Russia’s war has transformed North Korea | Ukraine This Week
The growing partnership between Russia and North Korea has risen some concern with their mutual ally – China.
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Anna Belokur
Video CreatorAnna Belokur is a video creator at the Kyiv Independent, and is the writer and host of “Ukraine This Week” every Sunday. She has eight years of experience in nonprofits and newsrooms across Eastern Europe, most recently serving as a digital strategist at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Originally from the U.S., she is now based in Kyiv.
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Hunger and death in Russian-occupied Oleshky | Ukraine This Week
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, Anna Belokur examines the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky, three years after Russia destroyed the Kakhovka Dam, causing major flooding in the area.
Ukraine’s mobilization problem | Ukraine This Week
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, Anna Belokur explains how mobilization actually works in Ukraine — and why the reality is far more complicated than viral videos often suggest.
The dark truth about Russia’s African fighters | Ukraine This Week
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, Anna Belokur examines Russia’s growing recruitment of fighters from African countries — and the tactics used to lure vulnerable people into military service.
Has power changed Zelensky? | Ukraine This Week
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, Anna Belokur examines how Volodymyr Zelensky’s presidency has changed over seven years in office, and whether he still represents the anti-establishment promises he campaigned on in 2019.
How drone warfare is changing war reporting | Ukraine This Week
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, Anna Belokur examines why war reporting is becoming more dangerous in Ukraine. As drone warfare expands across the country, journalists are increasingly exposed to risks far beyond the front line.
Ukraine’s gun control dilemma | Ukraine This Week
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, Anna Belokur examines Ukraine’s growing debate over gun control and how the war is reshaping the country’s approach to weapons and safety.
Why Ukrainian refugees are attacked abroad | Ukraine This Week
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, Anna Belokur examines why Ukrainian refugees are becoming increasingly vulnerable to violence and other risks abroad. Since millions fled Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainian refugees have faced attacks in countries across Europe and the United States.
Why Ukraine is helping in another war | Ukraine This Week
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, Anna Belokur examines why Ukraine is offering its combat-tested expertise to allies in the Middle East — and what it stands to gain.
America’s risky bet on Russia's closest ally | Ukraine This Week
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, Anna Belokur examines why the United States is re-engaging with Belarus — and what it could mean for Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Russia's digital iron curtain is closing | Ukraine This Week
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, Russia’s escalates its crackdown on internet access and what it reveals about the Kremlin’s growing fear of dissent.
How AI is supercharging Russian propaganda | Ukraine This Week
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, Anna Belokur examines how artificial intelligence is changing the way we see and trust video. From viral clips of events that never happened to fabricated battlefield footage, AI-generated content is increasingly blurring the line between real and fake.
How the war in Iran benefits Russia | Ukraine This Week
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, Anna Belokur examines how the new war in the Middle East could strengthen Russia's ability to keep financing its invasion of Ukraine.
The world isn’t ready for drone warfare | Ukraine This Week
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, Anna Belokur examines how Russia and its allies have rapidly expanded the use of long-range attack drones — and why much of the world remains unprepared to defend against them.
Trump’s struggle to deliver peace | Ukraine This Week
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, the Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur examines why U.S.-led peace negotiations have so far failed to end Russia’s war, one year after the now-infamous Oval Office clash between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky.
