Ukraine Without Hype
Ukraine-based journalists Romeo Kokriatski and Anthony Bartaway discuss the biggest stories from Ukraine, and the region - all in English.
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| 10/21/26 | 135: Trump Chooses Russia | Donald Trump takes a more severe stance toward Ukraine than ever before. He waived sanctions on Russia, allowed imports of Russian diesel, and, most troubling, choked off intelligence sharing and restricted the use of Starlink satellite internet. But first we cover the deteriorating situation in Kyiv regarding missile and drone strikes.Also:- Journalist arrested in Vienna while investigating former Prosecutor General- Russian attacks on Black Sea shipping- EU sanctions- Russia seizes European assets- South Korean diplomatic conflictTwitterAnthony: @BartawayUkraine Without Hype: @HypeUkraineOther Social Mediahttp://youtube.com/@UkraineWithoutHypehttp://instagram.com/ukrainewithouthype/Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/UkraineWithoutHypeResources and Charitieshttps://linktr.ee/ukrainewithouthype | 2h 06m 48s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 | 134: How Republicans Learned to Love Russia | How did the party of Reagan come to be so favorable to Russia? The easy answer comes down to just Trump, but it is rooted in a much older tradition that was counting down the years until the end of Cold War consensus to assert itself. It is a story of anti-liberalism, anti-modernity, and, often, antisemitism.TwitterAnthony: @BartawayUkraine Without Hype: @HypeUkraineOther Social Mediahttp://youtube.com/@UkraineWithoutHypehttp://instagram.com/ukrainewithouthype/Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/UkraineWithoutHypeResources and Charitieshttps://linktr.ee/ukrainewithouthype | 2h 18m 06s | ||||||
| 8/23/26 | protest movementUkraine+4 | Roma | America | Crimea | protestUkraine+5 | — | 1h 18m 20s | ||
| 8/15/26 | economic resiliencewar impact+3 | — | Wildberries | OdesaPoland+3 | economic resilienceUkraine+5 | — | 1h 32m 26s | ||
| 7/21/26 | protestsmilitary leadership+4 | — | — | UkraineKyiv+1 | protestsUkraine+5 | — | 1h 53m 47s | ||
| 7/8/26 | Ukrainian-Polish relationshistorical memory+4 | — | Ukraine Without HypePatreon | PolandUkraine | UkrainePoland+5 | — | 2h 23m 23s | ||
| 6/29/26 | Russia-Ukraine conflictmilitary reforms+4 | — | BelarusUS House+4 | KyivMoscow+1 | KyivRussia+6 | — | 1h 42m 55s | ||
| 5/27/26 | Russian attackKyiv cultural institutions+4 | — | Ukraine Without HypeEurovision | KyivLuhansk+2 | KyivLuhansk+6 | — | 1h 04m 22s | ||
| 5/17/26 | Ukrainian partisan movementHungary politics+5 | — | Ukraine Without Hype | HungaryUkraine+7 | Ukrainian partisan movementHungary+8 | — | 1h 35m 48s | ||
| 4/29/26 | Chornobyl Disastermass shooting+5 | — | Poland | KyivOleshky+2 | ChornobylKyiv+7 | — | 1h 41m 44s | ||
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| 4/18/26 | Hungary politicsViktor Orban+3 | — | Kyiv IndependentUkraine Without Hype | — | Viktor OrbanPeter Magyar+3 | — | 1h 07m 02s | ||
| 3/31/26 | Russian influenceWinter Olympics+4 | — | UkraineUSSR+2 | — | Winter OlympicsRussian influence+4 | — | 1h 14m 42s | ||
| 3/14/26 | 123: Questions and Answers | Our Patreon subscribers asked us questions about Ukraine, and we answered them. We talk about interesting historical what-ifs, language issues, the role of the "Manosphere, and more in this broad-ranging episode made with your input.TwitterAnthony: @BartawayUkraine Without Hype: @HypeUkraineOther Social Mediahttp://youtube.com/@UkraineWithoutHypehttp://tiktok.com/@ukrainewithouthypehttp://instagram.com/ukrainewithouthype/Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/UkraineWithoutHypeResources and Charitieshttps://linktr.ee/ukrainewithouthype | 1h 31m 22s | ||||||
