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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].

13 Oct: Zelenskyy doesn't believe in negotiations with Putin, Ukraine demands from Red Cross to send mission to POW camp in Olenivka in 3 days, explosions at ammunition depot in Russian Belgorod

8 mins; October 14, 2022

12 Oct: Ramstein-format countries announced new military assistance to Ukraine with focus on air defence, Russia's nuclear strike at Ukraine may provoke a "physical response" from NATO

5 mins; October 12, 2022

11 Oct: Second day of massive Russian missile attacks, 30% of Ukrainian energy infrastructure damaged in 2 days, Ukraine receives more Western weapons

6 mins; October 11, 2022

10 Oct: Russia conducted large-scale missile attacks at civilian and energy objects of Ukraine, Putin called it retaliation for "terrorist attacks", Ukrainians asked to limit electricity consumption

7 mins; October 11, 2022

09 Oct: Putin blames Ukraine for explosion on Crimea bridge and calls Security Council meeting, 43 people killed in Russian attacks at Zaporizhzhia last week, Slovakia transferred howitzers to Ukraine

6 mins; October 09, 2022

07 Oct: Ukraine might be behind explosion on Crimea bridge, Ukrainians celebrate the attack, Zelenskyy recommends Russian occupiers to flee, or surrender

6 mins; October 09, 2022

07 Oct: First ever Nobel Peace Prize for Ukrainian human rights defenders, massive fire stopped traffic on bridge between Russia and Crimea, Ukraine continues to liberate its territories

5 mins; October 08, 2022

06 Oct: Zelenskyy calls for preemptive actions to make Russian nuclear strike impossible, Ukraine liberated 500 sq km in southern Ukraine in Oct, Iranian-made drones not to affect course of war

6 mins; October 07, 2022

05 Oct: EU approves new anti-Russian sanctions, Russia takes over management of Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant, Ukraine joins Spain-Portugal bid to host FIFA World Cup 2030

5 mins; October 06, 2022

04 Oct: Ukraine liberates new areas in south, US to provide $625mln worth of military aid to Ukraine, Ukraine is 90% ready for winter

5 mins; October 05, 2022

03 Oct: Musk met criticism for his peace plan for Russia-Ukraine war, Ukraine ready to agree targets for long-range missiles, if provided by US, Russia stole Ukrainian grain worth $530mln

8 mins; October 04, 2022

02 Oct: US and EU may approve $1.5bln monthly support to Ukraine each, Ukraine liberated more territories in East and South, 9 NATO countries expressed support for Kyiv's member application

4 mins; October 03, 2022

01 Oct: Ukraine liberated city of Lyman, recently annexed by Russia, experts believe Kremlin prioritises holding southern Ukraine, 24 civilians killed in Russian attack at another humanitarian convoy

5 mins; October 02, 2022

30 Sept: Russia officially annexed 4 regions of Ukraine, Ukraine applied to join NATO, 30 civilians killed in Russian attack at humanitarian convoy

5 mins; October 01, 2022

29 Sept: Russia recognises "independence" of Ukrainian regions it captured, Ukraine Defence support group to meet on 12 Oct, Ukraine may receive $3bln worth of South Korean weapons

6 mins; September 30, 2022

28 Sept: Russia strikes with missiles residential areas of Ukraine, Zelenskyy enlists support for new sanctions against Moscow, Russia may wait with further annexations to leave room for negotiations

6 mins; September 29, 2022

27 Sept: Russia releases first results of "referendums" in occupied areas of Ukraine, EU to impose sanctions against organisers, Zelenskyy expects Kremlin to sabotage Ukrainian grain export

6 mins; September 28, 2022

26 Sept: Russia tries to advance in Donetsk region and attacks Ukrainian cities with missiles, UK imposed sanctions in response to Russian "referendums", US to allocate $12bln aid to Ukraine

5 mins; September 27, 2022

25 Sept: Ukraine received long-awaited NASAMS air defence system from US, protests against mobilisation in Russian regions, 2,500 Ukrainian military and civilians remain in Russian captivity

5 mins; September 26, 2022

24 Sept: Russia may annex occupied parts of Ukraine and declare martial law on 30 Sept., Kremlin threatens with nuclear weapons, Zelenskyy calls on Russians to hide from mobilisation, or to surrender

5 mins; September 25, 2022

23 Sept: Ukraine losses 50 military per day, Russia started "referendums" to annex Ukraine's territory, Ukraine exhumated 436 bodies in liberated Izyum in Kharkiv region

7 mins; September 23, 2022

22 Sept: Zelenskyy calls on Russians to resist mobilisation, Zelenskyy doesn't connect end of Putin with end of war, verdict in MH-17 flight case to be announced on 17 Nov

6 mins; September 23, 2022

21 Sept: 215 Ukrainians and foreigners released in prisoner exchange with Russia, including defenders of Mariupol, Kremlin plans to mobilize 300,000 military

6 mins; September 22, 2022

20 Sept: Russia plans "referendums" to annex occupied parts of Ukraine, Putin may declare mobilisation, Zelenskyy calls on Ukrainians and foreign partners to stay united

6 mins; September 21, 2022

19 Sept: Russia shelled another nuclear power plant in Ukraine, Ukrainian hackers steal personal data of Russian mercenaries, Ukraine and Russia agreed to exchange 200 prisoners of war

6 mins; September 20, 2022

18 Sept: Ukraine's counter-offensive in Kherson region advances, Russia shelled psychiatric hospital, killing 4 medical workers, First Lady to represent Ukraine at Queen's funeral

6 mins; September 19, 2022

17 Sept: Ukraine captures hundreds of Russian military during counter-offensive to use for exchange, 10 torture chambers discovered in liberated Kharkiv region, Crimea may be de-occupied via diplomacy

4 mins; September 18, 2022

16 Sept: Bodies in mass grave in recently liberated from Russian occupation Izyum bear signs of torture, Zelenskyy doesn't believe in quick end of war, Putin announced aim of war

6 mins; September 17, 2022

15 Sept: Mass grave with 440 bodies found in recently liberated from Russian occupation Izyum, US announced $600mln military aid package, 5mln refugees returned to Ukraine from EU

6 mins; September 16, 2022

14 Sept: Zelenskyy visited liberated Izyum, got in car accident later same day, Ukraine disclosed losses comparison with Russian troops during counter-offensive

6 mins; September 15, 2022

13 Sept: Cabinet prepared draft budget-2023 with 50% of expenditures for defence and $3bln deficit pro month, concept of Ukraine's security guarantees presented, IMF to give Ukraine $1.4bln support

8 mins; September 14, 2022

12 Sept: Ukraine liberated 6,000 sq. km in Sept, Russian equipment worth $670 million destroyed in 5 days, Ukraine requests 29 types of weapons from US to continue offensive in 2023

6 mins; September 13, 2022

11 Sept: 200 days lasts Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia attacked energy infrastructure of Ukraine with missiles, counter-offensive continues

4 mins; September 12, 2022

10 Sept: Zelenskyy believes no negotiations with Russia possible prior to liberation of all Ukraine, Russia admitted retreat in Kharkiv region, but claims to act "according to the plan"

5 mins; September 11, 2022

09 Sept: Ukraine continues very successful counter-offensive in Kharkiv region, EU approved €5bln support for Ukraine and cancelled simplified visa procedure for Russians

6 mins; September 10, 2022

08 Sept: Ukraine's partners met to discuss further military support, Blinken visited Kyiv, Ukraine liberated important city of Balaklia in Kharkiv region

6 mins; September 09, 2022

07 Sept: Ukraine needs long-range weapons to bring war to Russia and reach a turning point, Ukraine to allocate $27bln for defence in 2023, Ukraine's counteroffensive in Kharkiv region continues

6 mins; September 08, 2022

06 Sept: International mission released report after visit to Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant, Ukraine launched counter-offensive in Kharkiv region, EU to complicate visa procedures for Russians

6 mins; September 07, 2022

05 Sept: Russia's losses in Ukraine exceed 50,000, Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant disconnected from power grid due to shelling, Ukraine's direct damage from Russia's aggression assessed at $326bln

7 mins; September 06, 2022

04 Sept: Ukraine liberated 3 settlements, Russia ready to talk only about implementation of its demands, PM Shmyhal visited Germany

5 mins; September 05, 2022

03 Sept: Russia stopped gas supply to Europe via Nord Stream, 7,000 civilians killed by Russian shelling, Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant again disconnected from main power line

4 mins; September 04, 2022

02 Sept: G7 to limit Russian oil prices, Biden asks Congress for almost $12bln for Ukraine, international mission to Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant to present report on 6 Sept

5 mins; September 03, 2022

01 Sept: International mission visited Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant, new school year started in Ukraine, Putin ordered to to capture Donetsk region by 15 Sept

6 mins; September 02, 2022

31 Aug: EU to make it harder for Russians to get visas, Zelenskyy calls to ban Russian TV, fiercest fighting in Donbas

6 mins; September 01, 2022

30 Aug: International mission on its way to Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant, EU may cancel simplified visa procedure for Russians, 35% Ukrainian refugees plan to return immediately after war ends

5 mins; August 31, 2022

29 Aug: Ukraine launches counter-offensive in south, international mission to Zaporizhia NPP reached Kyiv, Defence Ministers Contact Group to meet in Germany on 8 Sept to discuss support for Ukraine

5 mins; August 30, 2022

28 Aug: Ukrainians warned to prepare for cold winter due to lack of gas for heating, traitor MP allegedly killed in Kherson region, 40% of Ukrainian refugees in the UK found jobs

4 mins; August 29, 2022

27 Aug: Ukraine expects Russia to conscript 90,000 people more for war, Russia has only 45% of missiles left, Intelligence believes early autumn to be very active on battlefield with pause for winter

6 mins; August 28, 2022

26 Aug: Ukraine exported first 1 mln tonnes of grain by sea, Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant back into the power grid, Ukraine uses 20 western multiple rocket launchers

6 mins; August 27, 2022

25 Aug: Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant stopped for the first time in history, catastrophe was averted, Zelenskyy-Biden phone call, Ukraine expressed protest to Pope's words about Dugina

7 mins; August 26, 2022

24 Aug: Ukraine marked Independence Day and 6 months of Russian invasion, at least 22 people killed in Russian missile attack at railway station, Johnson visited Kyiv

5 mins; August 25, 2022

23 Aug: Crimea Platform conference happened in Kyiv, Embassy urges US citizens to leave Ukraine urgently, Zelenskyy praises Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief

7 mins; August 24, 2022

22 Aug: Ukraine lost 9,000 military in war, Ukrainians are warned to be extra careful on Independence Day due to possible Russian provocations, Crimea Platform conference to take place on 23 Aug

6 mins; August 23, 2022

21 Aug: Zelenskyy warns no negotiations possible, if Russia holds tribunal over Ukrainian prisoners, Russia lost over 45,000 troops in Ukraine, Ukraine prepares for Russian attacks on Independence day

5 mins; August 22, 2022

20 Aug: Zelenskyy expects Russian provocations on Ukraine Independence Day on 24 Aug, Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk defended his titles, exhibition of destroyed Russian equipment opened in Kyiv

4 mins; August 21, 2022

19 Aug: US and Germany announced new military aid packages for Ukraine, employees of Ukrainian export companies to be allowed to travel outside Ukraine, new explosions heard in Crimea

6 mins; August 20, 2022

18 Aug: Zelenskyy, Erdogan and Guterres met in Lviv, Zelenskyy believes negotiations with Russia possible after troops withdrawal, new explosions at Russian military objects in Crimea

7 mins; August 19, 2022

17 Aug: Ukraine continues to prepare international mission to Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Russian missile hit dormitory in Kharkiv, media showed VIP Ukrainian refugees in Southern France

5 mins; August 18, 2022

16 Aug: President of Turkey and UN Secretary General to visit Ukraine 18 Aug, new explosions on Russian military objects in Crimea, Latvia not to extend residence permits for Russians

7 mins; August 17, 2022

15 Aug: Zelenskyy warns against giving in to Russia's provocations at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Netherlands court to issue in Nov verdict in MH17 plane downing case from 2014

