Ukraine Unfiltered

What Putin and Trump Want from Ukraine, Russia Strikes Kharkiv, Zelenskyy Heads to Washington — news on August 18

Episode Summary

On August 17, Russia launched deadly strikes on Kharkiv, secret peace talks between Putin and Trump caused outrage, and European leaders rallied behind Zelenskyy in Washington. In this episode, we unpack battlefield updates, political tensions, and Ukraine’s unwavering position. Plus: a small act of resistance in occupied Luhansk reminds us that the fight for freedom happens everywhere.

Episode Notes

On August 17, Russia launched deadly strikes on Kharkiv, secret peace talks between Putin and Trump caused outrage, and European leaders rallied behind Zelenskyy in Washington. In this episode, we unpack battlefield updates, political tensions, and Ukraine’s unwavering position. Plus: a small act of resistance in occupied Luhansk reminds us that the fight for freedom happens everywhere.