Podcasts about olena zelenska

Protestatarii georgieni se plâng că au început să fie victimele unor atacuri care se practică în Rusia: aruncarea în față de „diamante verzi,” adică o substanță care irită și se spală foarte greu. Presa ucraineană scrie că Vladimir Putin nu vrea să negocieze nici o pace la Istanbul, ci să tragă de timp pentru a scăpa de sancțiuni care i se pregătesc. „Diamante verzi” aruncateîn față – o altă practică importată din Rusia lui Putin? Iată o întrebare pe care și-o pune Radio Tavisupleba, Europa Liberă în limba georgiană.În Rusia lui Putin, există o tradiție îndelungată de a arunca  în față activiștilor cu... „zelyonka” –„diamante verzi,” adică o substanță strălucitoare de culoare verde folosită ca antiseptic. Pe lângă arsurile pe care le poate provoca la ochi, substanța este foarte greu de șters, ia aproximativ o săptămână să dispară.Ceea ce li s-a întâmplat recent unor protestatari georgieni „ar putea fi o încercare de a transfera în Georgia o altă practică testată în Rusia.”„Am fost întâmpinați de un străin la ușa liftului care ne-a pulverizat în ochi spray lacrimogen și zelyonka”, a scris unul dintre protestatari pe rețelele de socializare și a postat și un videoclip.Acesta arată fața activistului aproape în întregime acoperită de un lichid galben-verzui. În videoclip se aude și vocea victimei, care spune că îl ard ochii și că are dureri.În Rusia, cazurile de arsuri faciale provocate de „diamantele verzi” sunt frecvente. Astfel de atacuri sunt adesea comise împotriva politicienilor din opoziție, a avocaților, activiștilor societății civile, jurnaliștilor etc.Publicația georgiană face o listă cu opozanții ruși asupra cărora au avut loc atacuri cu această substanță:  postul prim-ministru Mihail Kasyanov, Alexei Navalnîi (de două ori) sau Nikolai Makarov, organizatorul mitingului de susținere a lui Navalnîi.Putin creează iluzia unui proces de negociere pentru a evita sancțiuni mai severe Dictatorul rus Vladimir Putin a cerut reluarea negocierilor directe la Istanbul pe 15 mai. Sub pretextul „inițiativelor de pace”, el încearcă de fapt să câștige timp și să profite de indecizia anumitor țări occidentale, relatează 24tv.ua.Televiziunea citează un expert militar din cadrul Forțelor Armate ale Ucrainei care a declarat că Putin nu a renunțat la ideea de a cuceri Ucraina. Scopul său este continuarea războiului. În același timp, Putin creează iluzia unui proces de negociere pentru a evita sancțiuni mai severe și a-și impune propria agendă.Dacă negocierile se reiau la Istanbul, cel mai probabil Rusia va înainta imediat cereri precum oprirea mobilizării ucrainene, retragerea trupelor din zonele ocupate de Ucraina etc.„Acest lucru este inutil și lipsit de sens. Ne învârtim în cerc pentru că cerințele Rusiei, în esență, nu se schimbă”, a subliniat expertul militar.Școlile din diaspora ucraineanăFranța a găzduit la Nisa o conferință a profesorilor ucraineni intitulată „Școlile din diaspora ucraineană: oportunități, provocări, o cale educațională eficientă,” citim în ukrinform.ua.Timp de două zile, participanții au discutat despre viitorul școlilor ucrainene de sâmbătă și duminică din Franța, precum și despre perspectivele de cooperare cu Ministerul Educației și Științei din Ucraina.„În prezent, Ministerul Educației și Științei depune eforturi pentru recunoașterea statutului centrelor educaționale care operează în străinătate. Elevilor care primesc instruire în limba, literatura și istoria ucraineană li se vor recunoaște realizările în sistemul de învățământ ucrainean, fără a fi nevoiți să susțină examene sau evaluări suplimentare”, a declarat Nadiia Kuzymychova, ministrul adjunct al Educației și Științei din Ucraina.Potrivit acesteia, următorul pas este recunoașterea experienței profesionale a profesorilor care lucrează în aceste școli din Europa.Ucrainizarea monumentelor din Patrimoniul Mondial UNESCOTot ukrinform.ua  scrie despre „proiectul de ucrainizare” a monumentelor din Patrimoniul Mondial UNESCO care acoperă acum 53 de țări și 100 de situri emblematice din întreaga lume.Anunțul a fost făcut de Prima Doamnă a Ucrainei, Olena Zelenska, pe Facebook. Este vorba despre adăugarea limbii ucrainene la lista de limbi în care turiștii pot asculta informații când vizitează obiective aparținând Patrimoniului Mondial UNESCO.Potrivit dnei Zelenska, în timpul primei sale vizite la Berlin, în 2019, a participat la un tur cu autobuzul în limba ucraineană, dar a constatat că a fost mai degrabă o excepție, deoarece la majoritatea atracțiilor turistice globale, ucrainenii au fost nevoiți să se mulțumească cu limba rusă, din cauza lipsei unei opțiuni de limbă ucraineană.„Atunci am decis: limba noastră are dreptul să fie auzită în lume – și va fi auzită. Așa a început proiectul de ucrainizare a monumentelor din Patrimoniul Mondial”, a subliniat Zelenska.Comisara europeană pentru Extindere, Marta Kos, a vizitat un sat din R. MoldovaOficiala de la Bruxelles s-a întâlnit cu actorul Emilian Crețu, a gustat din mâncarea tradițională și a discutat cu localnicii, relatează Ziarul de Gardă. Este vorba despre satul Negureni din raionul Telenști.„Emilian Crețu a invitat-o la o masă moldoveanscă cu zamă, plăcinte și celebra Cușma a lui Guguță! Cu această ocazie, Comisara a subliniat că tradițiile sunt sufletul fiecărei națiuni europene — și că integrarea europeană nu le șterge, ci le protejează și le face cunoscute întregului continent”, a transmis Delegația UE în R. Moldova.Prim-ministrul Dorin Recean, și Marta Kos, au semnat la sfârșitul săptămânii trecute, Acordul pentru Planul de creștere al R. Moldova, în valoare de 1,9 miliarde de euro. Au participat la Revista Presei Europa Plus:Salome MIKADZE,  GéorgiaValeriia SEREDENKO, UcrainaInna SEREDIUK, UcrainaKateryna MAZUR, UcrainaMadalina RUJANSCHI, Moldavie

