Ukraine Unfiltered

Russia launches deadly missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, killing 9 in Kyiv and injuring dozens. Zelenskyy travels to South Africa to build global support, while Donald Trump promises a controversial peace plan. Ukraine restores gas production, trains British soldiers, and hits back with drones. Plus: 90,000 Ukrainians apply for gun permits in just one day. Get all the news from April 23, in one clear and complete episode.

A fierce day on the frontlines: over 60 Russian attacks near Pokrovsk, deadly drone strikes in several cities, and rising Russian losses. Zelenskyy prepares for the Pope’s funeral, while NATO reassures Ukraine of its future membership. We also look at Ukraine’s €50B EU reform plan, a worrying corruption index drop, and a viral story of hope — a puppy rescued from the rubble. All the news from April 22, in one short, clear episode.

A short, clear update on everything that happened in Ukraine on April 21, 2025. We cover the ongoing fighting despite Russia’s "Easter truce", a major corruption warning at Naftogaz, new forecasts for Ukraine’s economy, and a teenage gymnast making headlines abroad. Plus: international reactions, weather alerts, and a powerful fact about Ukraine’s religious sites under fire.

War didn’t stop for Easter. On April 20, Russian troops took control of Katerynivka near Lyman as fighting continued across the front. Yet Ukraine achieved a major success by returning 277 prisoners of war in one of the biggest exchanges since the full-scale invasion began. We break down the latest frontline news, extended martial law, €50B in foreign aid, new education reforms, and Ukraine’s bold message at EXPO 2025 in Japan. Plus: peace talks move to London, and a soldier’s wooden cross becomes a symbol of hope.

In today’s episode: deadly Russian strikes hit Kharkiv and Sumy, Ukraine reports heavy Russian losses, and the UK transfers $1 billion to Ukraine from frozen Russian assets. We cover President Zelenskyy’s response to a U.S. senator, an attack on a Kyiv journalist, and Ukrainian universities gaining global recognition. Plus, a heroic story of a 13-year-old boy from Sumy who saved lives during a missile strike.

In today’s episode, Ukrainian forces make tactical gains near Avdiivka, while Russia ramps up airstrikes with guided bombs. F-16 pilot training is complete, and new EU funding is on the way. We also cover a major bribery conviction, the growth of Ukraine’s IT sector, award-winning Ukrainian cinema, and teens coding for peace. Plus: storm damage in western Ukraine and fresh U.S. aid talks inch closer to a vote.

In today’s episode, we bring you updates on fierce battles near Bakhmut and Mariupol, new Western weapons arriving in Ukraine, and Zelenskyy’s push for a transparent post-war recovery plan. We also cover rising inflation, record grain exports, arrests over military embezzlement, and a Ukrainian app helping displaced citizens. Plus: snow in western Ukraine, films at Cannes, and a surprising tourism rebound.

In today’s Ukraine Unfiltered, we cover the deadly Russian missile strike on Sumy, Ukraine’s cross-border raid capturing Russian officers, and new sanctions targeting Russia’s war economy. Also in the episode: energy exports to Europe, a top defense official’s resignation, the latest on drone warfare, and talks between UK and French leaders on potential troop deployments. Plus — a look at Ukraine’s resilient business growth in wartime.

In today’s Ukraine Unfiltered, we report on the deadly Russian missile strike in Sumy that killed 34 people on Palm Sunday. We cover intense fighting near Lyman and Kupiansk, changes to Ukraine’s mobilization policies, and a major aid boost from Norway. Also in this episode: Vodafone’s profit drop, textbook controversy, viral folk music grannies, and an Arctic front bringing mid-April snow.

In today’s episode of Ukraine Unfiltered, we cover the deadly Russian drone strike in Kryvyi Rih that killed 18 civilians, escalating attacks near Kurakhove, and growing international support from the UK and France. We also look at Ukraine’s economic pressures, student mobilization concerns, and rising microloan debt. Plus: a new film premiere in Kyiv, NATO updates, and unseasonal snow across the country.