Podcasts about ukraine's independence day

The conversation with three members of the U.S.-Ukraine Veterans Bridge was recorded on the eve of Ukraine's Independence Day 2023. It is an important discussion about the violence of war, veterans issues and transgender people in the army.

Alexandra Tsyliya, Event Coordinator for LUkraine talked with Simon today about this Saturday's (26th August, 2023) celebration of Ukraine's Independence Day. This year's Ukraine Independence Day celebration theme is kites, symbolizing freedom and resilience. During the festival, both kids and adults can participate in workshops on kite making and flying. Additionally, guests will have the chance to engage in beadwork, traditional Ukrainian Petrykivka painting, and vytyvanka workshops. The evening's headliner is the pioneers of Ukrainian hip-hop, rapcore, and funk culture - ТNМК, founded in the early '90s in Ukraine. Currently, TNMK is on a European charity tour to raise money for Ukrainian defenders and would like to celebrate Independence Day with a grand charity concert in Luxembourg. The event has FREE ADMISSION and start at 3pm at Hesper Park (Am Keller station, 472 Rte de Thionville, 5886 Alzingen Hesperange)

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The Republican presidential campaign officially kicked off last night in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 8 candidates traded barbs. All of them took aim at the Biden Administration along with the front runner, former President Donald Trump who didn't attend. Editorial director at the Daily Caller, Vince Coglianese, joins to share what the biggest take away was from the debate. And as the war in Ukraine drags on for a year and a half now, and on Ukraine's Independence Day, President Joe Biden praised the “brave Ukrainian women and men” who in their battle against Russia, “are showing the world once more that freedom is worth fighting for.” This week marks the annual gathering in Northern Italy of faith leaders and lay people. The high-profile event even received a message from Pope Francis. Senior Editor at the National Catholic Register, Jonathan Liedl, joins to tell us more about what the Holy Father said to attendees at the Rimini Meeting. Finally this evening, a group from a parish in Charlotte, North Caroline visited Haiti several years ago. They were told the people in the Caribbean nation needed food. So Saint Matthew Catholic Church went into action. Executive Director of the Hands for Haiti Project, Steven Favory, and Chairman of the Board for Hands for Haiti, Ernest Dwight, join to tell us more about how this initiative began in the parish. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

Turning a dream into reality, marching for freedom, and celebrating a new monarch…A teenager flies solo around the world, Berlin celebrates Ukraine's Independence Day, and the Zulu people crown their new king.If you'd like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3L4nT5H

This episode is dedicated both to Ukraine's Independence Day and the 6th-month anniversary of the war that threatens that independence. In our news round-up we cover: 00:00:45 - The combat update, including the long-awaited kinetic phase of the Kherson Offensive. 00:19:00 - Russia has been staging continuous provocations at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant that threaten a meltdown. The IAEA has arrived on the site to carry out an inspection. 00:30:45 - Morgue workers have managed to leak information back to Kyiv about the number of dead Mariupol. One out of Four people were killed. 00:34:05 - The daughter of Russian fascist philosopher Alexandr Dugin was assassinated in Moscow, theories abound over how 00:43:40 - The last leader of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev passed away at the age of 91. To be generous, he had a controversial legacy. 00:45:35 - Ukraine marks Independence Day with a storm of Russian missiles, and Russia's longed-for parade in Kyiv 00:49:28 - Reflections on 6 months since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion Twitter Anthony: @Bartaway Romeo: @RomeoKokriatski Ukraine Without Hype: @HypeUkraine Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UkraineWithoutHype Music Hey Sokoli (Traditional)