Send us a textThe extraordinary journey of Volodymyr Zelensky—from Ukraine's most beloved comedian to its wartime president—represents one of history's most dramatic political transformations. Simon Shuster, who has reported from Ukraine and Russia for over 15 years, joins us to discuss his revealing biography "The Showman: Inside the Invasion that Shook the World and Made a Leader of Volodymyr Zelensky."Having first met Zelensky during his improbable presidential campaign in 2019, Shuster witnessed firsthand how an entertainer with zero political experience captured Ukraine's highest office by playing a fictional president on television. What started as a seemingly naive political experiment took a profound turn when Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022.Shuster takes us behind the scenes of Zelensky's remarkable metamorphosis from lighthearted performer to resolute wartime leader. Drawing from exclusive interviews with Zelensky, his wife Olena Zelenska, and top military commanders including General Valery Zaluzhny, the biography presents a nuanced portrait that avoids both hagiography and undue criticism. We explore how Zelensky consciously redesigned his persona when confronted with existential crisis, leveraging his performance skills to project strength and determination when Ukraine needed it most.Particularly fascinating is how Zelensky revolutionized wartime communication, using social media and direct appeals to bypass traditional diplomatic channels and mobilize global support. His stubborn confidence—sometimes alienating allies with relentless demands—nevertheless secured unprecedented levels of military assistance when Ukraine's survival hung in the balance.As the war continues with no clear end in sight, we discuss the challenges Zelensky faces in negotiating any potential peace settlement and what the future might hold for this unlikely world leader who found himself thrust into history. Whether you're interested in geopolitics, leadership in crisis, or the power of communication in modern warfare, this conversation offers invaluable insights into how one man's transformation mirrored his nation's fight for survival.

Alsof iemand zo hard aan een boom schudde, zodat de wortels loskwamen uit de grond. Zo voelde ze zich toen drie jaar geleden de oorlog in Oekraïne begon. We spreken over kunst als basisbehoefte, over de reconstructie van haar jeugd en haar ontmoeting met Olena Zelenska.

V državnem zboru polemično o proračunih s skoraj dvema milijardama primanjkljaja.Olena Zelenska se je Sloveniji zahvalila za vso pomoč in podporo njeni domovini.Ukrajina za napad na vojaško skladišče v Brjansku uporabila rakete dolgega dosega.Vreme: Nocoj so možne občasne krajevne padavine . Jutri nas bo prešla hladna fronta.

Ian and Hannah review the biggest new films and bingeable shows on UK streaming services for the week beginning Friday 6th September 2024, including:When a lavish wedding ends in disaster before it can even begin - with a body discovered just hours before the ceremony - everyone in the wedding party is a suspect. Nicole Kidman stars in The Perfect Couple on Netflix.Kansas City police officer Sharon Pici (Anna Friel) experiences a supernatural nightmare after becoming obsessed with an investigation in Viaplay original series The Box.With unique access to Volodymyr Zelensky and Olena Zelenska, this BBC iPlayer documentary series charts Zelensky's extraordinary journey from aspiring comedian to president of his country and the war with Russia.Two single(ish) people, brought together by fate, a car accident... and an injured dog. Warm-hearted Aussie rom-com about a flawed, funny couple getting it all utterly wrong. It's season 2 of Colin from Accounts on BBC iPlayer.Follow Bingewatch on all major podcast players for your weekly rundown of the best binge-worthy shows across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more.Remember to leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser and Goodpods AND you can now show your support and leave a tip for Ian and Hannah.You can also stay in touch with the team via Twitter AND if you like Bingewatch but you're looking for a specific review, check out BITESIZE BINGEWATCH, our sister show making it easier to get the bits you want!If you're a brand interested in sponsorship or collabs, email hello@podcastsbyliam.com and chat to us now!

Day 871.Today, we report from a historic and potentially presidency-ending NATO summit, bring you the latest news from Ukraine and Defence editor Danielle Sheridan has an exclusive interview with First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska.Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.With thanks to Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). @SheridanDani on X.Articles referenced:'Biden's gaffe has ruined months of our hard work, say European officials' (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/12/joe-biden-gaffe-europe-nato-putin-zelensky-trump/'Being Volodymyr Zelenskiy: How war has changed Ukraine's leader' (Reuters):https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/being-volodymyr-zelenskiy-how-war-has-changed-ukraines-leader-2024-07-12/'A Better Path for Ukraine and NATO: What Kyiv Could Do Now for a Place in the Alliance' (Foreign Affairs):https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/better-path-ukraine-and-natoUK hasn't allowed Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles inside Russia, MoD clarifies (The Telegraph)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/11/starmer-ukraine-british-storm-shadow-missiles-russia/Reflections by Michael Kofman:https://x.com/KofmanMichael/status/1811079176822435851Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GET HEIRLOOM SEEDS & NON GMO SURVIVAL FOOD HERE: https://heavensharvest.com/ USE Code WAM to save 5%! GET ORGANIC COFFEE, MANUKA HONEY AND MUSHROOM TINCTURES HERE: https://madtravnutrition.com/ Use Code "Josh" and save 10%! Support the work of Jaymie Icke & Ickonic! HELP THE WAM LEGAL DEFENSE FUND HERE: https://gogetfunding.com/wam-legal-defense/ BUY GOLD HERE: https://firstnationalbullion.com/schedule-consult/ GET YOUR APRICOT SEEDS at the life-saving Richardson Nutritional Center HERE: https://rncstore.com/r?id=bg8qc1 Josh Sigurdson reports on the news of the IDF openly admitting that they killed a large number of festival goers on October 7th. But the news is somewhat silly considering Israel created Hamas in the first place, so either way, Israel committed the October 7th attack. Multiple government documents show they knew the exact plan months to years ahead of time. Meanwhile, 75% of all journalists killed in 2023 were at the hands of Israel. Interesting considering how Israel has a massive amount of control over medias worldwide. Clearly, those who don't follow their marching orders are killed. The Israeli government blames the deaths of journalists on reporters working for Hamas, but of course that's the excuse given and has no merit. Israel is also committed to a global anti-free speech initiative, silencing politicians and citizens across the board. It's almost like they don't want people to know about their actions. Russia has dropped a massive bomb in Donbas as tensions continue to escalate. Victor Orban recently visited Russia to talk with Putin. Putin claims it's a step in the right direction and that he's totally ready for peace with Ukraine, the issue is that Zelensky isn't. It's not part of the script. Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska has just recently used US tax dollars to buy an insanely expensive Bugatti. When will people realize this is a scripted war to enslave humanity and in the meantime the money is simply being laundered? How blind can people be? Regardless, the plan is to enslave humanity to a technocratic hell. Are you prepared? Stay tuned for more from WAM! ORDER QUALITY MEAT TO YOUR DOOR HERE: https://wildpastures.com/promos/save-20-for-life/bonus15?oid=6&affid=321 Save 20% and get $15 off your FIRST order! Support your local farms and stay healthy! HELP SUPPORT US AS WE DOCUMENT HISTORY HERE: https://gogetfunding.com/help-wam-cover-history/ PayPal: ancientwonderstelevision@gmail.com GET AN EXTENDED FREE TRIAL FOR ICKONIC WHEN YOU SIGN UP HERE: https://www.ickonic.com/affiliate/josh10 LION ENERGY: Never Run Out Of Power! PREPARE NOW! https://www.r1kln3trk.com/3PC4ZXC/D2N14D/ STOCK UP ON STOREABLE FOODS HERE: http://wamsurvival.com/ OUR GOGETFUNDING CAMPAIGN: https://gogetfunding.com/help-keep-wam-alive/ Find us on Vigilante TV HERE: https://vigilante.tv/c/world_alternative_media/videos?s=1 See our EPICFUNDME HERE: https://epicfundme.com/251-world-alternative-media JOIN our Telegram Group HERE: https://t.me/worldalternativemedia JOIN US on Rumble Here: https://rumble.com/c/c-312314 FIND OUR CoinTree page here: https://cointr.ee/joshsigurdson JOIN US on SubscribeStar here: https://www.subscribestar.com/world-alternative-media We will soon be doing subscriber only content! Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/WorldAltMedia Help keep independent media alive! Pledge here! Just a dollar a month can help us alive! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2652072&ty=h&u=2652072 BITCOIN ADDRESS: 18d1WEnYYhBRgZVbeyLr6UfiJhrQygcgNU World Alternative Media 2024

Des articles mensongers ont diffusé l'information selon laquelle la première dame ukrainienne a acheté à Paris une voiture exceptionnelle d'une valeur de 4,5 millions d'euros. L'information a été vivement démentie par le concessionnaire.

As England take on Denmark tonight, and general Euros fever during an election campaign, Camilla and comedian Geoff Norcott pick out their political fantasy football team and discuss what life as a rightwing comedian might look like under a Labour government. And has Just Stop Oil gone too far this time, with its attack on Stonehenge and an airfield that allegedly held Taylor Swift's private jet? We discuss the group's tactics with The Telegraph's Environment Editor Emma Gatten.Olena Zelenska interview: War has pushed me close to psychological burnout, by Danielle Sheridan: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/06/20/olena-zelenska-ukraine-hope-burnout-family/Email: thedailyt@telegraph.co.ukThe Daily T Newsletter: telegraph.co.uk/dailytnewsletterSubscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/dailytsubProducers: Lilian Fawcett and Georgia CoanPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyVideo Producer: Luke GoodsallStudio Operator: Meghan SearleSocial Media Producer: Ji-Min LeeExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsEditor: Camilla TomineyOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me for a one-on-one discussion with Harvard Professor Stephanie Ternullo, author of "How the Heartland Went Red".

喜歡丁學文老師的節目？支持我們製作更多優質內容！ 請以手機轉跳至天下文化Apple Podcast頻道主頁 https://reurl.cc/Q4xv5O (1) 訂閱：點擊右上角「＋」，訂閱我們的頻道。 (2) 分享：點擊右上角「‧‧‧」，再點擊「分享節目」，將好聽的節目分享給親朋好友。 (3) 評論：滑至頁面最下方，點擊「撰寫評論」給我們評分、留言。 本集摘要 一， 5月1日，「時代雜誌」刊登川普的專訪內容，這位前美國總統开始為第2任期勾勒出威權主義的願景，從大規模驅逐移民、設置拘留營，到監控懷孕、執行墮胎禁令等等都有。 同時間，雖然歐盟議會選舉將在6月6日才舉行，但法國最新民調顯示巴德拉(Jordan Bardella)所屬的法國極右翼國民聯盟支持率領先，與執政的復興黨差距拉大，事實上，不只法國，歐盟不少國家的極右翼政黨支持率上升，因此在極右翼政黨可能在歐洲議會佔據多數的情況下，不少人擔心政治力量失衡或將對歐盟的各項決策產生深遠的影響。 大家都知道，今年是一個選舉大年，全球一半以上的人口都有大選舉行，不過，右翼或是民粹主義者聲勢越來越大，這對全球經濟發展又會產生什麼樣的影響？ 二， 5月3日，繼美國、歐盟陸續對大陸新能源產品「產能過剩」情況發出警告，大陸發改委透過微信公眾號發文回應，這是單邊主義、實施貿易保護的政策鋪墊造勢。「產能過剩」的指責既不符合客觀事實，也不符合經濟法則，且若以此為由推行貿易保護主義損人不利己，中方堅決反對。 4月25日，法國總統馬克宏公開警告，如果歐洲不採取大膽行動，因應美國和中國的保護主義，歐洲可能面臨滅亡。他強調未來十年歐洲面臨被削弱和被降級的風險，歐洲的存亡「完全取決於我們的決定」。 事實上，從美中對峙到今天的全球保護主義擴散，越來越多人相信保護主義已經對全球貿易造成影響，我們應該怎麼解讀？ 《經濟學人》推薦 這期的《經濟學人》封面設計非常形象化，編輯群讓我們看見的是五個從天而降的吊鉤吊著的LIES 謊言，配上上方的黑字，基本上就是「TRUTH AND LIES 事實與謊言。」下面一排補充小字「The new science of disinformation 虛假訊息的新科學。」 《經濟學人》用了緒論第一篇和科技板塊的四篇文章帶我們一窺現在幾乎已經鋪天蓋地的虛假訊息。確實，很多人以為去年夏天肆虐夏威夷的野火，是由美國武裝部隊測試的一個機密性十足的「氣象武器」所引發的，還有人說美國有一個非政府組織正在非洲努力傳播著登革熱？ 另外，有人言之鑿鑿烏克蘭第一夫人 Olena Zelenska 在曼哈頓第五大道瘋狂購物 ，一口氣花費了110 萬美元？ 更誇張的是，還有人信誓旦旦說著印度總理莫迪剛剛在一首新歌中得到早在2008 年就去世的印度歌手Mahendra Kapoor的認可？ 對的，上面這些訊息都是假的。 它們只是現在這個世界虛假訊息的一部分，它們出現的目的，是為了欺騙，而產生出來的謊言。 這些荒唐的故事正透過各種複雜的途徑在全球各地傳播。 難以辨識的人工智慧AI工具和錯綜複雜的社交媒體帳戶被頻頻用來製作和分享令人難以判斷，但幾可亂真的照片、視頻和音頻，混淆了什麼是真的什麼是假的。今年這個大選年進一步加劇了人們的擔憂，越來越多人相信科技將讓虛假訊息變得更無法無天，它們甚至可能進一步破壞整個民主體制。 Powered by Firstory Hosting

Join me for another one-on-one discussion with Dr. Richard Haass, President Emeritus on the Council on Foreign Relations.

