The part of his armor that was designed to defend and to harm was his sword. The sword used by Romes soldiers between 3BC and 3AD was a double-edged short sword known as the Gladius. Roman legionaries whose shield defended them from the fiery arrows of the enemy received advanced training in using the Gladius to slash the exposed kneecaps or throat of their enemies while in formation and carried their Gladius sword on their belt, or sometimes on a shoulder strap. It was impossible to forget your belt, breastplate, and shoes when marching into battle because those pieces of the soldiers armor were attached to his person. However, it was possible to leave you shield, helmet, and even your sword back in the camp where it was safe and comfortable, but no skilled and experienced soldier would dare enter battle without those parts of his armor he was required to take up and put on, such as his shield, helmet, and sword. A modern equivalent to just how foolish it would be for a Roman soldier to forget any part of his armor is a Russian soldier who became the 2022 winner of the Darwin Awards. The Darwin Awards are those awards given to honor Charles Darwin by commemorating those who improve the gene pool by removing themselves from it in the most spectacular way possible. Here is the description of the unnamed Russian soldier who won this award: You are wearing body armor in a warzone. You spot abandoned Macbook. You want Macbook. Where to hide it? With quick reflexes a Russian soldier slid that Macbook into his chest armor pocket, replacing a ballistic plate designed to save his life. He was killed in Irpin, and his body was retrieved, providing a hearty laugh for all of Ukraine. 'Instant Karma' They reportedly found a stolen iPad as well. Wonder where the iPad was hidden? I am no soldier, and although I love my Macbook Pro and have a great deal of respect for the way it is designed, even I know enough that in a warzone it is best to keep the ballistic plate in the chest armor pocket because a Macbook was never designed to stop a bullet. Yet, when it comes to the armor of God, how often do we intentionally or unintentionally replace that which is designed to protect with philosophies, ideologies, feelings, and practices that serve the enemy rather than our own protection? What is the Sword of the Spirit We are told what the Sword of the Spirit is in the very same verse: It is the word of God. From Genesis to Revelation the Bible claims at least 3,000 times to be The Word of the Lord. In 2 Timothy 3:16 we are told: All Scripture is inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness... We are told in the Old Testament book, Deuteronomy: ...man shall not live on bread alone, but man shall live on everything that comes out of the mouth of the Lord (8:3), which is a verse Jesus used against the devil when He was being tempted in the wilderness (see Matt. 4:1-11). In the Psalms, we learn of the written word of God: The Law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes (Ps. 19:7-8). As it relates to the authority of Gods word, we are instructed through the prophet Isaiah: This is what the Lord says: Heaven is My throne and the earth is the footstool for My feet. Where then is a house you could build for Me? And where is a place that I may rest? For My hand made all these things, so all these things came into being, declares the Lord. But I will look to this one, at one who is humble and contrite in spirit, and who trembles at My word (Isa. 66:12). From Genesis to Revelation the Bible claims at least 3,000 times to be The Word of the Lord. The word of God in written form is contained in the 66 books that make up our Bible. When Paul wrote that all Scripture is inspired by God..., we believe that it is a reference to all of the Old Testament and New Testament books that make up the Bible that were written over a period of hundreds of years with many different contributors who were all guided and inspired by the Holy Spirit, so that what you have before you is a supernatural book unlike any other book, that is without error. It is upon the word of God, both Old Testament (the prophets) and the New Testament (the apostles) that Jesus Church is being built upon (see Eph. 2:19-22). It is the written word of God that has supernatural and transformative power to shape and transform Gods people, for from the imagery of the Roman Gladius the author of Hebrews wrote: For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, even penetrating as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart (Heb. 4:12). Regarding the Word of God, Jesus prayed to the Father for His church: I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I am not asking You to take them out of the world, but to keep them away from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth (John 17:1417). In just one chapter earlier, Paul said that the way Jesus is purifying and sanctifying His church is, by the washing of the water with the word, that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy and blameless (Eph. 5:26-27). So, we know what the word of God is; the question we must answer is how do we use it as the Sword of the Spirit? How Do We Use the Sword of the Spirit To answer that question, you need to know something about the two words that are used in reference to the word of God, and they are logos and rhēma. Logos is often translated as word or message. Rhēma is often translated word, saying, or statement. In Hebrews 4:12 and Isaiah 66:2 (in the Greek Septuagint) the word logos is used in reference to the Word of God. In Deuteronomy 8:3 (in the Greek Septuagint) and Ephesians 6:17, the word rhēma is used. So, whats the point? Both words are used in reference to the written and spoken word of God and its authority is based on the fact that it has come from God. Listen, every word in the Bible is authoritative because it is the Word of God and is used by the Holy Spirit of God to transform and shape the people of God. When you read or speak out loud the Word of God, as it is given within all 66 books of the Holy Bible, the voice of God is heard through His word. Pauls words in Ephesians 6:17 are calculated and carefully crafted through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit; do not miss what is written: Take... the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. God always uses the authority of His own words with the power of His Holy Spirit to transform, change, and divinely challenge! So, how does one use the Word of God as the offensive sword of the Spirit? Jesus showed us how to use it as an offensive weapon when he was approached three times by the devil. In Matthew 4:1-17 and Luke 4:1-13 we are given the details of Jesus 40 days of fasting in the same wilderness that Israel wondered for 40 years because of their failure to believe and obey the word of God. Each of the temptations Jesus faced was like one of the temptations Israel faced and failed, by sinning. When Israel was in the wilderness, they complained about their lack of food (see Exod. 16). The devil came to Jesus and tempted Him with these words: If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread. Jesus answered with the word of God from Deuteronomy 8:3, It is written: Man Shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes out of the mouth of God (Matt. 4:3-4). In the wilderness, Israel frequently put God to the test, so with the second temptation Satan took Jesus to the top of the temple and said, If you are the Son of God, throw Yourself down; for it is written: He will give His angels orders concerning You; and On their hands they will lift You up, so that You do not strike Your foot against a stone. The devil even quoted and twisted Psalm 91 to try to get Jesus to fall into the same sin Israel fell into in the wilderness. Again, Jesus responded rightly and skillfully with the word of God: You shall not put the Lord Your God to the Test. (Matt. 4:5-7). In the wilderness and throughout Israels history, they were frequently guilty of false worship. In an effort to get Jesus to fall into the same sin, Satan tried to get Jesus to avoid the cross by worshiping him, to which Jesus responded with the sword of the Spirit: You shall worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only (Matt. 4:8-11). Jesus used the sword of the Spirit to counter the Devils temptations. Did you ever notice that two of the three temptations Jesus faced were not inherently evil; it is not wrong to eat when you are hungry nor is it wrong to expect God to save you from harm. However, the scheming of the Devil was to try and get the Son of God to not trust the Fathers plan but to use a different plan that would have avoided the cross. We often counter our temptation to sin with human reason by believing another way is better than Gods way. Think about the way we reason our way out of obedience to God: I know Gods word says sex is a gift to be enjoyed within the covenant of marriage, but were in love and were going to get married anyway; or Its only a little lie. Sometimes it is more subtle: I know Gods word says, there must be no filthiness or foolish talk, or vulgar joking..., but at least it is not a 4-letter word, its not gossip if it is a prayer request, its just an innocent joke... I know that Gods word says that, sexual immorality or impurity is sinful, but its only a few scenes in the movie. Or... It only happens once a month... What if we learned from the way Jesus responded to temptation by countering our own with the Word of God? Imagine what would have happened if, in the Garden, Adam responded to the serpents temptation with the Word of God? You can take up the word of God as the sword of the Spirit or you can leave it in its sheath. Here is the thing though, just as handling a sword effectively takes some skill that can only come if you take it out of its sheath, to handle the sword of the Spirit with skill you must take it out and use it. To handle the Word of God with skill, you need to use it by reading it, studying it, memorizing it, and immerse yourself into it so that it can do what God designed it to do, which is to change you, mold you, cleanse you, and guide you. Just as you will never improve your shooting skills if you do not get out to a range and shoot, or a martial artist will only be as skilled as his time in the dojo practicing his techniques, so it is true with handling the word of God with skill. Just as there are resources to improve your aim, or your skills as a martial artist, so there are resources that God has provided through pastors, theologians, scholars, and Christian publishers to improve your skills in handling the word of God. In his letter to Timothy, Paul wrote, Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a worker who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth (2 Tim. 2:15). Some think that this verse is only applicable to pastors, but do you know why we know that is not true? How do we know that every Christian needs to strive to be able to accurately handle the word of truth? Because of what Jesus commanded every Christian: Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to follow all that I commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age (Matt. 28:1920). Conclusion Remember that the schemes belong to the devil, but the armor of God belongs to God! The sword of the Spirit is no exception! The list of Gods armor begins with the belt of truth, and it concludes with the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. What we have discovered about the armor of God is that the belt of truth is our identity in Jesus, the breastplate of righteousness is our righteousness in Jesus, the shoes of the gospel of peace is our redemption that Jesus has made possible, the shield of faith is provided through Jesus, the helmet of salvation is the hope of our salvation in Jesus, and the sword of the Spirit is the word of God that points us back to... Jesus! We learn from the Bible that all the promises of God through His word find their yes and Amen in and through Jesus Christ (see 2 Cor. 19-22). In fact, Jesus is not only Gods Yes to all of His promises, Jesus is Gods most perfect revelation of Himself because He is the living Word of God! In the opening verses of the Gospel of John, we learn that as the Word of God, All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him not even one thing came into being that has come into being.And as the Word of God, He, became flesh, and dwelt among us... (John 1:1-14). Not only is Jesus your belt, not only is He your breastplate, not only is He your peace, not only is He your shield and your helmet... Jesus is your sword! How do you remain strong in the Lord? You must find Him to be your life! In closing, I read something in Iain Duguids little book, titled, The Whole Armor of God, what I am about to read to you is the essence of the Christmas message: As the Word of God, he [Jesus] spoke the world into existence. As the Word of God, he uniquely reveals to us the Father. As the Word of God, he is Gods final communication to this broken and now redeemed world, come to heal the sick, rescue the lost, restore the broken, and lift up the downcast.... The Word of God in its cleansing work serves as a set of shears, a scalpel, and a sword. Ask God to equip you with these three different tools, each one uniquely crafted to help us in the fight against temptation by the world, the flesh, and the devil. All that sanctifying power flows into your life through the work of the Holy Spirit applying his Word. And when you fail and fall, as you often will, the Sword of the Spirit points you back again to the fact that the gospel is still true and Christs power is still sufficient to keep you safe and bring you at last into your heavenly inheritance.[1] [1] Iain M. Duguid, The Whole Armor of God (Wheaton, IL: Crossway; 2019), pp. 101-02.

Ancient warfare was fierce. It was close, it was personal, it was dirty, it was aggressive, it was violent, and it was in your face. In preparation for battle, soldiers lined up in tight formation side by side with about three feet separating each soldier so that they could move freely. Every piece of the armor was critically important: The belt kept everything he was wearing in its rightful place, the breastplate protected his vital organs, his shoes were designed so that he could stand his ground and maintain his footing, his shield helped protected him from any weapon that would pierce such as arrows or spears, and his helmet kept his head on his shoulders, protected his mind, line of sight, and neck. The part of his armor that was designed to defend and to harm was his sword. The sword used by Romes soldiers between 3BC and 3AD was a double-edged short sword known as the Gladius. Roman legionaries whose shield defended them from the fiery arrows of the enemy received advanced training in using the Gladius to slash the exposed kneecaps or throat of their enemies while in formation and carried their Gladius sword on their belt, or sometimes on a shoulder strap. It was impossible to forget your belt, breastplate, and shoes when marching into battle because those pieces of the soldiers armor were attached to his person. However, it was possible to leave you shield, helmet, and even your sword back in the camp where it was safe and comfortable, but no skilled and experienced soldier would dare enter battle without those parts of his armor he was required to take up and put on, such as his shield, helmet, and sword. A modern equivalent to just how foolish it would be for a Roman soldier to forget any part of his armor is a Russian soldier who became the 2022 winner of the Darwin Awards. The Darwin Awards are those awards given to honor Charles Darwin by commemorating those who improve the gene pool by removing themselves from it in the most spectacular way possible. Here is the description of the unnamed Russian soldier who won this award: You are wearing body armor in a warzone. You spot abandoned Macbook. You want Macbook. Where to hide it? With quick reflexes a Russian soldier slid that Macbook into his chest armor pocket, replacing a ballistic plate designed to save his life. He was killed in Irpin, and his body was retrieved, providing a hearty laugh for all of Ukraine. 'Instant Karma' They reportedly found a stolen iPad as well. Wonder where the iPad was hidden? I am no soldier, and although I love my Macbook Pro and have a great deal of respect for the way it is designed, even I know enough that in a warzone it is best to keep the ballistic plate in the chest armor pocket because a Macbook was never designed to stop a bullet. Yet, when it comes to the armor of God, how often do we intentionally or unintentionally replace that which is designed to protect with philosophies, ideologies, feelings, and practices that serve the enemy rather than our own protection? What is the Sword of the Spirit We are told what the Sword of the Spirit is in the very same verse: It is the word of God. From Genesis to Revelation the Bible claims at least 3,000 times to be The Word of the Lord. In 2 Timothy 3:16 we are told: All Scripture is inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness... We are told in the Old Testament book, Deuteronomy: ...man shall not live on bread alone, but man shall live on everything that comes out of the mouth of the Lord (8:3), which is a verse Jesus used against the devil when He was being tempted in the wilderness (see Matt. 4:1-11). In the Psalms, we learn of the written word of God: The Law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes (Ps. 19:7-8). As it relates to the authority of Gods word, we are instructed through the prophet Isaiah: This is what the Lord says: Heaven is My throne and the earth is the footstool for My feet. Where then is a house you could build for Me? And where is a place that I may rest? For My hand made all these things, so all these things came into being, declares the Lord. But I will look to this one, at one who is humble and contrite in spirit, and who trembles at My word (Isa. 66:12). From Genesis to Revelation the Bible claims at least 3,000 times to be The Word of the Lord. The word of God in written form is contained in the 66 books that make up our Bible. When Paul wrote that all Scripture is inspired by God..., we believe that it is a reference to all of the Old Testament and New Testament books that make up the Bible that were written over a period of hundreds of years with many different contributors who were all guided and inspired by the Holy Spirit, so that what you have before you is a supernatural book unlike any other book, that is without error. It is upon the word of God, both Old Testament (the prophets) and the New Testament (the apostles) that Jesus Church is being built upon (see Eph. 2:19-22). It is the written word of God that has supernatural and transformative power to shape and transform Gods people, for from the imagery of the Roman Gladius the author of Hebrews wrote: For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, even penetrating as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart (Heb. 4:12). Regarding the Word of God, Jesus prayed to the Father for His church: I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I am not asking You to take them out of the world, but to keep them away from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth (John 17:1417). In just one chapter earlier, Paul said that the way Jesus is purifying and sanctifying His church is, by the washing of the water with the word, that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy and blameless (Eph. 5:26-27). So, we know what the word of God is; the question we must answer is how do we use it as the Sword of the Spirit? How Do We Use the Sword of the Spirit To answer that question, you need to know something about the two words that are used in reference to the word of God, and they are logos and rhēma. Logos is often translated as word or message. Rhēma is often translated word, saying, or statement. In Hebrews 4:12 and Isaiah 66:2 (in the Greek Septuagint) the word logos is used in reference to the Word of God. In Deuteronomy 8:3 (in the Greek Septuagint) and Ephesians 6:17, the word rhēma is used. So, whats the point? Both words are used in reference to the written and spoken word of God and its authority is based on the fact that it has come from God. Listen, every word in the Bible is authoritative because it is the Word of God and is used by the Holy Spirit of God to transform and shape the people of God. When you read or speak out loud the Word of God, as it is given within all 66 books of the Holy Bible, the voice of God is heard through His word. Pauls words in Ephesians 6:17 are calculated and carefully crafted through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit; do not miss what is written: Take... the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. God always uses the authority of His own words with the power of His Holy Spirit to transform, change, and divinely challenge! So, how does one use the Word of God as the offensive sword of the Spirit? Jesus showed us how to use it as an offensive weapon when he was approached three times by the devil. In Matthew 4:1-17 and Luke 4:1-13 we are given the details of Jesus 40 days of fasting in the same wilderness that Israel wondered for 40 years because of their failure to believe and obey the word of God. Each of the temptations Jesus faced was like one of the temptations Israel faced and failed, by sinning. When Israel was in the wilderness, they complained about their lack of food (see Exod. 16). The devil came to Jesus and tempted Him with these words: If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread. Jesus answered with the word of God from Deuteronomy 8:3, It is written: Man Shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes out of the mouth of God (Matt. 4:3-4). In the wilderness, Israel frequently put God to the test, so with the second temptation Satan took Jesus to the top of the temple and said, If you are the Son of God, throw Yourself down; for it is written: He will give His angels orders concerning You; and On their hands they will lift You up, so that You do not strike Your foot against a stone. The devil even quoted and twisted Psalm 91 to try to get Jesus to fall into the same sin Israel fell into in the wilderness. Again, Jesus responded rightly and skillfully with the word of God: You shall not put the Lord Your God to the Test. (Matt. 4:5-7). In the wilderness and throughout Israels history, they were frequently guilty of false worship. In an effort to get Jesus to fall into the same sin, Satan tried to get Jesus to avoid the cross by worshiping him, to which Jesus responded with the sword of the Spirit: You shall worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only (Matt. 4:8-11). Jesus used the sword of the Spirit to counter the Devils temptations. Did you ever notice that two of the three temptations Jesus faced were not inherently evil; it is not wrong to eat when you are hungry nor is it wrong to expect God to save you from harm. However, the scheming of the Devil was to try and get the Son of God to not trust the Fathers plan but to use a different plan that would have avoided the cross. We often counter our temptation to sin with human reason by believing another way is better than Gods way. Think about the way we reason our way out of obedience to God: I know Gods word says sex is a gift to be enjoyed within the covenant of marriage, but were in love and were going to get married anyway; or Its only a little lie. Sometimes it is more subtle: I know Gods word says, there must be no filthiness or foolish talk, or vulgar joking..., but at least it is not a 4-letter word, its not gossip if it is a prayer request, its just an innocent joke... I know that Gods word says that, sexual immorality or impurity is sinful, but its only a few scenes in the movie. Or... It only happens once a month... What if we learned from the way Jesus responded to temptation by countering our own with the Word of God? Imagine what would have happened if, in the Garden, Adam responded to the serpents temptation with the Word of God? You can take up the word of God as the sword of the Spirit or you can leave it in its sheath. Here is the thing though, just as handling a sword effectively takes some skill that can only come if you take it out of its sheath, to handle the sword of the Spirit with skill you must take it out and use it. To handle the Word of God with skill, you need to use it by reading it, studying it, memorizing it, and immerse yourself into it so that it can do what God designed it to do, which is to change you, mold you, cleanse you, and guide you. Just as you will never improve your shooting skills if you do not get out to a range and shoot, or a martial artist will only be as skilled as his time in the dojo practicing his techniques, so it is true with handling the word of God with skill. Just as there are resources to improve your aim, or your skills as a martial artist, so there are resources that God has provided through pastors, theologians, scholars, and Christian publishers to improve your skills in handling the word of God. In his letter to Timothy, Paul wrote, Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a worker who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth (2 Tim. 2:15). Some think that this verse is only applicable to pastors, but do you know why we know that is not true? How do we know that every Christian needs to strive to be able to accurately handle the word of truth? Because of what Jesus commanded every Christian: Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to follow all that I commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age (Matt. 28:1920). Conclusion Remember that the schemes belong to the devil, but the armor of God belongs to God! The sword of the Spirit is no exception! The list of Gods armor begins with the belt of truth, and it concludes with the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. What we have discovered about the armor of God is that the belt of truth is our identity in Jesus, the breastplate of righteousness is our righteousness in Jesus, the shoes of the gospel of peace is our redemption that Jesus has made possible, the shield of faith is provided through Jesus, the helmet of salvation is the hope of our salvation in Jesus, and the sword of the Spirit is the word of God that points us back to... Jesus! We learn from the Bible that all the promises of God through His word find their yes and Amen in and through Jesus Christ (see 2 Cor. 19-22). In fact, Jesus is not only Gods Yes to all of His promises, Jesus is Gods most perfect revelation of Himself because He is the living Word of God! In the opening verses of the Gospel of John, we learn that as the Word of God, All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him not even one thing came into being that has come into being.And as the Word of God, He, became flesh, and dwelt among us... (John 1:1-14). Not only is Jesus your belt, not only is He your breastplate, not only is He your peace, not only is He your shield and your helmet... Jesus is your sword! How do you remain strong in the Lord? You must find Him to be your life! In closing, I read something in Iain Duguids little book, titled, The Whole Armor of God, what I am about to read to you is the essence of the Christmas message: As the Word of God, he [Jesus] spoke the world into existence. As the Word of God, he uniquely reveals to us the Father. As the Word of God, he is Gods final communication to this broken and now redeemed world, come to heal the sick, rescue the lost, restore the broken, and lift up the downcast.... The Word of God in its cleansing work serves as a set of shears, a scalpel, and a sword. Ask God to equip you with these three different tools, each one uniquely crafted to help us in the fight against temptation by the world, the flesh, and the devil. All that sanctifying power flows into your life through the work of the Holy Spirit applying his Word. And when you fail and fall, as you often will, the Sword of the Spirit points you back again to the fact that the gospel is still true and Christs power is still sufficient to keep you safe and bring you at last into your heavenly inheritance.[1] [1] Iain M. Duguid, The Whole Armor of God (Wheaton, IL: Crossway; 2019), pp. 101-02.