This week marked six months since Russia invaded Ukraine. It also marked Ukraine's Independence Day, one that this year was possibly more significant than in previous years. President Volodymir Zelenskyy using the occasion to vow his country will fight to the end. British investigative journalist John Sweeney has been on the ground in Ukraine over the last six months and has detailed Putin's presidency and his decision to invade in a new book called Killer in the Kremlin.  John Sweeney joined the Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin to talk about his new book.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Facts & Spin for August 26, 2022 top stories: Facebook and Twitter disrupt a pro-US influence operation, California will ban sale of new gasoline cars by 2035, Biden announces up to $20k in student loan debt forgiveness, Thailand's PM is suspended in a term limit controversy, the death toll rises to 25 in an attack on Ukraine's Independence Day, a federal judge blocks part of Idaho abortion ban, the Uvalde police chief is fired over his school shooting response, Jamaican workers decry alleged exploitation in Canada, a South Korean report blames the old military government for hundreds of vagrant deaths, and Germany launches the world's first Hydrogen-Powered trains. Sources: https://www.improvethenews.org/ Brief Listener Survey: https://www.improvethenews.org/pod

Massive forest fire in Borjomi, Ukraine's Independence Day demonstrations in Tbilisi and Batumi, conspiracy theories against the US Embassy, the ruling party blocks the ISFED, fans excited about “Kvaradona”, and much more! Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at georgia@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram @Rorshok_G or Twitter @RorshokGeorgiaLike what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.To check out ‘The King's Man' fighting scene, follow the link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DExdIzS1B0M

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Up on the docket today: Western university has mandated COVID-19 booster shots and masking at their campuses, Theodore Tugboat is now up on AirBnB, Scott speaks with an AirBnB rep about that. The cannabis industry in Ontario is saying it's time to end the monopoly, business professor Michael Armstrong joins Scott. Ukraine's Independence Day is celebrated in a subdued manner in Canada, and Scott speaks with the Ukrainian-Canadian Congress on that. We get more on the Canada-Germany hydrogen deal with a member of the Hydrogen Science Coalition. The position of Chief Nursing Officer has been reinstated by the federal government, but how is this position and its appointee, supposed to help the healthcare crisis? The President of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario joins Scott for that. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast. Guests: Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Toronto Metropolitan University. Matt McNama, Senior Communications Manager at Airbnb. Michael Armstrong, PhD, Associate Professor, Goodman School of Business. Brock University. Roger Hilton, fellow at Canadian Global Affairs Institute & defence fellow at GLOBSEC, an international think-tank based in Bratislava, Slovakia. Orest Zakydalsky. Senior Policy Analyst, Ukrainian Canadian Congress. Paul Martin, Chemical Engineer and Process Development Expert, Hydrogen Science Coalition. Dr. Claudette Holloway, President, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario. Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Rush enthusiast. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Elizabeth Russell Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchors – David Woodard & Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show

