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Explaining Ukraine

UkraineWorld
Ukraine
Russia
European Union
NATO
Drones
Democracy
International Law
War
United States
Russian Aggression
Soviet Union
Internews Ukraine
Kherson
World War II
Human Rights
Russia-Ukraine War
Colonialism
Ukrainian Children
PEN Ukraine
Geopolitics

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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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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Ukraine has won time for Europe. A vast amount of time. But the price of this time has been tremendous. It is measured not in money, but in human lives. Dozens of towns and hundreds of villages have been destroyed. Occupied territories, occupied peop... more

In recent months, Ukrainian deep strikes into Russia have outnumbered Russian strikes on Ukraine. Ukraine has managed to build its military capacities practically from scratch, while Russia has made very little technological progress since 2022. Furt... more

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Let’s travel for a moment. Imagine you are on the shore of the Black Sea, in Odesa—one of the most beautiful cities in Eastern Europe. Odesa possesses multiple identities and refuses to be trapped by a single definition. It is Jewish, French, Italian... more

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Recent Guests

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
Christopher Atwood
Human rights and communications expert, head of Ukrainer International
Ukrainer International
Episode: What Black Americans and Ukrainians can tell each other
Bohdan Ben
Co-author, journalist
Euromaidan Press
Episode: Why Ukraine's resistance starts with ordinary people
Orysia Hrudka
Co-author, journalist
Euromaidan Press
Episode: Why Ukraine's resistance starts with ordinary people
Yulia Marushevska
Civic activist, former head of the Office of Support for Reforms at Ukraine's Ministry of Defense, supervisory board member at Brave 1
Brave 1 / Ukrainian defense innovations ecosystem
Episode: Why the world needs Ukraine’s war tech - with Yulia Marushevska
Oksana Ishchuk
An analyst specializing in international and energy relations at the Centre for Global Studies, Strategy 21.
Centre for Global Studies, Strategy 21
Episode: Russia's energy terror against Ukraine - with Oksana Ishchuk

Host

Volodymyr Yermolenko
Ukrainian philosopher, editor-in-chief of UkraineWorld, and president of PEN Ukraine.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 487 ratings
  • Impressive

    Very deep and beautiful and intelligent discussions and deep dives

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Uli lalo
    Netherlands9 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 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 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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Many appreciate hearing Ukrainian voices in English with credible experts.
Championed for informative, nuanced coverage beyond headlines.
Listeners praise the depth and thoughtfulness of discussions.

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#95
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How Russia can be defeated - with Lesia Ogryzko
Q: Can Russia be defeated?
Yes, but primarily through militarily dismantling its capacity to wage war, coupled with a sustained, asymmetric strategy that uses rapid battlefield feedback, deep strikes, autonomous systems, and international partnerships to erode Russia's operational and strategic options.
Why Europe must fix its defence now - with Moritz Schularick
Q: How can Europe fix its procurement and production to be more adaptive on the battlefield?
Adopt fast, wartime procurement rules, standardize models and interoperability across countries, shift from traditional large weapons to autonomous, AI-enabled and mass-produced systems, and create European champions by unifying capital, technology, and industrial bases.
Why Europe must fix its defence now - with Moritz Schularick
Q: Is Europe's defense spending growing, or is it deteriorating, and how does this compare to the US?
Europe has stepped in to fill the gaps left by the US, especially in financial support, and while spending is substantial, it lags the US in capabilities; the issue is a lack of proactive, long-term, European-wide strategic coordination.
Why Ukraine's resistance starts with ordinary people
Q: How long did it take to craft the book and adapt on-the-ground reporting into a cohesive narrative?
The authors describe a gradual process of rewriting and contextualizing individual stories, adding historical and cultural background so a reader outside Ukraine can vividly feel what happened on the ground.
Can Ukraine win the technological war? - with Volodymyr Havrylov
Q: What do you expect to happen regarding the war?
Russia will continue to attack and bombard Ukraine, attempting to destroy Ukrainian energy infrastructure, but they are facing increasing losses and challenges.

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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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2. Lesia Ogryzko
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5. Christopher Atwood
6. Bohdan Ben
7. Orysia Hrudka
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