In November, I made my fourth volunteering trip to Ukraine during the Russian invasion. I went despite - or maybe because of - uncertainty about how the war will end. As with previous trips, which I wrote about in The Current, I helped make packaged meals for soldiers and led drama therapy workshops for university students, mental health workers and actors in various cities. In the sessions, which involved 200 participants, we focused not on the war but on fantasy: sunbathing on the beach in Crimea, swimming in the river of youth, growing the tree of life and digging for wishes. Unlike in April, in nearly every session, people cried, even tough military doctors. This trip was different for another reason. My last stop was Kharkiv, the country's most-bombed major city, 19 miles from the Russian border in the northeast. Residents live each moment knowing that a missile, drone or glide bomb may hit the spot on which they are standing, without warning. I went to Kharkiv because I wanted to learn how human beings can live in such extreme conditions. And I wanted to give folks an emotional outlet or a bit of stress relief. Most of all, it was personal. I recently learned that my grandfather was born not far away. My pilgrimage began in baroque Lviv (occasionally bombed), proceeded to majestic Kyiv (bombed during my arrival) and then to Irpin (bombed at the beginning of the war). On the 1,001st day of the war, I took a six-hour train to the end of the line. That was Kharkiv. Kharkiv reminded me of New York City when I was growing up there in the 1980s, with boarded-up and burned-out buildings abutting sparkling cafes and boutiques, Beamers and bangers tooling down potholed roads and Irish bars next to rubble. Everyone I met, from sociologist Olena, to clinic director Alexander, to university administrator Yulia, was exhausted by the war. Because we were close to the front and a military hospital lies in the city center, I saw countless soldiers who had a 1,000-meter stare. After we sipped infused-fruit tea in a place called Some Like it Hot, Olena showed me Freedom Square (one of the largest in Europe), historic skyscraper Derzhprom (bombed a few weeks earlier) and the rebuilt Gorky Park (now known as Central Park). She said she doesn't worry about the risk of death in Kharkiv because there's no point. We passed a Ferris wheel, haunted house and roller coaster (all closed). A few brave souls strolled and jogged in a soft rain. Olena told me which way was north (i.e., Russia), and I glanced nervously in that direction. After hearing a rumbling in the distance, I asked if it was thunder or an explosion. She indicated the latter. I tried to rest in my hotel room before the workshop at the National Arts University. But I heard the rat-tat-tat of what sounded like missile defense fire. Was it the Russians? Should I hide in the shelter? I checked the air alert app, but for most of my 48 hours in Kharkiv it buzzed away, useless. I texted my friend Corey Watson, who spends much time in Kharkiv with his non-governmental organization (NGO), Pizza for Ukraine. From Oregon, where it was the middle of the night, he gave me real-time updates from Telegram. No, the Russians were not attacking. It was the piping, the elevator or just my mind. I speed-walked to the House with Chimeras, an art nouveau relic that has survived at least three wars and is adorned with foreboding creatures and a dash of English Gothic. When I entered the room, yet another air alert had begun but everyone was focused on putting plastic baggies on their shoes. The attendees - acting students and teachers from their early 20s to 70s - were the most energetic of the 10 groups I saw in Ukraine. I had them do spectrograms, asking them to rate how they felt physically, emotionally and spiritually by standing on a line ranging from zero to 100. No words, some tears, but improbably most were close to 100 for each question. They created a breathtaking series of silent emotional s...

In this episode, I got to talk with WORLD Magazine Correspondent, Jill Nelson. Jill has focused a large portion of her reporting of the past several years on the Ukraine/Russia war and the Israel/Hamas war in the Middle East. Our conversation covers the history of these conflicts, the reason for the war, and how Christians should think through these sorts of geopolitical issues. UKRAINE/RUSSIA March 10, 2022: “Far From Family”Interviews: Cyndee Knight, Ambassador of Father's House Luis Ruiz, and adoptive parents Jennifer Russ and Phil Graveshttps://wng.org/articles/far-from-family-1646881083 “Ukrainians seek justice for war crimes” (3-26-22)https://wng.org/roundups/ukrainians-seek-justice-for-war-crimes-1648315482Interviews: Serhiy Perebyinis (wife killed in Irpin) and Tatyana Kobzar (nephew killed in same attack)  ***“Russia's Rapid Decline” (May 5, 2022)https://wng.org/articles/russias-rapid-decline-1651633867(Interviews: Pastor Andre Furmanov, Pastor Andrew Berdishev, Baptist Pastor Yuri Sipko, Bishop Albert Ratkin, David Satter)   ***“Quest for Justice” (Sept. 10, 2022)https://wng.org/articles/quest-for-justice-1661313430Interviews: Ludmyla Savchenko, Oleksandra Matviichuk (Nobel Peace Prize 2022), Sergey Rakhuba (Mission Eurasia) ***“Encountering Tribulation” (Dec. 8, 2022)https://wng.org/articles/encountering-tribulation-1670453390Interview: Mikhail Britsyn Pastoral perspectives: “United in Faith, Divided by War” (4-12-22) https://wng.org/podcasts/united-in-faith-divided-by-war-1649734795Andre Furmanov, Oleg Magdych, Oleg VasilevskyWar Crimes: “Cracking Down on the Kremlin” (5-23-22)https://wng.org/podcasts/school-choice-in-maine-1655960967?fbclid=IwAR3N5raQZdKgyzvLtnxaJRQd6WpfXxqsf8UfNSXBeFXPw4NxJYpotj9pfM8Ludmyla Savchanko and Rachel Kerr (law professor at King's College London and co-director of the War Crimes Research Group) ***A 2014 story that unpacks why some Christians support Putinhttps://wng.org/articles/putins-playbook-1617325335 First invasion: ***https://wng.org/articles/cold-realities-1617329918 https://wng.org/articles/winter-at-the-barricades-1618235450ISRAELDecember Reporting trip: ***“Seed of Hope” (Israel Trip) (1-25-24)Interviews: David Pileggi (Rector of Christ Church in Old City), Pastor Michael Beener, Ran Ferdman, Israel Iluzhttps://wng.org/articles/seeds-of-hope-1705899552 ***I really enjoyed talking with David: “Christians in the Holy Land” (Q&A with David Pileggi-Christ Church Jerusalem) (1-26-24)https://wng.org/articles/christians-and-the-holy-land-1706119688 “Remembering their faces” (Hostages Square in Tel Aviv) (1-23-24)Interviews: Michael Levy, Liad Gross, and others)https://wng.org/podcasts/remembering-their-faces-1705961515“Daily Bread in a War Zone” (feeding troops fighting Hezbollah) (1-25-24)Interview: Pastor Israel Iluzhttps://wng.org/podcasts/daily-bread-in-a-war-zone-1706130658 ***“Neighbors at War” (Settler violence in the West Bank) (2-7-24)Interviews: Mustafa Al Kabeyta, "Joshua Pex"https://wng.org/podcasts/neighbors-at-war-1707243200Myths and Miracles about Israel on its 70th anniversary https://wng.org/articles/miracles-and-myths-1620595714“A history of violence: Hamas' attack on Israel is only the latest in a 75-year war” (Timeline) (10-19-23)https://wng.org/articles/a-history-of-violence-1697674996?_gl=1*i505qe*_ga*MTc4NzMzMTg4OS4xNjYzMzY0Mjgx*_ga_QH42Y1N34C*MTcwNTQ1MTU5NS42My4xLjE3MDU0NTMyOTAuNjAuMC4w “Mass murder gambit: Hamas has the world's attention. But Can it reignite Arab sympathies?”(12-21-23)Interviews: Pastor Israel Pochtar (WhatsApp), Daniel Pipes, and Haisam Hassanein (FDD)https://wng.org/articles/mass-murder-gambit-1702953880?_gl=1*1jypt5a*_ga*MTc4NzMzMTg4OS4xNjYzMzY0Mjgx*_ga_QH42Y1N34C*MTcwNTQ1MTU5NS42My4xLjE3MDU0NTM0NjEuMTQuMC4w***An older story about pro-Hamas elements on U.S. campuses (2009)https://wng.org/articles/pro-palestinian-junta-1620659027 ISOLATIONISM “Exit Stage Right: American conservatives are urging Uncle Sam to bow out of world affairs” (1-11-23)Interviews: AEI's Matthew Continetti. Sen. John Thune, and Oleg Magdych)https://wng.org/articles/exit-stage-right-1704860393 ISLAM and ISLAMISM***https://wng.org/podcasts/fighting-radicalization-in-the-west-1618322328  https://wng.org/articles/too-cozy-for-comfort-1617303645  ***https://wng.org/articles/northern-migration-1617305085  And I'm including this one because it seems as Christians, we have to also be careful not to shun our Muslim neighbors. God is at work:  ***Muslim Background Believers “Seeking a Savior” (3-9-23)  Interviews: Georges Houssney (Horizons International), Fouad Masri (Crescent Project), Farah Marvil Saada (Hope for Ishmael), Hamid Hatami (MEHR Ministries), Mike Westerfield (convert) , Abdu Murray (Embrace the Truth) https://wng.org/articles/seeking-a-savior-1678156456 Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: https://optivnetwork.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetworkFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetworkEmail us at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions!Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)