5 mins; August 16, 2022

14 Aug: Independent experts to check Amnesty International's controversial report on Ukrainian army, more EU countries consider limiting visas for Russians, Russia focuses on Bakhmut and Siversk

5 mins; August 15, 2022

13 Aug: Pentagon highly praises Ukraine's army effectiveness, Ukraine defeated fifth of Russian forces, Zelenskyy calls for sanctions against Russian nuclear industry

6 mins; August 14, 2022

12 Aug: EU to discuss possible visa ban for Russians by end Aug, Zelenskyy suggests to extend martial law and mobilisation for 3 months, Russia mobilises industry to continue war

5 mins; August 13, 2022

11 Aug: Russia fired at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and refuses to demilitarize area, Ukraine's partners pledged extra €1.5 bln military aid, McDonald's to resume work in Ukraine

6 mins; August 12, 2022

10 Aug: Ukraine's partners to discuss military support in Copenhagen, China blames US for war in Ukraine, Russia continues deadly missile strikes at cities

5 mins; August 11, 2022

09 Aug: Explosions at Russian military airfield in Crimea, experts believe it to be Ukraine's attack, US not plan to supply more HIMARS systems to Ukraine now

6 mins; August 10, 2022

08 Aug: US announced $1bln military aid for Ukraine, Zelenskyy calls on West to ban Russians from visiting their countries, law enforcers prevent assassination attempt on Defence Minister

8 mins; August 09, 2022

07 Aug: Zelenskyy warned Russia against holding fake referendums in occupied areas of Ukraine, Ukraine hopes on Germany to get more modern weapons, Hollywood star Chastain met Zelenskyy in Kyiv

7 mins; August 08, 2022

06 Aug: Erdogan hopes to use opportunity offered by grain export deal for broader Kyiv-Moscow negotiations, Russian collaborator killed in Kherson region, 361 children killed in Russian invasion

7 mins; August 07, 2022

05 Aug: US prepares $1bln military aid package for Ukraine, 3 grain ships left Ukraine, Russia shelled facilities near Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant

6 mins; August 06, 2022

04 Aug: Amnesty International released controversial report criticizing Ukraine's self-defence tactics against Russian aggression, Ukraine calls on China to cease business with Russia

7 mins; August 05, 2022

03 Aug: Zelenskyy doesn't believe statements about Russia's readiness for diplomatic settlement, Russia conducts offensive in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, 60% of IDPs lost job

7 mins; August 04, 2022

02 Aug: US approved new military support and sanctions packages for Ukraine, Russia declared Azov regiment of Ukraine as terrorists, Russia prepares counteroffensive in southern Ukraine

6 mins; August 03, 2022

01 Aug: First grain ship left Ukrainian Odesa, Russia tries to prevent Ukrainian advance in south, Ukraine received more HIMARS and MARS II rocket systems

5 mins; August 02, 2022

31 July: Russia transferring additional forces to south of Ukraine, Ukrainian millionaire killed in Russian missile attack, Turkey expects first grain ships to leave Ukrainian ports 1 Aug

5 mins; August 01, 2022

30 July: Russia to allow UN and Red Cross to place of killing of Ukrainian prisoners of war, Russian Embassy calls to execute more prisoners, Zelenskyy calls on residents of Donetsk region to evacuate

5 mins; July 31, 2022

29 July: At least 40 Ukrainian prisoners of war killed by Russia in false flag operation, Ukraine ready to export grain as soon as it receives confirmation of security, Biden-Lavrov phone call

7 mins; July 30, 2022

28 July: Ukraine celebrated Statehood Day, Russia continues missile attacks at Ukrainian cities, Senate calls on State Secretary to declare Russia state sponsor of terrorism

5 mins; July 29, 2022

27 July: Russia lost over 40,000 troops in Ukraine, Ukraine damaged Russian supply lines in Kherson, Germany to sell 100 modern howitzers to Ukraine

6 mins; July 28, 2022

26 July: Ukrainian state-owned Naftogaz declared default, Ukraine asks US for "gas land-lease", Ukrainian charity bought 3 strike drones for Army

