12 episodes
Did the War End? The Kyiv Independent
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“Did the war end?” is just one of the millions of questions every Ukrainian has been asking since February 24th.
On this podcast, three young Ukrainians will try to answer some of the others. How did we get from 2014 to here? Is it time to call Russian atrocities a genocide? What is life like under Russian occupation? Join us as we chat with experts, journalists, and other Ukrainians to understand every aspect of the war that changed our lives, and is shaping history.
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Finale: Feb. 24, Six Months Later
In the final episode of “Did the War End?” the hosts reflect on Russia’s war against Ukraine six months in, discussing recent strikes on military sights in Russia-occupied Crimea and the hope that represents to end the occupation, as well as the biggest lessons they took away from living through war.
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How Russia is Causing a Global Food Crisis
After a five-month blockade of Ukrainian ports, the first ships carrying Ukrainian grain have finally started sailing to the rest of the world. Russia has historically used food as a weapon — and this time around, it's no different.
On today's episode, we are joined by two experts to discuss the oncoming food crisis being caused by Russia.This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway. -
A Ticking Time Bomb – Demining Ukraine
Russia’s war has made Ukraine one of the most mine-contaminated countries in the world.
In this episode, we are joined by an expert to take a closer look at what would it take to demine Ukraine. -
The War, Online - Content Moderation and the Role of Social Media
Often referred to as the first “TikTok war,” Russia’s invasion of Ukraine marks the first time a war of this scale has played out as millions of people track every move and development in almost real-time.
In this episode, we are joined by two experts to discuss disinformation, content moderation, and the role of social media in war.
This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway. -
Fleeing Occupation in Kherson Oblast – A Story of Separation
With Russia currently occupying over 20 percent of Ukraine, many Ukrainians are risking their lives to escape to Ukraine-controlled territory.
In this episode, we are joined by the Kyiv Independent’s Head of Investigations Anna Myroniuk, who shares the story of one family’s escape from Kherson Oblast.
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Night at the Museum – Art Theft During the War
Picture this: You’re scrolling through eBay, ten years from now, maybe looking for some artwork to put up in your new apartment. You come across a painting you like…but it looks familiar. Really familiar. You look a little closer and you realize — you’ve seen this painting before. In a museum, in Ukraine. And you think to yourself…wait – What’s it doing on eBay? In this episode, we hear from two experts about how Ukrainian art has become an important target for Russian occupiers during the war. Tune in to find out what's been stolen, where it’s going…and why.This episode was edited by Anthony Bartaway.