Join me or another one-on-one discussion with Les Francis, fmr. Deputy Chief of Staff to the Carter White House. We're talking about the impact of Title IX, Speaker Mike Johnson standing his ground against members of his own GOP caucus on Ukraine aid, RFK, Jr. Biden v. Trump latest polls, and remembering his late, great friend, fmr. Transportation Secretary Norm Mineta.

We look at what Trump needs to do to win over the Republicans who voted for Nikki Haley. Also, why has Olena Zelenska, the wife of the Ukrainian President, turned down an invitation to the US State of the Union? We explain why some Putin critics disagree with each other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska sits down with Piers Morgan to discuss Putin, Biden, Gaza and more.YouTube: @PiersMorganUncensoredX: @PiersUncensoredTikTok: @piersmorganuncensoredInsta: @piersmorganuncensored Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prince William's latest engagement with the Middle East crisis came with a visit to London's Western Marble Arch synagogue - where he told people “anti-Semitism has no place in society”. Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers to discuss William's work on the Middle East and share readers' verdicts.  They also discuss the royals' ongoing commitment to Ukraine, as Olena Zelenska met Queen Camilla, and the court verdict on Prince Harry's security provision.  Plus they reflect on the Princess of Wales' ongoing absence and William's short notice cancellation, the King's get well messages and Prince Andrew's prominent memorial appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me for another lively discussion on all things political with fmr. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL)

Olena Zelenska foresees a time when her family can regain a quiet life. Our editor-in-chief sits down with her to discuss her mental-health campaign and life in an unexpected spotlight. President Xi Jinping wants to improve China's toilets; we ask why that is proving so difficult (12:20). And why the superyacht industry is just sailing along (19:50).Sign up for a free trial of Economist Podcasts+. If you're already a subscriber to The Economist, you'll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.Podcast transcripts are available upon request at podcasts@economist.com. We are committed to improving accessibility even further and are exploring new ways to expand our podcast-transcript offering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olena Zelenska foresees a time when her family can regain a quiet life. Our editor-in-chief sits down with her to discuss her mental-health campaign and life in an unexpected spotlight. President Xi Jinping wants to improve China's toilets; we ask why that is proving so difficult (12:20). And why the superyacht industry is just sailing along (19:50).Sign up for a free trial of Economist Podcasts+. If you're already a subscriber to The Economist, you'll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.Podcast transcripts are available upon request at podcasts@economist.com. We are committed to improving accessibility even further and are exploring new ways to expand our podcast-transcript offering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has worked to shore up US support for Ukraine on a whirlwind visit to Washington this week, delivering an upbeat message on the war's progress while facing new questions about the flow of American dollars that for 19 months has helped keep his troops in the fight against Russian forces. The Ukrainian leader received a far quieter reception than the hero's welcome he got last year, but also won generally favorable comments on the aid he says he needs to stave off defeat. His arrival was treated with more pomp at the White House, where a red carpet arrival on the South Lawn, followed by time in the Oval Office, an expanded gathering in the East Room and one-on-one time for the two first ladies, was a more grand reception than world leaders typically get. Zelenskyy, in long-sleeve olive drab, went to the Capitol with a firm message in private talks with Republican and Democratic leaders. The Ukrainians have a solid war plan, and “they are winning,” lawmakers quoted him as assuring them, at a time that the world is watching Western support for Kyiv. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed Zelenskyy and his wife, Olena Zelenska, later at the White House, where Zelenskyy described thanking members of Congress for their “big, huge support”. Biden was clear in his backing. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is welcomed to the Capitol in Washington, by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Photo / AP “The American people are determined to see to it that we do all we can to ensure the world stands with you,” Biden assured Zelenskyy, projecting White House support of Ukraine to other nations as well. “That is our overwhelming objective.” The serious tone was evident earlier, too, at the Pentagon, where Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin greeted Zelenskyy without the usual ceremonial band and other fanfare. At the Capitol, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who faces opposition among far-right Republicans aligned with former President Donald Trump on support for Ukraine, notably chose not to join House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in greeting the Ukrainian president when he arrived. McCarthy also confirmed that he declined Zelenskyy's request for a joint session of Congress, as happened during the Ukrainian president's dramatic visit to Washington last winter, saying there wasn't time for that on short notice. But McCarthy praised the answers that Ukrainians delivered to lawmakers. “It was direct, I thought it was honest, they were answering the questions,” McCarthy said. “I heard a lot of positive things. Republican House lawmakers described questioning Zelenskyy on the way forward for Ukraine's counteroffensive, as the fight to roll back invading Russian forces moves closer to the two-year mark without major breakthroughs in Russia's heavily mined lines. Zelensky “conceded that it's tough, very tough to overcome entrenched defences,” Independent Senator Angus King said. “They believe they will make slow but steady progress, but it's not going to be quick.” President Joe Biden meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photo / AP It is Zelenskyy's second visit to Washington since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and comes as Biden's request to Congress for an additional US$24 billion for Ukraine's military and humanitarian needs is hanging in the balance. Back home, Russia launched its heaviest strikes in a month in the hours before Zelenskyy's arrival at Congress, killing three, igniting fires and damaging energy infrastructure as Russian missiles and artillery pounded cities across Ukraine. Zelenskyy in his White House stop stressed Ukraine's need for strengthened air defence systems to fend off Russian missiles and drones. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan underscored that Biden would seek to drive home with Zelenskyy's visit that the US and the world “send the unmistakable message that in the 21st century, a dictator cannot be allowed to conquer or carve up his neighbour's territory”. “If we allow that here. it will happen elsewhere in ways that will undermine the fundamental security, not to mention the values that the American people hold so dear,” Sullivan said. Biden has called on world leaders to stand strong with Ukraine, even as he faces domestic political divisions at home. A hard-right flank of Republicans, led by Trump, Biden's chief rival in the 2024 race for the White House, is increasingly opposed to sending more money overseas. Zelenskyy faces challenges in Europe as well as cracks emerge in what had been a largely united Western alliance behind Ukraine. Poland's prime minister has said his country is no longer sending arms to Ukraine, a comment that appeared aimed at pressuring Kyiv and put Poland's status as a major source of military equipment in doubt as a trade dispute between the neighbouring states escalates. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, walk along the Colonnade at the White House to the Oval Office. Photo / AP Zelenskyy's visit comes with US and world government leaders watching as Ukrainian forces struggle to take back territory that Russia gained over the past year. Their progress in the next month or so before the rains come and the ground turns to mud could be critical to rousing additional global support over the winter. Russian President Vladimir Putin, who believes he can outlast allied backing for Kyiv, will be ready to capitalise if he sees Ukraine is running low on air defence or other weapons. The administration announced another US$325 million in what's known as presidential drawdown assistance for Ukraine. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the package would include additional air defence, artillery ammunition, cluster munitions and other arms. Since the start of the war, most members of Congress supported approving four rounds of aid to Ukraine, totalling about US$113 billion, viewing defence of the country and its democracy as an imperative, especially when it comes to containing Putin. Some of that money went toward replenishing US military equipment sent to the frontlines. The political environment has shifted markedly since Zelenskyy addressed Congress last December on his first trip out of Ukraine since the war began. He was met with rapturous applause for his country's bravery and surprisingly strong showing in the war. His meeting with senators on Thursday took place behind closed doors in the Old Senate Chamber, a historic and intimate place of importance at the US Capitol, signifying the respect the Senate is showing the foreign leader. Zelenskyy received a warm welcome from both parties on his stop in the Senate. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer flanked him as he walked in. A few lawmakers of both parties wore clothes with blue and yellow, the colours of the Ukrainian flag. Schumer told reporters afterwards one sentence summed up the meeting: “Mr Zelenskyy said if we don't get the aid, we will lose the war.” Senate Republican leader McConnell, who is trying to keep his party in line behind support for Ukraine, said afterwards he was proud to welcome Zelenskyy to the Capitol. “Americans' support for Ukraine is not a charity,” he said. “It's an investment in our own self-interest.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What should lead the news? Three people pitch the story they think matters most to Tortoise editor James Harding.In this episode he's joined by Tortoise editors Giles Whittell and Keith Blackmore, and special guest, world news broadcaster Yalda Hakim.They discuss new music from The Rolling Stones, the difference between Melania Trump and Olena Zelenska, and Toyota's plans to build fuel cells.What do you think should lead the news? Email your stories to newsmeeting@tortoisemedia.com.The producer was Rebecca Moore and the executive producer was Jasper Corbett. For the premium Tortoise listening experience, curated by our journalists, download the free Tortoise audio app. For early and ad-free access, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts.If you'd like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ukraine's First Lady, Olena Zelenska, has given a very personal interview to the BBC 18 months after the Russian invasion and subsequent war in her country. In it, she speaks about having to live in a different location to her husband, President Zelensky, and her fears for her children's future. The BBC's Yalda Hakim joins Nuala McGovern. A male politician is calling for a Minister for Men. Nick Fletcher, the Conservative MP for Don Valley, believes that men face such serious difficulties in today's society that they need a specific champion. The second in our Rebuilding My Life series. When Martine Wright was rescued from the wreckage of a bombed Tube train on what became known as 7/7, her injuries were so severe that she could not be identified. Both her legs were amputated above the knee. Eighteen years on, Martine speaks to Nuala about her road to recovery, physically and emotionally. Past Lives is the directorial debut from the New York playwright turned filmmaker Celine Song. She tells the story of Nora and her childhood sweetheart, Hae Sung, who she left behind in Seoul when her family immigrated to Canada. But they reconnect years later in New York, when Nora is happily married - and grapple with what they are to each other now… and whether they missed their chance. Do you wish you cooked more but don't know where to start? Yotam Ottolenghi called Bee Wilson 'the ultimate food scholar'. She's the author of six books on food-related subjects. Now she's written her first cookbook, The Secret of Cooking: Recipes for an Easier Life in the Kitchen. Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Lucinda Montefiore Opener 00:00 Olena Zelenska 01:40 Nick Fletcher 09:10 Rebuilding My Life - Martine Wright 24:29 Past Lives 37:35 Bee Wilson 45:51