| 3/1/26 | 122: Russian Sanctions and How They Break Them | In this episode:00:06:28 - Russia losing access to Starlink contributes to a Ukrainian offensive in the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions.00:25:40 - The aftershocks of the autumn's corruption scandal lead to a shakeup in the Ukrainian government00:56:18 - Multiple Russian sanction evasion schemes were uncovered by investigative journalists01:15:25 - Kazakhstan hands a Ukrainian from Crimea over to Russian prisons01:19:35 - Hungary manufactures conflict with Ukraine ahead of April elections01:23:03 - The renewed Iran War and UkraineLinkshttps://kyivindependent.com/investigation-we-tried-to-buy-american-chips-as-a-russian-defense-manufacturer-heres-why-its-possible/https://hntrbrk.com/ubiquiti/https://www.euronews.com/2026/01/29/russia-uses-shadow-mail-postal-system-to-bypass-eu-sanctions-report-revealshttps://khpg.org/en/1608815485TwitterAnthony: @BartawayUkraine Without Hype: @HypeUkraineOther Social Mediahttp://youtube.com/@UkraineWithoutHypehttp://tiktok.com/@ukrainewithouthypehttp://instagram.com/ukrainewithouthype/Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/UkraineWithoutHypeResources and Charitieshttps://linktr.ee/ukrainewithouthype | 1h 31m 11s | ||||||
| 2/13/26 | 121: 2025 - A Year in Review | 2025 was a year of cyclical news stories in Ukraine, often built on the fluctuating whims of one man in Washington, DC. In this episode, we look at the main lessons we can take away from 2025 and the chaos we live in. We will review key battles, changes in how the war is being fought, the "return of politics" in Kyiv, the shifting state of Russia, and a Europe facing questions of realignment.TwitterAnthony: @BartawayUkraine Without Hype: @HypeUkraineOther Social Mediahttp://youtube.com/@UkraineWithoutHypehttp://tiktok.com/@ukrainewithouthypehttp://instagram.com/ukrainewithouthype/Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/UkraineWithoutHypeResources and Charitieshttps://linktr.ee/ukrainewithouthype | 1h 53m 33s | ||||||
| 1/16/26 | 120: Remembering Huliaipole | As the Russian army destroys Huliaipole in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast, I wanted to tell the story of one of the most fascinating towns in Ukraine as this chapter of it comes to a close. It is most famous as the home of Anarchist revolutionary Nestor Makhno. Its people will work to keep its memory alive from exile.Linkshttps://aftersilence.co/TwitterAnthony: @BartawayUkraine Without Hype: @HypeUkraineOther Social Mediahttp://youtube.com/@UkraineWithoutHypehttp://tiktok.com/@ukrainewithouthypehttp://instagram.com/ukrainewithouthype/Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/UkraineWithoutHypeResources and Charitieshttps://linktr.ee/ukrainewithouthype | 54m 18s | ||||||
| 12/31/25 | 119: The American National Security Strategy | The Trump Administration has released its official National Security Strategy, and it is a bombshell. There is increased aggression in the Western Hemisphere, promotion of the far-right in Europe, and economic competition in Asia.00:07:33 - Preambles and Introductions00:21:16 - What does America want?00:31:02 - Principles and values00:42:44 - The Trump Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine00:53:31 - Asia00:59:25 - Boosting the far-right in Europe01:13:19 - The Middle East and Africa01:18:46 - ConclusionsZaluzhniy Articlehttps://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-National-Security-Strategy.pdfTwitterAnthony: @BartawayUkraine Without Hype: @HypeUkraineOther Social Mediahttp://youtube.com/@UkraineWithoutHypehttp://tiktok.com/@ukrainewithouthypehttp://instagram.com/ukrainewithouthype/Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/UkraineWithoutHypeResources and Charitieshttps://linktr.ee/ukrainewithouthypeMusicShedryk (Leopolis Trio) | 1h 33m 49s | ||||||
