Podcast Episodes

What does the new US security strategy mean for Ukraine?

The newly published US ‘National Security Strategy’ is being seen by some as further evidence that in the era of Trump western nations are no longer united in the way they view the world. From its sc…

Published on 1 day, 15 hours ago

Q&A: Zelensky is afraid, Russian billionaires and Europe’s strongest army

Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of attempting to stall peace talks this week, after Kremlin discussions with US diplomats ended without significant progress. The Ukrainian president said Moscow is …

Published on 6 days, 19 hours ago

Zelensky has lost his right-hand man, what now?

On Friday, Ukrainians woke up to the news that the home of presidential chief of staff and top peace negotiator, Andriy Yermak, was being searched by anti-corruption authorities.

Although they didn’t…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

Q&A: How credible is the US peace plan?

The question on everyone’s minds this week is whether the war in Ukraine is any closer to coming to an end. We’ve dedicated the entire Q&A today to the US-brokered peace plan and the details that wil…

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago

Could a peace deal be close?

Ukraine has given its support to a peace deal following talks with the United States in Geneva, but some of the most sensitive issues are still to be discussed between the countries' presidents, a Uk…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

What's in the leaked US-Russia peace plan?

Volodymyr Zelensky has said Ukraine faces "a very difficult choice" amid reports of American pressure to accept a leaked peace deal apparently drawn up by the US and Russia. Europe is also thought to…

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Explaining Ukraine to children: A special episode with Newsround

What do kids want to know about the war in Ukraine? On this special edition of Ukrainecast, we’re teaming up with Newsround (the BBC's children's news programme) to find out. To mark World Children’s…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Bake Off’s Nataliia on leaving Ukraine, and family living under occupation

Nataliia Richardson won the hearts of viewers on this year's edition of the Great British Bake Off. Now, the fan-favourite is in the Ukrainecast studio to discuss starring on the show. She also talks…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Q&A: Corruption Scandal, AI Surrender Videos, and the International Space Station

Ukraine has been rocked by a major corruption scandal surrounding the country's energy sector, amidst ongoing Russian attacks on electricity infrastructure. An alleged $100m scheme, involving money l…

Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago

Pussy Riot’s Maria Alyokhina on Russian prisons and living in exile

Maria Alyokhina, founding member of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot, joins Vitaly in the Ukrainecast studio to talk about her experience in detention and her escape from the country disguised as a d…

Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago