Ukrainecast

Armed insurgents have crossed the border from Ukraine to launch attacks in Russia's Belgorod region. Two Russian paramilitary groups claim they were responsible for the largest cross-border incursion since Russia's full-scale invasion began. We explore the motives of the two groups with BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg.

Also, how does the BBC decide which material shared on social media is accurate and which is disinformation? We’re joined by Olga Robinson from BBC Verify, who explains the tools journalists use to sift through photos, videos and documents.

Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko.

The CIA has released a video to try to persuade ordinary Russians to share secrets, saying their children will thank them for standing up and being heroes.

Also, the tale of Russian sleeper agents who lived undercover for years in New York - their friends and colleagues had no idea. The BBC’s Gordon Corera and producer Emma Weatherill discuss their new podcast Mother, Neighbor, Russian Spy.

Diplomatic correspondent James Landale gives us the latest on the G7 summit in Hiroshima.

And we hear from one woman who’s making military uniform and equipment tailored especially for female soldiers on the front line.

Today’s episode is presented by Lyse Doucet and Vitaly Shevchenko.

Ukraine’s air defences intercepted six hypersonic missiles fired by Russia over Kyiv, one of the most sophisticated weapons in Moscow’s arsenal. The BBC’s Frank Gardner breaks down the significance of the attack and recent arms pledges from the West.

We’re also joined by Anastasia Gribanova from the BBC’s Ukrainian Service to talk about The Superhumans Center, a specialised clinic for Ukrainians offering free prosthetics, reconstruction treatment and PTSD counselling.

Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko.

Ukraine’s President meets UK’s PM Sunak for talks on more military support. Long range missiles, drones and training are offered. International editor Jeremy Bowen appraises Monday’s meeting.

Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaliy Shevchenko.

What do the Russian people really think about the war?

Former Russian diplomat, Alexander Baukov, and Russia expert, Dr Jade McGlynn, talk through how the war could end.

And we get the latest from the frontline in the Donbass with BBC defence correspondent Jonathan Beale.

Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Gabriel Gatehouse.

President Putin has said the world is at a "turning point” during Russia’s Victory Day parade and blamed the West for the war in Ukraine. The annual celebrations in Moscow to commemorate victory over Nazi Germany were slimmed down amid security concerns. Shashank Joshi, defence editor at The Economist, shares his thoughts on this year’s event and his analysis of what course the fighting could take in Ukraine.

Katya Buchatska tells us about her film that documents a train journey across Ukraine - it’s now an installation in Liverpool’s cathedral ahead of the Eurovision Song contest. And Andriy Sirchenko talks about about the War Fragments Museum and how his team are preserving Ukrainian memories through art.

Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and James Waterhouse.

Can Ukraine get another Eurovision winner with Tvorchi? We hear from sound producer Andrii Hutsuliak and Tvorchi vocalist Jeffrey Kenny on their Eurovision experience and hopes for this year’s contest.

The BBC’s Frank Gardner and Barbara Plett-Usher bring us up to speed on this week’s Kremlin drone attacks. What happened, why is Russia blaming the US, and where could this lead?

Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaliy Shevchenko.

Moscow claims Kremlin drones were attempt by Kyiv to kill Putin.

Vitaly and BBC Moscow’s Will Vernon discuss what happened when two drones appeared to strike at the Kremlin. Russia called the incident ‘a planned terrorist attack’ and said it constituted ‘an assassination attempt’ on President Putin. Ukraine has denied any involvement. If true, who could be behind it?

Today’s episode is presented by Vitaliy Shevchenko and Will Vernon.

Clubs in Kyiv and Liverpool are linking up for a simultaneous rave this weekend to celebrate Eurovision and show their solidarity. Hot Chip, DJ James Lavelle and experimental Ukrainian DJ Mingulitka will all be performing.

Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko.

A three-year-old girl and her mum have been killed in the latest Russian attacks, according to the mayor of Dnipro. Officials said more children were killed in an attack that hit a block of flats in the central city of Uman. James Waterhouse brings us the latest.

We also hear from a friend of Evan Gershkovich, the American journalist held in Russia on espionage charges.

And Francis Scarr from BBC Monitoring tells us about Russia’s glossy new ads to encourage men to sign up for the military, and answers a listener’s request to explain the background of Kaliningrad, a Russian enclave in the Baltic.

Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko.