
Ukraine-based journalists Romeo Kokriatski and Anthony Bartaway discuss the biggest stories from Ukraine, and the region - all in English.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 126 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews | |||

The 2026 Winter Olympics were marred by a series of scandals involving Ukraine, which brought to the fore the idea of an absolute separation of sport and politics. That separation never existed. We look at the modern history of sport and the USSR and... more
Our Patreon subscribers asked us questions about Ukraine, and we answered them. We talk about interesting historical what-ifs, language issues, the role of the "Manosphere, and more in this broad-ranging episode made with your input.
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In this episode:
00:06:28 - Russia losing access to Starlink contributes to a Ukrainian offensive in the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
00:25:40 - The aftershocks of the autumn's corruption scandal lead to a shakeup in the Ukrainian gover... more
2025 was a year of cyclical news stories in Ukraine, often built on the fluctuating whims of one man in Washington, DC. In this episode, we look at the main lessons we can take away from 2025 and the chaos we live in. We will review key battles, chan... more
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Thanks for all your work over the last few years. You provide a great source for social and political aspects of the war as well as information on the front lines
Of all the Ukraine podcasts, this is the worst.
I scrambled to find podcasts when the war in Ukraine began. This was one of them. Others included a BBC podcast, but one by one I unsubscribed to all but Ukraine Without Hype. The others were - imo - somewhat slick and artificial and in one case overly sentimental. UWH is what I consider to be authentic on-the-ground reporting that is also engaging. I like both hosts and how seamlessly they co-host. I like their voices too. I often listen multiple times. I highly recommend this podcast. I’ve lea... more
All I can say to the people of Ukraine after listening to this episode is that I am ashamed to be American today.
Journalist and scholar Olga Tokariuk gives a great first hand account of the developments in the Maidan protests, the brutal repression from the Yanukovych regime that led to the eventual revolution against him, and the Russian invasion that followed. I’ve heard many good episodes from this podcast, often dealing with very current events in Ukraine. A good one to keep in your favorites list and check in on frequently.
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A pragmatic, Ukraine-focused news and political analysis show hosted by two seasoned journalists who cover Ukraine and the surrounding region in English. Episodes frequently explore frontline updates, geopolitics, humanitarian issues, and media narratives, often weaving in historical context and personal stories to illuminate complex conflicts. The tone tends toward critical examination of power structures, Western policy, and disinformation, with a strong emphasis on Ukrainian sovereignty and civil society resilience. Noteworthy is the ongoing mix of on-the-ground reporting, policy critique, and media literacy, which helps listeners understand how global events intersect with Ukraine's daily reality. Potential listeners may find it particu... more
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