David Druid brinner för countrymusik. Linnea Wikblad avundas en sjöhäst-fångande sexåring. Den rutinerade Malou von Sivers berättar om sin intervju med Ukrainas presidentfru Olena Zelenska. Legenden Hasse Aro om hur det kriminella landskapet har förändrats under åren. Babs Drougge om miljöpartiets potentiella partiledare och om hur barn blivit felaktigt omhändertagna i Älvsbyn. Programledare: David Druid, Linnea Wikblad

Nato states have said Ukraine can join the military alliance "when allies agree and conditions are met" after President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised the "absurd" delay to accession. In a communique, Nato said it recognised the need to move faster but would not be drawn on a timeframe. We speak to a former deputy defence minister of Ukraine. Also on the programme: the European Court of Human Rights rules in favour of double 800m Olympic champion Caster Semenya in a case related to testosterone levels in female athletes. And we hear why Crawford Lake, a small body of water in Ontario, Canada, is being put forward as the location that best records humanity's recent impacts on Earth. (Image: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with his wife Olena Zelenska arrive for the dinner hosted by the Lithuanian president at the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, 11 July 2023. TIM IRELAND/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

Five Palestinians are dead, 28 wounded and 7 Israeli soldiers and border officers are wounded after ambush during operation; Germany acquires the Israeli Arrow 3 Air and Missile Defense System & Ukraine's First Lady, Olena Zelenska visits Israel for the first time.  Support the show here: https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews Israel Daily News Roundtable: http://patreon.com/shannafuld Music: Daleko; Asher Swissa & Erika Krall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYkrfruuNDI --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/israeldailynews/support

