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Ukraine Without Hype

Ukraine Without Hype

Ukraine-based journalists Romeo Kokriatski and Anthony Bartaway discuss the biggest stories from Ukraine, and the region - all in English.

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01:13:20

82 - Russia Purges Army Brass (Again), Destroys...

Ukraine Without Hype ·

2024/05/31

In this episode...1:24 - Visiting some local Kyiv stories with the theme of corruption and anti-corruption. 13:44 - The Russian Kharkiv offensive is blunted but they continue to make gains outside of Avdiivka. 18:37 - The city of Kharkiv continues to be bombarded by Russia, including strikes on a busy department store and the largest print house in the country. 23:47 - An update on the captured Ukrainian journalist for Hromadske Victoria Roshchyna. 25:15 - Russia is threatening to advance its

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00:58:29

81 - Russia Re-Invades Kharkiv while Putin Shakes Up...

Ukraine Without Hype ·

2024/05/18

In this episode...00:00 - Announcements: We have expanded our social media presence and have posted a new video for Patreon subscriber 2:28 - Russian attacks on energy have necessitated a re-introduction of electricity rationing 5:51 - Russia has expanded its offensive by re-invading previously liberated areas outside of Kharkiv 19:38 - Attempted assassinations of both Ukrainian President Zelensky and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico 25:42 - Kremlinology Corner, Putin does a shakeup in the top

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00:57:44

80 - Georgia Against the "Russian Law": An Overview

Ukraine Without Hype ·

2024/05/09

In this episode, we give an overview of what brought Georgia/Sakartvelo from independence in 1991 to the place where it is now, with mass protests on the streets fighting against the so-called "Russian Law." This law, similar to the Russian foreign agent law, would put onerous restrictions on foreign funding for civil society. We then debunk claims it is similar to American FARA restrictions and reflect on the place of NGOs in society. Twitter Vladyslav: @VlStarodubtsev Anthony:

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00:51:13

79 - International Worker's Day Special w/ Vladyslav...

Ukraine Without Hype ·

2024/05/02

In this episode, we celebrate Labor Day by speaking with returning guest Vladyslav Starodubtsev about the history of International Worker's Day in Ukraine and the world, along with the state of labor rights in Ukraine at present. Vladyslav is a leftist and labor organizer in Ukraine including with Sotsіalniy Rukh. Twitter Vladyslav: @VlStarodubtsev Anthony: @Bartaway Romeo: @RomeoKokriatski Ukraine Without Hype: @HypeUkraine Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UkraineWithoutHype Resources and

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00:41:44

78 - US Congress Finally Passes Ukraine Aid

Ukraine Without Hype ·

2024/04/30

In this episode... 01:00 - Russian missile attacks on Kharkiv and the seaside promenade in Odesa 06:44 - Russian army makes worrisome advances north of Avdiivka 14:00 - US House of Representatives finally votes for Ukraine aid, reportedly after targeted and intensive lobbying stressing the plight of Ukrainian Protestants under occupation. 33:55 - Prominent deaths on either side of the line highlight the differences in the quality of people involved. Twitter Anthony: @Bartaway Romeo:

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00:32:40

77 - Ukraine and US Congress w/ former Democratic...

Ukraine Without Hype ·

2024/04/17

In this episode, we sit down with retired Congressman David Bonior, former Representative for the northern suburbs of Detroit and Democratic Party Whip from 1991-2002. David worked to shift US policy in favor of independent Ukraine in the collapse of the Soviet Union and has advocated for the country ever since. We talk about the political fight in Congress, the Ukrainian-American diaspora, and his current mission in the country.But first, some updates about Chasiv Yar, missile strikes,

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01:08:25

76 - Russian Foreign Military Recruitment

Ukraine Without Hype ·

2024/04/10

In this episode...0:53 - Combat Update: Kharkiv hit heavily by Russian bombs, Chasiv Yar shaping to be the next big battle 9:05 - Mobilization age lowered to 25 14:05 - Russian citizens in the Ukrainian military 22:00 - Russian military recruitment around the world, the hows and whys 51:22 - Russian Orthodox Church declaration of Holy War...and anti-urbanism Links https://youtu.be/OJBnIRLYLZk?si=dbYgifdM2MEAgyBt Twitter Anthony: @Bartaway Romeo: @RomeoKokriatski Ukraine Without Hype:

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00:53:07

75 - Heavy Russian Missile Campaign & ISIS Attack...

