Podcasts

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March 28, 2024

Ukrainian energy sector grapples with disruption after largest Russian strike - Weekly, 20-27 March

Russia returned to its tactics of destroying Ukrainian energy infrastructure, attempting to plunge Ukrainians into darkness.
Podcast
March 22, 2024

Why did Russia invade Ukraine? - with Maria Popova and Oxana Shevel

Why are identity and political values, rather than geopolitics, the genuine causes of the Russian invasion of Ukraine?
Podcast
March 20, 2024

Russia held illegal “elections” in the occupied territories of Ukraine - Weekly, 12 - 19 March

In violation of international law, Russia held sham presidential elections in the occupied territories of Ukraine. But this was far from the only violation.
Podcast
March 14, 2024

Ukrainian prominent diplomat Pavlo Klimkin reflects on Ukraine in the world today

Pavlo Klimkin was Ukraine’s foreign minister for 5 years (2014-2019), including during the first five years of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Podcast
March 12, 2024

Ukraine is one step closer to getting the munitions it needs - Weekly, 5-11 March

While the Russians have resorted to the scorched earth strategy on the frontlines, the Czech Republic brings the much needed ammunition closer to Ukraine.
Podcast
March 6, 2024

Is Europe taking the Russian threat seriously? - Weekly, 26 Feb-5 Mar

There is an increased level of debate regarding the threat Russia poses to Europe.
Podcast
February 26, 2024

Anniversary of the Russian invasion - where does Ukraine stand? - Weekly, 19-25 February

Ukraine commemorated the end of the second year since the commencement of Russia's full-scale war, a testament to its century-long struggle against Russian imperialism.
Podcast
February 24, 2024

Major causes of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

These are the issues relating to identity, political values, and ethics. More - in our "Explaining Ukraine" podcast.
Podcast
February 23, 2024

Larry Wolff on empires and orientalism in Eastern Europe

The Explaining Ukraine podcast invites prominent American historian Larry Wolff to talk about history, imagination, and politics around Eastern Europe, in particular...
Podcast
February 20, 2024

What are the military technological solutions for Ukraine? - Weekly, 12-18 Feb

Russia has intensified its military operations on the battlefield, as a result of which, after months-long campaign to take Avdiivka, it fell.