Ce mardi 9 août 2022, de 18h30 à 20h30 sur la chaîne Twitch de Madmoizelle, ItsSarou et Anthony Vincent recevront l'historienne de la mode Salomé Dudemaine et la créatrice de la marque mode Omôl, Nathalie Chebou Moth.L'habit fait-il le pouvoir ? C'est la question qu'on peut se poser face à la dernière polémique qui agite l'Assemblée nationale française : faut-il rendre la cravate obligatoire pour que les députés aient l'air de députés ? C'est aussi une interrogation que soulève à sa manière Lena Mahfouf, alias Lena Situations, qui s'affirme comme la créatrice de contenu la plus influente de France, et peut-être aussi la plus lucrative, donc puissante.L'entrepreneuse vient de lancer sa propre marque, Hôtel Mahfouf : nul tailleur-pantalon de girlboss en vue, mais plutôt une combinaison façon bleu de travail (rose), un ensemble de joggings, des pantalons amplement confortables et des t-shirts. Dans un tout autre registre, la première dame de l'Ukraine en guerre, Olena Zelenska fait la couverture du Vogue US et utilise la (scène) mode comme une arme de diplomatie politique.En d'autres termes, la mode est éminemment politique, évidemment, et on peut jouer avec elle pour réclamer, incarner ou subvertir le pouvoir. C'est notamment ce qu'on va s'attacher à découdre dans le prochain numéro du JT Mode, ce mardi 9 août, de 18h30 à 20h30 sur la chaîne Twitch de Madmoizelle. Avec la streameuse ItsSarou, nous recevrons cette fois l'historienne de la mode Salomé Dudemaine et la créatrice de la marque de mode Omôl, Nathalie Chebou Moth. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Reports say President Biden doesn't trust some of the Secret Service agents, or their biting incident accounts about his dog Major. A FOIA lawsuit regarding Commander Biden was filed against the DHS by the same GOP group who targeted Champ and Major.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/DUBIOUS today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. In this episode we're going to talk about the new Biden pets, Commander the German Shepherd, Willow the tabby cat and Poppet the unofficial White House rabbit, but also about Major and the late Champ Biden and how they were turned into political weapons and attacked by right wing groups, in court and on live TV. And we have some “barking news”: president Zelensky, Olena Zelenska, and their children have more than just two dogs: they also have a hamster and a cat. If you like our content, please become a patron. Major Biden is the only pet in history whose less than perfect behavior was considered reason enough to "file a FOIA lawsuit against the United Stated Department of Homeland Security for records of communication between Secret Service officials assigned to the White House regarding the Biden family dogs." One's pets and children are/should be off limits in politics, even if the politics of their humans is not your cup of tea. On that note, thanks to President Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush for adopting puppy Freddy Bush from the SPCA of Texas and rescuing kitty Bernadette from the side of the road and giving them a wonderful, spoiled life, along with Bob, the second Bush cat. We discuss the attack against a 13 year old dog, Champ, by a Newsmax host. Gregg Kelly and two guests presented agreed on live TV that Champ “is dirty, looks rough, disheveled, like a junkyard dog.” This attack was connected to senator Ted Cruz who fled to Cancun during the 2021 Texas freeze, leaving his poodle Snowflake alone in a house with no electricity and no heat. Texas monthly editor Michael Hardy brought this fact to light and the Twitter account The Oval Pawffice spread the Snowflake news. Newsmax attacked this account while lying to their viewers, stating the account belonged to Jen Psaki. Newsmax viewers mass reported the account until the Twitter algorithm banned it. But thanks to the adorable fox red Labrador retriever Gipper, Juris Dog-tor at Clare Locke, a boutique law firm, The Oval Pawffice was reinstated in 24 hours. Gipper wrote an official letter to Twitter's Legal Counsel making it clear that The Oval Pawffice didn't break any rules. This letter is a work of art, it's written in doggo, Gipper signed it with his own paw print. 1, 2 Next: fun stories about FDR's dog Major, Pete Roosevelt, Barney Bush, Juno and Satan Adams, parrot Poll Jackson, Old Ike the Woodrow Wilson ram and Rebecca Coolidge the racoon. We think wild animals should be protected and they should live in their own habitat. Sanctuaries yes, zoos no. Foreign presidential pets like Nemo Macron and Konni Putin (Konni sadly passed away) are included too. Farts, hair dye and Rudi Giuliani are also a thing in this episode. 3 We conclude by asking everyone to please donate to animal organizations on the ground in Ukraine. They need our help, now more than ever, so please help out if you can. And please ADOPT DON'T SHOP. 4 1. Joe Patrice. Twitter Bans Fan Account For Joe Biden's Pets… . Above The Law. February 2021. ⇤2. The Oval Pawffice twitter account. How to Help Pets in Ukraine. Twitter. April 2022. ⇤3. The Star Youtube account. Macron's Dog Pees in Elysee Meeting. Youtube. October 2017. ⇤4. Michael Hardy Twitter account. @mkerrhardy. Twitter. 2022 ⇤

In this episode, we are joined by Shaun Casey, former director of the U.S. Department of State's Office of Religion and Global Affairs, and Rachel Donadio, a Paris-based journalist, a contributing writer for The Atlantic and a former European Culture correspondent for The New York Times. Our guests discuss Shaun's new book, Chasing the Devil at Foggy Bottom, which makes the case that understanding the role of religion in global politics is crucial for effective diplomacy.   Guests Shaun Casey Rachel Donadio   Additional Resources  Chasing the Devil at Foggy Bottom: The Future of Religion in American Diplomacy, by Shaun Casey "Why Is France so Afraid of God?" by Rachel Donadio "Portrait of Bravery: Ukraine's First Lady, Olena Zelenska," by Rachel Donadio   

US President Joe Biden- on a surprise visit to Kyiv- says Vladimir Putin's 'war of conquest' in Ukraine is failing. Speaking alongside President Zelensky, ahead of this week's anniversary of Russia's invasion, Mr Biden said Mr Putin had been 'plain wrong' to think Russia could outlast Ukraine and its allies. Also today: A BBC investigation uncovers widespread sexual abuse in the East African tea plantations of Kenya - suppliers to the world's biggest brands; and we're in Aleppo, Syria, to hear from earthquake survivors worried about the future. (Photo: US President Joe Biden meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Olena Zelenska during an unannounced visit to Kyiv, Ukraine on Monday Feb 20, 2023. Credit: Evan Vucci/Pool via Reuters)

Day 356.Today, we hear updates from the NATO / Ramstein meeting in Brussels and analyse accusations from Moldova that Moscow was plotting to violently overthrow the country's pro-European leadership with the help of saboteurs. We also hear from journalist Colin Freeman on the Olena Zelenska foundation & the similarities one Ukrainian soldier found between his experience in the war and the film ‘All Quiet on the Western Front'.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Colin Freeman (Reporter). @colinfreeman99 on Twitter. With thanks to Dr David Marples.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a very disturbing question to ask and I deal in uncomfortable questions. This episode is a continuation of this Substack where I wrote about the Pope being against Christians attempting convert others to following The Lord Jesus. https://thetoddhermanshow.substack.com/p/is-the-pope-christian The links for this episode are in that Subtack. What does God say? He is very, VERY clear:Matthew 28:18-2018 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Avi Yemini: “I was just THREATENED to be "punched out" by CNBC's Intl. Managing Editor for politely asking him simple questions. These are the THUGS that want to control the world. But he doesn't scare me.” WEF 2023 Opening in Davos Recap. I'm sensing a theme here.Olena Zelenska, First Lady of Ukraine during remarks at the WEF 23 in Davos says how can the world achieve climate neutrality if it can't stop Russian aggression.Klaus Schwab barely finished his opening remarks at WEF 23 and a Swiss MP from the Greens Party is already promoting a 15 minute city style concept where people no longer need cars. Also encourages punishing businesses that don't adhere to climate agreements.The Scottish government plans to reduce car kilometres and discourage car use. They tell us the era of private car use is well and truly over...listen and hear the words for yourself..Washington drivers would pay 2.5 cents per mile under recommendation; Washington state has relied on gas taxes to pay for roads since 1921.Pay per Mile: States Move Toward User-Based Road TaxRFK Jr: "Your chance of dying of a heart attack from that vaccine, according to [Pfizer's] own studies, is 500% greater than if you're unvaccinated. So they knew they were gonna kill a lot of people, and they did it anyway."Lack of statins contributing to excess cardiovascular deaths ? NO. NO. NO. Analysis by @CebmOxford director @carlheneghan supported by former President of the Royal College of Physicians contradicts the claims by Chris Whitty. We know what is a more likely explanation thoughTeacher laughs about bringing “political unrest” in her school by pushing pronouns, showing up with purple hair, and mocking the bible

