Flashpoint Ukraine - Voice of America Voice of America (VOA)
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VOA's Flashpoint Ukraine podcast goes beyond the headlines to look at the most recent developments in the Russia-Ukraine war. To provide you with in-depth analysis and context, our hosts speak with experts from around the world.
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Putin Vows Moscow Will Not Relent in Ukraine After Preordained Election Victory - March 18, 2024
An empowered Russian President Vladimir Putin cemented his grip on power after a highly orchestrated landslide election win Sunday as Western leaders called neither free nor fair. Heeding the call of the widow of Alexey Navalny, an outpouring of international demonstrations as thousands of supporters took to the streets in protest of Putin’s competition free victory. Anna Chernikova in Kyiv talks about Ukrainian reaction to Russia's election.
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Woman Clutching an Infant Among Victims of Deadly Russian Attacks - March 04, 2024
A dozen civilians including 5 children were killed in a Russian drone strike that reduced their apartment building to rubble. Anna Chernikova reports from Kyiv. The UN human rights chief calls for Moscow to end repression in run-up to Russia’s presidential election. Why foreigners living in Ukraine are choosing to stay instead of returning to the safety of their home countries. Lesia Bakalets has the story.
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Zelenskyy Says 31,000 Troops Killed Since Russia’s Invasion as War Enters Third Year - February 26, 2024
As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine official enters a third year President Volodymr Zalenskyy says 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed since the start of the war in February 2022. U.S. President Joe Biden is summoning congressional leaders to the White House to talk Ukraine and government funding. After enduring 2 years of war as communities are reduced to rubble and with uncertainty for the future, how are Ukrainians coping? During the two years since Russia invaded Ukraine, Ukrainian Railways became the country's key means of transportation. With over 22,000 kilometers of track, how the state-owned network keeps working despite constant damage from shelling.
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FLASHPOINT UKRAINE: Russian Forces Capture Key Ukrainian City as Two-Year Mark of Invasion Approaches - February 19, 2024
Russia says it has crushed the last pocket of resistance in a key Ukrainian city, as Kyiv’s outmanned forces retreat. Anna Chernikova in Kyiv says the fierce battle cost many lives. Following the sudden death staunch Putin critic Alexey Navalny, his wife Yulia vows to carry his fight forward. Clark University Professor and Russia scholar talks about Navalny's legacy and what it will mean for the movement. European leaders are preparing for a future potentially without U.S. support. A conversation with Save Ukraine founder Mykola Kuleba on how the rescue group is working to find and support Ukrainian children deported to Russia. Russia says it has crushed the last pocket of resistance in Avdiivka to complete the eastern Ukraine’s city's capture. The victory was a morale boost for Russia, days ahead of the two-year anniversary of its full-scale invasion.
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FLASHPOINT UKRAINE: Russia Launches Wave of Drones on Ukraine as Kyiv Continues Reboot of Military Leadership - February 12, 2024
Russia’s military launches more drone attacks on Ukraine as President Zelenskyy makes more military leadership changes. VOA’s Rick Pantaleo gets details from Anna Chernikova in Kyiv. The White House, European leaders, and NATO condemned remarks by Donald Trump on potentially not defending alliance members. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi has the story. Ukrainian officials claim Russian forces are using terminals of Elon Musk’s satellite Internet service Starlink.
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Most Ukrainians are Optimistic of the Country’s Future - February 05, 2024
The United Nations’ highest court says it has jurisdiction to rule on a request by Kyiv for a declaration saying it is not responsible for Russia’s claims of genocide. After two years of full-scale war, a survey shows Ukrainians are more united than ever in their rejection of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his ambitions for their country. The debate over funding Ukraine in its war with Russia has wide-reaching implications, even far away from the front lines. A team of journalists who filmed the devastation of Russia’s siege of Mariupol in Ukraine are nominated for an Oscar for best documentary.
Customer Reviews
Ukrainian Ministry of Defense Transparency
Good for Ukraine government owning up to corruption - 5 persons stealing $40m intended for mortar rounds while troops are suffering ammunition shortages.
If proven guilty, instead of capital punishment, the guilty should be sent to the front manning a mortar battery for the duration of the war.
First NPR, now VOA: Abandoning Ukraine
This is the voice of America, reporting from Ukraine once a week? This is a discouraging sign.
Great
It is a great source for news but as someone who listens to headphones that three keyboard note hit is annoying. It is too loud and I purposefully try to skip ahead at the beginning and stop listing at the end before it comes on.