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Putin’s war on Ukraine compared to Arab-Israeli conflict, historian explains

Historian and professor at the Ukrainian Catholic University, Yaroslav Hrytsak, said in an interview with Radio NV that the Russian invasion of Ukraine is more appropriately compared to the Arab-Israeli conflict, explaining his reasoning.

3 January 2025, 01:30 AM

Zelenskyy’s re-election prospects depend on more than just war, sociologist says

Oleksii Antypovych, the head of the Rating Sociological Group, discussed in an interview with NV the factors that will determine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chances of being re-elected in Ukraine.

2 January 2025, 03:21 PM

Zhyrokhov discusses challenges in Ukraine’s military command and why Syrskyi cannot resolve them swiftly

Ukraine faces ongoing challenges in military command, confirmed military expert Mykhailo Zhyrokhov during an interview with Radio NV on Jan. 2.

2 January 2025, 02:26 PM

Most Ukrainians demand global security guarantees for talks with Russia - sociologist

Most Ukrainians understand that reaching agreements with Russia is impossible without security guarantees from the international community, Oleksiy Antypovych, head of the Rating sociological group, said in an interview with NV on Dec. 30.

1 January 2025, 11:50 AM

What to expect from new ambassador appointments at a pivotal moment for Ukraine — Interview with a diplomat

Former Ukrainian ambassador to the EU (2010–2015) and head of the Center for New Solutions, Kostiantyn Yelisieiev, discussed on Radio NV the largest simultaneous reshuffle of ambassadors by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

21 December 2024, 03:36 PM

Zelenskyy slams peace talks behind Ukraine's back

Negotiations with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin are unacceptable without Ukraine's participation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with Le Parisien, published on Dec. 17.

18 December 2024, 02:35 PM

U.S. support for Ukraine unlikely to end, MP Kostenko says on Trump’s inauguration

Roman Kostenko, a Ukrainian MP from the Holos faction and secretary of the parliamentary national security committee, told Radio NV on Dec. 12 he believes U.S. support for Ukraine will continue after President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.

15 December 2024, 11:18 AM

Ukraine mistaken to focus on forming new brigades, expert says

The Ukrainian military focusing on forming new brigades from mobilized recruits instead of staffing battle-hardened units represents an unforced error, Azerbaijani military analyst Agil Rustamzade told NV on Dec. 11.

14 December 2024, 07:05 PM

Ukraine will not recognize occupied territories as Russian — Zelenskyy

Even after a potential peace deal with Moscow, Kyiv will not legally recognize occupied Ukrainian territories as Russian, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with U.S. broadcaster CBN News on Dec. 11.

11 December 2024, 08:22 PM

Kremlin issues ultimatums in Lavrov's interview with Tucker Carlson

Peace in Ukraine hinges on NATO's absence, the removal of foreign bases, and the West's acceptance of "realities on the ground", Russia's FM Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with American propagandist Tucker Carlson, published on X on Dec. 6.

6 December 2024, 11:42 AM

Propagandist Tucker Carlson interviews Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in Moscow

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson will visit Moscow for an interview with none other than Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s master of “alternative facts” and the country’s Foreign Minister, American propagandist wrote on his website on Dec. 4.

4 December 2024, 10:17 AM

Ukraine's First Lady discusses family and war challenges in Italian TV interview

Ukraine’s First Lady, Olena Zelenska, gave a detailed interview to Italian journalist Bruno Vespa for the program 5 Minutes with Bruno, where she reflected on how she, her family, and Ukrainians have endured 1,000 days of full-scale war.

25 November 2024, 03:07 PM

Ukraine still struggling with fortifying the frontline, MP says

Despite considerable expenditures, Ukraine is still struggling to erect proper fortifications along the entire frontline, Serhiy Rakhmanin, a Ukrainian MP and sitting member of the parliamentary Defense Committee, said in an interview with NV Radio on Nov. 20.

22 November 2024, 01:32 AM

Odesa under siege: Expert reveals energy crisis challenges and solutions

Volodymyr Omelchenko, director of energy programs at the Razumkov Center, discusses the prospects for ending blackouts in Ukraine and why the country is using just 15% of its electricity import quota.

21 November 2024, 11:01 AM

Soldiers’ concerns, Syrskyi’s criticism, and Russia’s frontline advances: An in-depth interview

Babel spoke with Ukrainian military personnel to understand their concerns, including cooperation with the General Staff and mobilization challenges. Journalist Oksana Kovalenko shared her insights from these discussions in an interview with Radio NV.

17 November 2024, 07:30 PM

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Living under fire: Kharkiv’s path to resilience and recovery

Radio NV brought together government officials, business leaders, and community members in Kharkiv for an in-depth discussion about the city’s situation and future strategies - final event in a series held earlier in Lviv, Dnipro, and Odesa.

7 November 2024, 01:05 PM

Zelenskyy: Russia's Shahed drone attacks have increased tenfold since last fall

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff on Nov. 4.

4 November 2024, 08:03 PM

First call between new US president and Putin may not change situation – diplomat

CNN predicts that regardless of who wins the 2024 US presidential election—Donald Trump or Kamala Harris—Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is unlikely to agree to sit down for negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.

4 November 2024, 01:54 PM

Russia has ‘dangerously’ upgraded Shahed drones: what’s changed — Katkov from Defense Express

Oleh Katkov, editor-in-chief of Defense Express, explained in an interview with Radio NV how Russia has modernized Iranian Shahed drones, making them even more dangerous.

2 November 2024, 12:42 PM

Allies need to expand training of Ukrainian troops three-fold, expert says

Kyiv’s allies must be convinced to significantly increase the scale of training for Ukrainian military personnel abroad, Ukrainian military correspondent Andriy Tsaplienko said in an interview with NV Radio on Oct. 30.

31 October 2024, 02:11 AM

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