The report outlines the activities and results of the Ukraine Crisis Media Center's institutional support project from January to December 2023. It focuses on addressing key issues related to the ongoing war, expanding digital presence, and strengthening Ukraine's voice against misinformation. The UCMC has intensified its outreach through various media channels, providing updates and promoting narratives to bolster civic optimism and support for Ukraine amid the conflict.

1. OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES 12 MONTHS 2023
Name of project: Ukraine Crisis Media Center Institutional Support Project 2022-2023
Reporting period: 04/01/2023 – 31/12/2023
Organization: Non-governmental organization Ukraine Crisis Media Center
Date of report: 22/01/2024
Duration of project: 04/01/2022 – 31/12/2023

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
I. PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ............................................................................................ 3
II. CORE REPORT................................................................................................................................... 6
1. ADDRESSING THE KEY ISSUES FOR UKRAINE....................................................................................6
2. EXPANDING DIGITAL PRESENCE...............................................................................................................7
3. OVERVIEW OF RESULTS: PRESS CENTER.......................................................................................... 11
4. STRENGTHENING THE VOICE OF UKRAINE ..................................................................................... 28
5. UKRAINE IN FLAMES VIDEO PROJECT................................................................................................ 41
6. OVERVIEW OF RESULTS: HYBRID WARFARE ANALYTICAL GROUP................................... 73
7. OVERVIEW OF RESULTS: UCHOOSE..................................................................................................... 87
III. SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT .......................................................................................................98
1. OVERVIEW OF RESULTS: DOBRE PROGRAM ................................................................................... 98
2. OVERVIEW OF RESULTS: NATIONAL OUTREACH.......................................................................116

3. I. PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
It has been agreed that financial aid will be given for the provision of statute activity of UCMC, such
as:
1. Press Center outreaching to audiences in Ukraine by:
• organization of press briefings and roundtables (rent of space, equipment, translation
services and security at events)
• writing press releases after each briefing on the briefing’s topic by a team member
• moderation of press briefings, when a team member makes sure that the press briefing
goes according to the plan and scheduled timeline
• video streaming of each press briefing – live streams to UCMC YouTube Channel, so
other media outlets can immediately use the materials
• video production as a follow-up to live streams when a UCMC team member converts
and uploads a video recording to the UCMC YouTube channel for afterward use
• posting to social media networks
• simultaneous translation of press briefings for broader, including international,
audience
• top news from press center email distribution
2. Press Center outreaching to audiences abroad by:
• preparation of weekly digests at apprx. 3-4 pages overview/update on the most
important military, political, economic and social issues/ events in Ukraine of the past week
• preparation of weekly topic overview - a detailed analysis of the most important widely
discussed topic from multiple perspectives written in a comprehensive language
• consultations to foreign journalists
• giving interviews and comments to international media and participating in public
events
• recording podcasts Explaining Ukraine and producing “Ukraine in Flames” video
episodes in English and French
3. Press Center proactively organizing dialogue of civil society organizations by:
• invitation of speakers and experts to round table discussion after a research conducted
by the UCMC team members to find the best fitting experts for the specific topic, negotiating
availability and extending individual invitations
• organization of round table discussions, with all organizational efforts and supplies
• moderation of round tables, when a team member makes sure that the press briefing
goes according to the plan and scheduled timeline
• long read writing and distribution after the round tables as an extended post-release with
quotes and explanations of the topic that was held at the UCMC’s initiative
• photo quotation distribution on social media – best quotes by the speakers and their best
photos are selected after the event and processed into the best fitting material for the social
media

4. 4. Monitoring Russian hybrid narratives and influences, analyzing them and producing expert materials
to debunk disinformation influences and build positive Ukrainian narrativization in the form of:
• writing analytical articles about various aspects of hybrid warfare (focusing on Russian and
Chinese hybrid influences): exploring links between foreign threats and domestic actors serving
as proxies, deconstructing different aspects of hybrid warfare including a positive
narrativization approach
• creating short education videos-explainers debunking propaganda and its instruments, impacts,
specific global cases
• making graphic materials, such as infographics, quotes and digests, to visually emphasize the
findings, reach wider audiences and diversify communication with our target audiences
• creating and running public awareness media campaigns
• organizing or taking part in public events, such as expert discussions, round tables, and strategy
sessions with activists, civic society members and public officials to provide them with our
expertise on hybrid warfare, current local threats and rising international challenges, provide
guidelines and recommendations to counter them
• recording podcasts about Russia with various representatives of our English-speaking audience
to reveal common misconceptions and myths about Russia and Ukraine, and debunk them
during the conversation
5. Keeping the global community informed on the means, tools and channels as well as effects of the
informational war and hybrid threats by:
• making posts for Facebook to share and promote the materials, created by the department.
Balancing the content with relevant pieces by other organizations in the field to amplify each
other’s findings and keep our subscribers updated and well-informed on the key developments
• making posts for Twitter and LinkedIn to share and promote the materials for the same purpose
to reach other segments of the audience than on Facebook
• public presentations, lectures, trainings with students, journalists, public officials to empower
them, make them more resilient towards hybrid threats, develop practical skills of the civil
society representatives in detecting and countering disinformation
6. Impacting the national politics and helping to shape the state position on the issues by:
• meetings with Ukrainian officials and experts on hybrid warfare and strategic communications
to establish and support UCMC’s leading position in the field, share and exchange expertise,
cooperate on tackling complex issues of hybrid warfare
• writing biannual analytical reports on the key threats and hybrid influences in Ukraine
7. Introducing young Ukrainian citizens to political life of the country, but also do so with critical
thinking in mind to achieve 5,5 million contacts in total outreach by:
• writing materials for the site Uchoose.info - articles (significant social, political, history,
cultural topics, about main soc. discussions, about critical thinking and media hygiene); two-
paragraph materials, articles from invited authors, and quizzes
• creating materials for Facebook, Twitter and Telegram
• preparation of monthly digests and their distribution via email newsletter