In February 2022, business consultant Brendan Murphy was living in Irpin, a small city near Kyiv. That month, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with Irpin as one of their initial targets. Brendan wrote ‘War in Ukraine: An Irishman's Journey', to tell the story of his family's escape from Ukraine and his experience of the country. He spoke to Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lygiai prieš dvidešimt metų Lietuva tapo visateise Europos Sąjungos nare. Lietuvos narystės palaikymas Europos Sąjungoje šiandien tikrai gana aukštas. Tačiau taip buvo toli gražu ne visada. Žmonėms kilo įvairiausių klausimų – nuo to, kiek įstojus į Europos Sąjungą kainuos maisto produktai, kiek ūkininkams reikės mokėti į Europos Sąjungos biudžetą.Į Panevėžio miesto savivaldybę oficialiai kreipėsi miesto partnerio Vinycios ir Irpinės savivaldybės, kurios paprašė vasaros metu priimti vaikus, kurių tėvai yra žuvę ar kovoja už tėvynės laisvę. Taip pat, akimirkai pamiršti šalį kamuojančius žiaurumus, atsikelti su gaidžio giedojimu, o ne patrankų šūviais, dalis ukrainiečių vaikų gali ir dalyvaudami „Nuotykių ekspedicijoje“. Ją trečius metus su Lietuvos Krašto apsaugos ministerija organizuoja „Stiprūs kartu” bei „Raudonasis Kryžius”.Ukrainos institucijos ir žiniasklaida atkreipia dėmesį, kad šalis kovoja ne tik prieš Rusijos kariuomenę, bet ir jos propagandą bei skleidžiamas melagienas ar informacines operacijas. Vilniuje viešėjusias hibridinio karo ekspertę, Vyriausybės patarėją Liubovę Cibulską ir portalo Stopfake.org įkūrėją Olgą Jurkovą kalbino LRT.lt portalo žurnalistė Jurga Bakaitė.Asmenukės, gamtos vaizdai, „madingos“ nuotraukos, nederamas elgesys – tai tik keletas nuotraukų tipų, kuriomis dalinasi paaugliai socialiniuose tinkluose. Mokslinį tyrimą, kas skatina paauglius atsiskleisti nuotraukomis socialiniuose tinkluose atliko Vytauto Didžiojo universiteto Psichologijos katedros profesorė, mokyklinės psichologijos komiteto narė Kristina Žardeckaitė-Matulaitienė kartu su lektore, mokyklinės psichologijos komiteto nare Ugne Paluckaite.Kas laimės 2024 m. „Euroviziją“? Likus mažiau nei savaitei iki didžiausio dainų konkurso Europoje, atsakymo ieško LRT tinklalaidė „Suvienyti Eurovizijos“. Joje šį kartą apsilankė buvę „Eurovizijos“ komentatoriai, daugkartiniai komisijų nariai, LRT laidų vedėjai Darius Užkuraitis ir Gerūta Griniūtė. Jie ne tik apžvelgė pagrindinius kandidatus laimėti konkursą, bet taip pat papasakojo apie „Eurovizijos“ komentatoriaus bei komisijos nario darbą. Juos kalbina žurnalistas Justas Buivydas.Auksinio proto atrankos žaidimas.Ved. Darius Matas

DW Phillips, a constitutional lawyer and filmmaker, helms Ukraine Story, a non-profit for journalism. His team documents Ukrainian resilience against Russian aggression, including Bucha incidents. He investigates Kremlin disinformation, religious freedom, and KGB ties to the Russian Orthodox Church.Podcast Sponsors:Playcast: https://playcast.io/

En de Italiaanse Gianluigi Giovetti ontving pas 75 jaar na dato zijn diploma. (00:53) Iran zweert wraak op Israël Bij een luchtaanval op het Iraanse consulaat in Damascus zijn gisteren zeven officieren van de Revolutionaire Garde gedood. Maar vooral het overlijden van de hoge commandant Mohammad Reza Zahedi leidde tot veel reacties. Iran beschuldigt Israël van de aanval, maar is dat wel met zekerheid te stellen? En Teheran zweert ook wraak te nemen, welke opties liggen daarvoor op tafel? Te gast is Jenne Jan Holtland Midden Oosten-correspondent voor de Volkskrant. (09:06) 10 jaar oorlog in Oekraïne Afgelopen Paasweekeinde werden de bloedbaden van Bucha en Irpin herdacht, nu twee jaar geleden. Maar voor veel Oekraïners is de oorlog tegen Rusland al veel langer gaande: in april maar liefst tien jaar. Onze Oost-Europa verslaggever Michiel Driebergen, die de oorlog vanaf het begin voor ons volgt, is even hier in Nederland.  (21:12) Buitenland Uitgelicht: Italië 75 jaar na dato pas je diploma in ontvangst kunnen nemen. Dat overkwam de 102-jarige Gianluigi Giovetti, die deel uitmaakt van de groeiende populatie 100+'ers in Italië. Collega en Italië-watcher Sonja Pleumeekers praat ons bij over dit opmerkelijke nieuwtje. Presentatie: Tim de Wit

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Vor zwei Jahren entsetzen die Bilder der Massaker von Irpin und Butscha die Welt. Sie seien schwer zu vergessen, sagt die ukrainische Journalistin Karina Beigelzimer. Zum Jahrestag gedenken die Ukrainerinnen und Ukrainer der Opfer. Beigelzimer, Karina www.deutschlandfunk.de, Europa heute

16.03.2024 – Langsam Gesprochene Nachrichten – Trainiere dein Hörverstehen mit den Nachrichten der Deutschen Welle von Samstag – als Text und als verständlich gesprochene Audio-Datei.

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Russia's illegal and brutal war against Ukraine has entered its third year. For two years, Ukrainian journalists have tirelessly covered the full-scale invasion while taking cover in bomb shelters and arranging the evacuation of their loved ones. Not only have they uncovered the horrific massacres of Bucha and Irpin and documented the siege of Mariupol but also held their own government to the account. In this new episode of Trouble with the Truth, Lana speaks to the editor-in-chief of Zaborona media and the co-founder of 2402 foundation Kateryna Serhatskova. How did Ukraninan journalists adapt to this new, dangerous environment? Why are discussions on mental health and burnout as important as ever? Why is it still crucial for journalists to investigate corruption and cronyism even in times of war? What is the 2402 foundation and how is helping media workers in Ukraine and beyond? What can we do to keep supporting Ukrainian journalists today? Find out all of this and more in this episode of Trouble with the Truth.  If you'd like to support Ukrainian media workers please donate at https://2402.org

More than two years into Russia's war with Ukraine over 102,000 Ukrainian citizens having been granted temporary protection in Ireland. One of those Ukrainians living here is Marina. Maryna Kravtsova now lives in Clarecastle, where she works for the Clare Local Development Company. She was a teacher in Ballakllia when the Russians occupied the city in March of 2022. Maryna was subsequently detained along with her husband in a Russian barracks where she claims she was subjected to torture for nine days straight, which involved electrocutions and beatings. Maryna joined Alan Morrisssey on Monday's Morning Focus to share her story. Translation by Mariya Nikashanova, a Ukrainian from Irpin who now lives in Ennis. Picture (c) by Galyna Lunina from Pexels via Canva

Robert Fico povedal, že v Kyjeve je absolútne normálny život, v deň, kedy hlavné mesto Ukrajiny čelilo intenzívnym leteckým náletom. Naratív, že vojna nevyzerá tak, ako ju zobrazujú médiá, sa šíri aj medzi ľuďmi, ktorí nemajú vyhranený názor na vojnu na Ukrajine. Demagog.sk dopĺňal kontext emotívne ladeného videa, ktoré ukazovalo pozitívne zábery z bežného života v Kyjeve.Šéfka portálu Veronika Frankovská vysvetlila, že obyvatelia Kyjeva sa snažia žiť normálny život, ale stále je spojený s množstvom obmedzení, od rizika samotných náletov cez nefungujúcu infraštruktúru až po stanné právo a nočný zákaz vychádzania. „Napríklad zábery z Kyjevskej pláže pôsobia pomerne bezstarostne, avšak v roku 2023 správa mesta Kyjev oznámila, že plážovú sezónu neotvára, keďže v prípade leteckého útoku tam nie je kde sa ukryť.” Ľudia však na pláž išli napriek odporúčaniam.Rozprávali sme sa so Stanislavou Harkotovou, novinárkou a autorkou knihy Ešte sme nezomreli, ktorá v Kyjeve žije od roku 2013. Hovorí o vlastných skúsenostiach, ako si každé ráno kontroluje, či na mesto nemieri ruská letka a v noci ráta možnosťou, že sa bude musieť presunúť do blízkeho krytu.„Áno, Kyjevčania si bežne chodia kupovať kávičku, bežne chodia do reštaurácií, ale to má väčší kontext,” vysvetľuje v podcaste. “Pod povrchom ale vidíte, že mnoho ľudí má blízkych na fronte alebo pomáha armáde a vnímajú situáciu, v akej sú.” Dodáva, že v meste stretávate vojakov aj veteránov bez končatín, ktorí sa vrátili z frontu. „Do kina si môžete vyjsť, ale len vtedy, keď práve nie je poplach.”„Nedávno som navštívila mestečko Irpin, tam bola časť mesta, ktorá bola úplne celá vybombardovaná,” popisuje osobnú skúsenosť. „Tam sa stavia vo veľkom. Ale stavia sa preto, že tí ľudia sa potrebujú vrátiť domov, potrebujú niekde bývať.” „Kyjev v marci 2022 a dnes sú dva rôzne svety.” V máji 2023 Rusi cielili na energetickú infraštruktúru a Kyjevčania sa po prvýkrát stretli s tým, že sa museli pripraviť na to, že nie vždy majú elektrinu. Harkotová spomína aj masívne letecké útoky na prelome rokov 2023 a 2024, odvtedy sa ich intenzita znížila. „Vždy niekde v podvedomí vnímate to, že príde opäť ďalšia vlna so zapojením väčšieho poštu rakiet.”

