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Ukraine Military History

Samuel Cook, Rob Lee
Ukraine
Mariupol
Drone Warfare
Borderlands Foundation
Ukraine Military History Institute
Russia
Mykhailo Fedorov
Rubicon
Ukraine–russia Conflict
Corps Reform
Military History
Defense Technology
German Military Doctrine
Blitzkrieg
Middle Strike / Operational Depth
UAV Battalion (38th Marine Brigade)
Ryazhsk
E-Points System
Drone Line
NATO / Western Allies

Ukraine Military History is a podcast about how wars are actually fought, and won. Co-hosts Rob Lee and Dmytro Putiata — both Marines and respected military analysts — break down the war in Ukraine in the operational detail headlines miss: drone warfare, force structure, and what's really happening along the front. Host Samuel Cook, who taught Russian military history at West Point, widens the len... more

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His face is blurred and his voice is altered — because he is still fighting. In this episode, Rob Lee sits down with the commander of a separate special forces company in the International Legion of GUR (Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Directorate): a... more

In this special episode, Ievgen Malik sits down with Shaun Pinner — British soldier, Ukrainian Marine, Mariupol defender, and fellow survivor of Russian captivity. The two served in the same battalion of the 36th Marines but in different units, fough... more

In Episode 10 the panel unpacked the politics of Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal as Ukraine's defence minister — the protests, the strategy clash with Syrskyi, and why soldiers took it personally. In Episode 11, they go deeper: Fedorov's explosive farew... more

On July 15, 2026, President Zelensky dismissed his entire cabinet — and with it, defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov, six months into the job and, to many soldiers and civilians, the most effective minister Ukraine's military had ever had. Within a day... more

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Recent Guests

Mozart Colesign Mozart
Company Commander in the International Legion, GUR
International Legion of GUR (Defense Intelligence)
Episode: Ep13 – Inside GUR's International Legion: An Elite Commander on Rat Tactics, the 80% Drone War, and the Future of Special Operations
Shaun Pinner
British former soldier who joined Ukrainian Marines and fought in Mariupol
Ukrainian Marines
Episode: Ep #12 – Two Marines. One War. Both Captured. Shaun Pinner about Mariupol & Captivity
Ievgeni Malik
Former Ukrainian Marine veteran, co-hosted interview about his background and Mariupol story
Ukrainian Marines / Ukrainian military
Episode: Ep #12 – Two Marines. One War. Both Captured. Shaun Pinner about Mariupol & Captivity
Ryan O'Leary
Active service member in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, guest on the episode
Ukrainian Armed Forces
Episode: Ep 10 – Zelensky Fires His Defense Minister: Soldiers Speak Out — Rob Lee, Ryan O'Leary & Dima Putiata on the Week That Shook Kyiv (Part 1)
Ievgeny Malik
Senior Sergeant, served in the 36th Marine Brigade
Ukrainian Marines
Episode: Ep9 – "You Were Allowed to Breathe. That's All.": Ievgen Malik on Mordovia Prison and the Road Home (Part 2)
Ievgen Malik
Former senior sergeant of the Ukrainian Marine Corps
Ukrainian Marine Corps
Episode: Ep7 – The Making of a Marine: Ievgen Malik on Poltava, the Decision to Fight, and the Last Stand at Mariupol
Vladyslav Yuriych Tovstyi
Colonel, commander of the UAV battalion, Corsair
38th Marine Brigade, UAV Battalion
Episode: Ep 6 – Battalion That Killed Over 2,000 Russians in 2 Months – Rob Lee × UAV Commander "Shram"
Rob Lee
Ukraine military analyst and regular podcast guest
Independent analyst/Ukraine Military History Podcast contributor
Episode: Ep 5 – Rob Lee: Back from the Front — Ukraine Closes the Deep-Strike Gap (June 2026)
Dmytro Putiata
Marines and respected military analyst
Ukraine Military History / Front-line analysis
Episode: Ep 4 –The Kill Zone: Drone Warfare & Brigade Autonomy – Rob Lee & Dmytro Putiata (Part 2)

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Sam Cook
Co-host and founder; focuses on historical context, doctrine, and defense technology ecosystems.

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Ep8 – Captivity Is Ten Times Worse Than Mariupol: Ievgen Malik on the Fall of Mariupol and Russian Captivity (Part 1)
Q: What was the experience like when you were first taken into captivity and moved through prisons?
We were moved through Olenivka, then Ryazhsk, subjected to beatings, interrogations, and a regime of self-binding and isolation; we were blindfolded, stripped, and subjected to both physical and psychological torture.
Ep8 – Captivity Is Ten Times Worse Than Mariupol: Ievgen Malik on the Fall of Mariupol and Russian Captivity (Part 1)
Q: What happened during the breakout attempt and how did the surrender come about?
We attempted to reach our troops to Zaporozhye but suffered heavy casualties; after discussions, we decided to surrender to avoid further losses; I negotiated on behalf of about 90 Marines and surrendered with them at the bridge west of the Ilyich plant.
Ep8 – Captivity Is Ten Times Worse Than Mariupol: Ievgen Malik on the Fall of Mariupol and Russian Captivity (Part 1)
Q: Could you introduce yourself and tell us what you did in the war and when you joined?
I'm Ievgen Malik, 32, joined the Ukrainian Army in July 2018, served as a sergeant and squad leader in the 36th Marine Brigade, and fought in Mariupol until the breakout and surrender in April 2022.
Ep9 – "You Were Allowed to Breathe. That's All.": Ievgen Malik on Mordovia Prison and the Road Home (Part 2)
Q: How did the guards vary over time, and what percentage were genuinely cruel?
About 20% of guards were genuinely cruel, 20% were more humane or ambivalent, and the remaining 60% largely followed orders, turning the regime into a rotating cycle of abuse where behavior shifted with the guard's tenure and mood.
Ep13 – Inside GUR's International Legion: An Elite Commander on Rat Tactics, the 80% Drone War, and the Future of Special Operations
Q: What lessons should NATO soft learn from this war regarding special operations?
The lessons emphasize a technological, highly integrated approach to special operations, with a heavy UAV presence, diverse drone capabilities, and a smaller infantry footprint optimized for rapid, adaptable missions rather than mass conventional forces.

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This show analyzes how modern conflicts unfold at the operational level, with a focus on Ukraine. Episodes consistently center on drone warfare, force structure, front-line dynamics, and the evolving use of unmanned systems, as well as the organizational and doctrinal shifts that shape contemporary warfare. A distinctive thread is the way guests—ranging from field-level analysts to high-ranking military leaders and researchers—bridge historical lessons with current and near-future battlefield realities, and how tech and logistics (including Starlink and miltech ecosystems) drive decision-making. The format often pairs rigorous, on-the-ground reporting with historical context, making it valuable for listeners in defense, government, military... more

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