5. • holding off-/ online lectures

6. II. CORE REPORT
1. ADDRESSING THE KEY ISSUES FOR UKRAINE
Ukrainian society entered 2023 with careful optimism, aspiring for the recovery of the territories
temporarily held by an aggressor nation following the brutal invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
Throughout the second year of the Russian-Ukrainian war, there have been occurrences that instilled
confidence. Ukraine's formal candidacy for EU membership, once considered a milestone a decade in
the future, has now been achieved, accelerated by the invasion. An impressive 86% of Ukrainians now
express a desire for Ukraine to join NATO, a substantial increase from just over half before the conflict.
Compared to a year ago, there has been a notable shift in Ukrainian society's outlook, with significantly
more individuals, almost three and a half times as many (68%), embracing optimism for the future.
Trust in government and various institutions has also witnessed a marked rise. Following the invasion,
President Zelensky's approval rating skyrocketed from a meager 30% to an impressive over 90%.
UCMC assumes the vital mission of building trust, encouraging civic optimism, and promoting
openness between various groups within Ukrainian society. This task is crucial to fortify the mindset
of the population, which is necessary to endure the ongoing war and prepare for the long journey of
reconstruction and recovery that lies ahead.
The primary focus areas of our efforts encompass expanding our reach to international audiences,
delving into critical domestic matters, and advocating for improved solutions. Our team has come
together with a shared commitment to represent Ukraine at the highest standard, affirm its international
standing, advance pro-Ukrainian narratives, combat Russian propaganda and anti-Ukrainian
narratives, identify vulnerabilities and areas of concern, and craft effective responses to these
challenges. UCMC serves as both a platform for social engagement and communication, as well as a
driving force in steering the direction of our agenda's priorities.
Through years of dedicated effort, UCMC has solidified its reputation as a steadfast and impactful
organization. Throughout 2023 we have continued to validate this standing.

7. 2. EXPANDING DIGITAL PRESENCE
Following the initial surge of interest in Ukrainian affairs and the continuous demand for updates on
the unfolding Russian invasion of Ukraine, the level of attention began to diminish, causing Ukraine
to slide down the list of popular web news searches. The Ukraine Crisis Media Center experienced a
remarkable surge in new followers, expanded audience reach, increased material views, and website
traffic in 2022. However, in 2023, we did not observe these same statistics on our web pages and
content. Nonetheless, we successfully retained our existing followers and gained additional ones by
consistently delivering high-quality content about the ongoing war in four different languages,
catering to diverse domestic and international audiences.
Additionally, we encountered unfair social media algorithms and shadow bans that specifically
impacted Ukrainian pages striving to disseminate updates on the war and illuminate various aspects
of Russian war crimes in Ukraine. For example, some of our “Ukraine in Flames” episodes,
particularly those addressing sensitive topics such as the deportation of Ukrainian children, ICC
arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin, frozen Russian assets and reparations, and the situation in
Mariupol, were shadow banned on YouTube. Despite YouTube's intensified actions against Russian
state-backed media channels and monetization of Russian content, it also hindered certain Ukrainian
content that aimed to highlight the ongoing war.
When creating video content for international audiences, it often felt like navigating a very thin line.
Both YouTube and Facebook were quick to penalize pages for any references to topics such as Azov
(military unit within the National Guard of Ukraine that played a crucial role in defending Mariupol
during the initial months of the conflict.), crimes against children, or the destruction of schools and
healthcare institutions. Naturally, these circumstances made it exceedingly challenging to promote
new content and maintain the visibility of our page. Over the course of 2 years since the onset of the
full-scale war, we've adapted to comply with these unjust rules, though the underlying rationale
remains perplexing.
Throughout 2023, we created a substantial amount of video content that was distributed across our
three YouTube channels—Ukrainian, English, and French.
On our English-speaking YouTube channel, we uploaded 380 video products, including episodes of
"Ukraine in Flames," video thoughts from our speakers, Press Center events with simultaneous
translation, HWAG video explainers, and video acknowledgments for our Western allies. This
content garnered a total audience reach of 2,528,986 and led to a nearly threefold increase in
subscribers, reaching a current count of 38.3k.
For our Ukrainian YouTube channel, we uploaded 455 video products, featuring recordings of all
briefings and round tables held in the UCMC Press Center. Additionally, we presented regular video
segments such as Geopolitical Dialogues, Coffee with Troshchynska, Around the Book, Around the
Figure, as well as DOBRE podcasts, and video shorts with quotes from speakers. The content
achieved a widespread audience reach of 2,143,925 through reposts and shares on various platforms
by invited guests and speakers.