The World Economic Forum is holding their meeting, openly plotting to control the entire world. But, they would never do THAT. Plus, as you will probably been lectured to by professional Republicans or people who celebrate being “moderates”, the WEF is simply a think-tanks with no real power. But, is that really true? How is it, then, that the WEF wanted digital passports and--boom--injection traveling papers? Open borders was a thing they think-tanked and, would you look at that . . . They have been arguing to charge people money for what we exhale and--click--”carbon” taxes. So, what does the WEF want, now? They want us to give up our cars, our ability to grow our own food. But, they would NEVER do that . . .What does God say? The Lord demands that people in power not lord it over others. The NLT cuts it down clearly for the people flying to Davos in private jets where they plot to prevent us from having cars:1 Peter 5:3, NLT: “Don't lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example.”The Links:Avi Yemini: “I was just THREATENED to be "punched out" by CNBC's Intl. Managing Editor for politely asking him simple questions. These are the THUGS that want to control the world. But he doesn't scare me.” WEF 2023 Opening in Davos Recap. I'm sensing a theme here.Olena Zelenska, First Lady of Ukraine during remarks at the WEF 23 in Davos says how can the world achieve climate neutrality if it can't stop Russian aggression.Klaus Schwab barely finished his opening remarks at WEF 23 and a Swiss MP from the Greens Party is already promoting a 15 minute city style concept where people no longer need cars. Also encourages punishing businesses that don't adhere to climate agreements.The Scottish government plans to reduce car kilometres and discourage car use. They tell us the era of private car use is well and truly over...listen and hear the words for yourself..Washington drivers would pay 2.5 cents per mile under recommendation; Washington state has relied on gas taxes to pay for roads since 1921.Pay per Mile: States Move Toward User-Based Road TaxRFK Jr: "Your chance of dying of a heart attack from that vaccine, according to [Pfizer's] own studies, is 500% greater than if you're unvaccinated. So they knew they were gonna kill a lot of people, and they did it anyway."Lack of statins contributing to excess cardiovascular deaths ? NO. NO. NO. Analysis by @CebmOxford director @carlheneghan supported by former President of the Royal College of Physicians contradicts the claims by Chris Whitty. We know what is a more likely explanation thoughTeacher laughs about bringing “political unrest” in her school by pushing pronouns, showing up with purple hair, and mocking the bible

(Photo Amy Ní Fhearraigh by Kip Carroll) Rosemary Kennedy has often been referred to as the "missing Kennedy". She was the sister of former US President John F. Kennedy and despite been part of one of the most famous families in American politics, very little was known about Rosemary. Until recently. Her story has been brought to life by the Irish National Opera in Least Like the Other – Searching for Rosemary Kennedy at the Royal Opera House. Director Netia Jones and soprano Amy Ní Fhearraigh join Jessica Creighton to discuss the production and its themes. The First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, told CNN news that it is the women in Ukraine who are bearing the brunt of the war, caring for their children and older relatives, and keeping things going. Someone who knows this only too well is Wendy Warrington, an NHS nurse and midwife who has been going out to give medical help and support to women and children in Ukraine since March last year. She joins Jessica to talk about the situations that she sees every day, and how women really are at the heart of it all. The Queen of Reinvention, Madonna, has announced her first ever greatest hits tour to mark 40 years since her breakout single, Holiday. She'll be playing 35 dates around the world. Performing hits from her 1983 self-titled debut album to 2019's Madame X. Jess dicusses her influence with Fiona Sturges, Arts writer for The Guardian and the Financial Times. Yesterday serial rapist David Carrick was formally dismissed by the Metropolitan Police. He pleaded guilty to 24 rapes and multiple sexual offences. Sir Mark Rowley, the Met Commissioner, has apologised to his victims for the force's failings. The force is currently investigating 1,000 sexual and domestic abuse claims involving about 800 of its officers. For survivors hearing about these cases in the news can be very difficult. Jess speaks to Nicola Brookes who was groomed by a police officer. The independent office of Police conduct said he “knowingly targeted and exploited” her. During the Covid 19 lockdown, the writer Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett decided - like many of us - to get a pet. She acquired Mackerel, a kitten, whose antics over one year helped her examine her desire and fears about becoming a mother and inspired her to write her latest book ‘The Year of the Cat'. Jessica Creighton asks Rhiannon about cat ladies and the extraordinary cat characters of her childhood, and the deeper themes of her book - anxiety and recovery from trauma, family love and why she used to say, “I'm not sure I want children.” Presented by Jessica Creighton Producer: Louise Corley Editor: Beverley Purcell

Ukraine's First Lady, Olena Zelenska, has urged people in the UK not to "get used to" the tragedy of what is happening in her country, saying she hoped Britain would continue to offer political, financial and humanitarian help. On a visit to London, where she will meet Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and MPs, Ms Zelenska spoke to Today's Mishal Husain through an interpreter. (Image: Olena Zelenska in the Radio 4 Today Programme studio, Image credit: Anton Kulakovskyi)

Olena Zelenska says Ukrainians will endure the winter despite the cold and power cuts caused by Russian shelling. Ukraine's first lady told the BBC's Lyse Doucet that Ukraine is facing many challenges, but that a blackout is not the worst thing that can happen to them. Also, one of the country's richest businessmen, Vsevolod Kozhemyako, talks about his decision to fund a group of soldiers that has become known as the billionaire's battalion. He's also fighting alongside them on the battlefield. Today's episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaliy Shevchenko. The producers were Arsenii Sokolov, Clare Williamson and Luke Radcliff. The technical coordinator was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Alison Gee and the editor is Jonathan Aspinwall. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480