In this episode:...Feature interview with Nick Buderatsky, a patriotic Ukrainian volunteer who went on to become a civilian paramedic working on Ukraine's front lines, including Avdiivka and Irpin, where despite being injured himself he helped save countless lives...Latest News from Ukraine courtesy The Kyiv Independent...Ukrainian Proverb of the Week...Other items of interest...Great Ukrainian music! Including the most recent release of Toronto's Nastasia Y, a tribute to the Crimean Tatar people, Bono and more.Your host: Pawlina.The Nanaimo edition airs Wednesdays at 11am PST on CHLY 101.7FM, broadcasting to the north and central Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands, Sunshine Coast, northwest Washington State and Greater Vancouver listening areas.The Vancouver edition of Nash Holos airs Saturdays at 6pm PST on air at AM1320 CHMB and streaming live at the CHMB website. www.am1320.com.For audio archives, transcripts and information about the show, visit our website.Links: The Kyiv IndependentVideo: This is why we needed a MaidanNastasia Y Support the show on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaip ir kuo gyvena iš rusų okupacijos išlaisvinti Ukrainos miestai? Kai kurie jų – kaip Chersonas ir Charkivas vis dar reguliariai stipriai apšaudomi, nemažai gyventojų išvykę, likusieji gyvena nuolatinės grėsmės akivaizdoje. Kituose pavyzdžiui Kijivo priemiesčiuose – Bučoje, Borodiankoje, Irpinėje gyvenimas išoriškai grįžęs į savo vėžes, tačiau karo trauma, patirti žiaurumai niekur nedingo, žmonės mokosi su tuo gyventi.Klimato kaitos rubrika. Žiemos sezonui baigiantis pokalbis apie ant kelių barstomos druskos poveikį aplinkai.Pokalbis su iniciatyvos „Skirtingos spalvos“ iniciatoriumi Daliumi Stankevičiumi.Ved. Agnė Skamarakaitė

In this episode:...Feature interview with Nick Buderatsky, a patriotic Ukrainian volunteer Pawlina met in 2015 who went on to become a civilian paramedic working on Ukraine's front lines, including Avdiivka and Irpin, where despite being injured himself helped save countless lives...Latest News from Ukraine courtesy The Kyiv Independent...Ukrainian Proverb of the Week...Other items of interest...Great Ukrainian music! Including the most recent release of Toronto's Nastasia Y, a tribute to the Crimean Tatar people, Bono and more.Your host: Pawlina.The Vancouver edition of Nash Holos airs Saturdays at 6pm PST on air at AM1320 CHMB and streaming live at the CHMB website. www.am1320.com.The Nanaimo edition airs Wednesdays at 11am PST on CHLY 101.7FM, broadcasting to the north and central Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands, Sunshine Coast, northwest Washington State and Greater Vancouver listening areas.For audio archives, transcripts and information about the show, visit our website.Links: The Kyiv IndependentVideo: This is why we needed a MaidanNastasia Y Support the show on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yuliya Makliuk is a ceramic artist, activist, and author driven by a passion for addressing the pressing challenges of our time: environmental crises, social injustice, and war through her practice. Yuliya is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of ceramic tradition, actively exploring sustainable approaches and innovative techniques, working from her studio Here & Now Pottery in Irpin, Ukraine. http://ThePottersCast.com/1001

A rally and protest to mark the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine will take place in Ennis later this month. The event, to commemorate two years of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine will be held on the 24th of February. Mariya Nikishanova, an Ennis resident, originally from Irpin and Serhii Pokyma, a member of the organising committee joined Alan Morrissey on Wednesday's Morning Focus.

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Don't miss this rare chance—right here in the Bay Area—to hear directly from Ukrainian heroes at the forefront of rebuilding their nation while under attack. Go beyond the headlines to truly understand how life in Ukraine changed after the brutal and unrelenting Russian invasion that began almost two years ago. Discover how the whole-of-nation response has unfolded: driving back Russian forces while steeling national resolve and overcoming the war's destruction. Join us for personal insight as we host a distinguished Ukrainian delegation of parliament members, governing officials, civic leaders and cultural heritage experts. Hear the mayor of Irpin's experience of devastating attacks as retaliation for halting Russia's advance on Kyiv. Learn about Kharkiv, a city just 20 miles from the Russian border, where its citizens are rebuilding while on the frontlines of entrenched war in eastern Ukraine. Discover the inspiring story of Dobrobat, a volunteer builders' brigade, leading the civil response to rapid response repair. Our resilient and inspiring guests will share their experiences and strategies for mending and rebuilding physical infrastructure, entire communities and cultural heritage vital to national identity. Stick around after the program to mingle with the community and enjoy delicious local cuisine from Leleka, a San Francisco-based family-run restaurant serving Ukrainian food with a modern twist. Co-presented by the Center for Innovation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keletą metų iš eilės mažėjęs žuvusiųjų eismo įvykiuose skaičius pernai išaugo 30 proc.. Anot policijos, pagrindinė eismo dalyvių žūtimi pasibaigusių nelaimių keliuose priežastis yra greitis. Trečdalis visų avarijų keliuose, kai buvo viršytas leistinas važiavimo greitis ar nebuvo pasirinktas saugus važiavimo greitis, baigėsi eismo dalyvių žūtimi.Lietuva vaikų darželyje Irpinėje, Ukrainoje, įrengs antiradiacinę slėptuvę ir prisidės prie slėptuvių statybų Ukrainos mokyklose.Prieš ketverius metus Ingai Jablonskei kilo mintis, kad moterims reikia tokio universiteto, kurį galėtų lankyti nuotoliu, nepriklausomai, kuriame pasaulio krašte jos gyvena. Universitete moterys gauna naujausias mokslo žinias, tobulina savo profesinius įgūdžius ir atranda visiškai naujas veiklas.Ved. Gabija Narušytė

An Ukrainian woman living in Ennis whose former home in Kyiv was destroyed in a Russian airstrike last week is appealing for further help from the International Community. The residence was decimated after Russia fired 99 missiles over Ukraine on Tuesday morning, hitting Kyiv and Kharkiv, killing five people and wounding dozens in the third successive day of air strikes. Following these air strikes by Russia, Ukraine responded with another wave of attacks on Crimea and two Russian regions neighbouring Ukraine. Ennis resident who's originally from Irpin, Mariya Nikishanova, believes this war could still spread to the rest of Europe.

Join us on a profound journey in the latest episode of The Radio Vagabond, as we conclude the NomadMania educational tour of Ukraine. Our adventure begins in the suburb of Irpin, near Kyiv, where echoes of past conflicts and strategic defences tell a story of resilience and survival. The remains of a crucial bridge, destroyed to halt the advance of Russian forces, mark the stark reality of war. As we move to Bucha, the ambiance shifts dramatically. Orest Zub, our guide and organizer, narrates the transition from Irpin to Bucha, underscoring the distinct stories each town holds within the larger narrative of the conflict. Bucha, a town tragically transformed from a peaceful suburb to a witness of war atrocities, presents a somber picture of the invasion's impact. Here, we confront the aftermath of occupation and the brutal reality of civilians caught in the crossfire. The silent streets of Bucha, once bustling with life, now bear witness to the violence that swept through the town. Orest shares the harrowing details of civilian casualties, with about 600 local residents reported killed. The Church of St. Andrew stands as a poignant memorial, with a mass grave and commemorations for each victim, including children tragically caught in the violence. Inside the Church of St. Andrew, a heart-wrenching photo exhibition brings the tragedy of Bucha into sharp focus. Images of abandoned bicycles, a loyal dog beside its fallen owner, and lifeless hands clutching groceries paint a vivid picture of the town's ordeal. These photographs, capturing moments of untold stories and lives cut short, emphasize the need for accountability and justice on a global stage. Our journey continues to Lviv, where the atmosphere is a blend of anticipation and reflection. The city bustles with life, offering a stark contrast to the war-torn regions we've visited. The visit to a military cemetery in Lviv becomes a powerful moment of contemplation. Here, we walk amongst the graves of fallen soldiers, each marked with a photo, reminding us of the personal cost of war. Orest Zub explains the significance of these photographs, highlighting the youth and unfulfilled potential of those who lost their lives. On the last night, we gather for a unique sharing session. Travelers from diverse backgrounds, including Gustav Rosted, Max Layerer, Per Besson, Mette Ehlers Mikkelsen, Alex Rivera, Khadija Musa, Ed Hotchkiss, Kim Borup Frederiksen, Lee Sandberg, Tony Wang, Allan Have Larsen and Petro Marais, share their reflections on the Ukrainian spirit, the resilience observed, and the emotional roller coaster of the trip. Each adding a unique perspective to the collective narrative. Their words paint a vivid picture of a nation's struggle, resilience, and the indomitable hope of its people. As we conclude this remarkable journey through Ukraine, I share my plans for the upcoming year. The focus will be on producing more travel episodes, balancing the narratives of other digital nomads and travelers. I encourage you to support and spread the word about The Radio Vagabond. With a wish for a happy Christmas and a festive New Year, we close this chapter of our journey, ready to embark on new adventures in 2024. My name is Palle Bo, and as always, I gotta keep moving. See you in the next year, with more stories, more travels, and more insights from around the world. Blogpost and pictures: TheRadioVagabond.com/290-Ukraine

