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The episode discusses recent attacks in Ukraine, military reforms, and Ukraine's path towards EU membership amidst ongoing conflict.

In this episode: Russia attacks Kyiv's most important cathedral Attacks on Moscow and occupied Crimea drive fuel shortages Belarus backs down Scandal from the "Skelya" assault regiment Military reforms meet mixed reactions US House passes an aid bill After striking a deal with Hungary, Ukraine opens the first cluster of reforms to join the EU Links Holy site carnage: images from Kyiv monastery damaged by Russian drones The “Skelya” assault regiment has combat merits and is well-equipped. And, according to eyewitnesses, they torture and beat people to death there. Babelʼs investigation Long-awaited military reform falls short as troops express continued frustration Twitter Anthony: @Bartaway Ukraine Without Hype: @HypeUkraine Other Social Media ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://youtube.com/@UkraineWithoutHype⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://tiktok.com/@ukrainewithouthype⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/ukrainewithouthype/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/UkraineWithoutHype⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources and Charities https://linktr.ee/ukrainewithouthype

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