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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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The intersection of U.S. politics and Ukraine’s struggle for survival - July 22, 2024
President Biden's withdrawal from the race has raised concerns among the people in Ukraine about continued U.S. support in its fight against Russia. Anna Chernikova on how Ukrainians are reacting. Vice President Harris has signaled that she would not deviate from Biden's staunch support for NATO and would continue backing Ukraine. Two separate Russian courts on Friday send two American journalists to prison. From basement to battlefield. Ukrainian startups are developing a low-cost robot army to fight Russia.
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Zelenskyy is drafting plans for a second international peace summit - July 15, 2024
Ukrainians react to the attempted assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Days after NATO allies called Beijing a Ukraine war enabler, China and Russi begin joint naval drills. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday he aimed to have all the elements of a peace plan ready in November so Kyiv could convene a follow-up international summit. Ukrainians are less eager to fight than they were early in the war against Russian forces.
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Children’s hospital in Kyiv hit in barrage of Russian missile attacks - July 08, 2024
A horrific scene in Ukraine’s capitol Kyiv following a barrage of Russian missile strikes hit Kyiv's main Children’s hospital. Anna Chernikova on scene describes the destruction and says it will likely take days for rescue workers to search under the rubble. As NATO prepares to convene its three-day summit in Washington with expectations the alliance will reinforce its support for Ukraine. VOA attended a roundtable with Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. We hear what he had to say following the Prime Minister of Hungary's visit to Moscow. Preparing for the upcoming Olympics in Paris, a Ukrainian high jumper talks about trying to stay focused on the raised bar, while her mind is fixed on the war.
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Ukrainian civilians freed after years of being held captive in Russia - July 01, 2024
Russian attacks on Ukrainians cities, including the capitol Kyiv continued through the weekend. Hungary's nationalist government, which has a history of blocking or delaying funds and arms for Ukraine took it’s turn Monday in the rotation as president of the European Union. Campaigners in Georgia are seeking to highlight past atrocities committed by invading Russian troops. Ten Ukrainian civilians return to Kyiv after being held for years in Russia. A celebrity chef in America is becoming a hero for Ukraine.
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Russian missile attacks on major Ukrainian cities as new EU sanctions aim to squeeze Kremlin's economy - June 24, 2024
Russian missile attacks hit Ukraine's major cities, causing death, injury and infrastructure damage. The first EU portion of frozen Russian assets are expected to be delivered to Ukraine Monday. At least 20 people were killed, including civilians and police officers, when gunmen opened fire at two Orthodox churches, two synagogues, and a police station in separate attacks in Russia's North Caucasus region of Dagestan. EU leaders approve more sanctions against Russia. A Ukrainian teenager seeking safety through in music in the U.S. city of Chicago.
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Russia’s war grinds on as world leaders reach broad consensus of support for Ukraine - June 17, 2024
After a weekend peace summit on Ukraine, Russia's war in grinds on with fresh air attacks that leave tens of thousands without power. Nearly eighty countries represented at the Summit on Peace in Switzerland agreed that territorial integrity and principles of international law should be the basis for any negotiation. Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea this week amid international concerns over the two country’s military cooperation. Despite Russia’s invasion, Ukraine remains a popular destination for overseas parents seeking surrogate mothers.
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.