Highlights from Ukraine

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Welcome to the "Highlights from Ukraine" - your daily English audio summary of the latest news reported in the Ukrainian media. Get your favourite morning hot beverage and let's deep dive into what Ukrainian media have been reporting the day before. Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraineYou can tip us via PayPal at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com.

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Highlights from Ukraine

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05 July: Public outcry due to possible mandatory permissions to leave regions of residence for Ukrainian men, Russia's goal in war remains the same, Ukraine's GDP expected to fall 35% in 2022 06.07.2022 5:32

Latest news from 05 July 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and get access to some special episodes on wartime life in Ukraine. Our latest episode is on languages. Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com .

04 July: First day of Ukraine Recovery Conference, Ukraine presented rebuilding program for $750 bln, Pope wants to visit Moscow and Kyiv 05.07.2022 7:15

Latest news from 04 July 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and get access to special series on wartime life in Ukraine. Our latest episode is on languages. Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com .

03 July: Ukraine retreated from Lysychansk, Russia shelled cities in Donbas, Australian PM visited Kyiv 04.07.2022 5:19

Latest news from 03 July 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and get access to some special episodes on wartime life in Ukraine. Our latest episode is on languages. Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com .

02 July: Ukraine liberated another settlement in Kherson region, Ukraine might have retreated from Lysychansk, Russia may capture Luhansk region in the coming days 03.07.2022 4:42

Latest news from 02 July 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine . Just $5 a month will help us to do our work and even create some special episodes on wartime life in Ukraine for you. Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com .

01 July: US announced transfer of NASAMS air defence systems to Ukraine, Germany granted €1 bln to Kyiv, Norway and EU plan to do the same 02.07.2022 5:06

Latest news from 01 July 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine . Even $5 a month will help us to do our work and even create some special episodes on wartime life in Ukraine for you. Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629!

30 June: at least 14 killed in Russian missile strike at house in Odesa region, Russia left Zmiinyi island, new support announcements from Ukraine's partners 01.07.2022 5:18

Latest news from 30 June 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and get access to extra series on wartime life in Ukraine today! Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan, Pete Carroll and mattg629! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com .

29 June: NATO recognised Russia as the main threat, 144 Ukrainian military freed in largest POW swap of war, Branson visited Kyiv 30.06.2022 5:17

Latest news from 29 June 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and get access to extra series on wartime life in Ukraine today! Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan and Pete Carroll! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com .

28 June: Russia continued missile attacks at civilian objects, Zelenskyy called UN Security Council to recognise Kremenchuk attack as a terrorist act, Ukraine to buy dozens of Bayraktar drones 29.06.2022 6:31

Latest news from 28 June 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Even a small donation will help us to do our work and create some special episodes on wartime life in Ukraine for you. Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan and Pete Carroll! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com .

27 June: Russia struck with missiles shopping mall full of civilians, Zelenskyy called for swift transfer of missile defence to Ukraine, G7 pledges to support Ukraine and put pressure on Russia 28.06.2022 7:50

Latest news from 27 June 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and get access to extra series on wartime life in Ukraine today! Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan and Pete Carroll! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com .

26 June: Russia continues missile strikes at Ukraine, US may announce plans to buy air defence systems for Ukraine, Russia tries to blockade Lysychansk from south 27.06.2022 5:12

Latest news from 26 June 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and get access to extra series on wartime life in Ukraine today! Special thanks to our top Patreon supporters - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan and Pete Carroll! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com .

25 June: Russia conducted massive missile attack at Ukraine, Russia tries to encircle Ukrainian troops near Lysychansk, UK to call on France and Germany to provide more support to Ukraine 26.06.2022 4:41

Latest news from 25 June 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support our independent reporting at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine . Special thanks to our top Patreon supporter - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com .

24 June: Ukrainian troops left Severodonetsk, Ukrainians raised money to buy 4 Bayraktar drones, Canada allowed confiscation of Russian assets in Ukraine's favour 25.06.2022 5:18

Latest news from 24 June 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and get access to extra series on wartime life in Ukraine today! Special thanks to our top Patreon supporter - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com .

23 June: EU granted candidate status to Ukraine, US announced new $450 mln support package for Kyiv, Ukrainian forces stopped Russian advance near Lysychansk 24.06.2022 5:10

Latest news from 23 June 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and get access to extra series on wartime life in Ukraine today! Special thanks to our top Patreon supporter - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan! Join the "People's Bayraktar" fundraiser here: https://prytulafoundation.org/en/home/support_page Contact us at: highlightsfromukra...

