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Q&A: 800 days, what is the price for peace?
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Q&A: 800 days, what is the price for peace?
It’s 800 days since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. We answer your questions on whether Russia has used chemical weapons, could Western troops ever be deployed, what the prospects are for peace, and at what cost?
To help do this Victoria and Vitaly are joined by two friends of the podcast: Samantha de Bendern, and Newsnight’s Mark Urban.
And we hear from inside the town at the epicentre of the fighting in eastern Ukraine, Chasiv Yar.
Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko.
The producers were Arsenii Sokolov, Cordelia Hemming, Ivana Davidovic, Nick Sturdee and Charlie Henry. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. 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
You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast’s Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord -
The mayor of Bakhmut: a town that no longer exists
Ukraine's longest-serving official on death, exile and Vladimir Putin...
Victoria and Vitaly speak to Oleksiy Reva, the mayor of Bakhmut, who has been in his position since 1990.
The town he runs was the focus of one of the bloodiest battles of the war so far, and is now mostly in ruin.
He discusses losing friends and colleagues, what he’d like to say to Vladimir Putin and his hopes to one day return to Bakhmut.
Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko.
The producers were Arsenii Sokolov, Cordelia Hemming and Elliot Ryder. 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
You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast’s Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord -
Q&A: Is the US's $61bn aid package enough?
We answer your questions on the US aid package for Ukraine: when will it be felt on the frontline and will it have an impact on the war?
To help do this Victoria and Vitaly are joined by the former head of the US Army in Europe, General Ben Hodges, who also gives his assessment on whether Ukraine can win.
And, we hear from Steve Rosenberg in Moscow who shares some news about his friend Valentina, who used to work in a newspaper kiosk.
Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko.
The producers were Arsenii Sokolov, Cordelia Hemming, Elliot Ryder and Miriam Quayyum. 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
You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast’s Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord -
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
You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast’s Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord -
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
You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast’s Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord -
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
You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast’s Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord
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 .