
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 423 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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What values define Ukrainian society? How accurate is it to say that Ukrainians have high levels of horizontal trust—trust in one another—but low trust in public institutions? How should we understand power distance in Ukraine? Is corruption really a... more
When people look at this war from the outside, they often ask one question: When will it end? Many assume that if a ceasefire is reached, the war will be over and life will return to normal. But we should not confuse a ceasefire with a lasting peace—... more
Many things have changed this year. Ukraine is now striking targets deep inside Russian territory on a regular basis. Russia’s traditional strengths—its vast territory and abundant resources—are increasingly becoming liabilities. The war may be appro... more
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
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Very deep and beautiful and intelligent discussions and deep dives
Very impressive knowledgeable analysis presented by Olena! Please make her voice known!! Thank you!
I’m really glad that there’s an English language podcast owned and edited by Ukrainians. So important!! Keep it up.
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.
Thanks for your valuable information and perspectives!
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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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Recent guests on Explaining Ukraine include:
1. Orysia Lutsevych
2. John Lough
3. Tetyana Ogarkova
4. Christos Chomenidis
5. Colin Freeman
6. James Verini
7. Moritz Schularick
8. Lesia Ogryzko
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