| 12/21/25 | 118: The Dim-Wit Pact | The DimWit Pact, pushed by the United States, has evolved over the past weeks but remains a significant threat to Ukraine. At home, Andriy Yermak's resignation raises questions about political reform.00:01:34 - Battlefield Updates - Ukrainian Counter-offensive in Kupyansk00:17:13 - The American-packed "peace plan" demands more from Ukraine and less from Russia00:43:29 - Head of Presidential Administration Andriy Yermak resigns in a corruption scandal00:54:39 - Article by former Commander in Chief Valeriy Zaluzhniy raises difficult questions over preparedness for war and how to have peace1:09:23.301 - Europe is struggling over seizing Russian assetsZaluzhniy Articlehttps://www.liga.net/en/politics/opinion/politics-and-war-reality-vs-expectationsTwitterAnthony: @BartawayUkraine Without Hype: @HypeUkraineOther Social Mediahttp://youtube.com/@UkraineWithoutHypehttp://tiktok.com/@ukrainewithouthypehttp://instagram.com/ukrainewithouthype/Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/UkraineWithoutHypeResources and Charitieshttps://linktr.ee/ukrainewithouthypeMusicShedryk (Leopolis Trio) | 1h 28m 05s | ||||||
| 12/4/25 |  Radio Free America: TikToker Shot, Mamdani's Education Plans, and War on Venezuela w/ RoteRote Media | Radio Free America breaks down and critiques some of the top headlines from America's most reputable outlets. This week, we look at:CNN: US marshal and undocumented immigrant – a popular TikTok streamer – injured in shooting during ICE stop in Los AngelesNYT: ‘A hornet’s nest’: Mamdani’s gifted education plan divides New YorkersWashington Post: Trump says he has authorised covert CIA action in VenezuelaPlease support us at patreon.com/ukrainewithouthypeHunter's Linkshttp://www.tiktok.com/@roterotemediahttp://linktr.ee/[email protected]@[email protected] | 1h 43m 14s | ||||||
| 11/21/25 | 117: Military Crisis, Corruption Crisis, Trump Crisis | Three major crises beset Ukraine. The approaching end of the Battle of Pokrovsk is prompting greater demands for military reform. A corruption scandal in the energy sector rocks Bankova. The Trump administration smells weakness and presents an ultimatum.3:02 - As the Battle of Pokrovks reaches its terminus and the Battle of Huliapole comes closer, military commentators make increasing demands for reform.16:52 - Major corruption scandal in the nuclear power industry29:47 - Who has been named in the scandal so far?38:47 - What has been the reaction from the government and civil society thus far?48:03 - These crises must be resolved.50:24 - The United States is reportedly making its ultimatums to Ukraine to surrender.57:05 - Other recent news.TwitterAnthony: @BartawayUkraine Without Hype: @HypeUkraineOther Social Mediahttp://youtube.com/@UkraineWithoutHypehttp://tiktok.com/@ukrainewithouthypehttp://instagram.com/ukrainewithouthype/Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/UkraineWithoutHypeResources and Charitieshttps://linktr.ee/ukrainewithouthypeMusicHey Sokoli (Traditional) | 1h 06m 43s | ||||||
| 11/1/25 | 116: Trump's October "Peace Process" | We take a deep dive into the baffling attempt at a peace process that Trump made in the middle of October, which was dead by the end of October. What was the context, how did it play out, and what factors in the administration led it to play out the way it did?01:41 - Trump wants his Nobel Peace Prize04:40 - Summary of the Trump "peace process" so far17:18 - How did the October "peace process" occur?27:22 - The US implements sanctions on Russian fossil fuels - an optimistic and pessimistic analysis34:58 - Examining "WhiteHouseology"44:09 - The EU makes its own peace planTwitterAnthony: @BartawayUkraine Without Hype: @HypeUkraineOther Social Mediahttp://youtube.com/@UkraineWithoutHypehttp://tiktok.com/@ukrainewithouthypehttp://instagram.com/ukrainewithouthype/Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/UkraineWithoutHypeResources and Charitieshttps://linktr.ee/ukrainewithouthypeMusicHey Sokoli (Traditional) | 51m 00s | ||||||