8. On our French-speaking YouTube channel, we uploaded 91 videos, including episodes of
"L’Ukraine en flammes," "L’Ukraine, face à la guerre" podcasts, and live videos from de-occupied
and frontline territories. This content reached an audience of 448,463 and emerged as one of the most
watched French-speaking content produced in Ukraine.
UCMC’s website experienced a significant surge in visits during the second week of June following
the Russian undermining of the Kakhovka Hydro Power Plant (HPP). This event not only shocked
the Ukrainian audience but also deeply resonated with international audiences due to the sheer
brutality of this deliberate act of ecocide. As a result, we also received numerous requests to provide
commentary on this incident in foreign media outlets.
The numbers demonstrate the uninterrupted interest of the audience to the materials posted to the
UCMC website. Please see below the key indicators (users, user sessions, pageviews) for the 8M of
2023:
Unfortunately, we cannot provide a visualization of the complete UCMC website data for 2023, since
the new analytics started data collection in April, and the previous system concluded its data
collection in October. Nevertheless, the information from both reports has been complied, analyzed,
and integrated into the preparation of this report.
In contrast to the previous year's statistics, where the primary language and top searches on our website
were in English, this year we observed a shift, with Ukrainian emerging as the dominant language,
accounting for 24% of all visits. This shift underscores UCMC's commitment to promptly addressing
the pressing issues in the country by offering essential insights to society through expert discussions,
roundtables, and briefings.
Furthermore, last year, we began emphasizing French-language content that covered various military
and humanitarian facets of the war. This year, it's evident that visitors from France now constitute one
of the top three groups visiting our website.

9. Please see the country and language breakdown of UCMC website visitors in detail below:
UCMC kept intensifying its communication efforts through social media platforms, placing particular
emphasis on Facebook, Telegram, and Twitter. These networks are the preferred choices for both
domestic and international audiences seeking updates on the ongoing war.
Please see below the table with performance indicators for 12M2023 compared to the similar period
of 2022:

10. Social media
numbers 2023
vs 2022
Facebook
followers
Twitter followers Telegram
followers
Press Center
+
International
Outreach
UA - 17 298 vs
13 117
EN – 45 061 vs
37 379
DE – 1078 vs
930
FR – 711 vs
424
UA – 1 349 vs 1
379
EN – 22 312 vs 21
729
DE – 728 vs 541
FR – 3812 vs 3032
373 vs 314
HWAG - 14 865 vs 14 449 -
UChoose 12 613 vs 12
873
1112 vs 1008 3514 vs 2135
Furthermore, thanks to website optimization efforts in 2020, UCMC solidified its prominent digital
presence by automating postings across an extensive array of social media platforms, which
encompassed Instagram, Pinterest, Flipboard, Tumblr, and Reddit, among others. These strategic
measures greatly contributed to disseminating timely and crucial information about Ukraine to a
broader audience in 2023.

11. 3. OVERVIEW OF RESULTS: PRESS CENTER
UCMC’s Press Center is a unique civil society platform that allows top Ukrainian and foreign
institutions, NGOs, experts and community activists to reach the general public via live streamed
briefings and extensive mailers. Since 2014 the platform provides a continuously working press room,
complete with professional equipment for broadcasting, and provides on-demand streaming,
interpretation and press-release services.
The UCMC Press Center stands alone in Ukraine, not only because it provides comprehensive media
support to civil society organizations within the country but also because it is committed to impartially
representing the diverse range of perspectives regarding Ukraine's development. It serves as a media
platform for media outlets in Ukraine and serves as a crucial point of contact for international media.
UCMC Press Center plays a vital and distinctive role in initiating discussions on socially significant
issues, often focusing on topics that are sensitive or overlooked by society. These discussions are
essential for Ukraine's growth as a democratic nation. This unique characteristic sets the UCMC apart
and underscores its value as a central hub for civil society in Ukraine.
In 2023, the UCMC Press Center remained dedicated to shedding light on Russian war crimes in
Ukraine. It initiated press events focused on various aspects, including human rights violations, support
for victims of sexual violence resulting from Russian military aggression, the rehabilitation of war
veterans, strategies for rebuilding and restoring destroyed infrastructure and cities, efforts in cultural
decolonization, and the provision of psychosocial support to children affected by the war.

12. Additionally, we continued to feature our regular segments
in the Press Center, such as "Coffee with Troshchynska" (in
collaboration with Hromadske Radio), Geopolitical
Dialogues with Ambassador Chaly, "Around the Book" (a
series of discussions with contemporary Ukrainian
authors), and "Around the Figure" (a series of conversations
aimed at highlighting the significance of prominent but
often overlooked Ukrainian figures in contemporary
society and culture).
In February, the Press Center witnessed a significant event
with the joint press conference of Denys Shmyhal and
Ursula von der Leyen following the EU-Ukraine Summit in
Kyiv. Additionally, February marked a primary focus on
events commemorating and reflecting on a year since the
full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. On February 24, we
hosted the European-Ukrainian Forum titled "Culture and
Resistance," where over thirty globally renowned artists
and intellectuals spoke across ten European cities, addressing the question of how to support Ukraine
and Europe in the cultural battle initiated by Russia.
Moving into March, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine presented reports on the
treatment of prisoners of war and the overall human rights situation in Ukraine at the Ukraine Crisis
Media Center. We also organized an event to mark the ninth anniversary of the annexation of Crimea,
fostering discussions on how Ukraine can address the physical and psychological aspects of de-
occupying Crimea.
In April, the Press Center played host to the presentation of Ukraine's results in the "Global Soft Power
Index" ranking, where Ukraine achieved a top-20 position in terms of influence. Additionally, we
initiated a discussion that drew parallels between the Chornobyl tragedy in April 1986 and Russia's
nuclear coercion tactics concerning the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in 2023.
In May, UCMC initiated discussions aimed at dispelling myths surrounding the German-Soviet war
and highlighting the contribution of Ukrainians to the defeat of the Nazis on the fronts. This effort was
part of a broader initiative to re-evaluate Victory Day, which Ukraine had celebrated under Russian
influence for years. Additionally, the Press Center hosted a presentation of the report from the
Permanent International Media Monitoring
Mission on Disinformation Regarding Ukraine and
the Ukrainian Diaspora. The report shed light on
the information environment shaped by Russian
propaganda during the first year of Russia's full-
scale war against Ukraine.
Moving into June, the focal point in the media
landscape was the undermining of the Kakhovka
Hydro Power Plant by Russian forces. In response
to this catastrophe, the Press Center swiftly

