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Highlights from Ukraine

Welcome to the "Highlights from Ukraine" - your daily English audio summary of the latest news reported in the Ukrainian media. Get your favourite morning hot beverage and let's deep dive into what Ukrainian media have been reporting the day before. Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine You can tip us via PayPal at: [email protected].

04 Feb: Zelenskyy admitted to consider firing Commander-in-Chief Zalyzhnyi, visited frontline near Robotyne when Russians shelled it

4 mins; February 04, 2024

03 Feb: Russia mounts offensive near Kupyansk in east of Ukraine, Defence Intelligence awarded for sinking Russian ship

4 mins; February 04, 2024

02 Feb: Media sources say Zelenskyy warned US about future dismissal of Commander-in-Chief, no replacement found yet, Ukraine experiences acute shortages of artillery shells

4 mins; February 03, 2024

01 Feb: EU approved €50bn support for Ukraine, Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief wrote article on what Ukraine needs to prioritise in 2024, Ukraine sank Russian warship

7 mins; February 02, 2024

31 Jan: 207 Ukrainians freed in prisoner swap, UN International Court of Justice announced final ruling in Ukraine's case against Russia, EU and EU-members pledged €21bln military aid to Ukraine

5 mins; January 31, 2024

30 Jan: US to provide new type of weapon to Ukraine, updated conscription bill registered in parliament, Ukraine's debt at historic high

4 mins; January 30, 2024

29 Jan: False rumour about Commander-in-Chief Zaluzhnyi's resignation spread, causing outcry, Zelenskyy believes in continuation of US support, or EU won't cope alone

5 mins; January 29, 2024

28 Jan: Ukraine can win faster, if allowed to use Western weapons on Russian territory, Greece prepares military aid package for Ukraine, Zelenskyy published his income declarations

5 mins; January 29, 2024

27 Jan: Russia gets more confident that it can win in Ukraine, Ukraine believes it might regain air control in 2024

4 mins; January 28, 2024

26 Jan: Russia won't allow independent investigation of IL-76 crash, sticks to version that Ukrainian POWs were on board, US support to Ukraine still under question

5 mins; January 27, 2024

25 Jan: Ukraine released details of planned prisoners exchange with Russia, cancelled due to IL-76 crash, Ukrainian player reached 1/2 final of Australian Open

5 mins; January 25, 2024

24 Jan: Russian IL-76 downed, Moscow claims, it had Ukrainian POWs on board, EU prepares new sanctions and large support package for 2 anniversary of the start of Russian invasion

5 mins; January 24, 2024

23 Jan: Massive Russian missile attack: 18 killed, including a child, Ukraine Defence Support Group meeting, Russia loses 400 military for every sq. km captured

5 mins; January 23, 2024

22 Jan: Ukraine marks Unity Day, Zelenskyy signed decree on Russian territories historically inhabited by Ukrainians and suggested bill on dual citizenship, Polish Prime Minister visited Kyiv

6 mins; January 23, 2024

21 Jan: Zelenskyy sees no need to mobilise 500,000 more men, despite request from military, Ukraine conducted series of attacks on targets in Russia, Russian forces captured village in Kharkiv Oblast

4 mins; January 21, 2024

20 Jan: Biden's aides warned Congress that Russia may win in Ukraine within weeks without US support, Russia's air defence has many loopholes Ukraine uses, Slovakia to block Ukraine's NATO integration

4 mins; January 21, 2024

19 Jan: West expects from Ukraine defence in 2024 and offensive in 2025, Ukraine to continue pressure on Russian forces in Crimea, known businessman arrested

5 mins; January 20, 2024

18 Jan: Ukrainian drone attacked oil depot near St. Petersburg, artillery coalition for Ukraine created, France to produce 78 Caesar self-propelled howitzers for Kyiv in 2024

4 mins; January 18, 2024

17 Jan: Ukraine hopes to cover budget deficit with frozen Russian assets since 2025, investigation opened into wiretapping of media in Ukraine, Germany to allocate €7bln to military aid to Kyiv