Ukraine's Independence Day was darkened by an attack on a train station that killed at least 22 people. It's been six months since the Russians invaded the country. Olena Gnes lives in Kyiv with her three children and her husband has been fighting on the front lines since the beginning of the invasion. She gives AC360 an update on how she's doing and says “I'm still confident that Ukraine will win.” Plus, the school board in Uvalde, Texas voted unanimously to fire school Police Chief Pete Arredondo, three months after a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School. CNN Crime and Justice Correspondent Shimon Prokupecz tells Anderson Cooper how family members are reacting about the firing.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Darren Minton, CEO of Smart for Life talks to Rita about the sixth anniversary of the war between Ukraine and Russia, Ukraine's Independence Day, and the Ukrainian refugees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight on the Rita Cosby Show: Rita talks about the FBI whistle blowers being told not to follow the Hunter Biden investigation and then speaks with Stephen Moore, Economist on President Biden canceling student debt. Later, Darren Minton, CEO of Smart for Life talks to Rita about the sixth anniversary of the war between Ukraine and Russia, Ukraine's Independence Day, and the Ukrainian refugees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uvalde police chief for schools, Pete Arredondo, has been fired for his actions during the Robb Elementary School massacre in May. President Biden announces major debt relief for millions with student loans. We have breaking news overnight from Columbus, Ohio, where public school teachers are going back to work after a strike. A judge in Idaho has ruled doctors can perform the abortions to save a mother's life or health at hospitals that accept Medicare funding. Torrential rain that flooded Texas pummels the Southeast sweeping cars off roads and forcing water rescues. Kobe Bryant's widow has won her lawsuit accusing Los Angeles County of negligence and invasion of privacy. A jury awarded Vanessa Bryant and another plaintiff $31 million in damages. Turning overseas, Ukraine's Independence Day was marked with a missile barrage from Russia yesterday that killed at least 25 people.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A majority of Americans have a favorable view of pro-life crisis pregnancy centers even as politicians and corporations work to discourage the public from accessing them, a new poll suggests.A Christian school administrator in Florida says he's received threats over media reports about a school policy that requires students to be identified by their biological sex.As Wednesday marks Ukraine's Independence Day, Christian nonprofits and churches are continuing to assist those left devastated by Russia's invasion as Christians worldwide are being urged to set aside time to pray for the war to come an end.Refusing to review evidence from a Christian couple trying to recover their 12-year-old daughter after she was allegedly kidnapped and forced to convert and marry, a judge in Pakistan last week denied them custody, sources said.Subscribe to this Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Overcast Get the Edifi App Download for iPhone Download for Android Subscribe to Our Newsletter Subscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and Thursday Click here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning! Links to the News Most support public funding of pro-life pregnancy centers: poll | Politics News Christian school administrator receives threats over LGBT policy | U.S. News Is anti-racism ignoring 'human depravity among people of color'? | U.S. News Churches urged to pray on Ukraine's Independence Day | World News Judge stops Biden from enforcing 'emergency' abortions in Texas | Politics News Mailman punished for not working Sundays appeals to Supreme Court | U.S. News Pakistani Christian parents denied custody of kidnapped daughter | World News

In Ukraine, today is a day of celebration and sadness. On this day, thirty-one years ago, Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union, after nearly 70 years under Moscow's control. This came as the USSR was slowly crumbling, and many Soviet satellite states had already established democracies after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Ukraine's Independence Day is usually marked with a military parade in the capital, air force pilots flying over the Independence Square in Kyiv, and people gathering in their local town squares to celebrate. But when Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24th of this year, that all changed. Today also marks six months since the start of Russia's war on Ukraine. In the capital today, Kyiv authorities have banned mass gatherings for fear of intensified attacks from Russia. Instead, destroyed and burned-out Russian tanks and military equipment line the capital's main street is lined with – a quiet, triumphant nod to Russia's president who had once hoped to overtake the city.  And across the US, vigils and events were held throughout the week in solidarity with Ukrainians. Last night, a crowd gathered at a park in lower Manhattan in a candlelight vigil organized by Razom, a nonprofit in New York working to support Ukraine. Attendees wore Ukrainian flags and held candles to honor the soldiers and civilians whose lives have been lost in the war. We speak with Nataliya Gumenyuk, a Ukrainian journalist and founder of the Public Interest Journalism Lab, with updates on the ground from Kyiv, Ukraine. She also recently wrote an article for The Guardian titled, "Ukraine's independence day was always important. Now it is a matter of life and death."

