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Ukraine This Week

The Kyiv Independent
Russia
Ukraine
Crimea
Mobilization (ukraine)
Volodymyr Zelensky
Drones
Shahed Drones
Roman Abramovich
MH17
Nord Stream
Oleshki
Oleshki, Ukraine
European Union
Ukraine Conflict
North Korea
Pornography Decriminalization
Kyiv Independent
Kyiv
Africa
Journalists

The Kyiv Independent's weekly show Ukraine This Week brings you the most important stories from Ukraine and beyond. Each week, host Anna Belokur unpacks one topic relating to Russia’s war against Ukraine, from deep dives into domestic issues like mobilization and gun control to developments inside Russia and broader geopolitical shifts. In every episode, a member of our newsroom also answers a que... more

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Did Ukraine's largest deep-strike campaign achieve its goal? In this episode of Ukraine This Week, Anna Belokur examines the results of Ukraine's 40-day campaign of long-range drone strikes deep inside Russia – whether it shifted the balance in the w... more

How does Russia turn civilians into spies via social media? In this episode of Ukraine This Week, Anna Belokur examines Russia's covert recruitment networks and how the Kremlin systematically enlists ordinary people to carry out sabotage, espionage, ... more

In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, Anna Belokur examines Germany’s allegations that a Ukrainian-led team sabotaged the Nord Stream pipelines on Kyiv’s orders—claims that Ukraine continues to reject. The episode explains why Nord Stream, a Ge... more

In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, Anna Belokur examines the legacy of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, 12 years after the passenger plane was shot down over eastern Ukraine with a Russian Buk missile, killing all 298 people on board. Drawing ... more

In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, Anna Belokur examines Ukraine’s escalating campaign to isolate Russian-occupied Crimea. Once promoted by the Kremlin as a symbol of Russia’s resurgence and a premier tourist destination, the peninsula now f... more

In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, Kateryna Denisova examines one of Ukraine's most unusual legal contradictions. Numerous adult content creators pay taxes to the state while risking criminal prosecution for the very work that generates thei... more

In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, Kateryna Denisova examines how Ukraine's attitudes toward LGBTQ people have changed — and why the country's laws have struggled to keep pace. Public support for LGBTQ equality has grown dramatically since R... more

In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, Anna Belokur examines the surprising return of Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich to the center of efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. Known internationally as the former owner of Chelsea FC, Abramo... more

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KU independence reporter covering the war and Russian-occupied Ukraine
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Episode: The first foreign victims of Russia’s war against Ukraine
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Ukrainian military analyst
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Josephine Jackson
Prominent adult content creator in Ukraine
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Oleksandr Domenko
Ukrainian veteran who participated in defense and now advocates for LGBTQ rights
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Episode: Ukraine debates LGBTQ rights as thousands serve in the military
Yulia Sverdenko
Prime Minister of Ukraine (as referenced in the episode)
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Anna Belokur
Host and reporter with Kyiv Independent and Ukraine This Week reporting from Kyiv and related assignments.

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How Russia recruits spies through social media | Ukraine This Week
Q: Do any of you guys know why Ukraine blow up that Iranian cargo ship on Saturday?
The host presents context tying Iran to Moscow and suggests Ukraine seeks US support, with the guest elaborating on geopolitical alignments and why such actions are signaling to allies.
Russia’s war has transformed North Korea
Q: Who benefited most from this week's meeting between leaders?
The guest suggests Kim Jong Un was a clear beneficiary because denuclearization was not mentioned in readouts, signaling a potential elevation of North Korea's status in relation to China and Russia.
Why the West struggles with Shahed drones
Q: What were the first steps of Europe and allied cooperation in countering drone warfare?
There has been coordinated support from the United States and European partners, with investments in sensors, interceptors, and defense-industrial collaboration to build capacity for Ukrainian defense and to accelerate global counter-drone capabilities.
Why the West struggles with Shahed drones
Q: But so speaking to that failure, what are the biggest mistakes that NATO has made when it comes to preparing for this kind of drone warfare?
The guest explains that Eastern European countries often learned quickly and invested in defense, while Western Europe and distant allies lagged due to a peacetime mindset and underappreciation of the threat, underscoring the need for urgent adaptation and faster learning.
New dangers of war reporting
Q: What are the big contributors to the increasing danger for reporters in conflict zones?
The surge in drone usage, targeted attacks near front lines, and the broader inclusion of non-traditional media workers into the information ecosystem all contribute to higher risk, requiring expanded safety practices and clearer guidelines on press protection.

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