5 mins; January 18, 2024

16 Jan: Zelenskyy stressed that any reduction in support for Ukraine adds years to the war, France to provide Ukraine with more missiles, Polish carriers temporarily lifted border blockade of Ukraine

6 mins; January 16, 2024

15 Jan: Switzerland to host Ukraine Peace Summit, destruction of rare Russian A-50 reconnaissance plane confirmed, 1,000 recruits join Russian army every day

5 mins; January 15, 2024

14 Jan: Media report that Ukraine downed unique Russian A-50 reconnaissance and control aircraft, Ukraine Peace Formula meeting in Davos without China again, PepsiCo banned mentions of Russian war

5 mins; January 14, 2024

13 Jan: Ukrainians urged to assemble drones at home, French Foreign Minister visited Kyiv, Ukrainian electronic warfare down Russian missiles and drones

4 mins; January 14, 2024

12 Jan: UK PM Sunak visited Kyiv, UK to allocate over $3bln on military aid for Kyiv, "historic agreement" on security and co-operation signed

5 mins; January 13, 2024

04 Long Talk. State at War. Martial Law, elections and local powers

78 hours 19 mins; January 12, 2024

11 Jan: Zelenskyy visited Latvia and Estonia, reprimanded West for not providing support on time and not giving enough air defence, draft law on mobilisation returned to the Cabinet for review

5 mins; January 11, 2024

09 Dec: Russia continues to use North Korean missiles against Ukraine, Hungary might agree to lift veto on aid for Ukraine, but with conditions, 40% of Ukrainians to need humanitarian support in 2024

5 mins; January 10, 2024

10 Jan: Zelenskyy in Lithuania, Italian Defence Minister says it's time for diplomacy between Ukraine and Russia, Russia hits Kharkiv with missiles

5 mins; January 10, 2024

25 Dec: Ukraine hit Russian warship with missiles, draft law on changes to mobilisation to Army registered

4 mins; December 26, 2023

24 Dec: Ukraine celebrates Christmas according to the Western calendar for the first time, one more Russian Su-34 downed, Defence Ministry drafts new law on mobilisation

4 mins; December 25, 2023

23 Dec: Putin allegedly ready to negotiate ceasefire, but experts warn that it may be a ruse, journalist fled to EU causing scandal

5 mins; December 24, 2023

22 Dec: Ukraine Air Defence down 3 Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers in a single day, the Netherlands starts preparations for 18 F-16 fighter jets delivery to Ukraine

4 mins; December 23, 2023

21 Dec: Russia attacked Ukraine with drones overnight, Kyiv sees slow down of Russian defence industry, Ukraine to send "invites" to join army to Ukrainian men abroad

5 mins; December 22, 2023

20 Dec: Ukraine to produce over 1,000,000 drones in 2024, Kyivstar mobile operator resumed all services after hacker attack last week, 8,000 men leave Ukraine every day

5 mins; December 20, 2023

19 Dec: Zelenskyy held end of the year press conference, military ask to mobilise 500,000 men more, Kyiv sure in further US support

8 mins; December 20, 2023

18 Dec: US has funds left for one last support package for Ukraine, Kyiv already limited military operations due to ammo shortages, EU approved new anti-Russia sanctions that include diamonds

5 mins; December 18, 2023

17 Dec: Listening device discovered in Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief future office, Zelenskyy sure that frozen Russian assets should support Ukraine

3 mins; December 17, 2023

16 Dec: Russia increased missile and drone strikes against Ukraine, media discuss Ukraine's military perspectives for 2024: from new offensive to defeat

7 mins; December 17, 2023

15 Dec: Bild published Russia's plans for war with expectations for lowering international support to Kyiv, Ukraine hopes to receive $15bln per year from frozen Russian assets

5 mins; December 17, 2023

14 Dec: EU members approved start of negotiations on Ukraine's accession, Hungary blocked €50bln EU support for Kyiv, BBC Ukraine announced the Book of the Year