The Uvalde school district's embattled police chief has been fired following allegations that he made several critical mistakes during a mass shooting that left 19 students and two teachers dead. The district's board of trustees said Wednesday day that it voted to dismiss Chief Pete Arredondo, who has faced criticism since the May 24 massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Officers armed with rifles waited in a school hallway for more than an hour while the gunman carried out the shooting. President Joe Biden has announced his long-awaited plan to deliver on his campaign promise to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans — and up to $10,000 more for those with the greatest financial need. Biden announced in a Wednesday tweet that borrowers who earn less than $125,000 a year, or families earning less than $250,000, would be eligible for the $10,000 loan forgiveness. For recipients of Pell Grants, which are reserved for undergraduates with the most significant financial need, the federal government would cancel up to an additional $10,000 in federal loan debt. A Ukrainian official says the death toll from a Russian rocket attack on Ukraine's Independence Day has risen to 25. The deputy head of the Ukrainian presidential office reported Thursday that the victims included an 11-year-old boy found under the rubble of a house and a 6-year-old killed in a car fire near a train station that was the target. Three journalists are on trial in Finland on charges of revealing national defense secrets for allegedly publishing classified documents in a newspaper article. Amazon is shutting down the hybrid virtual, in-home care service it's spent years developing. It's a surprising move that underscores the challenges Amazon faces as it moves into health care. A new study adds evidence that a fossil species from Africa could be our earliest known ancestor. Researchers examined arm and leg bones linked to a 7-million-year-old skull that was found two decades ago.  The Braves moved closer to first, the Guardians added to their lead in the AL Central and more highlights and news in the world of sports. First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 again in an apparent “rebound” case, after she initially tested negative for the virus over the weekend. President Joe Biden, who spent three days with his wife at their Rehoboth Beach, Del. vacation home, continues to test negative, the White House said. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has rejected clemency for a man facing execution for the 1997 hammer killing of a man. Stitt's decision on Wednesday paves the way for 50-year-old James Coddington to be executed by lethal injection on Thursday. A psychologist who treated Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz when he was 8 years old testified that Cruz was a “peculiar child” who had many behavioral and developmental issues. Cruz pleaded guilty to 17 murders in 2018 at Parkland's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The trial will determine if he's sentenced to death or life without parole. Israel's prime minister says the West is letting Iran manipulate talks over an emerging “bad deal” to curb Tehran's nuclear capabilities. The Israeli caretaker premier, Yair Lapid, told reporters in Jerusalem on Wednesday that Israel staunchly opposes any agreement with Iran. He spoke as the Biden administration was expected to consider terms of a deal as soon as this week. A special House panel looking into the government's coronavirus response says the Trump White House tried to pressure U.S. health experts into reauthorizing the drug hydroxychloroquine that had been discredited as a COVID-19 treatment. The report by the Democratic-led subcommittee provides new evidence of the administration's efforts to override Food and Drug Administration decisions early in the pandemic. Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson, who helped the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title, died Wednesday. The MVP of the Chiefs' victory over the Vikings in January 1970 had been in declining health for years. Drummer Jerry Allison, who played and co-wrote songs with rock pioneer and childhood friend Buddy Holly and whose future wife inspired the classic “Peggy Sue,” has died. He was 82. Finland's prime minister has apologized after the publication of a photo that showed two women kissing and posing topless at the official summer residence of the country's leader. The photo came out after a video leaked last week showed Prime Minister Sanna Marin dancing with friends prompted a debate about whether the 36-year-old head of government is entitled to party. A 17-year-old pilot has become the youngest person to fly solo around the world in a small aircraft after he landed in Bulgaria. That's the country where Mack Rutherford's journey kicked off five months ago. —The Associated PressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, is the anniversary of Ukraine's Independence Day established in 1991. We are in troubling times. The quote today is about compassion.------------------"May your morning begin shattering expectations right out of the gate. I hope my message brings a smile to your face. May you gain knowledge, become inspired, or collect a trivial fact that you might use in a contest someday." -MichaelFor the past 30 years, Michael has changed his phone message EVERY SINGLE DAY! It's a daily activity, as automatic as brushing his teeth.​ He does 2 unique messages daily: one on his cell phone and one on his landline. The time has come to share them. (Hasn't the time comes to get rid of the landline? :)

Today marks 6 months since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, it fall's on the 24th August which is also Ukraine's Independence Day. Emmet was joined by Larysa Garesko Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland to mark the day.