13. organized an expert discussion the following day to assess the explosion's repercussions and the
potential risks of a nuclear disaster at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Throughout the month,
we gathered various experts to address questions such as the feasibility of the nuclear power plant
operating without the Kakhovka reservoir and the risks it faced. We also explored the role of
international IAEA inspectors under occupation conditions and how this disaster could impact climate
change and life in southern Ukraine.
July saw an emphasis on the Vilnius NATO Summit and its outcomes and implications for Ukraine.
Prominent experts like Valeriy Chaly, Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze, and Oleksandr Merezhko
discussed the necessary steps both within Ukraine and internationally to ensure the effectiveness of the
collective security and defense model on the continent. We also conducted a briefing on Russian
disinformation and manipulation surrounding the NATO 2023 summit, exposing the tactics employed
by Russian propaganda to discredit the event and the Ukrainian delegation.
In August, the Press Center organized a briefing by UNESCO, sharing preliminary findings from the
damage assessment mission in Odesa following Russian attacks on cultural and religious sites in the
city. Additionally, we hosted a presentation of the cultural and artistic project "Zincir/Chain - Links of
Memory." This presentation, timed to coincide with the International Day of Indigenous Peoples,
aimed to promote the history and culture of Ukraine's indigenous peoples, including the Crimean
Tatars, Karaites, and Krymchaks, fostering intercultural dialogue among representatives of different
ethnic groups in Ukraine.
In September, the Press Center launched the screening of four documentary short films from the quartet
series "My War." Each episode is based on the individual story of a person whose life was turned
upside down by war and who tells this story in his own words. The project shows extraordinary stories
of ordinary people highlighting their experiences of courage, resilience, compassion, and generosity
amidst the most challenging circumstances. It was created by Fresh Production Group and coproduced
by Ukraine Crisis Media Center. Also, we reflected on the anniversary of the Babi Yar tragedy, a site
of massacres carried out by Nazi Germany’s forces against the Jewish population of Ukraine and
discussed how to preserve historical memory in modern circumstances.
During October, the Press Center responded to the war in the Middle East, drawing comparisons
between the Russian-Ukrainian and Israeli-Palestinian wars. We explored the political motives
behind the attack on Israel and considered its potential impact on Israel's support for Ukraine.
Additionally, we focused on the Polish elections, where populist and anti-Ukrainian sentiments
emerged in the electoral discourse. We facilitated discussions on the militarization of education in
Russia. Furthermore, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine unveiled a new report on
the human rights situation in the country, choosing our Press Center as the platform once again.
In November, the Press Center had events examining the impact of Russian disinformation in the
Western Balkans region and exploring how Russia utilizes religion as a tool in the information war.
We marked the anniversary of Holodomor, the Great Ukrainian Famine, engaging in discussions
about its relevance in the contemporary context, especially as the Kremlin persists in weaponizing
hunger against the Ukrainian population. The Press Center also hosted a presentation for the
independent media site focused on Crimea, QIRIM.MEDIA, and a presentation for the launch of the

14. "Sunflowers" project—an application designed to collect information on evidence of crimes
committed in Ukraine.
Wrapping up the year in December, the Press Center organized events to mark the 100th anniversary
of the South American premiere of "Shchedryk," a remarkable case of cultural diplomacy embodied
in the form of a Christmas song. We kicked off discussions on the history and current state of
Russia's hybrid aggression in the realm of sports, featuring insights from prominent Ukrainian
Olympic athletes. Additionally, we conducted briefings on resettlement processes, addressing the
challenges associated with both wartime and peacetime transitions. Topics also included the impact
of the war on education in Ukraine and the role of reading as a means to enhance Ukrainian
efficiency.
Key Hosted Events in terms of importance and social resonance hosted at the Media Center
throughout 2023:
● Presentation of the "War Index 2022"
● Discussion of the prospects of Ukraine's movement towards EU membership on the eve of
the Ukraine-EU summit
● European-Ukrainian Forum. Culture and resistance
● The Year of Resilience: How has Ukraine Withstood, What is Ahead?
● Chairmanship of the UN Security Council or exclusion from the organization: what awaits
Russia?
● Crimea 2014 vs Crimea 2023: a retrospective and a look into the future
● The UN Human Rights Office presentation of a new report
● Ukraine in the face of external challenges
● Chornobyl: the anniversary of the tragedy and a new meaning in the context of the
confrontation with the Russian Federation
● Ukraine in the Global Soft Power Index 2023
● Victory over Nazism: is the contribution of Ukrainians valued?
● Media monitoring report on disinformation about Ukraine
● Assessment of nuclear risks at Zaporizhzhia NPP after Russian attack on Kakhovka HPP
● Ukrainian refugees in EU countries: stay or return? Living conditions, adaptation problems,
incentives for returning home
● Zaporizhzhia NPP risks: what you need to know
● From Vilnius to Washington: which NATO summit will become historic?
● China's big foreign policy game
● Food security. The role of Ukraine, guarantees of food security and transparency of
agricultural markets in Ukraine
● Russian disinformation and manipulation about the 2023 NATO summit
● UNESCO briefing on the preliminary findings of the damage assessment mission in Odesa
● Day of Indigenous Peoples - Presentation of the cultural and artistic project "Zincir/Chain -
links of memory"
● Independence Day: History and Symbolism in Wartime
● Rebranding of Mariupol: the foundation of the city