5 mins; December 14, 2023

13 Dec: Zelenskyy visited Norway, new support announced, Kyivstar mobile operator resumed phone calls, Russian hackers connected to special services took responsibility

4 mins; December 13, 2023

12 Dec: Russia attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles, largest mobile operator Kyivstar down after hacker attack, Zelenskyy-Biden meeting

6 mins; December 12, 2023

11 Dec: Zelenskyy in US, talked to defence industry, Russian forces try to advance in the East

4 mins; December 11, 2023

10 Dec: Zelenskyy visited Argentina, now on his way to US, evacuation of Ukrainians from the Gaza Strip completed, Russian troops on offensive in East, less active in South

3 mins; December 11, 2023

09 Dec: IOC allowed Russian athletes to compete in Olympic games, Ukraine calls it a mistake, Germany readies to expand its support to Ukraine, considering US uncertainty

4 mins; December 10, 2023

07 Dec: Ukraine imposed new anti-Russian sanctions, Ukraine experience energy deficit, citizens asked to use less, amount of newly pledged aid to Ukraine the lowest since 2022

5 mins; December 10, 2023

06 Dec: Armed Forces of Ukraine Day, EU failed to provide even half of planned 1,000,000 shells to Ukraine, ex-MP, who betrayed Ukraine found dead in Russia

5 mins; December 07, 2023

05 Dec: Ukraine marked Volunteer Day, Heroes of Ukraine to receive apartments, Su-24M jet downed over Black Sea, 6 Ukrainian children to be returned from Russia

4 mins; December 05, 2023

04 Dec: British Intelligence updated estimated Russian losses, Ukraine Black Sea Grain corridor transported 7,000 tons of cargo, US money for Ukraine support to run out by 2024

5 mins; December 04, 2023

03 Dec: Russians that killed Ukrainian PoWs might have been liquidated right after it, Germany wants to lower its contribution to Ukraine's support via EU

4 mins; December 04, 2023

02 Dec: Video of Russians killing Ukrainian POWs leaked, opposition leader Poroshenko denied permission to travel abroad, due to concerns of Russian provocations

4 mins; December 03, 2023

01 Dec: Zelenskyy denied pressure from the West to hold talks with Russia, First Lady wouldn't want Zelenskyy to run for office again

4 mins; December 02, 2023

30 Nov: Zelenskyy visited frontlines, 2,000 civilians killed by Russian shelling in 2023, The Economist believes Putin's victory is possible as West is not doing enough to stop him

5 mins; November 30, 2023

29 Nov: Economist writes about political tensions in Kyiv, Russian general killed in Ukraine, Ukrainian hackers stole personal data of Russian military

5 mins; November 30, 2023

28 Nov: Ukraine Intelligence Chief's wife poisoned, Zelenskyy named Dreamer of the Year by Politico, Ukraine plans to upscale its fortifications

4 mins; November 28, 2023

27 Nov: Ukraine to change its approach to conscription, Air Force expects more drone attacks, less missiles, snowstorm continues

4 mins; November 27, 2023

26 Nov: Heavy snowfall covered Ukraine, Ukraine prepares for possible Russian attacks from other directions, if international support reduced

4 mins; November 26, 2023

25 Nov: Ukraine remembers Holodomor victims, while Russia strikes with the largest drone attack, Grain from Ukraine Summit

5 mins; November 26, 2023

24 Nov: Large-scale Russian drone attack against Ukrainian cities takes place, conscripts who have reached the end of their service terms are to be demobilised in the near future

2 mins; November 24, 2023

23 Nov: Ukraine Intelligence believes Russia will be able to restore its military capabilities by 2028, Russian politician adopted abducted Ukrainian child, new sanctions against Russian companies

5 mins; November 23, 2023

22 Nov: Ukraine Defence Support Group meeting, Zelenskyy reminded Americans that large part of support to Ukraine returns to US as production and jobs

4 mins; November 23, 2023

21 Nov: Zelenskyy knows about 5-6 Russian attempts to kill him and believes that Kyiv has right to kill Putin, Ukrainian pilots started flights on F-16s, Germany announced new military support package

4 mins; November 21, 2023

20 Nov: Pentagon Chief visited Kyiv, announced more support, Russians try to advance near Bakhmut, public funds embezzlement of State Service leadership exposed

4 mins; November 20, 2023

19 Nov: Zelenskyy changes Medical Forces Commander, 7,000 Russian soldiers killed and 86 tanks destroyed last week in Ukraine

4 mins; November 19, 2023

18 Nov: Ukraine imposed new sanctions against Ukrainians who help Russian aggression, Biden believes US support to Ukraine helps to prevent US troops involvement in war, new drone attack at night

4 mins; November 19, 2023

17 Nov: Ukraine to partner with US on joint arms production, Netherlands and Finland announced military support packages for Kyiv, US won't be able to approve new aid until mid-Dec

4 mins; November 18, 2023

16 Nov: Zelenskyy says Russia is no longer able to use the Black Sea as its own foothold, Ukraine works to increase air defence capabilities, Ukraine produces dozens of Shahed drones analogues a month

3 mins; November 16, 2023

15 Nov: Russia killed civilians and rescuers in missile strikes, Zelenskyy against frozen conflict, because "our children will have to fight it", Ukraine needs support to cover social expenditures

4 mins; November 16, 2023

13 Nov: Ukrainian MP suspected of treason, Ukraine to receive new air defence systems from Germany and US, US experts estimate 70,000 Ukrainian military killed in the invasion

5 mins; November 13, 2023

12 Nov: Zelenskyy warns about growing possibility of missile strikes, Ukraine hopes to cut off Russian supply chains and freeze out enemy troops, United24 raised almost $500 mln since creation

3 mins; November 12, 2023

11 Nov: 1 year anniversary of liberation of Kherson, Ukraine expects Russians to attack energy infrastructure when temperature goes below zero

4 mins; November 12, 2023

10 Nov: Russia lost 10,000 military in a month trying to capture Avdiivka, Ukraine needs $30bln budget support to cover deficit in 2024, traitor sentenced to 15 years in prison for helping Russians

3 mins; November 11, 2023

09 Nov: 2 billionaires left in Ukraine, Polish carriers blocked border with Ukraine, 89 Ukrainians evacuated from Gaza

5 mins; November 11, 2023

08 Nov: EU Commission recommends to start accession negotiations with Kyiv, US used 90% of military support funds for Kyiv, Zelenskyy expects continued support from US regardless of election results

5 mins; November 08, 2023

07 Nov: Zelenskyy expects positive decision of European Commission on Ukraine's accession, Ukrainian club Shakhtar defeated Barcelona in UEFA Champions League, Ukrainian dance is new TikTok trend

6 mins; November 08, 2023

06 Nov: Zelenskyy against elections in wartime, aide of Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief killed in explosion, Ukraine is preparing for the worst winter in its history

5 mins; November 07, 2023

05 Nov: Zelenskyy invites Trump to Kyiv to change his mind about war, Ukrainian who joined Army after family killed in Russian attack dies at the front

5 mins; November 05, 2023

04 Nov: Ukraine strikes shipyard in Crimea, damages Russian warship, Zelenskyy denies stalemate on frontline, Russia strikes award ceremony near frontline, causing heavy casualties

5 mins; November 05, 2023

03 Nov: Zelenskyy changed one of the top military commanders, US and the Netherlands announced new military support for Ukraine, Zelenskyy considers holding elections in 2024

5 mins; November 04, 2023

02 Nov: US imposed large-scale sanctions against tech suppliers to Russia, Russian forces failed to advance near Vuhledar

5 mins; November 02, 2023

01 Nov: Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief outlined situation on the frontline and what Kyiv needs to win, North Korea supplied 1 mln artillery rounds to Russia

