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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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31:38

1000 Days of War

Ukrainecast ·

2024/11/19

Three Ukrainians on how their lives have changed and their hopes for peace. Victoria, James and Vitaly are in the studio to reflect on 1000 days of the conflict. They’re joined by student Vitalii, teacher Olga and young mum Iryna - three friends of the podcast whose stories we’ve followed over the last few years. They also answer listener questions. Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire, James Waterhouse and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producers were Clare Williamson, Bella Saltiel,

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9:02

Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with American...

Ukrainecast ·

2024/11/17

US President Joe Biden has given the green light for Ukraine to use long-range missiles supplied by US to strike Russia.But what could the deployment of these missiles mean for Ukraine? And why has President Biden done this now?Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producer was Ben Carter. The technical producer was Stephen Bailey. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sara Wadeson. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions

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45:04

Jens Stoltenberg on... Trump, Putin and nuclear war

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2024/11/13

Will Donald Trump pull out of Nato? What should we make of his recent appointments? How worried should we be about the threat of nuclear war?Jens Stoltenberg, who stood down as Nato secretary general last month is in the studio and answers all these questions… and more.Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko.The producers were Arsenii Sokolov and Ben Carter. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is

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Coming up on Ukrainecast

Ukrainecast ·

2024/11/12

We'll have a special episode with you tomorrow (Wednesday)... Stay tuned!

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23:21

Mike Pompeo revisited: How could Trump end the war in...

Ukrainecast ·

2024/11/08

Hear Donald Trump’s former secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, in conversation with Ukrainecast back in May. He discusses what his old boss really thinks about Ukraine, and what another Trump presidency could mean for the war.He also talks about whether he’d take another top job in the White House - something which, in recent days, he’s been widely tipped to get.Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko.The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sara

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25:20

Trump 2.0: What does it mean for Ukraine?

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2024/11/06

Donald Trump has won the US election and will make a historic return to the White House. He’s said he’d end the war in 24 hours but…..can he? We hear from Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse in Kyiv, Russia editor Steve Rosenberg in Sochi and Victoria in Washington DC. They discuss what Trump’s re-election actually mean for Ukraine.Today’s episode is presented by Lucy Hockings and Vitaly Shevchenko.The producers were Arsenii Sokolov and Ben Carter. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery

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31:26

Bob Woodward on... Trump, Harris and the future of...

Ukrainecast ·

2024/11/05

America goes to the polls – but what could that mean for the future of US politics… and Ukraine?The veteran Watergate journalist, Bob Woodward, joins us to talk about his latest book, ‘War’. He’s spent the last couple of years talking to people inside the Biden administration and shares his insights on what he learned about how they planned for and dealt with the aftermath of the full-scale invasion.Victoria is in Washington to assess what the mood is like on election day.And we hear from Sandra in

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22:31

Dodging the draft: Ukraine’s struggle for soldiers

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2024/10/29

Two men's stories of avoiding the draft.To satisfy a growing need for soldiers, authorities in Ukraine appear to be taking ever more drastic measures, including forcibly pulling men off the street to check their credentials. But many men in Ukraine feel the war is not for them, and decide to flee overseas rather than to stay and fight. We speak to Artem and Oleh, two young men who avoided the draft, and ask them why they left and whether they regret their decision.Today’s episode is presented by

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36:19

North Koreans in Russia: How dangerous is the world...

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2024/10/22

Is peace with Russia possible? Could any North Korean involvement in the war mean escalation? And has the world ever been more dangerous in recent times?In his first BBC interview since standing down as chief of the general staff, General Sir Patrick Sanders joins us to discuss why he thinks the world order is under threat and why Ukraine must prevail.Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko.The producers were Arsenii Sokolov and Diane Richardson. The technical

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30:00

Bellingcat's Eliot Higgins… Debunking Russian myths

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2024/10/15

What do digital trails tell us about the conflict? How did TikTok videos help identify Russian troop movements ahead of the full-scale invasion? And what’s it like to draw the ire of the Kremlin?The Bellingcat founder Eliot Higgins also tells Victoria and Vitaly whether he’s a CIA spy and where the name of his organisation came from.And, are North Korean troops being sent to Russia’s frontline? We have more…Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko.The producers

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19:19

Is the West out of touch with the reality of the war?

Ukrainecast ·

2024/10/11

As President Zelensky conducts a whistle stop tour of Europe…. we answer your questions on whether the West is out of touch with the reality of the war and what impact elections in the US and Europe could have on support for Ukraine’s war effort. Victoria is joined by our correspondent in Kyiv Sarah Rainsford and Cold War historian Sergey Radchenko.Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire. The producers were Arsenii Sokolov, Cordelia Hemming and Nick Sturdee. The technical producer was

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26:13

How can peace be achieved in Ukraine?

