Ukraine Without Hype

Ukraine Without Hype
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  • MONTHLY

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

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    121: 2025 - A Year in Review

    2025 was a year of cyclical news stories in Ukraine, often built on the fluctuating whims of one man in Washington, DC. In this episode, we look at the main lessons we can take away from 2025 and the chaos we live in. We will review key battles, changes in how the war is being fought, the "return of politics" in Kyiv, the shifting state of Russia, and a Europe facing questions of realignment. Twitter Anthony: @Bartaway Ukraine Without Hype: @HypeUkraine Other Social Media http://youtube.com/@UkraineWithoutHype http://tiktok.com/@ukrainewithouthype http://instagram.com/ukrainewithouthype/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UkraineWithoutHype Resources and Charities https://linktr.ee/ukrainewithouthype

    1h 54m

  2. 16 JAN

    120: Remembering Huliaipole

    As the Russian army destroys Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast, I wanted to tell the story of one of the most fascinating towns in Ukraine as this chapter of it comes to a close. It is most famous as the home of Anarchist revolutionary Nestor Makhno. Its people will work to keep its memory alive from exile. Links https://aftersilence.co/ Twitter Anthony: @Bartaway Ukraine Without Hype: @HypeUkraine Other Social Media http://youtube.com/@UkraineWithoutHype http://tiktok.com/@ukrainewithouthype http://instagram.com/ukrainewithouthype/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UkraineWithoutHype Resources and Charities https://linktr.ee/ukrainewithouthype

    54 min

  3. 31/12/2025

    119: The American National Security Strategy

    The Trump Administration has released its official National Security Strategy, and it is a bombshell. There is increased aggression in the Western Hemisphere, promotion of the far-right in Europe, and economic competition in Asia. 00:07:33 - Preambles and Introductions 00:21:16 - What does America want? 00:31:02 - Principles and values 00:42:44 - The Trump Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine 00:53:31 - Asia 00:59:25 - Boosting the far-right in Europe 01:13:19 - The Middle East and Africa 01:18:46 - Conclusions Zaluzhniy Article https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-National-Security-Strategy.pdf Twitter Anthony: @Bartaway Ukraine Without Hype: @HypeUkraine Other Social Media http://youtube.com/@UkraineWithoutHype http://tiktok.com/@ukrainewithouthype http://instagram.com/ukrainewithouthype/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UkraineWithoutHype Resources and Charities https://linktr.ee/ukrainewithouthype Music Shedryk (Leopolis Trio)

    1h 34m

  4. 21/12/2025

    118: The Dim-Wit Pact

    The DimWit Pact, pushed by the United States, has evolved over the past weeks but remains a significant threat to Ukraine. At home, Andriy Yermak's resignation raises questions about political reform. 00:01:34 - Battlefield Updates - Ukrainian Counter-offensive in Kupyansk 00:17:13 - The American-packed "peace plan" demands more from Ukraine and less from Russia 00:43:29 - Head of Presidential Administration Andriy Yermak resigns in a corruption scandal 00:54:39 - Article by former Commander in Chief Valeriy Zaluzhniy raises difficult questions over preparedness for war and how to have peace 1:09:23.301 - Europe is struggling over seizing Russian assets Zaluzhniy Article https://www.liga.net/en/politics/opinion/politics-and-war-reality-vs-expectations Twitter Anthony: @Bartaway Ukraine Without Hype: @HypeUkraine Other Social Media http://youtube.com/@UkraineWithoutHype http://tiktok.com/@ukrainewithouthype http://instagram.com/ukrainewithouthype/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UkraineWithoutHype Resources and Charities https://linktr.ee/ukrainewithouthype Music Shedryk (Leopolis Trio)

    1h 28m
  5. Radio Free America: TikToker Shot, Mamdani's Education Plans, and War on Venezuela w/ RoteRote Media

    04/12/2025

    Radio Free America: TikToker Shot, Mamdani's Education Plans, and War on Venezuela w/ RoteRote Media