Ukraine Without Hype ·

2024/03/29

In this episode...00:55 - Announcement: New documentary from the Kyiv Independent 01:50 - Reflections on the Kyiv Security Forum 06:57 - Combat Update: Raids into Russian territory lasting a very long time 12:30 - Russia launches a heavy nightly missile campaign against energy infrastructure and civilian homes. I go to the scene of a destroyed Art Academy 29:31 - Ukrainians made to vote in Russian "elections" 31:13 - ISIS attack on Moscow suburb 49:40 - 20 Days in Mariupol is the first

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01:07:27

74 - From the Streets of Maidan to the Trenches of...

Ukraine Without Hype ·

2024/03/13

In this episode...We interview Ivan Zharkov, a participant in the Revolution of Dignity who enlisted to defend Ukraine in the first days of Russia's full-scale invasion. He talks about his experiences in the Battles of Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Bakhmut, especially as the leader of a medical unit. Links https://english.nv.ua/opinion/what-price-victory-opinion-50396884.html Twitter Anthony: @Bartaway Romeo: @RomeoKokriatski Ukraine Without Hype:

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00:41:56

73 - A European News Roundup: Vive la France

Ukraine Without Hype ·

2024/03/08

In this episode...01:00 - Another Russian ship destroyed; Russia advances in the outskirts of Avdiivka 03:24 - Czech-led artillery shell supply getting ready for shipment to Ukraine 06:27 - German Chancellor Scholz says dumb things 10:41 - French President Macron gets a whole lot more assertive, threatens French involvement in war 19:00 - Sweden joins NATO 22:38 - Polish "farmer" protest worsens 27:27 - Russia nearly kills the Prime Minster of Greece 31:17 - Russia threatens Moldova over

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00:44:44

72 - The Fall of the Hero-City of Avdiivka

Ukraine Without Hype ·

2024/02/23

In this episode...01:09 - The fall of the hero-city of Avdiivka. The city is no more. 12:04 - Remembering 10 years of Revolution and War, and 2 Years of the full-scale invasion 14:30 - The Polish farmer blockade of the border reaches grotesque new heights 22:25 - The complicated legacy of Alexei Navalny, who was killed in Russian prison 36:41 - Tucker Carlson, crass Russian propagandist, amazed by shopping

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01:02:24

71 - Tucker Carlson Goes to Moscow, Avidiivka...

Ukraine Without Hype ·

2024/02/14

In this episode... 00:01:15 - Ukraine destroys two more ships of the Russian Black Sea Fleet using naval drones 00:04:02 - Russia makes breakthroughs in Avdiivka, putting the defense of the city at critical risk 00:12:18 - Republican blocking of Ukraine aid leaves Ukrainian Armed Forces ammunition starved 00:23:39 - Tucker Carlson interviews Putin, old man yells at clouds 00:42:00 - Zelensky does personnel shakeup of Ukraine's top brass, replaces Zaluzhnyi 00:51:38 - Zelensky passes a decree on

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01:31:00

70 - The "Where Are They Now?" Episode

Ukraine Without Hype ·

2024/01/31

Once upon a time, Ukraine Without Hype liked to do episodes that were biographies of some of Ukraine's various baddies. The Russian buildup and then the full-scale invasion created different priorities. In this episode, we look at the subjects of these exposés and ask Where Are They Now? 00:02:42 - Pavlo Vovk 00:12:50 - Ilya Kyva 00:29:00 - Viktor Medvedchuk 00:48:00 - Dmytro Firtash 01:05:44 - Arsen Avakov 01:20:35 - Conclusions Twitter Anthony: @Bartaway Romeo: @RomeoKokriatski Ukraine

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01:03:47

Episode 69: Ukraine's Most Pressing Internal Issue -...

