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Ukrainecast

The BBC’s only English language programme entirely dedicated to the war in Ukraine and its fallout, Ukrainecast is your go-to podcast which investigates the biggest issues around the conflict: Could Putin push the nuclear button? How could Donald Trump end the war in 24 hours? What is the price for peace? The podcast is hosted by Newsnight presenter Victoria Derbyshire and BBC Monitoring’s Vitaly Shevchenko. Ukrainecast covers the most important topics around the conflict and speaks to the real

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25:05

US-Russia talks: How pleased is Putin?

Ukrainecast ·

2025/02/18

The US and Russia have been holding high-level talks in Saudi Arabia for the first time in years.General Sir Richard Shirreff, a former Nato commander, is in the studio to give his reaction.And Steve Rosenberg, BBC Russia editor, joins us to explain why the Kremlin is “cockahoop” about the news.Today’s episode, recorded on Tuesday afternoon, is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko.The producers were Ben Carter, Julia Webster, Ryan Johnston and Stuart Denman. The technical

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25:13

Could Europe send troops to Ukraine?

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2025/02/17

European leaders have met in Paris for an emergency summit on the war in Ukraine.Leaving the meeting, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called discussions on sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine "premature" and "inappropriate". Earlier UK PM Keir Starmer said he was ready to send such troops from the UK if and when the war ends.So could we see European boots on the ground in Ukraine? Matthew Savill, from RUSI, is in the studio to discuss whether it’s possible, and what this might look like.We also

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13:03

Zelensky meets Vance: What next for Ukraine?

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2025/02/14

The Ukrainian president and US vice-president have been meeting at the Munich Security Conference. Vitaly and James chew over what was discussed, and what it all means for the future of Ukraine.Today’s episode is presented by Vitaly Shevchenko and James Landale.The producers were Ben Carter and Ryan Johnston. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor is Ben Mundy. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also

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18:47

How are Ukrainians reacting to Trump’s peace talk plans?

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2025/02/13

What’s been the reaction in Ukraine to President Trump’s plans to end the war, following his phone calls with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky? We hear from Kyiv mum Iryna and 27 year old account manager Andrew.And we assess what role Europe could play going forward, following a busy day of diplomacy at a Nato defence chiefs summit in Brussels.Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producers were Ben Carter and Ryan Johnston. The technical producer was

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16:42

Trump calls Putin AND Zelensky to begin talks

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2025/02/12

In a pivotal day for the war in Ukraine, Donald Trump has agreed to ‘work together’ with Vladimir Putin to end the conflict. Immediately after the call with Putin, Trump spent an hour on the phone with Volodymyr Zelensky.Earlier in the day, the new US defence secretary Pete Hegseth told a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group in Brussels that it was unrealistic that Ukraine could return to its pre-2014 borders and he ruled out NATO membership for Ukraine. BBC Security Correspondent, Frank

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28:26

Trump: Ukraine “may be Russian some day”

Ukrainecast ·

2025/02/11

Is the Trump administration gearing up for talks on Ukraine? Victoria and Vitaly are joined in the studio to discuss this by Christina Lamb of The Sunday Times. She also talks about the posthumous release of a new book by her friend Victoria Amelina, who was killed in Kramatorsk in 2023. ‘Looking at Women Looking at War’ is released later this week.And former Conservative MP Jack Lopresti tells us why he’s gone to serve in Ukraine’s military… and whether his children are happy about his

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28:50

What’s life like on Ukraine’s frontline?

Ukrainecast ·

2025/02/04

‘I'd love to hear more about what's actually happening in the war now. Where are the lines stable, where is Russia still advancing, where have the Russians slowed?’ That’s a message we got from one of our listeners earlier in the week, and we thought we’d answer these questions and more.We get a sense of what’s happening along the frontline in Ukraine right now with Matthew Savill, director of military sciences at RUSI, and we hear from a soldier whose day job is to drop bombs on Russians using

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24:19

How could Trump end the war?

Ukrainecast ·

2025/01/28

What might Donald Trump’s strategy to end the war in Ukraine look like? We speak to Fred Fleitz, a national security official in Donald Trump's first administration who's close to the President's Ukraine and Russia envoy.We ask him to decode the latest diplomatic noises out of Washington, Moscow and Kyiv, and shed light on what we can expect from Trump’s approach, as well as the prospects of success.Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko.The producers were

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22:25

What does Donald Trump’s return mean for Ukraine?