6 mins; November 02, 2023

31 Oct: Ukraine denies NYT article on Zelenskyy's challenges and about his aides not believing in victory, 34% of Russians ready for peace with return of captured lands

4 mins; October 31, 2023

30 Oct: US House speaker suggested to vote separately for help to Israel, Russia tries to blame Ukraine for its anti-Semitic unrests, Time released article on challenges Zelenskyy faces

6 mins; October 31, 2023

29 Oct: Ukraine Peace Formula meeting concluded in Malta, Congress to vote separately for help to Israel and Ukraine, Zelenskyy warns about Russian hatred of other peoples after antisemitic clashes

6 mins; October 29, 2023

28 Oct: 66 countries discuss Ukraine Peace Formula in Malta, Russia lost 4,000 military trying to capture Avdiivka, US defence industry sees rise due to assistance to Ukraine

5 mins; October 29, 2023

27 Oct: Russia lost at least a battalion trying to capture Avdiivka, Kyiv expects disinformation campaign from Russia on "Ukraine selling arms to Hamas", Berlin transfers more defence support to Kyiv

5 mins; October 28, 2023

26 Oct: Denmark and US announce new large military support packages for Ukraine, 98% of Ukrainians believe in victory, China doesn't plan to attend Ukraine Peace Formula meeting in Malta

4 mins; October 27, 2023

22 Oct: Zelenskyy stresses importance for Ukrainian forces to advance forward every day, UK assesses Russian casualties at 290,000, Germany lacks €5bln for 2024 for Ukraine

4 mins; October 22, 2023

21 Oct: Russia killed 6 and wounded 14 employees of delivery company in Kharkiv, Russians try to dig tunnels to Ukrainian positions in Avdiivka

3 mins; October 21, 2023

20 Oct: Russia continues offensive near Avdiivka despite very heavy losses in equipment and people, Biden asked Congress for $61bln for Ukraine

5 mins; October 21, 2023

19 Oct: Ukraine expects steady deliveries of ATACMS missiles, Biden called Russia-Ukraine and Hamas-Israel wars fight against autocracies, 30,000 civilians missing in Ukraine since start of invasion

6 mins; October 20, 2023

18 Oct: Putin calls transfer of US ATACMS missiles to Ukraine a mistake, Russia plans to patrol Black Sea with jets with high-tech Kinzhal missiles, Russian shellings of cities continue

5 mins; October 19, 2023

17 Oct: Ukraine received and used long-awaited ATACMS missiles from US, all 31 Abrams tanks delivered to Ukraine, EU plans to allocate €50bln for Ukraine's recovery

6 mins; October 17, 2023

16 Oct: 4 Ukrainian children to return from Russia with Qatar mediation, Ukraine continues evacuation from Israel, ship hit mine in Black Sea

4 mins; October 16, 2023

15 Oct: Biden to ask for $2bln for Ukraine and Israel, 260 Ukrainians remain in Gaza, Kyiv tries to negotiate resumption of work of international brands

4 mins; October 16, 2023

14 Oct: Russia intensified offensive in Eastern Ukraine, first Ukrainians evacuated from Israel, none from Gaza

4 mins; October 15, 2023

13 Oct: Ukraine to borrow extra air defence for winter, Ukrainian pilots completed language training and will now start F-16 training in US, Russia recognised as dictatorship

4 mins; October 13, 2023

12 Oct: International Olympic Committee suspends Russia, Ukraine expects Russia to be able to fight until 2025, Biden to ask Congress for money for Ukraine and Israel

5 mins; October 12, 2023

11 Oct: New military support announced at Ramstein group meeting, Ukraine identified suspects who helped Russia to kill 55 civilians in Hroza village, Zelenskyy to run for office, if war continues

5 mins; October 12, 2023

10 Oct: Zelenskyy visited Romania, new military aid from Germany and US, traitor police officers in occupied territories

4 mins; October 11, 2023

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