| 10/24/25 | 115: Moldovan and Czech Elections Mixed for Ukraine, alleged Russian Odesa Mayor stripped of citizenship | In this episode...03:47 - Full coverage of the ongoing situation on the Front18:15 - Russian war crimes, including attacking the UN and killing journalists27:07 - Russia flying drones around EU cities30:45 - Hungary flies a drone into Ukraine, Orban repeats the Russian view on Ukrainian sovereignty.34:28 - Russia attacks Ukrainian power grid, likely to have a winter of outages37:33 - Odesa gangster mayor Gennadiy Trukhov stripped of citizenship for being a Russian citizen, with controversy45:11 - Election News - Elections in Moldova and Czechia have an opposite outlook for Ukraine, Georgia local elections show more protests, Estonian ones have a change in citizenship laws, and Reform UK has Russian corruption scandalLinkshttps://open.spotify.com/episode/6aAfaxyKBlC5GcHIdgCPIk?si=4hAc2HDzRneNlLDZGBJ9OQhttps://youtu.be/JiOtGB5WAdwTwitterAnthony: @BartawayUkraine Without Hype: @HypeUkraineOther Social Mediahttp://youtube.com/@UkraineWithoutHypehttp://tiktok.com/@ukrainewithouthypehttp://instagram.com/ukrainewithouthype/Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/UkraineWithoutHypeResources and Charitieshttps://linktr.ee/ukrainewithouthypeMusicHey Sokoli (Traditional) | 1h 09m 38s | ||||||
| 10/9/25 |  Radio Free America: 'Kash Patel, ICE raids, and State-sanctioned murder' with SK Media | Radio Free America is the sister podcast to Ukraine Without Hype. Here is the latest episode, and we invite you to subscribe to its own feed.Radio Free America breaks down and critiques some of the top headlines from America's most reputable outlets. This week, we look at:‘FBI director Kash Patel clashes with House Democrats over Epstein files’ - Washington PostTrump Crime Strategy May Work for Now, but Not for Long, Experts Say‘Trump details third US strike on suspected drug traffickers’ - PoliticoPlease support us at patreon.com/ukrainewithouthypeJames's Linkshttps://www.youtube.com/@SKozakMediahttps://www.patreon.com/spaghettikozak[email protected]@[email protected] | 1h 23m 38s | ||||||
| 9/28/25 | The Polycrisis Part I: War | In our new mini-series, The Polycrisis, we will delve into the interconnected crises engulfing the world, from the collapse of the "international community" to disinformation to environmental issues.In episode 1, we examine the rise in the number of wars worldwide.Note: I accidentally refer to the Rapid Support Force in Sudan as the Rapid Response Force.CreditsAll maps are from liveuamap.com except for Myanmar, which is from Thomas van LingeTwitterAnthony: @BartawayRomeo: @VagrantJournoUkraine Without Hype: @HypeUkraineOther Social Mediahttp://youtube.com/@UkraineWithoutHypehttp://tiktok.com/@ukrainewithouthypehttp://instagram.com/ukrainewithouthype/Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/UkraineWithoutHypeResources and Charitieshttps://linktr.ee/ukrainewithouthype | 1h 05m 09s | ||||||
| 9/20/25 | 113: The Murder of Iryna Zarutska | In this episode...02:08 - Counterattacks tighten around Russians assaulting Dobropilia07:25 - Russia sends attack drones after Poland10:52 - Russia's Zapad 2025 exercises do not amount to much, but remind us how their predecessor in 2021 set up the invasion of Ukraine16:10 - Dmitriy Kozak, the sole pragmatist in Putin's inner circle, resigns22:33 - Recent diplomatic wins by Ukraine26:43 - The Shanghai Cooperation Organization builds ties between Russia, China, and India, but still does not produce new global governance35:31 - A Ukrainian refugee in America was murdered and had her death appropriatedLinkshttps://open.spotify.com/episode/6aAfaxyKBlC5GcHIdgCPIk?si=4hAc2HDzRneNlLDZGBJ9OQhttps://youtu.be/JiOtGB5WAdwTwitterAnthony: @BartawayRomeo: @VagrantJournoUkraine Without Hype: @HypeUkraineOther Social Mediahttp://youtube.com/@UkraineWithoutHypehttp://tiktok.com/@ukrainewithouthypehttp://instagram.com/ukrainewithouthype/Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/UkraineWithoutHypeResources and Charitieshttps://linktr.ee/ukrainewithouthypeMusicHey Sokoli (Traditional) | 47m 26s | ||||||
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