5 mins; July 27, 2022

25 July: Ukrainian ex-Ministers suspected of treason, Ukraine hopes to get German Leopard tanks for training, Russia attacked port facilities in Mykolaiv

7 mins; July 26, 2022

24 July: Ukraine prepares grain convoys for export, US considers declaring Russia state sponsor of terrorism, 38,000 women serve in Ukrainian Army

5 mins; July 25, 2022

23 July: Russia attacked Ukrainian port facilities after giving grain export guarantees, Kyiv says Kremlin can't be trusted, Ukraine probably launching counteroffensive in Kherson region

6 mins; July 24, 2022

22 July: Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and UN agreed on grain export guarantees, 30 Ukrainian military killed in action every day, Russia already engaged 85% of its Army in war

6 mins; July 23, 2022

21 July: Ukrainian grain export guarantees may be signed today, UK announced new military assistance package for Ukraine, EU released details of new sanctions against Russia

5 mins; July 22, 2022

20 July: Defence Ministers of Ukraine's partners held 4th meeting, Ukraine's creditors agreed to suspend debt service till end of 2023, Russia announced new aims of war

6 mins; July 21, 2022

19 July: Ukraine to request 2-years pause in debt payments, head of Security Service and Prosecutor General dismissed, new Russian missile attacks

5 mins; July 20, 2022

18 July: Russia activated offensive efforts in Donbas, EU agreed new sanctions against Russia, Ukrainian First Lady visits US

5 mins; July 19, 2022

17 July: Zelenskyy removed heads of Prosecutor's Office and Security Service, Ukraine warns against violations of anti-Russian sanctions, UK estimates Russian losses at 50,000 killed and wounded

6 mins; July 18, 2022

16 July: Russia to resume active offensive in Ukraine, Russian intelligence tries to track weapons delivery routes to Ukraine, Ukrainian troops destroyed another ammunition depot with HIMARS

4 mins; July 17, 2022

15 July: Ukraine Defence Minister hopes for successful counteroffensive campaign in 2022, US to train Ukrainian pilots for F-16, Russia continues missile strikes at civilian objects

6 mins; July 16, 2022

14 July: 23 civilians killed in Russian missile strike at centre of Vinnytsia, Zelenskyy calls to recognise Russia as terrorist-state, Dialogue Group on responsibility for war crimes to be created

6 mins; July 15, 2022

13 July: Progress in Ukrainian grain export negotiations in Turkey, Russia obliged every region to recruit "volunteer" units for war in Ukraine, Kyiv to break relations with North Korea

4 mins; July 14, 2022

12 July: Meeting on grain export from Ukraine to take place in Turkey, 5 Ukrainians rescued from Russian captivity, Kyiv to receive €1 bln from EU by August

6 mins; July 13, 2022

11 July: Akhmetov to give up media business to avoid inclusion into oligarchs list, Zelenskyy suggests to give Poles special status in Ukraine, Netherlands to continue supplying weapons to Ukraine

5 mins; July 12, 2022

10 July: Zelenskyy ordered to prepare plans of liberation of Southern Ukraine, at least 15 killed in Russian missile attack in Chasiv Yar, Canada to send Russian turbine to Germany, despite sanctions

5 mins; July 11, 2022

09 July: Congresswoman Spartz accused head of Ukraine President's Office in connections with Russia, 347 children killed in Ukraine since 24 Feb, Kyiv to receive $1.7 bln grant for medical system

6 mins; July 10, 2022

08 July: 1 mln Ukrainians serve in defence forces, Defence Minister presented 3 scenarios for ending war, Zelenskyy says current level of international support not enough for victory

5 mins; July 09, 2022

07 July: Russia announced pause in large offensive operations in Ukraine, despite resignation Johnson assured Ukraine of continuation of support, EU blocks €1.5 bln loan for Kyiv

5 mins; July 08, 2022

06 July: Russian losses in Ukraine amount to 36,500 military, Ukraine expects air defence systems, Kyiv reached agreement on another $1.9 bln support package

5 mins; July 07, 2022

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