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2025/01/21

President Trump has spent his first 24 hours back in the White House - having once claimed he would end the war in that time.There’s no sign yet, but can Donald Trump provide peace? What did he say at his inauguration? And what can we learn from his first full day in the job?Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire, Vitaly Shevchenko and James Waterhouse.The producers were Nathan Gower and Ryan Johnston. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The series producer is Tim Walklate

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42:53

President Trump Is Back

Ukrainecast ·

2025/01/20

Today, Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th US president. He promised to unleash a blitz of executive orders, after calling for a "revolution of common sense" in Monday's inaugural address.Victoria was joined by James Cook and Chris Mason from Newscast, Anthony Zurcher and Marianna Spring from Americast and Jonny Dymond from The Global Story to assess Trump’s first act as he became President again.Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or

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24:28

The Ukrainian fighting North Koreans in Russia

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2025/01/14

A Ukrainian officer fighting in Russia’s Kursk region gives us a unique insight into what it’s like taking on North Korean soldiers. We also hear from the editor-in-chief of the Economist, Zanny Minton Beddoes. She discusses how the new sanctions on Russian oil will hurt the country’s economy and tells us why Donald Trump won’t want to be seen as a loser. Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko.The producers were Arsenii Sokolov, Ben Carter and Ryan Johnston

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28:09

Dmytro Kuleba on… understanding Trump and working for...

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2025/01/07

Dmytro Kuleba spent four years working as Ukraine’s foreign minister before he left his post in September 2024. In a revealing interview he talks about his time working for Volodymyr Zelensky, shares his views on the outgoing Biden administration and tells us whether incoming President Trump can really negotiate peace. Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko.The producers were Ben Carter, Ryan Johnston and Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Mike

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30:20

Recipes of resistance

Ukrainecast ·

2024/12/31

Victoria and James tuck into some traditional Ukrainian Christmas dishes…Chef Olia Hercules brings some festive food into the Ukrainecast studio and explains how food keeps her connected to her home.Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and James Waterhouse. The producers were Arsenii Sokolov and Diane Richardson. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sara Wadeson. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and

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24:01

How are Ukrainians celebrating Christmas in wartime?

Ukrainecast ·

2024/12/24

How do you celebrate Christmas while living under constant threat of your home being bombed, air raid sirens going off and while your friends and loved ones are fighting on the frontline?Two people who’ve appeared regularly on Ukrainecast this year got together in a Kyiv restaurant to chat through their plans for the festive season and their hopes for the new year.Vitali, a graduate in his 20s and Iryna, mother to baby Mira (who makes a special appearance), recorded a conversation about what it's

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8:52

Stephen Fry reads a Ukrainian Christmas story

Ukrainecast ·

2024/12/20

Back in the summer, the actor and broadcaster Stephen Fry came into the Ukrainecast studio to discuss his visit to Ukraine to see how war is impacting the country's mental health.To mark Christmas Day, he reads a short Christmas story which touches on some of the challenges Ukrainians face this winter.‘Miracle in the Darkness’ is a short story from the book ‘Brave Tales’ by Iryna Vyhovska and Victoria Murovana. It was published by ACCA, in association with Suspilne media.If you have been affected by

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26:43

Ukraine kills Russian general: How will Moscow respond?

Ukrainecast ·

2024/12/17

Sources in Kyiv say Ukraine killed Igor Kirillov, a senior Russian general who died in scooter blast in Moscow on Tuesday.So how might the Kremlin respond? And what could this mean for the war in Ukraine?Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Baiba Braže and The Economist's defence editor Shashank Joshi give their reaction. Also, can President-elect Trump restrict Ukraine’s ability to use long range missiles within Russia?Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko.

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47:32

2025: A decisive year for Ukraine?

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2024/12/10

Could American military aid dry up once Donald Trump enters the White House in 2025? Are Russians and Ukrainians ready for a peace deal? And how might that take shape?BBC Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford and Russia expert Mark Galeotti are joined by an assortment of experts to look ahead to what could be a pivotal year for the war in Ukraine.Also, the BBC’s Tim Whewell is in the studio to discuss an issue that could overshadow Poland’s support for Kyiv.Today’s episode is presented by

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27:38

Bill Browder: Putin's “number one enemy”

Ukrainecast ·

2024/12/03

The man behind the Magnitsky Act on Trump, hybrid warfare and fighting the Kremlin.Sir William Browder is an American investor who made a fortune in post-Soviet Russia before falling foul of Vladimir Putin. He’s now a fierce critic of President Vladimir Putin - and today he’s in the Ukrainecast studio to discuss why the rouble is tanking, what it’s like to draw the ire of the Russian president and whether an end to the war is near.Today’s episode is presented by Jamie Coomarasamy and Frank Gardner.

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29:48

Can Trump negotiate with Putin?

Ukrainecast ·

2024/11/26

Can Donald Trump end the war in Ukraine? Is negotiating with Russia a realistic option? What can President Biden accomplish in the final weeks of his term?John Sullivan, former US Ambassador to Russia under President Trump, joins Ukrainecast to share his experience of working with Russians and explains why continued US support for Ukraine is in the nation’s best interest.Today’s episode is presented by Lucy Hockings and Vitaly Shevchenko.The producers were Arsenii Sokolov and Ben Carter. The

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21:06

How serious are Putin's nuclear threats?

Ukrainecast ·

2024/11/20

Your questions answered on ATACMS, land mines and the risk of escalationJamie and Vitaly are joined by the defence editor of the Economist, Shashank Joshi, to examine how useful ATACMS can be for Ukraine, what exactly are anti-personnel land-mines and whether we should take Russia's change to its nuclear doctrine seriously.Today’s episode is presented by Jamie Coomarasamy and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producer was Ben Carter. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Tim

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