22 June: EU decision on granting Ukraine candidate status expected on 23 June, Russian oil refinery set ablaze in drone strike, Russia advances in Luhansk region 23.06.2022 5:33

Latest news from 22 June 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and get access to extra series on wartime life in Ukraine. Special thanks to our top Patreon supporter - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com .

21 June: Zelenskyy calls for 7th package of anti-Russian sanctions, Ukraine received German howitzers, Russia captured several settlements in Donbas 22.06.2022 6:40

Latest news from 21 June 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and get access to extra series on wartime life in Ukraine. Special thanks to our top Patreon supporter - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com .

20 June: Russia continues pressure on Donbas, Ukraine ratified Istanbul Convention on domestic violence prevention, Russia deported 1.2 mln Ukrainians 21.06.2022 4:38

Latest news from 20 June 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and get access to extra series on wartime life in Ukraine. Special thanks to our top Patreon supporter - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com .

19 June: Zelenskyy warns about rise in Russian activity due to EU decision on candidate status for Ukraine, Russian forces in Severodonetsk insufficient to take city, Rada forbade Russian literature 20.06.2022 4:55

Latest news from 19 June 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and get access to extra series on wartime life in Ukraine. Special thanks to our top Patreon supporter - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com .

18 June: Zelenskyy visited Ukrainian positions near Mykolaiv, Johnson suggested 4 directions of support for Kyiv, Ukraine expects diplomatic negotiations with Russia to resume in August 19.06.2022 5:53

Latest news from 18 June 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and get access to extra series on wartime life in Ukraine. Special thanks to our top Patreon supporter - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com .

17 June: EU Commission recommends granting Ukraine EU candidate status, Johnson visited Kyiv, Ukraine started counteroffensive in Kharkiv region to draw Russian forces away from Donbas 18.06.2022 5:24

Latest news from 17 June 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and get access to extra series on wartime life in Ukraine. Just $5 a month will help us to do our work and even create some special episodes on wartime life in Ukraine for you. Special thanks to our top Patreon supporter - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan! Contact us at: high...

16 June: Macron, Draghi, Scholz visited Kyiv and promised further support, NATO agreed not to supply modern planes and tanks to Ukraine, Ukraine suffers up to 1,000 casualties per day in Donbas 17.06.2022 6:57

Latest news from 16 June 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and get access to extra series on wartime life in Ukraine. Just $5 a month will help us to do our work and even create some special episodes on wartime life in Ukraine for you. Special thanks to our top Patreon supporter - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan! Contact us at: high...

15 June: Leaders of France, Germany and Italy arrived in Ukraine, Ramstein Defence Ministers Group discussed support for Ukraine, US announced $1 bln security assistance for Kyiv 16.06.2022 4:52

Latest news from 15 June 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and get access to extra series on wartime life in Ukraine. Our latest episode is on grain and bread amid the invasion. Special thanks to our top Patreon supporter - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com .

14 June: Zelenskyy says Ukraine not interested in shelling Russian territory, Russia conducted missile attacks against Ukrainian cities, Ukraine asks for anti-missile weapons 15.06.2022 5:15

Latest news from 14 June 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at:  https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and get access to extra series on wartime life in Ukraine. Our latest episode is on grain and bread amid the invasion. Special thanks to our top Patreon supporter - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com .

13 June: European Commission to recommend granting Ukraine EU candidate status, Zelenskyy says only weapons supply can ensure Ukraine's advantage, citizens of 55 countries serve in Ukrainian Army 14.06.2022 6:47

Latest news from 13 June 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and get access to extra series on wartime life in Ukraine. Our latest episode is on grain and bread amid the invasion. Special thanks to our top Patreon supporter - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com .

12 June: Zelenskyy expects Russian casualties in Ukraine to exceed 40,000 by July, Erdogan to hold talks with Zelenskyy and Putin on grain export, Russia captured centre of Severodonetsk 13.06.2022 5:39

Latest news from 12 June 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine and get access to the extra series on wartime life in Ukraine. Our latest episode is on grain and bread amid the invasion. Special thanks to our top Patreon supporter - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com .

11 June: European Commission to give its assessment of Ukraine's readiness for EU candidate status by 19 June, active fighting in Donbas, leaders of France, Germany and Italy may visit Ukraine in June 12.06.2022 5:46

Latest news from 11 June 2022, as reported in the Ukrainian media. Support us at: https://www.patreon.com/highlightsfromukraine Even a small donation will help us to do our work and create some special episodes on wartime life in Ukraine for you. Special thanks to our top Patreon supporter - Helena Pszczolko O'Callaghan! Contact us at: highlightsfromukraine@gmail.com .