A Russian attack on a train station in Ukraine killed more than a dozen people and left 50 others wounded. The attack coincided with Ukraine's Independence Day and came exactly six months after the start of the war. Amna Nawaz takes a look back at the brutal fight already waged and speaks with Keir Giles of Chatham House about what's next in the conflict. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

A Russian attack on a train station in Ukraine killed more than a dozen people and left 50 others wounded. The attack coincided with Ukraine's Independence Day and came exactly six months after the start of the war. Amna Nawaz takes a look back at the brutal fight already waged and speaks with Keir Giles of Chatham House about what's next in the conflict. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Today is Ukraine's Independence Day, marking 31 years since it broke from the Soviet Union. It also comes six months since Russia launched its full-scale invasion, and Ukrainian officials are concerned that new strikes could come on the symbolic date.California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation on Monday that would have allowed three California cities to open overdose prevention sites – though Newsom said during his campaign in 2018 he was “very, very open” to the harm reduction strategy.And in headlines: prosecutors dismissed all charges against the two Atlanta police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks, a federal jury convicted two men for leading the plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and a whistleblower alleged that Twitter misled regulators about how it fights hackers and spam.Show Notes:NY Times: “Eric Adams After Dark: A Private Table and Tarnished Friends” – https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/22/nyregion/eric-adams-la-baia-zero-bond.htmlVote Save America: Fuck Bans Action Plan – https://votesaveamerica.com/roe/Crooked Coffee is officially here. Our first blend, What A Morning, is available in medium and dark roasts. Wake up with your own bag at crooked.com/coffeeFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/whataday/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

U.S. Warns: Russia May Step Up Attacks on Ukraine's Independence Day. President Biden Expected to Make Student Loan Forgiveness Decision Today. Liz Cheney Works With Koch Network, Trump Consultants in Possible Presidential Campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Ukraine, today is a day of celebration and sadness. On this day, thirty-one years ago, Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union, after nearly 70 years under Moscow's control. This came as the USSR was slowly crumbling, and many Soviet satellite states had already established democracies after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Ukraine's Independence Day is usually marked with a military parade in the capital, air force pilots flying over the Independence Square in Kyiv, and people gathering in their local town squares to celebrate. But when Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24th of this year, that all changed. Today also marks six months since the start of Russia's war on Ukraine. In the capital today, Kyiv authorities have banned mass gatherings for fear of intensified attacks from Russia. Instead, destroyed and burned-out Russian tanks and military equipment line the capital's main street is lined with – a quiet, triumphant nod to Russia's president who had once hoped to overtake the city.  And across the US, vigils and events were held throughout the week in solidarity with Ukrainians. Last night, a crowd gathered at a park in lower Manhattan in a candlelight vigil organized by Razom, a nonprofit in New York working to support Ukraine. Attendees wore Ukrainian flags and held candles to honor the soldiers and civilians whose lives have been lost in the war. We speak with Nataliya Gumenyuk, a Ukrainian journalist and founder of the Public Interest Journalism Lab, with updates on the ground from Kyiv, Ukraine.

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on Ukraine's Independence Day.

Day 182.Today, we discuss Ukraine's independence day and analyse 6 months of conflict. We hear how Ukrainians are marking the bloody anniversary on the ground and hear from our correspondent Will Brown on Russian influence in Africa.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphant.Will Brown (Africa Correspondent). Follow Will on Twitter @_Will_Brown.Oleksandra Povoroznyk (Journalist & Translator). Follow Oleksandra on Twitter @rynkrynkEmail: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Russian attack on a train station in Ukraine killed more than a dozen people and left 50 others wounded. The attack coincided with Ukraine's Independence Day and came exactly six months after the start of the war. Amna Nawaz takes a look back at the brutal fight already waged and speaks with Keir Giles of Chatham House about what's next in the conflict. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has made a surprise visit to President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine on the Ukraine's Independence Day. - Премьер-министр Австралии Альбанезе поздравил президента Украины Владимира Зеленского с 31-м Днем независимости страны. Президент США Байден выделил очередной пакет помощи в области безопасности для Украины в почти 3 млрд долларов. А премьер-министр Великобритании Джонсон лично приехал в Киев. И не с пустыми руками. Рассказываем, как Украина отметила свой главный праздник в условиях войны с Россией.

