Brian Bonner: Good day, everyone. This is Brian Bonner, host of Ukraine Calling. We have a real treat today with one of the outstanding Ukraine correspondents covering the war, Veronika Melkozerova. Welcome to the studio. Veronika Melkozerova: Thank you for having me, Brian. Brian Bonner: For those who haven’t read Veronika, please do. She has...
Запис A Cabinet Shake-Up in Ukraine, political divide and geopolitical perspectives for Kyiv спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.
Brian Bonner: Hello, everybody. It’s late August. It’s a beautiful day in Kyiv and an ugly war. We are only days away from Ukraine’s 33rd Independence Day, and a third of those years have been spent at war. We come to you as Ukraine is fighting. We are advancing in Russia, and Russia is advancing...
Запис Russian influence in social media, panic over Kursk and a long way for Ukrainian independence спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.
Brian Bonner: Good day, everybody. This is Brian Bonner, host of Hromadske Radio’s Ukraine Calling Program. We are in August, and big things tend to happen in August, especially in Russia and Ukraine. So with me today, I couldn’t think of a finer person to talk about what is happening in Russia’s war on Ukraine,...
Запис Incursion in Kursk, Hopes for a Turning Point in the War in Ukraine and the Black Swans the Future Holds спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.
Brian Bonner: Hello, everybody. This is Brian Bonner, host of Ukraine Calling on Hromadske Radio. Just when you think that Russia can’t get any lower, this week’s events, horrible events, proved otherwise. Bombing the largest children’s hospital in Ukraine, bombing a maternity hospital, and bombing a kindergarten were among the targets of the Russian mass...
Запис Failure of International Law, Need for a New Order, and Prospects for Ukraine спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.
Morgan Williams was the longtime CEO and president of the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council, where he led efforts to advocate for business relations between Ukraine and one of its most significant partners, the United States.
What were his achievements in life? What values did he promote, and what vision did he have for Ukraine? And what is the future of the USUBC after his passing?
Запис Honoring the memory of Ukraine’s friend Morgan Williams: American by birth and Ukrainian by choice спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.
Russia has destroyed a significant portion of the Ukrainian energy system, leading to frequent blackouts and disruptions affecting both people and the economy. At times, Ukrainians have access to only about 8 hours of electricity per day. Is there a way to fix this?
What is the future of the Ukrainian energy sector? With the old Soviet system destroyed, is it possible for Ukraine to build a new one? If so, can Ukraine become one of the greenest European countries? And will Ukrainian oligarchs relinquish control of the energy market?
Запис The Future of Ukraine's Energy Industry: Challenges and Opportunities спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has shattered the international order. Is anyone safe anymore?
The biggest war in Europe since World War II raises questions about the effectiveness of structures designed to prevent such conflicts. Is it time to dissolve the UN? And what might come next?
We also explore whether Ukraine is truly wanted in NATO and if the Global South can help it win the war. What progress has Ukraine made in the field of reforms? How can it gain the support of the American public? And is there any prospect for peace talks with Russia?
Запис Making Russia pay, hard challenges of Ukrainian diplomacy and the need to reform the UN спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.
Elections in powerful countries often have consequences for many neighboring nations. And elections in a country like the USA, undoubtedly, have implications for the entire world. How will Ukraine be affected by the aftermath of November 5th?
We also delve into other matters of American presidential politics. Is it true that America is close to an oligarchy? Is the US Supreme Court corrupt? And has the GOP become a cult of Donald Trump?
Запис American politics: uncertain election results and impact on Ukraine спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.
Does size really matter? It’s no secret that Russia has vast numerical superiority over Ukraine in troops, vehicles, and resources. Yet Ukraine has managed to hold its ground and fend off the enemy. What helps them survive in the battle against this monstrous enemy?
Ukraine doesn’t have thousands of tanks or dozens of massive ships. However, it does have drones. What is the current state of the drone industry in Ukraine? How many companies are involved? Where do they get their funding? And will drones ever replace humans on the battlefield?
Запис DRONES: Explosive 33-Fold Growth, Innovations, and the Future of War in Ukraine спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.
The massacre in Bucha shocked the civilized world. It was an act of genocide against peaceful civilians in the heart of Europe, reminiscent of the crimes of World War II. What lies behind this atrocity?
More than two years have passed since it occurred, and Ukraine still fights for its survival. But Vladimir Putin's appetite will not be sated with Ukraine alone. Is the West prepared to face a new Hitler?
In addition, Ukraine faces its own internal challenges. For years, its people have longed for freedom and justice. With its survival at stake, will Ukraine finally shed former sympathies for Russia and become a fully democratic country?
Запис Massacre in Bucha, end of peaceful life in Europe and lack of justice in Ukraine спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.
In recent years, Ukrainian children's education quality has dropped dramatically. Among other problems, the war has had a huge impact on education. Despite these difficult conditions, there are still those who continue to work towards a better future for Ukrainian children. The savED organization is one such example.
What is the current state of Ukrainian education? How do children receive their education amid air raid alarms and shelling? How severe is the drop in education quality? And are there any prospects for a better future?
Запис Adapting Education to War: innovating amid challenges, schools in bomb shelters, reconstruction спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.
What is the future of Ukrainian universities? In recent years, they have faced tremendous pressure. First, COVID-19, and then the full-scale invasion right afterward.
Despite this, they continue to operate and even find new opportunities in this harsh environment. What are these opportunities? What reforms need to be implemented right away? How do universities manage to find funding? And how good are their graduates?
Запис Ukrainian universities: war, challenges and necessary reforms спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.
Is it possible to build democratic institutions amidst flying missiles, constant air raid alarms, and a vast frontline rivaling the trenches of the world wars? Ukraine is an example of a country facing such a challenge.
How close is Ukraine to becoming a full democracy? What obstacles lie ahead? Have there been any positive changes since the Revolution of Dignity? Does the Ukrainian government truly desire to reform the country?
Запис Chairman of the DEJURE Foundation: Rule of law, anti-corruption reforms and democracy building under missiles flying in Ukraine спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.
There is a city in Ukraine whose control would grant Russia significant global influence. What is this city, why is it so important, and how close is Russia to capturing it? How long can Ukraine sustain its mobilization efforts, and do they have enough weapons for every soldier?
Is it true that the USA fears Russia losing the war? And will Zelensky be re-elected once the war is over?
Запис Russia's growing global influence, Zelensky's uncertain future and the main fear of the USA спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.
Is Ukraine becoming "European Israel''? As Ukrainian soldiers fight for the survival of their country on the frontline, Ukraine’s diplomats fight for their country internationally. What is happening on the Ukrainian diplomatic front?
Has the West “overslept” and lost influence in the Global South? And what will Ukraine's future be after Putin is no longer in charge of Russia?
Запис «European Israel,» decline of the West and permanent war in Ukraine спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.
Are Ukrainians ready for a long-term war? The war in Ukraine currently resembles a sort of WWI trench fighting. Despite the losses, Russia continues to deploy more and more troops, hoping to break Ukraine's defenses.
What is the current situation on the frontline in Ukraine? Is the troop shortage real? Is there someone in Russia who can take Putin down?
Запис Front row view: what's happening on the frontline in Ukraine? спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.
Ukraine fights on the frontline of the entire democratic world. But while the fight is ongoing, is there a possibility that Ukraine will lose its democracy?
What defines autocracies and democracies? How strong are the former, and is it true that the latter are in decline? Why did Vladimir Putin, who used to be a very cautious dictator, suddenly decide to start a full-colonial war in the middle of Europe?
Запис Ukraine is on the frontline of democracy, but can it keep its own? спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.
Ukraine has been grappling with a full-scale invasion for over two years, facing an unprecedented challenge that threatens its very existence. Despite this, corruption continues to flourish within the country.
Why, in a nation fighting for survival, do individuals who served in the pro-Russian government hold top positions? Ukraine aspires to join the European Union, yet attacks on civil society and investigative journalists persist. The country seeks to establish the rule of law, yet drops charges against corrupt officials.
Запис Corruption, attacks on civil society and dishonest officials. How can Ukraine fight all that? спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.
Ukraine stands despite the war and devastation. Millions of people have left the country, resulting in a gigantic gap in the workforce. And yet still, Ukraine could be a haven for investors.
This may sound like a crazy idea and a dream, but Andrew Pryma, owner of Ukraine Business News, can show that there is a solid reason behind it.
Запис Trading Wall Street for Ukraine: The Story of Andrew Pryma спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.
Ukraine is often regarded as a poor country struggling with corruption. Is it even possible to become a self-made millionaire there?
Mohammad Zahoor came to Ukraine as a 19-year-old teenager. In the 1990s, amid the chaos that followed the 1991 breakup of the Soviet Union, Zahoor managed to establish a thriving steel mill that he sold in 2008. Then, he lost most of this fortune because of bad business deals, unworthy partners, corruption, and the war.
Запис How a Pakistani came to Ukraine and became a millionaire. The story of Mohammad Zahoor спершу з'явиться на hromadskeradio.org.