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Explaining Ukraine

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A podcast by UkraineWorld.org, a multimedia project about Ukraine run by Internews Ukraine. Explaining Ukraine, its politics, society and its culture. Support us: patreon.com/ukraineworld

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I read this book with absolute passion. While it is a novel, it is truly an epic—the story of a family told through the greatest upheavals and disasters of the 20th century. Although it is set in Greece, we Ukrainians can deeply relate to this story:... more

Although Russia claims to be waging a war against the so-called West, no other country has officially deployed its military to fight alongside Ukraine. Instead, thousands of individuals from across the globe have made the personal choice to join the ... more

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On March 16, 2022, the Russian army committed one of the gravest war crimes of its invasion of Ukraine. It dropped air bombs on the Mariupol Drama Theatre, knowing that around a thousand civilians were sheltering inside, seeking refuge from Russian s... more

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The Russian army is hunting people in Kherson, a major city in the southern part of Ukraine. It is estimated that 700 Russian drones attack Kherson region every day. Russian soldiers are targeting Ukrainian civilians, their cars, and their homes, as ... more

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Recent Guests

Christos Chomenidis
Prominent Greek writer, author of Niki
Greek writer / author
Episode: Greece, Ukraine, Communism, War, Europe - with Christos Chomenidis
Colin Freeman
Freelance foreign affairs reporter for the Daily Telegraph
Daily Telegraph
Episode: Foreign Fighters in Ukraine: What Are Their Stories? - with Colin Freeman
James Verini
American journalist and book writer
The New York Times Magazine (and other publications)
Episode: Mariupol: Inside Russia’s Massive War Crime - with James Verini
Moritz Schularick
President of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy; Professor of economics at Sciences Po
Kiel Institute for the World Economy; Sciences Po
Episode: Why Europe must fix its defence now - with Moritz Schularick
Lesia Ogryzko
Ukrainian expert in international relations and security; co-founder and director of the Sahaidachnyi Security Centre; head of the Reform Support Office at Ukraine's Defense Ministry
Sahaidachnyi Security Centre; Reform Support Office, Ukraine's Defense Ministry
Episode: How Russia can be defeated - with Lesia Ogryzko
Julian Evans
British-Australian journalist, writer, traveler and filmmaker
Author of Undefeatable: Odesa in Love and War
Episode: Odesa in love and war - with Julian Evans
Borja Lasheras
Spanish book author and expert on Ukrainian and European security
European Policy Institute in Kyiv (EPIK)
Episode: Can Europe become a security union? - with Borja Lasheras
Terrell Jermaine Starr
Independent American journalist and host of Black Diplomats
Black Diplomats
Episode: What Black Americans and Ukrainians can tell each other
Christopher Atwood
Human rights and communications expert, head of Ukrainer International
Ukrainer International
Episode: What Black Americans and Ukrainians can tell each other

Host

Volodymyr Yermolenko
Host of Explaining Ukraine

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 489 ratings
  • Impressive

    Very deep and beautiful and intelligent discussions and deep dives

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Uli lalo
    Netherlands10 months ago
  • Extraordinary Olena Halushka interview

    Very impressive knowledgeable analysis presented by Olena! Please make her voice known!! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gabfanatico
    United States3 years ago
  • I love this podcast.

    I’m really glad that there’s an English language podcast owned and edited by Ukrainians. So important!! Keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stephen_Grant1977
    United States3 years ago
  • Volume

    I love this podcast but I wish he would speak louder! Even at top volume he’s very quiet and also compared to anyone else on the show he’s very quiet. Great podcast with lots of info.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Gliiiiiitttttt
    United States3 years ago
  • Exceptional! Thank you!

    Thanks for your valuable information and perspectives!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gabfanatico
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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High-quality guests and well-researched topics that go beyond headlines.
Production is strong and voices from Ukraine are clearly foregrounded.
A rare English-language window into Ukrainian perspectives and analysis.
Insightful, thoughtful, and deeply informed discussions.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Greece, Ukraine, Communism, War, Europe - with Christos Chomenidis
Q: What brought you to Kyiv?
The guest explains his ongoing connections with Ukrainian culture and his visit to Kyiv at the invitation of the Greek embassy and Ukrainian publisher, underscoring solidarity during the war and a desire to engage directly with Ukrainian readers.
Foreign Fighters in Ukraine: What Are Their Stories? - with Colin Freeman
Q: What went wrong with integrating foreign volunteers, and what could be done better next time?
The discussion points to inadequate bureaucratic capacity, language barriers, and the absence of a streamlined training system; Freeman suggests using private military companies or structured Western training to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Foreign Fighters in Ukraine: What Are Their Stories? - with Colin Freeman
Q: How many foreigners actually joined the Ukrainian Legion and fought?
Freeman notes that official numbers are unclear, with early estimates of around 5,000 to 10,000 fighters in 2022, and that a large portion did not identify themselves, making precise counts elusive.
Foreign Fighters in Ukraine: What Are Their Stories? - with Colin Freeman
Q: Why were you interested in this topic in the first place?
The interviewer shares that he sought insight into battlefield realities and hoped to interview British fighters to understand their experiences, which could inform Western audiences and provide a window into frontline dynamics.
Mariupol: Inside Russia’s Massive War Crime - with James Verini
Q: Tell me about it. Tell me about this episode in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Verini explains why Mariupol became a focal point, detailing how the siege transformed a civilian shelter at the theatre into a symbol of the war's brutality, and how survivor testimonies shaped the book and the broader narrative of the invasion.

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What is Explaining Ukraine about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on Ukraine's geopolitics, security, and society, featuring deep conversations with journalists, researchers, NGO leaders, and defense experts. Recent episodes highlight foreign fighters in Ukraine, war crimes documentation, civilian resilience under occupation, European defense integration, Ukraine's defense tech ecosystem, and civilian-military collaboration through NGOs. The format blends firsthand reporting, strategic analysis, and human stories to illuminate how Ukraine navigates war, diplomacy, and global partnerships. A standout quality is the commitment to Ukrainian perspectives in English, with guests ranging from frontline reporters to defense innovators, offering a mix of on-the-ground insight and policy context t... more

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2. Colin Freeman
3. James Verini
4. Moritz Schularick
5. Lesia Ogryzko
6. Julian Evans
7. Borja Lasheras
8. Terrell Jermaine Starr

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