This Week in Ukraine

Episode #24 is dedicated to the challenges Ukraine would need to overcome to hold elections during war.

Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent's deputy chief editor Oleksiy Sorokin.

"This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube.

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The episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.

Episode #23 is dedicated to corruption scandals in Ukraine's Ministry of Defense. 

Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent's investigative reporter Danylo Mokryk.

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The episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.

Episode #22 is dedicated to F-16 fighter jets and the irrational politics behind military aid to Ukraine.

Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent's reporter Oleg Sukhov.

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This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.

Episode #21 is dedicated to Ukraine's counteroffensive, gains and setbacks of the last two months, and what to expect going forward.

Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent's reporter Francis Farrell.

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Francis Farrell:

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This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.

Episode #20 is dedicated to civilian life in Donbas amidst everyday Russian bombardment. 

Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by the Kyiv Independent's reporter Asami Terajima.

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Asami Terajima: 

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This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.

Episode #19 is dedicated to Ukraine's national decommunization policy. 

Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by the Kyiv Independent's culture reporter Kate Tsurkan.

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Anastasiia Lapatina:

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Kate Tsurkan:

Twitter – https://twitter.com/TsurkanKate 

This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.

Episode #18  is dedicated to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's crackdown on his former allies after Wagner's failed mutiny. 

Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent's reporter Oleg Sukhov. 

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Episode #17 is dedicated to the Black Sea grain deal, how Russia weaponized it, and eventually killed it. 

Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent's reporter Alexander Query.

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Episode #16 is dedicated to Ukraine’s complicated relationship with NATO, and why Ukraine aspires to join the alliance at all costs.

Anastasiia is joined by the Kyiv Independent's senior editor Oleksiy Sorokin.

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The episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.

Episode #15 is dedicated to Ukrainian culture, the important role it plays in war, and why it has been a target of Russian dictators for decades.

Host Anastasiia Lapatina is joined by the Kyiv Independent's culture reporter Kate Tsurkan.

"This Week in Ukraine" is also available on YouTube.

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Anastasiia Lapatina:

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Kate Tsurkan:

Twitter – https://twitter.com/TsurkanKate 

This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.