15. ● Press conference of the Independent International Commission of the United Nations for the
investigation of violations in Ukraine
● The tragedy of Baby Yar: how to preserve memory in modern conditions
● The UN Human Rights Office presentation of a new report on the human rights situation in
Ukraine
● Hunger as a weapon. From Lenin to Putin.
● History and present of Russia's hybrid warfare in the field of sports
● "Hey, Rozhdestvo!" Presentation of the concert to mark the 100th anniversary of the South
American premiere of Shchedryk
The key topics discussed at the Press Center, among others, included:
Human rights
● How to live and work in the conditions of occupation and in the free territory of Ukraine in
the legal field, according to the voices of IDPs of Melitopol and Berdyansk
● Russian aggression against Ukraine: war in the digital dimension and human rights
● The UN Human Rights Office presentation of a new report
● Protecting women's rights during war: how international experience helps Ukraine
● Sexual violence during war
● Analysis of human rights violations in the occupied Crimea for the nine months of 2023
● Digital warfare and human rights
● A guide for lawyers protecting the rights of people living with HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis: a
research presentation
● Presentation of the report "Observance of the rights of the elderly and persons with
disabilities by private social service providers during the war"
Russia’s war crimes
● Legislative means for compensation of property damage and destruction caused by Russian
aggression
● How Russia destroys school education in the occupied territories of Ukraine.
● Assessment of nuclear risks at Zaporizhzhia NPP after Russian attack on Kakhovka HPP
● War crimes against media workers
● Presentation of digital tools for recording Russian war crimes
● UNESCO briefing on the preliminary findings of the damage assessment mission in Odesa
● International crimes in Ukraine: an overview of national investigation and judicial practice
● Launch of the app for collecting information on evidence of crimes committed in Ukraine -
"Sunflowers" project
● Hunger as a weapon. From Lenin to Putin.
● Financing the Fund for the liquidation of the consequences of Russian armed aggression: a
public discussion

16. Security
• Key Point in Geopolitics: Positions of Major Centers of Influence and Post-War World Order
Forecast
• Ukraine in the face of external challenges
• Ukraine on the way to the internal market of the EU in conditions of war
• The situation in Belarus: military and political challenges
• Food security. The role of Ukraine, guarantees of food security and transparency of
agricultural markets in Ukraine
• How to stop the financing of the military budget of Russia
International relations
• Discussion of the prospects of Ukraine's movement towards EU membership on the eve of
the Ukraine-EU summit
• The Ukraine-EU summit: public and backstage dimensions
• Chairmanship of the UN Security Council or exclusion from the organization: what awaits
Russia?
• Republicans - friend or foe
• China's Approach to Conflict Resolution: Threat or Opportunity?
• Ukraine — Azerbaijan: strategic partnership in the face of challenges to the global world
order
• From Vilnius to Washington: which NATO summit will become historic?
• Coffee with Troshchynska. War in Israel: How it could happen
• Parliamentary elections in Poland: European dimension
• NATO and the Western Balkans: accession, challenges, Russian disinformation
Russian disinformation and propaganda
● Key Narratives of Russian Propaganda in 2022: Identification and Countermeasures
● Children as a tool of Russian propaganda
● Russian disinformation and manipulation about the 2023 NATO summit
● Russian propaganda in the countries of the Global South and what to do about it?
● Analysis of Russian propaganda surrounding parliamentary elections in Poland
● Very dark humour: memes as a tool of Russian propaganda
● Ukrainian refugees: the target of Russian propaganda. How the Kremlin's campaign to harass
Ukrainians in the world unfolded
● Russian propaganda and resilience of communities: what has a study of local Telegram
channels revealed
● "Putin Youth": Militarization of school education in Russia
● "Religious" weapon of the Russian Federation in information warfare
● History and present of Russia's hybrid warfare in the field of sports

17. Simultaneous translation
UCMC also offered English-language simultaneous translation services upon request from its
partners and facilitated interpretation for its own press events, emphasizing crucial topics of interest
to the international community. In total, over 12 months, UCMC hosted 43 events that included
simultaneous translation services.
01.02 Discussion of the prospects of Ukraine's movement towards EU membership on the eve of the
Ukraine-EU summit
06.02 The Ukraine-EU summit: public and backstage dimensions
15.02 Forum “Rural development in the context of Ukraine’s European integration”
24.02 European-Ukrainian Forum. Culture and resistance
28.02 The Year of Resilience: How has Ukraine Withstood, What is Ahead?
28.02 Key Point in Geopolitics: Positions of Major Centers of Influence and Post-War World Order
Forecast
01.03 Public report of Dmytro Zhoravovych on the results of the ARMA activities in 2022
14.03 Legislative means for compensation of property damage and destruction caused by Russian
aggression
15.03 Presentation of the Platform for Helping the Rescued
04.04 Ukraine in the face of external challenges
19.04 What is the gender dimension of war?
26.04 Ukraine in Global Soft Power Index 2023
17.05 Ukraine on the way to the EU internal market in the conditions of war – an independent expert
vision
17.05 Geopolitical Dialogues
30.05 Ukrainian youth save the environment from ecocide: "EcoPact" for World Environment Day
02.06 War crimes against media workers
07.06 Assessment of nuclear risks at Zaporizhzhia NPP after Russian attack on Kakhovka HPP
14.06 What are Ukrainians afraid of in the future reconstruction? The results of a sociological survey
19.06 Ukrainian refugees in EU countries: to stay or to return?
03.07 From Vilnius to Washington: which NATO summit will become historical?
03.07 The situation in Belarus: military and political challenges
25.07 The battle for titanium. Ukraine's place in the global market
07.08 Briefing on the preliminary results of the UNESCO mission to Odesa
17.08 Distorted Education: How Russia Rewrites History
17.08 Geopolitical dialogues : the force of law or the law of force
07.09 Ukraine against draft law No.5655
12.09 Geopolitical Dialogues
13.09 Courts and the course of reforms in Ukraine: presentation of the results of a study
14.09 Pro-Ukrainian voice on Telegram strengthen the resilience of communities

