Ukraine Calling

Ukraine Calling

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Ukraine Calling episodes

  • Adapting Education to War: innovating amid challenges, schools in bomb shelters, reconstruction

    In recent years, Ukrainian children's education quality has dropped dramatically. Among other problems, the war has had a huge impact on education. Despite these difficult conditions, there are still those who continue to work towards a better future for Ukrainian children. The savED organization is one such example.

    What is the current state of Ukrainian education? How do children receive their education amid air raid alarms and shelling? How severe is the drop in education quality? And are there any prospects for a better future?

    Запис Adapting Education to War: innovating amid challenges, schools in bomb shelters, reconstruction спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.

    47 min
  • Ukrainian universities: war, challenges and necessary reforms

    What is the future of Ukrainian universities? In recent years, they have faced tremendous pressure. First, COVID-19, and then the full-scale invasion right afterward.

    Despite this, they continue to operate and even find new opportunities in this harsh environment. What are these opportunities? What reforms need to be implemented right away? How do universities manage to find funding? And how good are their graduates?

    Запис Ukrainian universities: war, challenges and necessary reforms спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.

    38 min
  • Chairman of the DEJURE Foundation: Rule of law, anti-corruption reforms and democracy building under missiles flying in Ukraine

    Is it possible to build democratic institutions amidst flying missiles, constant air raid alarms, and a vast frontline rivaling the trenches of the world wars? Ukraine is an example of a country facing such a challenge.

    How close is Ukraine to becoming a full democracy? What obstacles lie ahead? Have there been any positive changes since the Revolution of Dignity? Does the Ukrainian government truly desire to reform the country?

    Запис Chairman of the DEJURE Foundation: Rule of law, anti-corruption reforms and democracy building under missiles flying in Ukraine спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.

    41 min
  • Russia's growing global influence, Zelensky's uncertain future and the main fear of the USA

    There is a city in Ukraine whose control would grant Russia significant global influence. What is this city, why is it so important, and how close is Russia to capturing it? How long can Ukraine sustain its mobilization efforts, and do they have enough weapons for every soldier?

    Is it true that the USA fears Russia losing the war? And will Zelensky be re-elected once the war is over?

    Запис Russia's growing global influence, Zelensky's uncertain future and the main fear of the USA спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.

    48 min
  • «European Israel,» decline of the West and permanent war in Ukraine

    Is Ukraine becoming "European Israel''? As Ukrainian soldiers fight for the survival of their country on the frontline, Ukraine’s diplomats fight for their country internationally. What is happening on the Ukrainian diplomatic front?

    Has the West “overslept” and lost influence in the Global South? And what will Ukraine's future be after Putin is no longer in charge of Russia?

    Запис «European Israel,» decline of the West and permanent war in Ukraine спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.

    45 min
  • Front row view: what's happening on the frontline in Ukraine?

    Are Ukrainians ready for a long-term war? The war in Ukraine currently resembles a sort of WWI trench fighting. Despite the losses, Russia continues to deploy more and more troops, hoping to break Ukraine's defenses.

    What is the current situation on the frontline in Ukraine? Is the troop shortage real? Is there someone in Russia who can take Putin down?

    Запис Front row view: what's happening on the frontline in Ukraine? спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.

    32 min
  • Ukraine is on the frontline of democracy, but can it keep its own?

    Ukraine fights on the frontline of the entire democratic world. But while the fight is ongoing, is there a possibility that Ukraine will lose its democracy?

    What defines autocracies and democracies? How strong are the former, and is it true that the latter are in decline? Why did Vladimir Putin, who used to be a very cautious dictator, suddenly decide to start a full-colonial war in the middle of Europe?

    Запис Ukraine is on the frontline of democracy, but can it keep its own? спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.

    34 min
  • Corruption, attacks on civil society and dishonest officials. How can Ukraine fight all that?

    Ukraine has been grappling with a full-scale invasion for over two years, facing an unprecedented challenge that threatens its very existence. Despite this, corruption continues to flourish within the country.

    Why, in a nation fighting for survival, do individuals who served in the pro-Russian government hold top positions? Ukraine aspires to join the European Union, yet attacks on civil society and investigative journalists persist. The country seeks to establish the rule of law, yet drops charges against corrupt officials.

    Запис Corruption, attacks on civil society and dishonest officials. How can Ukraine fight all that? спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.

    50 min
  • Trading Wall Street for Ukraine: The Story of Andrew Pryma

    Ukraine stands despite the war and devastation. Millions of people have left the country, resulting in a gigantic gap in the workforce. And yet still, Ukraine could be a haven for investors.

    This may sound like a crazy idea and a dream, but Andrew Pryma, owner of Ukraine Business News, can show that there is a solid reason behind it.

    Запис Trading Wall Street for Ukraine: The Story of Andrew Pryma спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.

    42 min
  • How a Pakistani came to Ukraine and became a millionaire. The story of Mohammad Zahoor

    Ukraine is often regarded as a poor country struggling with corruption. Is it even possible to become a self-made millionaire there?

    Mohammad Zahoor came to Ukraine as a 19-year-old teenager. In the 1990s, amid the chaos that followed the 1991 breakup of the Soviet Union, Zahoor managed to establish a thriving steel mill that he sold in 2008. Then, he lost most of this fortune because of bad business deals, unworthy partners, corruption, and the war.

    Запис How a Pakistani came to Ukraine and became a millionaire. The story of Mohammad Zahoor спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.

    44 min

About Ukraine Calling

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Welcome to Ukraine Calling, Hromadske Radio’s weekly English-language current affairs program. In 2024, we revamped the show with a new format, making it available not only as a podcast but also on YouTube for a more immersive experience.