Join us on a profound journey in the latest episode of The Radio Vagabond as we conclude the NomadMania educational tour of Ukraine. Our adventure begins in the suburb of Irpin, near Kyiv, where echoes of past conflicts and strategic defences tell a story of resilience and survival. The remains of a crucial bridge, destroyed to halt the advance of Russian forces, mark the stark reality of war. As we move to Bucha, the ambience shifts dramatically. Orest Zub, our guide and organizer, narrates the transition from Irpin to Bucha, underscoring each town's distinct stories within the larger narrative of the conflict. Bucha, a town tragically transformed from a peaceful suburb to a witness of war atrocities, presents a sombre picture of the invasion's impact. Here, we confront the aftermath of occupation and the brutal reality of civilians caught in the crossfire. The silent streets of Bucha, once bustling with life, now bear witness to the violence that swept through the town. Orest shares the harrowing details of civilian casualties, with about 600 residents reported killed. The Church of St. Andrew stands as a poignant memorial, with a mass grave and commemorations for each victim, including children tragically caught in the violence. Inside the Church of St. Andrew, a heart-wrenching photo exhibition brings the tragedy of Bucha into sharp focus. Images of abandoned bicycles, a loyal dog beside its fallen owner, and lifeless hands clutching groceries paint a vivid picture of the town's ordeal. These photographs, capturing moments of untold stories and lives cut short, emphasize the need for accountability and justice on a global stage. Our journey continues to Lviv, where the atmosphere blends anticipation and reflection. The city bustles with life, starkly contrasting the war-torn regions we've visited. The visit to a military cemetery in Lviv becomes a powerful moment of contemplation. Here, we walk amongst the graves of fallen soldiers, each marked with a photo, reminding us of the personal cost of war. Orest Zub explains the significance of these photographs, highlighting the youth and unfulfilled potential of those who lost their lives. On the last night, we gathered for a unique sharing session. Travellers from diverse backgrounds, including Gustav Rosted, Max Layerer, Per Besson, Mette Ehlers Mikkelsen, Alex Rivera, Khadija Musa, Ed Hotchkiss, Kim Borup Frederiksen, Lee Sandberg, Tony Wang, Allan Have Larsen and Petro Marais, share their reflections on the Ukrainian spirit, the resilience observed, and the emotional roller coaster of the trip. Each adds a unique perspective to the collective narrative. Their words paint a vivid picture of a nation's struggle, resilience, and the indomitable hope of its people. As we conclude this remarkable journey through Ukraine, I share my plans for the upcoming year. The focus will be on producing more travel episodes, balancing the narratives of other digital nomads and travellers. I encourage you to support and spread the word about The Radio Vagabond. With a wish for a happy Christmas and a festive New Year, we close this chapter of our journey, ready to embark on new adventures in 2024. My name is Palle Bo, and as always, I gotta keep moving.  See you next year with more stories, travels, and insights from around the world. Blogpost med billeder: Radiovagabond.dk/339-Ukraine 

In this episode we're in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, and the nearby suburb, Irpin. Join us as we delve into the untold stories of human resilience, the symbolism of abandoned cars. We also dive into the time before the war, when we visit the residence of the former pro-Russian president, Victor Yanukovych. His massive wealth and lavish lifestyle, starkly contrasts the ongoing struggles of the Ukrainian people, and his opulent estate stands as a testament to the depth of corruption under his regime and its detrimental impact on the nation. Yanukovych's deposed leadership has ignited frustration and outrage among Ukrainians, illuminating the urgent need for transparency and accountability in governance. When the people of Ukraine finally found out about this lavishness and scale of the estate, it was viewed as a symbol of corruption and excess. And that sparked the Euromaidan Revolution. It's time to uncover the true impact of corruption and understand the true path to reconstruction. Blogpost: https://theradiovagabond.com/289-ukraine  Timestamped summary of this episode: 00:00 - Introduction  00:37 - War Remnants in Kiev  02:19 - Facts About Kiev  05:02 - Personal Perspective on the War  09:06 - Visit to Yanukovych's Former Residence  18:07 - Background on Ukraine's pro-Western stance  19:46 - Evolution of the protests  22:23 - Violent crackdown and Yanukovych's downfall  24:48 - Zelensky's leadership and challenges  35:44 - Armed Forces Push Russians Out  36:36 - Rebuilding Residential Buildings  37:09 - Abandoned and Destroyed Cars 

In this episode we're in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, and the nearby suburb, Irpin. Join us as we delve into the untold stories of human resilience, the symbolism of abandoned cars. We also dive into the time before the war, when we visit the residence of the former pro-Russian president, Victor Yanukovych. His massive wealth and lavish lifestyle, starkly contrasts the ongoing struggles of the Ukrainian people, and his opulent estate stands as a testament to the depth of corruption under his regime and its detrimental impact on the nation. Yanukovych's deposed leadership has ignited frustration and outrage among Ukrainians, illuminating the urgent need for transparency and accountability in governance. When the people of Ukraine finally found out about this lavishness and scale of the estate, it was viewed as a symbol of corruption and excess. And that sparked the Euromaidan Revolution. It's time to uncover the true impact of corruption and understand the true path to reconstruction. Blogpost: https://radiovagabond.com/338-ukraine  

A Ukrainian native living in Clare believes the Taoiseach should be doing more to bring the war in her country to an end. It follows comments this week from Leo Varadkar, who's said Ireland needs to 'slow the flow of refugees and Asylum Seekers' arriving in the country. Since the Russian invasion in February of last year, 4,947 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in Clare, the sixth highest total per head of population in the country. Coupled with this, at the end of October, the county was also hosting around 850 International Protection Applicants across Ennis, Tulla, Meelick, Inch, Lisdoonvarna and Scariff. Comments from the Taoiseach this week suggests change is afoot though. According to Leo Varadkar, Ireland needs to slow the flow of refugees and ensure the supports offered here are aligned with other countries. However Ennis resident Mariya Nikashanova, who's originally from Irpin, believes the Taoiseach could eliminate the problem at the source, by exerting his influence on the international stage, and ensuring sanctions on Russia are effective in bringing the conflict to an end. Currently, all Ukrainian arrivals to Ireland are entitled to standard social protection supports, such as the maximum jobseeker's allowance payment of €230 per week. This compares to a monthly citizens income of €510 per month in Germany, while in Italy, after 90 days, refugees are expected to source their own accommodation. A MidWest Refugee Support Centre believes, however, that Ireland's focus should be on delivering medium term accommodation, rather than deterring an influx of future arrivals. John Lannon from Doras says strategic local taskforces need to be formed to ensure any changes to current policy do not compound the homeless crisis.

Authoritarian voters cosplay Rambo on the U.S. Southern border, literally hunting refugees and denying them basic human rights. Our interview this week features Lisa Molomot and Jeff Bemiss, the filmmakers behind the extraordinary must-watch Peabody Award-winning film Missing in Brooks County about the immigration crisis in America deliberately engineered for maximum cruelty by both Republican and Democratic leaders over the years, creating the world's deadliest border crossing. It does not have to be this way. In this discussion, you'll hear common sense solutions, unmasking an entrenched genocidal culture that has gone unchecked for far too long. Who was first in line to carry out the Holocaust? The authoritarian voter next door. Survivors described how their neighbors turned on them, throwing rocks through their windows. That's who Trump is appealing to, driving out people who have existed throughout history: longing for a strongman to crush their enemies, and put mouthy women, smug nonwhite people, those pesky gays, and don't forget entitled refugees in their place. These are the “vermin” Trump scapegoats as he travels the country, amplifying Russian disinformation, and consolidating his base: the authoritarian voter next door.  Reality Winner, the patriotic whistleblower who confirmed extensive Russian hacking of our election systems after government officials tried to downplay it, has faced far harsher punishment than violent coup plotter Trump with his 91 criminal indictments. The American people see the threat to our democracy clearly, which is why they've built resilient grassroots power that ushered in yet another historic Blue Wave. The latest victory in a long list: Dauphin County, PA flipped to Democratic control for the first time in 100 years. We the People have done significantly more to protect our democracy than Merrick Garland's DOJ.  Given the immense power we've shown, it's time to abolish the Electoral College, a monument to slavery, and agitate for other reforms to modernize the United States government. Gaslit Nation is working on a special series on how to Trump-proof our democracy, protecting us and future generations from his massive cult that ensures succession is guaranteed. Even after Trump is gone, another cultist will take his place. So it's time to expand our historic Blue Wave energy into overdue government reform. The nonsense press release from the Supreme Court pretending to care about ethics is not what we're talking about.  As a thank you to our Gaslit Nation community on Patreon, look out the weekend after Thanksgiving for a special MAKE ART workshop in the form of a podcast that you can download and try at your own leisure. We're all natural born artists, and this act of self-care and meaningful therapy reminds us that our voices matter and that we're needed now more than ever. In his brilliant resistance pocket guide On Tyranny, historian Timothy Snyder urges us to be visible, and that visibility comes through creativity, as we use our voice for our collective good. The model of this has always been embedded in this show that has featured interviews with extraordinary artists like Nelson George, a writer of the hip-hop movement and Andrea's longtime mentor, and filmmaker Oleg Sentsov who survived a Siberian prison by writing a novel, stories, and directing a film. Yes, art matters. Art is survival. And each of us, to navigate these civilization-making-or-breaking years ahead, can embrace our inner artist to create a sustainable, livable future together. Artists imagine and show that another world is possible. As Sentsov said on our show: Dictators die. Art is forever. Look out for that special MAKE ART workshop next week! To get access to that, bonus shows, all episodes ad free, and more, subscribe to join our community of listeners at Patreon.com/Gaslit  This week's bonus show will look at the latest in the Israel-Hamas war, troubling jumps in A.I., and answer questions from listeners at the Democracy Defender level and higher. Thank you to everyone who supports the show – we could not make Gaslit Nation without you!  If you're in NYC, stop by 42 Second Avenue, between 2nd & 3rd Streets, to see a giant photograph of a “car cemetery” in Irpin, Ukraine, an area that suffered greatly during the early days of Russia's total war genocide. The photographer is Phil Buehler, and more of his work can be seen here: https://modern-ruins.com/irpin-ukraine-please-dont-forget-us/ You can also join Andrea this Thursday at NYU to check out a talk by Terrell Starr of the Black Diplomats podcast. Details here: https://twitter.com/terrelljstarr/status/1724146505001422925 Andrea joined Jennifer Taub, author of Big Dirty Money: Making White Collar Criminals Pay, on her podcast Booked Up. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/andrea-chalupa-on-dictatorship-is-easy/id1651929984?i=1000634521344 SHOW NOTES: MUST WATCH: Missing in Brooks County by Lisa Molomot and Jeff Bemiss https://www.missinginbrookscounty.com/ MUST WATCH: John Oliver on the Israel-Palestine Conflict https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ9PKQbkJv8 Opening Clip: Trump in New Hampshire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE3S2_zWEIc Supreme Court Announces Ethics Code for Justices The decision comes after revelations about undisclosed property deals and gifts have intensified pressure on the court to adopt such a code. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/13/us/politics/supreme-court-ethics-code.html Supreme Court approval ratings at record lows, new Gallup poll shows https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/02/politics/supreme-court-record-lows-gallup/index.html In a Historic First, the Supreme Court Has Adopted a Code of Ethics The code, which does not include any enforcement mechanism, comes after ProPublica and other outlets disclosed that justices had repeatedly failed to disclose gifts and travel from wealthy donors. https://www.propublica.org/article/supreme-court-adopts-ethics-code-scotus-thomas-alito-crow FROM AXIOS: “Driving the news: In a Veterans Day speech in New Hampshire on Saturday, Trump vowed to "root out the communists, Marxists, fascists and the radical left thugs that live like vermin within the confines of our country that lie and steal and cheat on elections." He then posted the same message on Truth Social, including the word "vermin" often used by Hitler and Mussolini to denigrate Jews and their political enemies. Trump went on to say that "the threat from outside forces is far less sinister, dangerous and grave than the threat from within." The big picture: Trump's increasingly violent rhetoric — calling for a U.S. military leader to be executed, mocking a near-fatal assault on a congressional spouse, urging police to shoot potential shoplifters — has become a staple of his brand as he faces the threat of conviction in four different criminal cases.” https://www.axios.com/2023/11/13/trump-vermin-fascist-language-speech “The institutional right is screening a “pro-Trump army of up to 54,000 loyalists” that, if elected, Trump plans to use to unleash DOJ on his political enemies, create deportation camps for millions of immigrants, and generally turn his whim into law.”  https://twitter.com/MattGertz/status/1724037010183123157 We encourage you to check out the sponsor of this week's episode:  Our listeners can go to HelloFresh.com/gaslitfree and use code “gaslitfree” for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active. Thank you so much for our sponsor, HelloFresh, America's #1 Meal Kit 