Journalist and editor of ‘Ukrainian Freedom News' Joseph Lindsley joins Bob Sirott from Ukraine to deliver the latest news on the Ukraine-Russia War, including the eeriness of Ukraine’s Independence Day and what they could expect from Russia’s forces. You can find more updates on Joseph's website, ukrainianfreedomnews.com. To donate to Joseph and his team's efforts to […]

The one hundred and twenty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode Kenya election official dies in unclear circumstances UK denies meddling in Kenyan presidential election Attempted attack on Kenya electoral body staff On eve of Ukraine's national day, fears Russia will pounce Pakistan court to weigh contempt action against former PM Khan Bangladesh cuts school and office hours to save power Finland's Sanna Marin tests negative for drugs Argentina: Prosecutor seeks 12-year jail term for former president Large section of smoldering Beirut port silos collapses Dinosaurs hit the racetrack for Washington's T-Rex Race Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India's Robin Hood robbing from the rich - but with a dark twist. The tantrum equation how to keep your kids calm on a car journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India's Robin Hood robbing from the rich - but with a dark twist. The tantrum equation how to keep your kids calm on a car journey.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India's Robin Hood robbing from the rich - but with a dark twist. The tantrum equation how to keep your kids calm on a car journey.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India's Robin Hood robbing from the rich - but with a dark twist. The tantrum equation how to keep your kids calm on a car journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug. 24 marks the day when Ukraine's parliament vowed to separate from the Soviet Union in 1991. The date this year will also mark six months since Russia's invasion began.

It has been six months since Russia started its invasion of Ukraine, and this coming 24 August will be Ukraine's Independence Day. How differently will this occasion be celebrated amid the war? As South Korea has been under great threat from North Korea, the US and South Korea are launching their biggest military training to prepare for the worst. Prime Time's Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish speak with Eleanor Smallwood, Journalist, Partner Hub, BBC World Service to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*) US-Afghan talks on release of frozen assets to continue US President Joe Biden's administration will press ahead with talks on releasing billions of dollars in Afghanistan's foreign-held assets. This is despite the late Al Qaeda leader's presence in Kabul, and Washington's frustration with the pace, according to sources with knowledge of the situation, Reuters news agency has reported. The decision to pursue the initiative to help stabilise Afghanistan's collapsed economy underscores growing concern over a humanitarian crisis as the United Nations warns that nearly half the country's 40 million people face "acute hunger" as winter approaches. *) Russia's Ukraine soldiers trial to undermine talks Russia might take the provocative step of putting Ukrainian soldiers on trial as Kiev marks 31 years of independence on Wednesday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned. Zelenskyy warned: "If this despicable court takes place, if our people are brought into these settings in violation of all agreements, all international rules, there will be abuse." Ukraine's Independence Day on August 24 will also mark six months since Russia attacked the former Soviet republic, in a devastating war that has cost thousands of lives. *) Police file terrorism charges against Pakistan's Imran Khan In Pakistan, police have filed terrorism charges against former prime minister Imran Khan, escalating political tensions in the country. Pakistan's media watchdog has banned the live telecast of Khan's speeches, after he was accused of threatening top police officials and a female judge during a rally in Islamabad. Following that rally, Islamabad police registered a criminal complaint against Khan under the country's anti-terrorism act. *) ​​US, S Korea begin biggest military drills since 2018 amid N Korea backlash The United States and South Korea have begun their biggest combined military drills since 2018 – a move likely to enrage North Korea, which has been ramping up its nuclear threats. The two countries have long carried out joint exercises, which they insist are purely defensive but North Korea sees them as a rehearsal for invasion. The annual joint military drills mark the resumption of large-scale training sessions after they were scaled back due to Covid-19 and a bout of failed diplomacy with Pyongyang. *) Computer-animated movie 'Dragon Ball' slays at box office in North America Computer-animated martial arts film "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero," the 21st in the Japanese franchise, has seized control of the North American box office. With an impressive $20.1 million in ticket sales, it was hailed as the best global opening ever for an anime movie by distributor Crunchyroll. The film outshined the $11.6 million take of another new release, Universal's "Beast".