For $5 a month, become a Useful Idiot! Get extended interviews, Thursday Throwdowns, and a chance to have your comment read on the show in the Absurd Arena at http://usefulidiots.substack.com For $5 a month, become a Useful Idiot! Get extended interviews, Thursday Throwdowns, and a chance to have your comment read on the show in the Absurd Arena at http://usefulidiots.substack.com Click here for the full interview: https://open.substack.com/pub/usefulidiots/p/extended-episode-inside-the-ukraine?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Journalist Kit Klarenberg's latest article at the Grayzone, “FTX partnership with Ukraine is latest chapter in shady Western aid saga,” sheds new light on the money-grabbing schemes emerging from the Ukraine proxy war. The report details how Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX, the crypto exchange that saw its valuation implode from $32B to $0 in a single day, used a Ukraine fundraiser to raise $60 million from donors. This was followed by the mass selloff of FTX currency and a declaration of bankruptcy from the scam company. This raises the question: where did the money for Ukraine go? Kit Klarenberg joins the Useful Idiots with the scoop. He, along with his fellow Grayzone writers, has been the subject of multiple attacks for uncovering stories like this and his other new piece: “Leaked documents: British spies constructing secret terror army in Ukraine.” It seems that when government officials and the corporate media don't want the truth uncovered, they don't argue against the story but make personal attacks against the writer as character assassination. And sadly, it works all too often. One such corporate official, Useful-Idiot-favorite of Scary Poppins fame Nina Jankowicz, went after Klarenberg on Twitter. Kit describes the online beef in the extended episode. (turns out we can't see those tweets because…) Subscribe to hear the full interview, where Klarenberg reveals plots from UK operatives to blow up Ukrainian bridges, more Western destruction of peace talks, and how the US uses Britain to spread propaganda. It's all this, and more, on this week's episode of Useful Idiots. Check it out. Plus, catch our Thursday Throwdown on the near-nuclear Armageddon, Trump's big announcement, and Aaron getting canceled by Olena Zelenska. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*** Please support us to keep bringing you in-depth coverage. Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneuropeIn this week's episode, Adam is just back from a trip to Lviv. Maciek asks Adam for his reflections on his stay in the Western Ukrainian city. Later, Adam is joined by Iuliia Mendel a Ukrainian journalist who served as press secretary and spokesperson for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy from 2019 until 2021. Her recent book is titled “The Fight of Our Lives. My Time with Zelenskyy, Ukraine's Battle for Democracy, and What It Means for the World”, which tells the story of her time with Zelenskyy, and what the current war means for Ukraine and the world. Adam and Iuliia talk about her book and her experiences working side-by-side with President Zelenskyy.For our Talk Eastern Europe Patrons, the conversation continues with Iuliia's impression of Ukraine's first lady, Olena Zelenska, as well as her thoughts on the president's communication strategy since the full-scale invasion happened on 24 February. Become a patron and listen to the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-118-book-74475553Check the book out on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Fight-Our-Lives-Zelenskyy-Democracy-ebook/dp/B09X61CYYF

In the battle to liberate Ukrainian territory all eyes tonight are on statements from the Russian Defense Minister who has publicly ordered the withdrawal of forces from Kherson's west bank. This as Ukrainian forces advance towards the strategic city from two directions. Kherson has been the only regional capital taken by Russia since February's invasion. Christiane sat down for an exclusive joint interview with President Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska. We bring you excerpts today; the full interview airs tomorrow.  Also on today's show: US Senate Democrat Tim Kaine; US House Republican Adam Kinzinger; NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg; New York Times political reporter Astead Herndon.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

On this edition of “60 Minutes,” Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska sits down with Scott Pelley and describes what her country and people have been through in the months since Russia invaded. Bill Whitaker talks with a woman whose world went up in flames when the Caldor Fire ripped through her home. Jon Wertheim runs down the field with Siya Kolisi, the first black player ever to be named captain of the South African National Rugby team.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Biden tests positive for COVID and is experiencing mild symptoms while his domestic issues pile up. Former Deputy National Security Adviser Matthew Pottinger is expected to testify in front of Jan. 6th Committee as they focus on Trump's inaction during the storming of the Capitol. Danny Cevallos and Chuck Rosenberg weigh in on the legal fallout from the Select Committee's investigation. Vaughn Hillyard takes a look at the transformation of a local news anchor into Trump's pick for Arizona governor. Peter Alexander sits down with Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska.

The median sale price of a previously-owned home has skyrocketed to $416,000, the highest total on record. Shep speaks with the former head of the Federal Housing Administration. Also, Olena Zelenska, the first lady of Ukraine, makes an urgent and emotional plea on Capitol Hill to U.S. lawmakers. She says Russia is destroying her people in an unprovoked terrorist war and killing peaceful civilians in peaceful cities. Plus, we preview tomorrow's prime-time January 6th hearing. According to new reporting from NBC News, Secret Service agents were told in two separate emails, including one sent before January 6, to save records and text messages on their phones before the agency reset the devices as part of a replacement program.

Following President Joe Biden's address on concerns over the climate crisis, NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad discusses the administration's approach to combat extreme weather. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) urges President Biden to declare a national climate emergency. Preview of NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Peter Alexander's exclusive interview with Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska. Carol Leonnig, investigative reporter for the Washington Post, discusses the Secret Service and the January 6th investigation. Maria Teresa Kumar and Brad Todd recount Tuesday's Maryland Republican primary results.

In our news wrap Wednesday, Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska appealed directly to the Congress for more weapons and financial support, Ukrainian forces used U.S.-supplied rockets to blast a bridge critical to Russia, the UN says Afghanistan has seen some 700 killings since the Taliban seized power, and Sri Lankan lawmakers chose the prime minister to be president despite calls for his ouster. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, addressed a bipartisan group of lawmakers today. Zelenska presented Congress with pictures of civilians killed by Russian forces and told them that "Russia is destroying our people." FOX's John Saucier speaks with FOX News correspondent Gillian Turner about the speech and how the visit could help Ukraine's plight.    Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: War On Ukraine' https://listen.foxaud.io/rundown?sid=fnr.podeve  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ukraine's first lady, Olena Zelenska, is scheduled to meet with Jill Biden in Washington. Lawyers for Twitter and Elon Musk are expected to face off over a trial timetable in the social-media company's lawsuit against the Tesla CEO. Keith Collins hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Russia's war on Ukraine enters its fifth month, constant reminders emerge that it's being mostly waged against soft targets: civilians. Today President Zelensky called the attack on a shopping center “one of the most defiant terrorist acts in European history.” Search and rescue operations continue, but at least 18 people are confirmed dead. The Russians cling to their familiar line, that their missile strike targeted “western weapons and ammunition.” President Zelensky says the enemy has marked him as target number one, and his family as number two. But neither he nor First Lady Olena Zelenska is cowering in fear. Like him, she's busy on many fronts, rallying the world to Ukraine's cause, supporting her people during this devastating war, and being a mother to two children. Zelenska met her husband when they were just kids, and in a TV exclusive from Kyiv, she tells Christiane that their relationship is necessarily on pause, like so many other families fighting for their nation's survival.  Also on today's show: former NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe Richard Shirreff; Karissa Haugeberg, author of Women Against Abortion. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First Lady Jill Biden spent part of this Mother's Day making an unannounced visit to Ukraine, meeting with her Ukrainian counterpart, Olena Zelenska, as America's top diplomat returned to the post in Kyiv for the first time since the war began. Meanwhile, Russian attacks continued overnight, including a strike on a school in eastern Ukraine that officials fear killed dozens. Nick Schifrin reports from Kharkiv. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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