18. 18.09 Critical mineral raw materials in Ukraine – how to make it a magnet for investment, not
corruption
19.09 Geopolitical Dialogues
12.10 How can communities plan for the recovery and development of the local economy
18.10 Parliamentary elections in Poland: European dimension
24.10 New World Energy Architecture and Green Transition
03.11 Geopolitical Dialogues
14.11 Will the new US and EU sanctions stop Russia’s liquefied natural gas exports?
18.11 Greenpeace calls for sanctions on Russia’s Rosatom while installing radiation sensors in
Ukraine
21.11 PEARL Ukraine Public Expert Discussion on the support of MSMEs with presentation of the
PEARL results
23.11 How to report war crimes to Sunflowers?
12.12 How to counter Russian propaganda in sports?
13.12 How communities can create modern public spaces?
13.12 Geopolitical Dialogues
25.12 Geopolitical Dialogues
The 12M2023 summary under Strategic Goal 1. “Press Center outreaching to audiences in
Ukraine”:
Activity 1.1.
Organization
of press
briefings
1.2. Writing
press releases
after each
briefing on the
briefing’s
topic by a
team member
1.3. Moderation of
press briefings, when
a team member
makes sure that the
press briefing goes
according to the plan
and scheduled
timeline.
1.4. Video streaming
of each press briefing
– live streams to
UCMC YouTube
Channel, so other
media outlets can
immediately use the
materials.
Planned in
Operation Plan
250 250 250 250
Actual 332 321 332 328
Activity 1.5 Video production as a
follow-up to live streams
when UCMC team
member converts and
1.6
Posting to
social
1.7 Simultaneous
translation of
press briefings
for broader,
1.8 Top news
from press
center email
distribution

19. uploads a video recording
to UCMC YouTube
channel for afterwards use.
media
networks
including
international,
audience
Planned in
Operation Plan
250 5190 40 150
Actual 356 8663 43 227
2. Media Center outreaching to audiences abroad
The UCMC International Outreach department maintains a collaborative approach with other
UCMC departments, collectively striving to enhance Ukraine's global presence. This dedicated team
consistently creates its own informative materials and frequently collaborates with the Hybrid
Analytical Warfare Group and other units to disseminate fact-based and vital information about
Ukraine to international audiences.
Our extensive network includes communication with more than 5,000 foreign media representatives,
independent journalists, and foreign organizations. This network enables us to share Ukraine's
success stories and shed light on the ongoing challenges and reform efforts within our nation.
The International Outreach team resumed UCMC twitter account in French and started updating it
regularly, for example, by publishing original videos filmed during the trips to Kharkiv,
Zaporizhzhia, Izium, Sviatohirsk and other places affected by the war.
Mailchimp mailing list
English: 3 047 contacts
French: 1 158 contacts
German: 986 contacts
Italian 116 contacts
Facebook
English: 45 061 followers
German: 1078 followers
French: 711 followers
Twitter
English: 22 312 followers
German: 728 followers
French: 3812 followers

20. 2.1-2.2 Regular digests and publications on the UCMC website
Starting from the 10th day of the Russian full-scale war against Ukraine UCMC International Outreach
publishes daily résumé in 4 languages: English, German, French and Italian.
The UCMC team produces weekly publications in 4 languages per week with an overview and
explanation of key events and developments of the situation in Ukraine.
In January - December 2023, 233 original publications were released in English and French, 232 – in
German and 41 – in Italian. The digests are disseminated via UCMC emailer – there are 5,491
subscribers from over 50 countries.
Please see the digests at the links below:
English https://uacrisis.org/en/internationaloutreach
German https://uacrisis.org/de/internationaloutreach
French https://uacrisis.org/fr/internationaloutreach
Italian https://uacrisis.org/it/internationaloutreach

21. 2.3. Consultations to foreign journalists
UCMC continued its assistance to international media representatives and independent reporters, in 12
months having provided direct consultations on various issues to 24 foreign journalists including such
outlets as Radio France, Illustre (Switzerland), OBC Transeuropa (Italy), Radio Canada, France
Culture, Teatertidningen (Sweden), Mediapart (France), Philadelphia Inquirer (USA) and BBC Radio
4 (UK), L’Equipe (France) and Publico (Portugal).
Our collaboration with foreign media results in unique publications and radio programs about Ukraine
in international media. For example: Illustre, OBC Transeuropa, Radio France and Teatertidningen.
The 12M2023 summary of results under Strategic Goal 2. “Media Center outreaching to
audiences abroad”:
Activity 2.1. Weekly digests as
aprx. 3-4 pages
overview/update on the
most important military,
political, economic and
social issues/ events in
Ukraine of the past week
(up to 4 languages)
2.2. Weekly topic overview
- a detailed analysis of the
most important widely
discussed topic from
multiple perspectives
written in a comprehensive
language (up to 4
languages)
2.3.Consultations
to foreign
journalists + 2.4
Comments and
interview for
International
Media +
participation in
public events
Planned in
Operation Plan
315 100
Actual 741 207
3. Media Center organizing dialogue of civil society organizations
In the span of 12 months, the UCMC Press Center took the initiative to organize a total of 133
significant proactive events, addressing matters of utmost importance, interest, and urgency for
Ukrainian society. Following each of these events, comprehensive long-read articles on the same
topics were published. Below, you'll find a selection of noteworthy events and their corresponding
long-read materials:

22. January 26
The anniversary of the Battle of
Kruty: a hundred-year experience
of confrontation with the modern
enemy
https://uacrisis.org/uk/my-
povynni-zavershyty-te-shho-
rozpochaly-geroyi-krut-dumky-
ekspertiv
February 28
Key Point in Geopolitics:
Positions of Major Centers of
Influence and Post-War World
Order Forecast
https://uacrisis.org/uk/yak-
zabezpechyty-bezpeku-ukrayiny-
v-pislyavoyennyj-period-porady-
ekspertiv
March 16
Crimea 2014 vs Crimea 2023: a
retrospective and a look into the
future
https://uacrisis.org/uk/svit-maye-
zrobyty-vysnovky-eksperty-pro-
aneksiyu-krymu

23. April 25
Chornobyl: the anniversary of the
tragedy and a new meaning in the
context of the confrontation with
the Russian Federation
https://uacrisis.org/uk/uroky-
chornobylya-vid-radyanskogo-
mynulogo-do-rosijskogo-
teroryzmu
May 3
Troshchynska and Chaly: about
NATO over coffee
https://uacrisis.org/uk/valerij-
chalyj-ukrayinu-zahystyt-lyshe-
kolektyvna-oborona
June 20
Psychological support workshop
with Svitlana Royz
https://uacrisis.org/uk/obijmantsi-
svitlany-rojz

24. July 03
From Vilnius to Washington:
which NATO summit will become
historic?
https://uacrisis.org/uk/chomu-
ukrayina-potribna-nato-dumky-
ekspertiv
July 20
Russian propaganda in the
countries of the Global South and
what to do about it?
https://uacrisis.org/uk/announce/n
a-perehresti-svitiv-rosijska-
propaganda-u-krayinah-
globalnogo-pivdnya-i-shho-z-
tsym-robyty
August 23
Independence Day: History and
Symbolism in Wartime
https://uacrisis.org/uk/zdobuttya-
nezalezhnosti-u-spogadah-
suchasnykiv

25. September 20
Screening and discussion of the film
"Mariupol. Escape from Hell" from
the documentary series "My War"
https://uacrisis.org/uk/moya-vijna-
istoriya-tretya-mariupol
October 18
Parliamentary elections in Poland:
European dimension
https://uacrisis.org/uk/parlamentski-
vybory-u-polshchi-yevropejskyj-vymir
November 22
Hunger as a weapon. From Lenin to
Putin.
https://uacrisis.org/uk/golod-yak-
zbroya-vid-lenina-do-putina

26. December 20
"Hey, Rozhdestvo!" Presentation of the
concert to mark the 100th anniversary
of the South American premiere of
Shchedryk
https://uacrisis.org/uk/gai-rozhestvo-
prezentatsia-koncertu
The overall results of Press Center from 12M2023 under Strategic Goal 3. “Press Center
outreaching to audiences in Ukraine” according to the operational plan:
Activity 3.1. Invitation of
speakers and experts to
round table discussion
after a research
conducted by the UCMC
team members in order to
find the best fitting
experts for the specific
topic, negotiating
availability and
extending individual
invitations
3.2. Round table
discussions, with
all organizational
efforts and
supplies
3.3. Moderation of
round tables, when a
team member makes
sure that the press
briefing goes
according to the plan
and scheduled
timeline.
Planned in
Operation Plan
100 40 25
Actual 240 133 134
Activity 3.4. Long read writing
after the round tables as
an extended post release
with quotes and
explanations of the topic
that was held at the
UCMC’s initiative
3.5. Long read
distribution for
journalists
3.6. Photo quotation
distribution on social
media – best quotes
by the speakers and
their best photos are
selected after the
event and processed
into the best fitting

27. material for the social
media
Planned in
Operation Plan
40 40 75
Actual 131 50 335

28. 4. STRENGTHENING THE VOICE OF UKRAINE
During the past 12 months, UCMC’s leading experts tirelessly have been taking on media opportunities
to inform domestic and international audiences about the war in Ukraine.
UCMC promptly reacted to numerous demands from foreign media including commenting, organizing
interviews, fixing, translating, and explaining procedures to get press accreditation
During January – December 2023, UCMC International Outreach team delivered over 160 various
interviews and commentaries - frequent broadcasts for Canada LCN (TVA) television, several
interviews for the French RFI, BFM TV, and LN 24, RTBF TV (Belgium), numerous interviews for
Radio 98.5 and QUB Radio Monréal (Canada), Swiss Radio and Euradio (Belgium), several interviews
per month for France Info, France Culture, France 24, Arte TV (both in French and English languages),
and comments for the articles in French newspapers such as Le Monde, Parisien, Politis, Les Nouveaux
Dissidents, The Telegraph, i Newspaper as well as DW. It's important to mention that Tetyana's article
in the EESC bulletin was accessible in 26 different languages. Moreover, Tetyana Ogarkova
participated actively in six public events across France in April and engaged in twelve public debates
throughout the country in November.