The United States and South Korea hold joint military drills amid mounting tough rhetoric from North Korea; nuclear deal negotiations continue as Iran responds to the European Union's most recent draft of a revived agreement; and Ukraine marks its Independence Day six months after the Russian invasion began.   Mentioned on the Podcast   Max Boot, “Why Kyiv's ‘Thousand Bee Sting' Strategy is Costing Russia Dearly,” Washington Post   Jessica Chen Weiss, “The China Trap,” Foreign Affairs   Steven Cook and Martin Indyk, “The Case for a New U.S.-Saudi Strategic Compact,” Council on Foreign Relations   Nicholas Pelham, “MBS: Despot in the Desert,” The Economist   Karim Sadjadpour, “What the U.S. Gets Wrong About Iran,” New York Times   Stephen Sestanovich, “Putin's Strategy in Ukraine,” The President's Inbox   Scott Snyder, “Why North Korea Might Reject Yoon Suk-yeol's Audacious Initiative,” CFR.org

​​“We can't help everybody…but just knowing that you were able to be part of somebody's future and helping them escape. Who knows, that person could be the person that cures cancer.” - Quan Nguyen Quan Nguyen is a leader of action. And a true helper. And when the war in Ukraine started, the American combat veteran left his family in Utah, got on a flight, and linked up with a friend in Lviv to do what he could to help. He's put down his rifle, risked his life, and is now helping children who are refugees from war like he once was long ago. He's founded a new non-profit, called Task Force 824, named in honor of Ukraine's Independence Day (8/24). Led by Quan, Task Force 824 is a non-profit of non-sanctioned individuals working together to provide humanitarian aid to Ukrainian citizens affected by the recent Russian invasion. They are transporting refugees to safety and delivering supplies to safe houses in Ukraine.  Quan Nguyen has had an amazing life journey. As a young boy, he fled Vietnam and lived in a refugee camp for over a year. He and his family would find refuge in America. And Quan would grow up and go on to serve in the Marine Corps as an infantryman with combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. After returning home from combat, he built his own small business and worked in technology for two decades. And he continued his life of service. He supported his fellow veterans as a Deputy Director for the Western Region for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), with the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, and with other nonprofits. When IAVA kicked off a groundbreaking national tour to combat suicide with legendary rock band Linkin Park, it was Quan that led the way. For an entire national tour with Mike Shinoda and the late Chester Bennington and the band, in dozens of cities, he worked with the crew to promote awareness, host veterans, share mental health resources, and save lives.  Quan is an old friend and colleague of our host, Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff), and joins us for a session just recorded from inside Kyiv-–as the city continues to await an imminent Russian assault. Quan spoke to us as artillery rounds fired off behind him, and air raid sirens and the threat of missile attacks swirled all around. It's a brave, riveting and inspiring conversation unlike anything else you'll hear in American media. It's the kind of ground truth you can expect from Independent Americans and Righteous Media. Every episode of Independent Americans (@Indy_Americans) hosted by Paul Rieckhoff is the truth beyond the headlines–and light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's content for the 42% of Americans that proudly call themselves independent. And delivers the Righteous Media 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. -Learn more about Task Force 824 and how you can help support their vital work.  -Get extra content, connect with guests, attend events, get merch discounts and support this show that speaks truth to power by joining us on Patreon.   -WATCH video of Paul and Quan's conversation here. -See the Linkin Park video for Wastelands that Quan and Paul helped create with LP.  -Support The Brent Renaud Journalism Foundation here.  -Tell your member of Congress to support HR 987 - Expressing gratitude on behalf of the people of the United States to the journalists and news staff who are risking injury and death, are subject to grave threat, and have sacrificed their lives, to chronicle and report on the ongoing war in Ukraine resulting from Putin's invasion. -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers on Twitter. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media. America's next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First of all please excuse me for the sound disturbance in this episode. Today is Ukraine's independence day.. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app