Ukraine Without Hype ·

2024/01/19

In this episode: 01:00 - Quick updates on Russian missile attacks, Russia freezing, and the end of the holiday season 09:00 - Combat Update - Little movement on the front line, Ukraine shoots down Russian A-50, Russian electronic warfare in the Baltic Sea 17:05 - House Republicans claim they will block Ukraine aid for the next year 24:17 - The death of the sexual assault coach turned Russian spy Gonzalo Lira 32:25 - Headline Story - Extremely unpopular reforms to the mobilization system flounder in

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01:13:45

Episode 68: Looking Back on 2023

Ukraine Without Hype ·

2023/12/31

Anthony and Romeo reflect on the biggest news stories of 2023, from the Battle of Bakhmut to the Kherson flood to Avdiivka. What went right, what went wrong, and what was unexpected? Then, we take what we learned from the year to guess what may happen next year, a year of grinding attrition warfare and an ever-more vital fight for support. Links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XQxveVhfuI&ab_channel=KyivIndependent Twitter Anthony: @Bartaway Romeo: @RomeoKokriatski Ukraine Without Hype:

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00:36:45

Episode 67: Ukraine enters EU Negotiations, but the...

Ukraine Without Hype ·

2023/12/21

In this episode... 2:50 - In the Combat Update, Ukrainian defenders continue to hold Avdiivka, Russia pushes through the divided city of Marinka, and the ZSU consolidates gains on the Left Bank of the Dnipro near Kherson 10:07 - The collaborator Ilya Kyva is assassinated near Moscow by the SBU. 13:37 - House Republicans stonewall Ukraine aid funding until next year with a list of demands. 19:54 - Hungary steps aside to allow Ukraine to enter EU accession negotiations but blocks aid funding. 25:20 -

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00:37:37

Episode 66: The Russian Hand Behind the Polish...

Ukraine Without Hype ·

2023/11/30

In this episodes... 02:30 - The Kyiv Independent releases a new documentary (which I narrated) on the torture of Ukrainian POWs in Russian custody 03:41 - In the Start of Winter, a huge storm hits the Black Sea while Russia ups its drone attacks on Kyiv in the early phases of an expected winter campaign against energy infrastructure. 10:03 - Putin gives a speech reaffirming his maximalist goals of reforging the Russian Empire while the Russian Supreme Court declares LGBT people to be

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00:47:20

Episode 65: Ten Years of Revolution, the Anniversary...

Ukraine Without Hype ·

2023/11/24

Olga Tokariuk is a Ukrainian journalist and Chatham Fellow who was there when the history of Ukraine - and the world - changed forever on the night of November 21, 2013. Former President Yanukovych had gone back on his promises of European Association, and fully chose Russia. What followed was protests turned into Revolution, and Revolution turned into a war to defend the very existence of the Ukrainian people. We look back at that time 10 years ago, and what it means now. Olga's Links Twitter:

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00:57:04

Episode 64: A Russian Pogrom

Ukraine Without Hype ·

2023/11/18

In this episode... 00:01:11 - Combat update - Avdiivka will be the focal point of the war for at least the rest of the year. 00:07:26 - General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Commander in Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, writes an article in the Economist about what Ukraine needs to break out of attritional "positional" war. 00:27:11 - Russian soldiers slaughter a family for not giving up their home. 00:30:50 - A pogrom at an airport in Dagestan shows where the Russian government would prefer

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01:21:41

Episode 63: Why There Won't Be Elections, But What If...

Ukraine Without Hype ·

2023/11/04

Some outside pressure is asking why Ukraine won't be having wartime elections. We start by going over why that would be impossible, then dig deeper into Ukrainian electoral politics and would would come of an election. 00:01:24 - Holding elections in Ukraine would be illegal, dangerous, and logistically insurmountable. 00:14:53 - A pretty confusing bill is in the works to allow for elections anyway. 00:30:51 - Ukrainian civics lesson 101 00:37:43 - What are Ukraine's political

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