In early March 2022, the skies over Irpin, Ukraine, sizzled with Russian missiles and thundered with mortar shells. Under those skies in the first days of Russia's aggression, the lead software developer for a Chicago-based startup huddled in his parent's basement when the air raid sirens sounded.For a substantial investment of thousands of dollars, the leadership at that startup—Phenix Real Time Solutions—could hire an extraction team to relocate their Ukrainian-based developer and his parents to relative safety in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv."It didn't take any convincing for our CEO or our founder,” said Kyle Bank, BSBA 2014, and the COO at Phenix. “It was, 'What's it going to take? How do we do it?' Same thing with our board of directors. Not one word of hesitation.”It was a situation Bank never anticipated when he joined the video streaming company in 2016. Bank joined soon after Phenix found a Ukrainian software engineer through an outsourcing company and built an in-country development team around him.That programmer's harrowing ordeal with his parents, who are in their 70s, started with a walk through a Russian checkpoint and across a makeshift bridge to replace the bombed-out span. They had to hurry to the Ukrainian-occupied part of Irpin, where they could catch a ride with volunteers to neighboring Kyiv. A day later, the extraction team—actually, a single driver employed by an organization that arranges such things—would collect the threesome and their belongings.“The experience of getting out of Irpin to Kyiv was probably the most dangerous part of the story,” the programmer said as he described the ordeal, which included a 13-hour drive to Lviv through more checkpoints and around battle-damaged roads. Said Bank: "I was absolutely glued to the computer screen all day trying to find out if he'd made it. It was a nerve-wracking day."The programmer was the focus of this particular episode. But it wasn't the only thing Phenix did for its Ukraine-based team of developers in the early days following Russia's aggression.RELATED LINKSWebsite for Phenix Real-Time SolutionsKyle Bank on LinkedInStory on WashU Olin's website about Bank's story about the programmerVice News report from Irpin by Ben Solomon mentioning the Irpin BridgeMore about Kurt Dirks"Leadership in Dangerous Situations," a book referenced by Dirks, to which he contributedCREDITSThis podcast is a production of Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. Contributors include:Katie Wools, Cathy Myrick, Judy Milanovits and Lesley Liesman, creative assistanceJill Young Miller, fact checking and creative assistanceAustin Alred and Olin's Center for Digital Education, sound engineeringHayden Molinarolo, original music and sound designMike Martin Media, editingSophia Passantino, social mediaLexie O'Brien and Erik Buschardt, website supportPaula Crews, creative vision and strategic support

• Reflections on Remembrance Day with Fr. Bruce Power• Feature Interview: Gene Berezovski of Ukraine War Amps recalls happier days of time spent in Magen kibbutz (and others in Israel), and Ukrainian villages such as Irpin and Bucha • Upcoming community events in the Vancouver listening area• Ukrainian Proverb of the Week• Other items of interest• Great Ukrainian Music!Your host: Pawlina.The Vancouver edition airs Saturdays at 6pm PST on air at AM1320 CHMB and streaming live at the CHMB website. www.am1320.com.The Nanaimo edition airs in Nanaimo on Wednesdays at 11am PST on CHLY 101.7FM, broadcasting to the north and central Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands, Sunshine Coast, northwest Washington State and Greater Vancouver listening areas. Support the show on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Ukrainian native living in Ennis believes support payments don't go far enough for refugees trying to rent accomodation in Ireland. Tensions have flaired in government as new plans by Integration Minister Roderic O'Gorman would see Ukrainian refugees only provided housing for three months, before having to source private accomodation themselves. However, it's understood Tanaiste Micheal Martin has expressed concerns about the impact this would have on the Department of Housing, which is already struggling with a housing shortage and record homeless figures. Ennis resident Mariya Nikashanova, who's originally from Irpin, says even higher social welfare payments can't guarantee a roof over your head.

SPEAKER: Today I'm speaking with Dr Svitlana Biedarieva is an award-winning art historian, artist, and curator. She has conducted research on Ukraine's decolonization, as well as the documentation of the war in Ukrainian art. Her recent edited books include Contemporary Ukrainian and Baltic Art: Political and Social Perspectives, 1991-2021 and At the Front Line. Ukrainian Art, 2013-2019 (co-edited with Hanna Deikun). She received her PhD in History of Art from the Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London. ---------- LINKS: https://svitlanabiedarieva.com/ https://twitter.com/SBiedarieva https://www.linkedin.com/in/svitlana-biedarieva-55828b45/ https://post.moma.org/decolonization-and-disentanglement-in-ukrainian-art/ ---------- LIST OF WORKS AND ARTISTS: Dana Kavelina 1-2. Letter to a Turtledove, 2020. 3-4. From the series Communications. Exit to the Blind Spot, 2019. Vlada Ralko 5-6. From the series Kyiv Diary, 2013-2014. 7. Demarcation Line, 2018. 8-10. From the series Lviv Diary, 2022. Zhanna Kadyrova 11-12. Palianytsia, 2022. 13. From the series Behind the Fence, 2014. 14. Data Extraction. Irpin, 2022. Kateryna Lysovenko 15. Untitled, 2022. 16. Propaganda of The World of My Dreams. The Last Day of The Last Totalitarianism, 2022. 17. Being Under Knowledge, 2022. 18. Woman and Death, 2022. Svitlana Biedarieva 19-20. From the series The Morphology of War, 2017. Alevtina Kakhidze 21-22. From the series Through the War with Strawberry Andreevna, 2014-2019. 23. Russian Culture is Looking for an Alibi that It Is Not a Killer, 2022. 24. Bucha. Me. 42 Minutes by Car, 2022. Maria Kulikovska 25. 254”, 2015. 26. Stardust, 2018. 27. The Forgotten (Recreation of Homo Bulla destroyed by DPR in 2014), 2019. ---------- WATCH NEXT: Orest Zub https://youtu.be/A7MrcwdDvPQ Aliona Hlivco https://youtu.be/yGLUBCfTkD8 Olga Tokariuk https://youtu.be/D5onDse6WJs Anna Danylchuk https://youtu.be/5AenntkSxIs Roman Sheremeta https://youtu.be/olrTPku8EMM

