Explaining Ukraine
UkraineWorldA 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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 409 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||
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Since Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency, Russia has drastically escalated its missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities. In January 2026, launches exceeded 6,000—a sharp increase from approximately 2,000 in January 2025. The use of gui... more
During this record-breaking cold winter, millions of Ukrainians are regularly left without electricity, water, or heat as temperatures plummet to -20°C and below. Does Russia intend to make life in Ukraine unlivable? Can the country’s civilian infras... more
What are the prospects for peace talks — and why are many Ukrainians skeptical about them? Does Ukraine have technological parity with Russia on the battlefield? And how has Ukrainian civil society become one of the country’s greatest assets during t... more
What can the deep past of Ukrainian lands reveal about the global story of humanity? Six thousand years ago, "mega-sites" flourished in what is now central Ukraine—but can these be considered the world’s first cities? How were they organized without ... more
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Very deep and beautiful and intelligent discussions and deep dives
Apple Podcasts5Uli lalo
Netherlands7 months ago - Extraordinary Olena Halushka interview
Very impressive knowledgeable analysis presented by Olena! Please make her voice known!! Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5gabfanatico
United States2 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 Podcasts5Stephen_Grant1977United States2 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 Podcasts4GliiiiiittttttUnited States2 years ago - Exceptional! Thank you!
Thanks for your valuable information and perspectives!
Apple Podcasts5gabfanaticoUnited States3 years ago
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What is Explaining Ukraine about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This program consistently covers Ukraine's political, security, and cultural landscape through conversations with Ukrainian experts, policymakers, diplomats, and civil society leaders. Episodes frequently examine how geopolitics, war, energy, and international diplomacy shape Ukraine's resilience, identity, and path to alignment with Europe and the West. Notable patterns include deep dives into military and humanitarian topics, the role of civil society in defense, and explorations of Ukrainian history, culture, and moral perspectives, all voiced by credible Ukrainian voices in English. A standout aspect is its commitment to presenting first-hand Ukrainian perspectives, often from high-profile intellectuals and practitioners, making complex... more
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Explaining Ukraine launched 8 years ago and published 409 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Explaining Ukraine include:
1. Christopher Atwood
2. Oksana Ishchuk
3. Volodymyr Havrylov
4. Kateryna Leshchyshyn
5. Danylo Lubkivsky
6. Natalia Shlikhta
7. Olesia Ostrovska-Liuta
8. Kateryna Dysa
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