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Q&A: How many Russian soldiers have died?
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From the frontline: How can US aid change the war?
A soldier and civilian discuss the $61 billion military package to Ukraine…
Victoria and Vitaly hear from “Ostap”, who is fighting in the Donetsk Oblast and from friend of the podcast, Olga in the front-line city of Kherson. They share their hopes on what the US aid package could mean for their country’s fight against Russia.
But will Ukraine simply run out of weapons again? Or can this be a turning point? Ann Marie Dailey, a policy researcher at RAND think tank dissects what this all could mean for the future of the war.
Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko.
It was made by Keiligh Baker. The producers were Arsenii Sokolov, Cordelia Hemming, Elliot Ryder and Ivana Davidovic. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480
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Q&A: How many Russian soldiers have died?
BBC Russian reporter Olga Ivshina talks to Victoria and Vitaly about her investigation into Russian military deaths since the start of the war.
And Professor Michael Clarke, defence and security analyst, answers your questions about the latest from the frontline, foreign aid for Ukraine, the use of AI in combat and much more.
Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko.
The producers were Keiligh Baker, Arsenii Sokolov, Cordelia Hemming, Ivana Davidovic and Elliot Ryder. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480
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A tale of two soldiers: Can Ukraine actually win?
Frontline fighters on the Russian threat and the prospects for peace…
Victoria and James are joined by Yaryna, who’s been serving in Ukraine’s armed forces since 2020, and a recent recruit who goes by the call-sign ‘Logan’.
They discuss the current situation on the battle field, whether a new mobilisation law is enough and the prospect of Ukraine failing to win this war.
Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and James Waterhouse.
The producers were Arsenii Sokolov, Hanna Chornous, Cordelia Hemming and Ivana Davidovic. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480
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Q&A: How can Ukraine grow its army?
On today’s Ukrainecast we’re answering your questions on our recent David Cameron interview, Kyiv’s attempts to boost its troop numbers and the continued hold-up of the US military aid package in Congress.
To help do this, we’re joined by Patricia Lewis from Chatham House and BBC Security Correspondent, Frank Gardner.
Today’s episode is presented by Lucy Hockings and Vitaly Shevchenko.
The producers were Cordelia Hemming, Miranda Slade, Elliot Ryder and Ivana Davidovic. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480
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Could Russia take Kharkiv?
Why is Russia targeting Ukraine’s second city of Kharkiv? It’s suffered extensive damage from months of Russian bombardment since the full-scale invasion and Ukrainian officials have said the city might be the target of a future Russian offensive.
We hear from a resident and speak to the city’s mayor, Ihor Terekhov.
The BBC’s Sarah Rainsford tells us what life is like in Kharkiv, and Dara Massicot from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace discusses the likelihood of any future Russian takeover.
Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko.
The producers were Arsenii Sokolov, Elliot Ryder and Ivana Davidovic. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor was Alex Lewis. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480
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The David Cameron Interview
The British Foreign Secretary, Lord David Cameron, speaks exclusively to Ukrainecast. He says he has ruled out western boots on the ground in Ukraine, but acknowledged that the "war will be lost if the allies don't step up".
Today’s episode is hosted by Lucy Hockings and Vitaly Shevchenko.
The producers were Cordelia Hemming, Elliot Ryder, Arsenii Sokolov, and Rosie Strawbridge. The production crew was Lee Durant and Xavier Vanpevenaege. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
Photo credit: Tolga Akmen/EPA.
Customer Reviews
The only true report on Putin’s Murder Trail
I have listened to every episode. Some are harrowing while others give us all hope but the level of reporting never falls.
Every reporter is at the top of their game and they make this awful war simple to understand.
The fact that anyone can have faith in Putting is beyond belief but one only has to look to America who will elect a convicted criminal as president this year to understand the state of the world.
Keep up the good work until Putin is defeated.
Ukrainecast
This has to be, the most important podcast, yet. Have listened to every episode since the Russian invasion of Ukraine and it stops me in my tracks or reduces me to tears, almost every time. The information and quality of journalism is outstanding and always balanced and shows as far as is possible the conflict from both sides. Experts and personal testimonies plus the outstanding presenters/interpreters are incredible. You will never be better informed about what is going on in Ukraine .. I highly recommend it Jeanette Still essential listening more than a year on, particularly now the mainstream media seem to have dropped this tragic barbaric invasion from their schedules.
24th February 2024
This is still essential, never fails to inform ,inspire and move me to tears. The world needs to sit up and listen- we ignore this situation at our peril. Fantastic informed guests and special mention to Vitaly Shevshenco. Thank you so much the entire Ukrainecast team and of course the BBC
Brilliant
Really enjoying these podcasts of the horrors of this unjust war. A unique insight into the war in Ukraine.
Thank you all stay safe .