Last fall and winter, Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure knocked out more than half of the country's capacity to generate electricity. According to UN estimates, the average Ukrainian household spent five of the final 12 weeks of 2022 without power.   Generators helped keep the lights on in many homes and businesses, but they were noisy, susceptible to breakdown and required a steady supply of diesel to keep them humming along. “At some point, too many of those generators came to Ukraine,” said Andrii Korol from the Energy Act for Ukraine foundation. “You walk on the street, it's like a street of generators.”Widespread blackouts are over for now, but Korol and others in Ukraine say the increased focus on energy security has raised interest and demand for renewable energy. Energy Act for Ukraine, which launched last April, is outfitting schools and hospitals with what it sees as a better alternative to generators: backup batteries that are charged by solar panels. The foundation aims to deploy 150 of these systems in Ukraine and has completed projects at two hospitals and one school so far. The school, which serves more than 2,000 students in the city of Irpin, was “able to function non-stop” through the winter thanks to the solar panels on the school's blue corrugated metal roof, according to director Ivan Ptashnyk.   Solar panels are seen on the school's blue metal roof.   Credit: Anastasia Vlasova/The World “There were in-person classes during winter, during blackouts, where students were in classes and were using power thanks to the solar panels,” Ptashnyk told The World through an interpreter earlier this summer. The rooftop solar panels charge up a bank of batteries in the school's basement that can meet the school's critical energy needs for the eight-hour school day, Ptashnyk said, including powering lights in classrooms, the basement bomb shelter and the internet.   The school also has a generator, but the solar energy, Ptashnyk said, is free.“We don't pay a dime for it, and this is our future.” Ptashnyk is not alone in that view.  Ivan Ptashnyk happily shows off the "free" solar energy that keeps his school running. Credit: Anastasia Vlasova/The World The Ukrainian government outlined ambitious targets for renewables last year in its national recovery plan. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the country will become “a leader in building modern green energy.” DTEK, Ukraine's largest private power producer headed by Alexander Selischev, is also touting its small but growing renewables business.  “Now we understand, especially after this winter, that energy matters,” Selischev said. “And more and more, our authorities, investors, general public understand that energy security and renewables, it's like the same.” All eight of DTEK's traditional thermal power-generating stations have been damaged by Russian strikes or occupation, according to Selischev. Most of the country's wind turbines are currently in occupied territory, but at least renewables can be more dispersed, Selischev said, less centralized and vulnerable to attack. “It's much harder to destroy thousands of turbines than destroy one thermal block,” Selischev said. “So, it's more safe.”  A bomb shelter at the school. Credit: Anastasia Vlasova/The World The company recently finished construction on the first phase of a new wind farm in southeastern Ukraine, just 60 miles from the front lines. It produces enough energy to power a small city, and Selischev said that completing it amid frequent air attacks sends an important message.  “We believe that our industry, our country, has a future, and we continue construction,” he said.The Ukrainian government is seeking to align itself more closely with Europe, including its energy sector. But it would need to roughly double its prewar renewable energy capacity to bring it up to the European average. So far, it's rare to see solar panels on a rooftop in Ukraine, “but that's already started to change,” said Hanna Rutkovska, a renewable energy expert at a leading Ukrainian environmental organization called EcoAction.Rutkovska told The World that interest in renewables has spiked since the full-scale invasion started.     “And I think that it changed because people who had money said, ‘Okay, I actually can give these high upfront costs, but I will have [an] energy supply during disruption,'” she said. “‘It will make my life normal — I want to work,' and renewables became this option for people.”EcoAction is offering grants to organizations launching renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. It has seen a strong demand for applications. It's also installed solar panels and a heat pump at a hospital outside of Kyiv.  “I think that during the recovery, we'll see much more of these projects,” she said.But to translate these small projects into a national energy transition, Rutkovska believes the national government needs to make clear whether it's prioritizing renewables over other power sources as it seeks international funding to rebuild. “We are talking a lot about it, and we see the Ukrainian government talking a lot about it,” Rutkovska said of a renewable-fueled recovery. “But we also need actions, and we need a clear plan and roadmap in our head.” Some more details emerged last week during a conference at which Ukraine courted international funding for rebuilding in London. The Ministry of Energy announced new targets for expanded wind, solar and energy storage capacity by 2050. But Rutkovska said the government still hasn't released the kind of renewable energy roadmap that experts like her are watching for. Related: A year of war in Ukraine: A timeline of key moments

DISCLAIMER. This is a public version of the podcast. Our ⁠Patreon family⁠ gets the episodes much earlier, packaged with lots of bonus and backstage content.  s3e5: 'My mother tongue tastes like ashes. Things scorched by enemy fire, then soaked with rain, touched with rot, smelling of death. I felt the taste of my mother tongue most acutely while driving through Borodianka, Bucha, and Irpin two months after these Ukrainian towns in the Kyiv region were liberated by the Ukrainian army from the Russians' “brotherly” embrace. Russian is my mother tongue, and liberation means ripping it out of my throat.' There's so much talk about russian-speaking Ukrainians abroad. But how often have you heard actual russian-speaking Ukrainians being part of those conversations? It is rhetorical. The language issue is at the epicenter of understanding the Ukrainian decolonization journey. And Ukrainians who are or used to speak Russian as their first language are the most critical voices to explain it. We invite back Ukrainian scholar Sasha Dovzhyk to discuss her sensational essay 'Mother Tongue: The Story of a Ukrainian Language Convert' and share truths about russian-speaking Ukrainians with the rest of the world. SUPPORT: #UkrainianSpaces is a 100% independent, volunteer, and listener-supported initiative. If you like us, please ⁠⁠become our Patreon sponsor and help us to amplify more Ukrainian voices.⁠⁠ GET FEATURED: ⁠⁠send us a voicemail⁠⁠ GET CONNECTED: ⁠⁠ukrainianspaces.com⁠⁠ _ ⁠⁠twitter⁠⁠ _⁠⁠insta⁠⁠_. Val's ⁠⁠twitter⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Insta⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠tiktoks⁠⁠. Maksym's ⁠⁠twitter⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠insta⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠tiktoks⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ukrainianspaces/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ukrainianspaces/support

Kate Adie presents stories from Ukraine, Iran, Niger, Bhutan and Lithuania. Russian troops captured Irpin, north-west of Kyiv, early on in the invasion. When the satellite town was liberated, the atrocities of Russian soldiers were laid bare. Nick Redmayne spoke to the residents who returned home about how they are trying to rebuild their lives. Following the protests which began in mid-September, after the death in custody of Mahsa Amini, news of the first public execution of a protestor in Iran drew international condemnation this week - though protests show no sign of abating. Azadeh Moaveni was in Tehran when the protests began and found the desire for change runs deep in Iranian society. Michela Wrong visits a safe house in Niamey, Niger, where eight elderly Rwandan men are being detained, having been prosecuted for their role in the Rwandan genocide. Four have now been acquitted, and four have served their prison sentences. She hears what happened to them since their trial- and the challenges posed by their rehabilitation. Last year, Bhutan decriminalised homosexuality. Michelle Jana Chan speaks to gay activists, including Miss Universe Bhutan, about how far the population in the Himalayan Kingdom, is keeping step with political change. Lithuania was once the heart of a large empire in the Middle Ages, stretching from the Baltic to the Black Sea. Hundreds of years ago, the Grand Duchy of Lithuania invited members of the Karaim community from Crimea to serve as guards and soldiers of an empire. Simon Broughton attended a festival celebrating their culture in Trakai.

The coming winter is the new battleground all across Ukraine. After four weeks of Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, battalions of engineers are working around the clock, trying to prevent a total collapse of the grid. For many residents, especially in towns and cities badly damaged earlier in this war, monumental efforts to rebuild homes as well as traumatized minds are being undertaken. Christiane reports from Irpin, which felt the full force of Russia's failed attempt to take Kyiv.  Also on today's show: Military experts Mike Mullen (former Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff) and Richard Shirreff (former NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander, Europe) provide insight on the latest military maneuvers in Ukraine; Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari; author Nouriel Roubini.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Photo:  Demonstrations by Arabs in Aleppo, 1919 #Ukraine: Russian war conduct from Aleppo and Damascus to Bucha and Irpin.    Mohammed al-Kassim @foreignfocus  @TheMediaLine, The Media Line News Agency.  https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/03/22/ukraine-mariupol-russia-putin-aleppo-grozny/

 Photo:   Bucha municipal park 1/2: #Ukraine: The Horrors of Irpin and Bucha. Mohammed al-Kassim @foreignfocus @TheMediaLine, The Media Line News Agency.  https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2022/04/04/bucha-survivor-one-man-tortured-cut-cheek-shot-heart/

Photo:  Irpin is a Hero City of Ukraine located on the Irpin River in Kyiv Oblast right next to the city of Kyiv. Here:  Pushkin Park in Irpin. 2/2: #Ukraine: The Horrors of Irpin and Bucha. Mohammed al-Kassim @foreignfocus @TheMediaLine, The Media Line News Agency.  https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/britain-calls-for-tougher-sanctions-on-russia-k58x38lrw .. Permissions Сквер "Пушкінський" в Ірпені Date | 5 October 2016, 10:47:55 Source | Own work Author | AlisaRoz I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby publish it under the following license: This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license. | You are free: to share – to copy, distribute and transmit the work; to remix – to adapt the workUnder the following conditions: attribution – You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.

Lutsk, Dnipro and Ivano-Frankivsk are among those targeted and President Putin calls for Syrian volunteer fighters to join the invasion. Also, we hear from Irpin, where thousands of people emerge from bombed houses and basements, and the Chinese city of Changchun imposes a strict Covid lockdown.

Since Russia invaded Ukraine, one question has loomed large: What does Putin want? Nonfiction book critic Carlos Lozada went looking for clues in the Russian leader's 2000 book and other writings. Today on Post Reports, he shares what he learned. Read more:Reporters Siobhan O'Grady and Whitney Shefte have been reporting from the Ukrainian city of Irpin, just outside of Kyiv, where people are desperately trying to escape a Russian attack. As the invasion of Ukraine goes on, so many of us around the world are asking: Where is this headed? What does Russia want? Or, maybe, a better question: What does Vladimir Putin want? “What Putin really wants” is a perennial topic for cable news debates and big-think magazine covers; the current invasion of Ukraine has prompted questions about the Russian leader's mental health and pandemic-era isolation. But his motives can also be gleaned in part from his book and his frequent essays and major speeches, all seething with resentment, propaganda and self-justification. In light of his writings, Carlos Lozada says, Russia's attack on Ukraine seems less about reuniting two countries than about challenging the United States and NATO.

The town of Irpin, just 25 km outside Kyiv, is being evacuated amid heavy shelling. Also, President Volodymyr Zelensky pleads for US military aid. And a Taliban leader, facing a $10 million FBI bounty, makes a rare public appearance in Kabul