Ukrainecast ·

2024/10/08

How could peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine pan out and are they even a possibility right now? Conflict negotiator Oliver McTernan and former UK ambassador to Russia Sir Laurie Bristow discuss the likelihood of both countries coming to the table and what role the US presidential election could play.Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and James Waterhouse. The producers were Arsenii Sokolov, Cordelia Hemming and Ivana Davidovic. The technical producer was Mike Regaard

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23:50

Putin's war economy: Are Russians feeling the pinch?

Ukrainecast ·

2024/10/04

Russia has revealed it will boost its defence spending by a quarter to $145 billion in 2025. But is Putin’s war economy sustainable? What does all this mean for life in the country? And how could it impact the war?The BBC’s Steve Rosenberg joins us from a Moscow supermarket, Russian citizen ‘Gleb’ explains why there are dozens of types of cola in shops, and Bloomberg’s Stephanie Baker joins Carnegie’s Alexander Gabuev to discuss whether Russians are feeling the pinch.Today’s episode is presented by

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29:25

US elections: no good choices for Ukraine

Ukrainecast ·

2024/10/01

Ambassador John Bolton, who served as National Security Adviser under President Donald Trump, tells Ukrainecast that another Trump presidency would leave Ukraine in a very difficult position and that if re-elected Trump would cut off US aid. He also warns against the democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, insisting that neither option would be good for Ukraine’s fight against Russia.And he gives his verdict on Russia’s President Putin who he has met on several occasions - calling him a

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24:11

Is Trump toughening his stance on Ukraine?

Ukrainecast ·

2024/09/27

Donald Trump has held a last-minute meeting with President Zelensky despite repeated criticism of the Ukrainian leader on the campaign trail, and a row which erupted with with the Republican party.So is the former president hardening his stance on Ukraine? And how do Ukrainians feel about the forthcoming US election?Victoria and Vitaly are joined by Americast co-presenter Anthony Zurcher and two Ukrainians based in Kyiv.Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko.The

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26:55

Can President Zelensky sell his ‘victory plan’ to the...

Ukrainecast ·

2024/09/24

President Zelensky’s in the US for a diplomatic mission to try and sell President Biden his ‘victory plan’. But what’s in it? And can he persuade the Americans to back it?Two friends of the pod, defence expert Matthew Savill and Russia expert Angela Stent, join Lyse to assess how it might go down with the President, and the two candidates hoping to succeed him, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.Today’s episode is presented by Lyse Doucet.The producers were Arsenii Sokolov, Cordelia Hemming and Julie

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27:21

Is Ukraine facing a mental health crisis?

Ukrainecast ·

2024/09/20

More than half of Ukrainians say they suffer from some kind of mental health issue as a result of the war. Volunteer paramedic, Olha Mamusheva, joins us to discuss her mental health working on the frontline. And journalist Olena Kuk explains why she helped set up ‘Svidok’ – an online war journal where people can share their feelings anonymously.Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producers were Arsenii Sokolov, Cordelia Hemming and Julie Ball. The

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26:57

Inside the biggest prisoner exchange since the Cold War

Ukrainecast ·

2024/09/17

Sasha Skochilenko spent over two years behind Russian bars before being part of the biggest prisoner exchange since the Cold War. She explains why supermarkets are effective places for protest, what helped her survive in prison and how western prisoners were put in business class on the flight home following her release. And a friend of Ukrainecast makes a surprise appearance… Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko.The producers were Arsenii Sokolov and

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29:14

Could the West cross Putin's new red line?

Ukrainecast ·

2024/09/13

The former head of the CIA, General David Petraeus, tells Ukrainecast why he thinks President Putin is bluffing after he warned the West against allowing Ukraine to use long-range weapons to target Russia. Lucy is in Washington DC where the UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, is meeting President Biden to discuss Ukraine. There are strong indications that they will agree to lift restrictions on Ukraine using such missiles against targets inside Russia. And James Waterhouse gives reaction on how

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28:27

What could Trump vs Harris mean for a Ukraine peace...

Ukrainecast ·

2024/09/10

Your questions answered on the US election, Pokrovsk and guerrilla warfare…With Donald Trump and Kamala Harris facing-off in their only scheduled presidential debate this week, we assess whether the election might accelerate any potential peace deal in Ukraine.BBC security correspondent Gordon Corera joins Vitaly and Lucy to also discuss how strategically important the capture of Pokrovsk is for both sides and what evidence we have that Ukraine is waging a guerrilla war in the Russian occupied

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