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Today's episode starts in Norwegian, where Jørn and Tormod go through the latest news from Russia's war on Ukraine. We talk about Russian advances, Ukrainian counterattacks, North Korean soldiers and a new Ukrainian laser weapon. The second half of the broadcast, starting around the 32-minute mark, features a conversation with Olena Zashko, Francis Farrell and Sebastian Lindström, who have made the documentary film «Can You Hear Me? The Invisible Battles of Ukrainian Military Medics»

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Today's episode starts in Norwegian, where J&oslash;rn and Tormod go through the latest news from Russia's war on Ukraine. We talk about Russian advances, Ukrainian counterattacks, North Korean soldiers and a new Ukrainian laser weapon. The second half of the broadcast, starting around the 32-minute mark, features a conversation with Olena Zashko, Francis Farrell and Sebastian Lindstr&ouml;m, who have made the documentary film &laquo;Can You Hear Me? The Invisible Battles of Ukrainian Military Medics&raquo;
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Nettavisens prisvinnende podkast om krigen i Ukraina. Her snakker Tormod Malvin Sæther og Jørn Sund-Henriksen om siste nytt fra slagmarken, og andre nyheter om krigen og dens konsekvenser. Har du tips, innspill eller spørsmål? Ta kontakt på ukrainapodden@nettavisen.no

Nettavisens prisvinnende podkast om krigen i Ukraina. Her snakker Tormod Malvin S&aelig;ther og J&oslash;rn Sund-Henriksen om siste nytt fra slagmarken, og andre nyheter om krigen og dens konsekvenser. Har du tips, innspill eller sp&oslash;rsm&aring;l? Ta kontakt p&aring; ukrainapodden@nettavisen.no

Nettavisens podkast om krigen i Ukraina. Her snakker Tormod Malvin Sæther og Jørn Sund-Henriksen om siste nytt fra slagmarken, og andre nyheter om krigen og dens konsekvenser. Har du tips, innspill eller spørsmål? Ta kontakt på <a href="mai

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Nettavisens prisvinnende podkast om krigen i Ukraina. Her snakker journalistene Tormod Malvin Sæther og Anders Lohne Fosse med Nettavisens ukrainaspaltist Jørn Sund-Henriksen om siste nytt fra slagmarken, og andre nyheter om krigen og dens konsekvenser. Har du tips, innspill eller spørsmål? Ta kontakt på ukrainapodden@nettavisen.no

Nettavisens prisvinnende podkast om krigen i Ukraina. Her snakker journalistene Tormod Malvin Sæther og Anders Lohne Fosse med Nettavisens ukrainaspaltist Jørn Sund-Henriksen om siste nytt fra slagmarken, og andre nyheter om krigen og dens konsekvenser. Har du tips, innspill eller spørsmål? Ta kontakt på ukrainapodden@nettavisen.no

Nytt ukrainsk laservåpen and mental health for Ukrainian servicemen. Guests: Olena Zashko, Francis Farrell and Sebastian Lindström

I denne episoden av Ukrainapodden tar Tormod Malvin Sæther og Jørn Sund-Henriksen et dypdykk i en uke preget av enorme russiske tap, historiske droneangrep og geopolitisk kynisme. Ukraina har iverksatt «Operasjon Vivaldi» ved fronten i Lyman, men en brutal OSINT-lekkasje på sosiale medier har ført til at russerne flyttet reservene sine, noe som fikk fatale og livsfarlige konsekvenser for ukrainske soldater på bakken.

Vi ser også nærmere på det oppsiktsvekkende angrepet over 3000 kilometer inn i Russland, der ukrainske droner har siktet seg inn i nærheten av det uhyre viktige «Gazprom-krysset» i Sibir. Dette regnes som selve ryggraden i Vladimir Putins energi- og gassimperium, og et vellykket treff her kan lamme massive deler av russisk tungindustri og infrastruktur.

Samtidig som russiske dieselraffinerier nå stanser produksjonen, fortsetter de russiske tapstallene å nå absurde høyder. Ukraina anslår over 1,5 millioner drepte og skadde, mens bekreftede tall for lengst har knust de sovjetiske tapene fra Afghanistan. Inkompetansen rår i de russiske rekkene, der rapporter sminkes av offiserer med «ølbriller», og høytstående generaler likvideres – muligens som følge av lekkasjer fra egne, korrupte rekker.

Til slutt diskuterer vi Donald Trump og Trump-familiens urovekkende bånd til Kreml, etter at en russisk oligark i Putins innerste krets sponset det ekstravagante luksusbryllupet til Donald Trump Jr. på Bahamas.

I denne episoden av Ukrainapodden tar Tormod Malvin S&aelig;ther og J&oslash;rn Sund-Henriksen et dypdykk i en uke preget av enorme russiske tap, historiske droneangrep og geopolitisk kynisme. Ukraina har iverksatt &laquo;Operasjon Vivaldi&raquo; ved fronten i Lyman, men en brutal OSINT-lekkasje p&aring; sosiale medier har f&oslash;rt til at russerne flyttet reservene sine, noe som fikk fatale og livsfarlige konsekvenser for ukrainske soldater p&aring; bakken.
Vi ser ogs&aring; n&aelig;rmere p&aring; det oppsiktsvekkende angrepet over 3000 kilometer inn i Russland, der ukrainske droner har siktet seg inn i n&aelig;rheten av det uhyre viktige &laquo;Gazprom-krysset&raquo; i Sibir. Dette regnes som selve ryggraden i Vladimir Putins energi- og gassimperium, og et vellykket treff her kan lamme massive deler av russisk tungindustri og infrastruktur.
Samtidig som russiske dieselraffinerier n&aring; stanser produksjonen, fortsetter de russiske tapstallene &aring; n&aring; absurde h&oslash;yder. Ukraina ansl&aring;r over 1,5 millioner drepte og skadde, mens bekreftede tall for lengst har knust de sovjetiske tapene fra Afghanistan. Inkompetansen r&aring;r i de russiske rekkene, der rapporter sminkes av offiserer med &laquo;&oslash;lbriller&raquo;, og h&oslash;ytst&aring;ende generaler likvideres &ndash; muligens som f&oslash;lge av lekkasjer fra egne, korrupte rekker.
Til slutt diskuterer vi Donald Trump og Trump-familiens urovekkende b&aring;nd til Kreml, etter at en russisk oligark i Putins innerste krets sponset det ekstravagante luksusbryllupet til Donald Trump Jr. p&aring; Bahamas.

Ukrainas historiske angrep, russiske raffinerier stenger og Gazprom-krysset er i fare

While this episode of Ukrainapodden is being recorded, Kyiv is under fresh missile and drone attacks. Russian forces have initiated a targeted campaign against gas stations and civilian fuel infrastructure in the capital to inflict chaos and paralyze logistics. Host Tormod Malvin Sæther welcomes Nataliya Levytska, Deputy Chairperson of the Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine (KVPU), and Olesia Briazgunova, International Secretary of KVPU, for a harrowing conversation about how Ukrainian workers survive and defend their rights amidst active warfare.

Key frontline regions like Donbas and Dnipro face daily bombardment while coal miners risk their lives underground to keep Ukraine's independent energy grid operational. The episode explores why Russia is targeting Ukraine's mineral wealth in Donbas and how women are stepping into heavy industrial roles as men serve on the front lines.

The conversation also covers the challenges of martial law, restrictions on strikes and collective bargaining, and how trade unions advocate for labor rights while preparing for post-war reconstruction and the reintegration of returning veterans. To survive the upcoming winter despite severe power destruction, Ukraine requires long-range weapons and advanced air defense systems to shield critical workplaces. The guests also highlight vital international solidarity from Norwegian partners like LO and Norsk Folkehjelp 

While this episode of Ukrainapodden is being recorded, Kyiv is under fresh missile and drone attacks. Russian forces have initiated a targeted campaign against gas stations and civilian fuel infrastructure in the capital to inflict chaos and paralyze logistics. Host Tormod Malvin S&aelig;ther welcomes Nataliya Levytska, Deputy Chairperson of the Confederation of Free Trade Unions of Ukraine (KVPU), and Olesia Briazgunova, International Secretary of KVPU, for a harrowing conversation about how Ukrainian workers survive and defend their rights amidst active warfare.
Key frontline regions like Donbas and Dnipro face daily bombardment while coal miners risk their lives underground to keep Ukraine's independent energy grid operational. The episode explores why Russia is targeting Ukraine's mineral wealth in Donbas and how women are stepping into heavy industrial roles as men serve on the front lines.
The conversation also covers the challenges of martial law, restrictions on strikes and collective bargaining, and how trade unions advocate for labor rights while preparing for post-war reconstruction and the reintegration of returning veterans. To survive the upcoming winter despite severe power destruction, Ukraine requires long-range weapons and advanced air defense systems to shield critical workplaces. The guests also highlight vital international solidarity from Norwegian partners like LO and Norsk Folkehjelp&nbsp;

Miners on the front line, drone raids in Kyiv and the struggle for worker rights under martial law. Guests: KVPU leaders

In this episode of Ukrainapodden, host Tormod Malvin Sæther sits down with Oleksiy Gavrysh, Ukraine's ambassador to Norway and Iceland. The conversation begins with a personal tragedy, as Gavrysh reveals that Russia has completely destroyed his family home in the Donetsk region. 

The episode covers critical defense developments, notably Project Freyja, a joint initiative aimed at creating a cost-effective anti-ballistic missile system to supplement existing Patriot defenses. Gavrysh highlights the urgency of this project, pointing to recent Russian attacks on civilian gas stations in Kyiv and drone incursions into neighboring airspace, including Moldova, Romania, and Germany. These aggressive border violations raise serious questions about the credibility of NATO's Article 5 and the necessity of robust Total Defense strategies. 

Diplomacy and internal challenges are also on the agenda. Gavrysh discusses the recent Kyiv visit by Donald Trump's peace envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, emphasizing the importance of keeping diplomatic channels open despite Russia's ongoing terroristic actions. He directly addresses Ukraine's aggressive crackdown on internal corruption, including illicit scam call centers, stressing that absolute transparency is vital for a free market. 

In this episode of Ukrainapodden, host Tormod Malvin S&aelig;ther sits down with Oleksiy Gavrysh, Ukraine's ambassador to Norway and Iceland. The conversation begins with a personal tragedy, as Gavrysh reveals that Russia has completely destroyed his family home in the Donetsk region.&nbsp;
The episode covers critical defense developments, notably Project Freyja, a joint initiative aimed at creating a cost-effective anti-ballistic missile system to supplement existing Patriot defenses. Gavrysh highlights the urgency of this project, pointing to recent Russian attacks on civilian gas stations in Kyiv and drone incursions into neighboring airspace, including Moldova, Romania, and Germany. These aggressive border violations raise serious questions about the credibility of NATO's Article 5 and the necessity of robust Total Defense strategies. 
Diplomacy and internal challenges are also on the agenda. Gavrysh discusses the recent Kyiv visit by Donald Trump's peace envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, emphasizing the importance of keeping diplomatic channels open despite Russia's ongoing terroristic actions. He directly addresses Ukraine's aggressive crackdown on internal corruption, including illicit scam call centers, stressing that absolute transparency is vital for a free market.&nbsp;

Nytt ukrainsk laservåpen and mental health for Ukrainian servicemen. Guests: Olena Zashko, Francis Farrell and Sebastian Lindström

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