Ukraine Without Hype

The 2026 Winter Olympics were marred by a series of scandals involving Ukraine, which brought to the fore the idea of an absolute separation of sport and politics. That separation never existed. We look at the modern history of sport and the USSR and Russia's place in it, including the crimes and organisational captures.

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Our Patreon subscribers asked us questions about Ukraine, and we answered them. We talk about interesting historical what-ifs, language issues, the role of the "Manosphere, and more in this broad-ranging episode made with your input.

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In this episode:

00:06:28 - Russia losing access to Starlink contributes to a Ukrainian offensive in the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions.

00:25:40 - The aftershocks of the autumn's corruption scandal lead to a shakeup in the Ukrainian government

00:56:18 - Multiple Russian sanction evasion schemes were uncovered by investigative journalists

01:15:25 - Kazakhstan hands a Ukrainian from Crimea over to Russian prisons

01:19:35 - Hungary manufactures conflict with Ukraine ahead of April elections

01:23:03 - The renewed Iran War and Ukraine

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https://kyivindependent.com/investigation-we-tried-to-buy-american-chips-as-a-russian-defense-manufacturer-heres-why-its-possible/

https://hntrbrk.com/ubiquiti/

https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/29/russia-uses-shadow-mail-postal-system-to-bypass-eu-sanctions-report-reveals

https://khpg.org/en/1608815485

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2025 was a year of cyclical news stories in Ukraine, often built on the fluctuating whims of one man in Washington, DC. In this episode, we look at the main lessons we can take away from 2025 and the chaos we live in. We will review key battles, changes in how the war is being fought, the "return of politics" in Kyiv, the shifting state of Russia, and a Europe facing questions of realignment.

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As the Russian army destroys Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast, I wanted to tell the story of one of the most fascinating towns in Ukraine as this chapter of it comes to a close. It is most famous as the home of Anarchist revolutionary Nestor Makhno. Its people will work to keep its memory alive from exile.

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The Trump Administration has released its official National Security Strategy, and it is a bombshell. There is increased aggression in the Western Hemisphere, promotion of the far-right in Europe, and economic competition in Asia.

00:07:33 - Preambles and Introductions

00:21:16 - What does America want?

00:31:02 - Principles and values

00:42:44 - The Trump Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine

00:53:31 - Asia

00:59:25 - Boosting the far-right in Europe

01:13:19 - The Middle East and Africa

01:18:46 - Conclusions

Zaluzhniy Article

https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-National-Security-Strategy.pdf

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The DimWit Pact, pushed by the United States, has evolved over the past weeks but remains a significant threat to Ukraine. At home, Andriy Yermak's resignation raises questions about political reform.

00:01:34 - Battlefield Updates - Ukrainian Counter-offensive in Kupyansk

00:17:13 - The American-packed "peace plan" demands more from Ukraine and less from Russia

00:43:29 - Head of Presidential Administration Andriy Yermak resigns in a corruption scandal

00:54:39 - Article by former Commander in Chief Valeriy Zaluzhniy raises difficult questions over preparedness for war and how to have peace

1:09:23.301 - Europe is struggling over seizing Russian assets

Zaluzhniy Article

https://www.liga.net/en/politics/opinion/politics-and-war-reality-vs-expectations

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Radio Free America breaks down and critiques some of the top headlines from America's most reputable outlets. This week, we look at:

1. ⁠⁠⁠⁠CNN: US marshal and undocumented immigrant – a popular TikTok streamer – injured in shooting during ICE stop in Los Angeles⁠
2. ⁠⁠⁠⁠NYT: ‘A hornet’s nest’: Mamdani’s gifted education plan divides New Yorkers⁠
3. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Washington Post: Trump says he has authorised covert CIA action in Venezuela⁠

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Three major crises beset Ukraine. The approaching end of the Battle of Pokrovsk is prompting greater demands for military reform. A corruption scandal in the energy sector rocks Bankova. The Trump administration smells weakness and presents an ultimatum.

3:02 - As the Battle of Pokrovks reaches its terminus and the Battle of Huliapole comes closer, military commentators make increasing demands for reform.

16:52 - Major corruption scandal in the nuclear power industry

29:47 - Who has been named in the scandal so far?

38:47 - What has been the reaction from the government and civil society thus far?

48:03 - These crises must be resolved.

50:24 - The United States is reportedly making its ultimatums to Ukraine to surrender.

57:05 - Other recent news.

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Hey Sokoli (Traditional)

We take a deep dive into the baffling attempt at a peace process that Trump made in the middle of October, which was dead by the end of October. What was the context, how did it play out, and what factors in the administration led it to play out the way it did?

01:41 - Trump wants his Nobel Peace Prize

04:40 - Summary of the Trump "peace process" so far

17:18 - How did the October "peace process" occur?

27:22 - The US implements sanctions on Russian fossil fuels - an optimistic and pessimistic analysis

34:58 - Examining "WhiteHouseology"

44:09 - The EU makes its own peace plan

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