    Radio Free America breaks down and critiques some of the top headlines from America's most reputable outlets. This week, we look at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠CNN: US marshal and undocumented immigrant – a popular TikTok streamer – injured in shooting during ICE stop in Los Angeles⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NYT: ‘A hornet’s nest’: Mamdani’s gifted education plan divides New Yorkers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Washington Post: Trump says he has authorised covert CIA action in Venezuela⁠Please support us at ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/ukrainewithouthype⁠⁠ Hunter's Links http://www.tiktok.com/@roterotemedia http://linktr.ee/roterotemedia Bluesky @vagrantjourno.bsky.social @bartaway.bsky.social @ukrainewithouthype.bsky.social

    1h 43m

  6. 21/11/2025

    117: Military Crisis, Corruption Crisis, Trump Crisis

    Three major crises beset Ukraine. The approaching end of the Battle of Pokrovsk is prompting greater demands for military reform. A corruption scandal in the energy sector rocks Bankova. The Trump administration smells weakness and presents an ultimatum. 3:02 - As the Battle of Pokrovks reaches its terminus and the Battle of Huliapole comes closer, military commentators make increasing demands for reform. 16:52 - Major corruption scandal in the nuclear power industry 29:47 - Who has been named in the scandal so far? 38:47 - What has been the reaction from the government and civil society thus far? 48:03 - These crises must be resolved. 50:24 - The United States is reportedly making its ultimatums to Ukraine to surrender. 57:05 - Other recent news. Twitter Anthony: @Bartaway Ukraine Without Hype: @HypeUkraine Other Social Media http://youtube.com/@UkraineWithoutHype http://tiktok.com/@ukrainewithouthype http://instagram.com/ukrainewithouthype/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UkraineWithoutHype Resources and Charities https://linktr.ee/ukrainewithouthype Music Hey Sokoli (Traditional)

    1h 7m

  7. 01/11/2025

    116: Trump's October "Peace Process"

    We take a deep dive into the baffling attempt at a peace process that Trump made in the middle of October, which was dead by the end of October. What was the context, how did it play out, and what factors in the administration led it to play out the way it did? 01:41 - Trump wants his Nobel Peace Prize 04:40 - Summary of the Trump "peace process" so far 17:18 - How did the October "peace process" occur? 27:22 - The US implements sanctions on Russian fossil fuels - an optimistic and pessimistic analysis 34:58 - Examining "WhiteHouseology" 44:09 - The EU makes its own peace plan Twitter Anthony: @Bartaway Ukraine Without Hype: @HypeUkraine Other Social Media http://youtube.com/@UkraineWithoutHype http://tiktok.com/@ukrainewithouthype http://instagram.com/ukrainewithouthype/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UkraineWithoutHype Resources and Charities https://linktr.ee/ukrainewithouthype Music Hey Sokoli (Traditional)

    51 min

  8. 24/10/2025

    115: Moldovan and Czech Elections Mixed for Ukraine, alleged Russian Odesa Mayor stripped of citizenship

    In this episode... 03:47 - Full coverage of the ongoing situation on the Front 18:15 - Russian war crimes, including attacking the UN and killing journalists 27:07 - Russia flying drones around EU cities 30:45 - Hungary flies a drone into Ukraine, Orban repeats the Russian view on Ukrainian sovereignty. 34:28 - Russia attacks Ukrainian power grid, likely to have a winter of outages 37:33 - Odesa gangster mayor Gennadiy Trukhov stripped of citizenship for being a Russian citizen, with controversy 45:11 - Election News - Elections in Moldova and Czechia have an opposite outlook for Ukraine, Georgia local elections show more protests, Estonian ones have a change in citizenship laws, and Reform UK has Russian corruption scandal Links https://open.spotify.com/episode/6aAfaxyKBlC5GcHIdgCPIk?si=4hAc2HDzRneNlLDZGBJ9OQ https://youtu.be/JiOtGB5WAdw Twitter Anthony: @Bartaway Ukraine Without Hype: @HypeUkraine Other Social Media http://youtube.com/@UkraineWithoutHype http://tiktok.com/@ukrainewithouthype http://instagram.com/ukrainewithouthype/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/UkraineWithoutHype Resources and Charities https://linktr.ee/ukrainewithouthype Music Hey Sokoli (Traditional)

    1h 10m
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Ukraine-based journalists Romeo Kokriatski and Anthony Bartaway discuss the biggest stories from Ukraine, and the region - all in English.

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  • Creator
    Ukraine Without Hype
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    123
  • Rating
    Explicit
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