Since Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s early campaign days, many wondered how the former star comedian would handle the critical public eye once in a position of political power.Unfortunately, much like his predecessors, as president, Zelensky hasn’t been the most forthwith when journalists press him for answers on corruption and reform. He…

It's the anniversary of Ukraine’s 30th Independence Day, and the Kyiv Post's print issue is dedicated to the holiday. We’ve selected a few of the topics that are featured in the Independence Day issue and sat down with our journalists. Starting with Ukraine’s three major uprisings with Anastasia Lapatina, dominant figures that have shaped Ukraine i…

Belarusian dissident Vitaliy Shyshov, Head of the Belarusian House in Ukraine, who was found hanged in a Kyiv park on August 3.Shyshov provided assistance to Belarusian refugees fleeing from persecution. Police have launched a criminal investigation saying that they are looking into a potential murder framed as suicide.This week we are joined by st…

This week we are discussing what’s been on everyone’s minds, the recently announced deal between the US and Germany giving a greenlight to complete the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.Joined by staff writer Max Hunder.Oleh Kyiv Post

June, the month of Pride, has come to an end. Kyiv Post producer Elina Kent gives a snapshot of what it is like to be a part of the queer community in Ukraine with Ukraine Pride founder Sofia Lapina and LGTBQ activist Yura Dvizhon.Full transcript available at kyivpost.comOleh Kyiv Post

In this episode of Kyiv Culture, the Kyiv Post examines Kyiv's rising electronic music scene that has already given it some reputation in the world of techno. However spaces for raves, creatives, and partygoers have been increasingly policed, and not because of any illegal activities. Kyiv Post producer Elina Kent is joined by Lifestyle editor Toma…

It has been just over seven years since the start of Russia’s invasion and aggression in Eastern Ukraine. The war has slowly dragged on with no end in sight. Meanwhile, children in occupied Donbas swallow pro-Kremlin propaganda on a daily basis.Kyiv Post journalist Anastasiia Lapatina and producer Elina Kent discuss how teenagers from the occupied …

Vaccination in Ukraine began on Feb. 24 at a snail pace, with only 2 people receiving a full dose by mid April.But by May 7 a total of 821,768 people had received the first dose of the vaccine, while 428 people received two doses of the vaccine.Most recently Ukraine saw a jump in vaccinations, jumping from the average 15,000 to almost 70,000 a day.…

President Volodymyr Zelensky ordered the National Security and Defense Council to draft legislation to limit the powers of Ukrainian oligarchs on April 15.For decades, oligarchs have used their economic might and political influence to bend governments to their will and win privileges. Now, in the president’s words, the oligarchs must become law-ab…

This week the Kyiv Post continues to look at Russia’s aggression, specifically the recent build up of Russian forces on the Eastern Ukrainian border, with more troops than ever since the start of the conflict in 2014.To discuss this situation journalist Elina Kent sat down with Former Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor and Former Assistant Secretary…

Kyiv Post producer Elina Kent and staff writer Oleg Sukhov sit down to discuss the Kyiv Post's front page cover story of the week - Vladimir Putin: Killer On The Loose."As Vladimir Putin moves tens of thousands of Russian troops and military hardware to Ukraine's eastern border, it's a good time to look at the Kremlin dictator's blood-soaked past, …

This week Kyiv Post Editor in Chief Brian Bonner and multimedia journalist Elina Kent sit down and talk about vaccines and what people can expect in the next few months. Even though Ukraine started vaccinating its population against COVID-19 over a month ago, only 2 Ukrainians have been vaccinated with the required 2 doses of the vaccine. So there’…

The third wave of infection has hit western Ukraine with the British variant of the virus spreading quickly. This has led a sharp increase in cases, with record breaking daily death rates for several consecutive days this past week.We are joined by staff writer Anna Myroniuk who travelled to western Ukraine to a hospital on the frontline of this th…

Last week marked the 7 year anniversary of the set-up referendum Russia held within newly invaded and occupied Crimea. Since then, those who speak out against the Russian regime or show support for Ukraine are immediately silenced and jailed. The Kyiv Post recently released the documentary “Crimean Solidarity: The fight for freedom in Russian-occup…

It’s been a month and a half since Joe Biden took office as the 46th president of the United States. This week we are discussing two aspects of Ukraine-U.S. relations: The Nord Stream 2 pipeline with staff writer Alexander Query, and proposed plans from the Atlantic Council and Kyiv Security Forum for Biden-Zelensky cooperation with Kyiv Post edito…