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Why Ukraine has a problem with Elon Musk
This Week in Ukraine
10/06/23 • 24 min
Episode #28 is dedicated to Elon Musk and his stained reputation in Ukraine.
Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by the Kyiv Independent TikTok producer Masha Lavrova.
"This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube.
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This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
How, and why, Russia kidnaps thousands of Ukrainian children
This Week in Ukraine
06/23/23 • 37 min
Episode #13 of our weekly video podcast “This Week in Ukraine” is dedicated to a massive Russian scheme to kidnap tens of thousands of Ukrainian children, place them in "re-education" camps, and give them up for adoption to Russian families.
Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by the Kyiv Independent deputy chief editor Toma Istomina.
"This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube.
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Toma Istomina:
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This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Ukraine puts first oligarch behind bars
This Week in Ukraine
09/15/23 • 31 min
Episode #25 is dedicated to Ukraine's notorious oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky, his unprecedented arrest, and the changing political climate for Ukrainian oligarchs.
Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent's business editor Liliane Bivings.
"This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube.
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Liliane Bivings:
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The episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Ukraine’s counteroffensive finally began. What’s next?
This Week in Ukraine
06/16/23 • 33 min
Episode #12 is dedicated to the beginning of Ukraine's much-awaited counteroffensive, its early results, and what to expect in the weeks to come.
Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent's reporter Francis Farrell.
"This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube.
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Francis Farrell:
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This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Russia’s destruction of Ukrainian dam, and catastrophic flood it caused
This Week in Ukraine
06/09/23 • 25 min
Episode #11 of our weekly video podcast “This Week in Ukraine” is dedicated to Russia's destruction of Ukraine's Kakhovka dam, and the catastrophic flood it caused.
Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by the Kyiv Independent reporter Igor Kossov.
"This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube.
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Igor Kossov:
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This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Corruption in Ukraine, and where reforms fall short
This Week in Ukraine
06/02/23 • 36 min
Episode #10 is dedicated to corruption inside Ukraine's judicial system, and how the government has tried to implement reforms to fight it.
Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by the Kyiv Independent reporter Oleg Sukhov.
"This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube.
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The episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
What actually happened near Belgorod?
This Week in Ukraine
05/26/23 • 31 min
Episode #9 is dedicated to the incursion into Belgorod Oblast in Russia by Russian volunteer units fighting on the side of Ukraine.
Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent's senior editor Oleksiy Sorokin.
"This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube.
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The episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
How Ukrainian air defense denies Russia air superiority
This Week in Ukraine
05/19/23 • 28 min
Episode #8 is dedicated to the work of Ukrainian air defense, and how it denies Russia the air superiority that so many predicted it would have.
Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent's reporter Francis Farrell.
"This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube.
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Anastasiia Lapatina:
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This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
Why Russia relies on private militaries, like Wagner, for its war effort
This Week in Ukraine
05/12/23 • 27 min
Episode #7 is dedicated to Russian private military companies, how they operate, and the role they play in Russia's war against Ukraine.
Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent reporter Igor Kossov.
"This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube.
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Anastasiia Lapatina:
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How Ukraine is destroying Russian military in Crimea
This Week in Ukraine
09/29/23 • 20 min
Episode #27 is dedicated to the recent Ukrainian attacks in Russia-occupied Crimea.
Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by the Kyiv Independent reporter Igor Kossov.
"This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube.
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Anastasiia Lapatina:
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Igor Kossov:
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This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.
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FAQ
How many episodes does This Week in Ukraine have?
This Week in Ukraine currently has 54 episodes available.
What topics does This Week in Ukraine cover?
The podcast is about News and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on This Week in Ukraine?
The episode title 'Ukraine’s counteroffensive finally began. What’s next?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on This Week in Ukraine?
The average episode length on This Week in Ukraine is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of This Week in Ukraine released?
Episodes of This Week in Ukraine are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of This Week in Ukraine?
The first episode of This Week in Ukraine was released on Mar 30, 2023.
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