31. Throughout the twelve months of 2023, the International Outreach team at UCMC, under the
leadership of Tetyana Ogarkova, created 44 episodes of the French-speaking podcast "L’Ukraine,
face a la guerre," showcasing discussions with diverse and notable public figures from both France
and Ukraine.
It is worth to mention as well the joint UCMC-Internews Ukraine initiative – the podcast “Explaining
Ukraine” – Tetyana Ogarkova co-hosts the program. The episodes of the podcast give listeners an
analytical overview of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russian atrocities in Ukraine, Ukrainian
resistance, and explain Ukrainian history and culture.
13 podcasts were produced during January - December 2023.
UCMC takes great pride in the recognition received by the episode "Woman of Europe" from the
Deutsche Welle podcast "Inside Europe," where Tetyana Ogarkova paid tribute to Lesya Ukrainka.
The episode secured the Listeners Choice award in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion segment at
the Signal Awards, a prestigious global accolade for podcasting.

32. As part of the initiative to amplify the Ukrainian voice in France and French-speaking regions, the
UCMC team has introduced a French version of "Ukraine in Flames" titled "L’Ukraine en flammes",
supported by International Renaissance Foundation. The primary target audience includes individuals
actively engaged in the region—journalists, experts, academics, and politicians. Simultaneously, the
content successfully circulates on French radio, YouTube, and social networks, reaching a broader
French-speaking audience, particularly from France, Canada, Belgium, and Switzerland.
Among the project's accomplishments is the establishment of consistent engagement on French-
language social networks like Facebook and Twitter. Notably, exclusive short videos in French are
regularly published from various regions, including those on the front lines (Kharkiv, Donetsk,
Sumy, Kherson, Mykolaiv, etc.). The release of these unique videos has significantly boosted the
organic audience on UCMC's French-speaking networks.
The main communication emphasis about our products (audio, video and social networks) is that this
product is produced in Ukraine and by Ukrainians, in conditions of war and as close as possible to
the center of historical events. To our knowledge, there are no other French-language audio podcasts
and expert videos in Ukraine comparable to our product, "L'Ukraine en flammes."
Here is information on 38 episodes of "L'Ukraine en flammes" that were released in 2023.
# DATE EPISODE LINK
1 11.01.23 Les carences de l'armée russe découvertes lors de la
guerre contre l'Ukraine. L'Ukraine en flammes#10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-
r5D1E8JVAs&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C
3%A7ais
2 17.01.23 Exclusion de la Russie du Conseil de sécurité de
l'ONU. L'Ukraine en flammes #11
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKNH4rj-
feg&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7ais
3 24.01.23 Les relations sino-ukrainiennes dans la guerre en
cours. L'Ukraine en flammes #12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ebkh9tx
Mm1I&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7a
is
4 31.01.23 Potentielle ré-offensive russe au printemps 2023.
L’Ukraine en flammes #13
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k4UOXt
BRUc&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7a
is
5 07.02.23 Comment la propagande du Kremlin essaie de
manipuler le public occidental? L'Ukraine en
flammes #14
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNLZrF
HE6to&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7
ais
6 14.02.23 Témoignage d'un attentat terroriste russe à Dnipro.
L'Ukraine en flammes #15
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLbdPzhu
2AU&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7ai
s
7 21.02.23 La guerre hybride russe : tentatives de justifications
des crimes de guerre.L'Ukraine en flammes #16
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYbJmY
a2y10&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7a
is
8 28.02.23 Confrontation de la Russie avec l’Occident.
L'Ukraine en flammes #17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4ZSske
Uc_E&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7ai
s
9 07.03.23 Comment les immigrants ukrainiens affectent
l'économie? L'Ukraine en Flammes #18
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9139M_l2
oPc&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7ais

33. 10 14.03.23 Les centres d’influence et l’ordre mondial de l’après
guerre. L’Ukraine en flammes #19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H6K4uy
ZgWI&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7a
is
11 22.03.23 Groupe Wagner : mercenaires, soldats russes ou
terroristes ? L'Ukraine en flammes #20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9u_1nVi
afc&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7ais
12 18.04.23 Situation actuelle à la centrale nucléaire de
Zaporizhzhia. L'Ukraine en flammes #21
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCOngne
W2aA&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7
ais
13 25.04.23 Qu'est-ce qui se cache derrière le soutien militaire de
l'Iran à la Russie ? L'Ukraine en flammes#22
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC9lBoTj
1Fs&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7ais
14 02.05.23 Perception erronée de Navalny en Occident.
L'Ukraine en flammes #23
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7TWDQ
uVFYY&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A
7ais
15 09.05.23 Agriculteurs ukrainiens risquant leur vie dans des
champs minés. L'Ukraine en flammes #24
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rjprp8y2
keQ&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7ais
16 16.05.23 Crimes contre les journalistes pendant l'invasion
russe à grande échelle. L'Ukraine en flammes #25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW26F4
yp0x0&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7a
is
17 23.05.23 Chine: changement de politique étrangère ou
mesures politiques calculées ? L’Ukraine en
flammes #26
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES20qCe
3D1g&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7ai
s
18 30.05.23 L'Ukraine a-t-elle le droit de lancer des frappes sur
le territoire russe ? L'Ukraine en flammes #27
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqNO-
N5yYRk&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%
A7ais
19 07.06.23 Les perspectives d'adhésion de l'Ukraine à l'OTAN.
L'Ukraine en flammes #28
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cx3Ddjt
hqU&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7ais
20 13.06.23 Menaces pour la sécurité de la centrale de
Zaporizhzhia. L'Ukraine en flammes #29
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcNzH7k
gAfw&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7ai
s
21 21.06.23 Enseignement scolaire : L'arme cachée de la Russie
contre l'Ukraine. L'Ukraine en flammes #30
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3KIZNX
lOcI&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7ais
22 28.07.23 À quoi doit ressembler la victoire de l’Ukraine ?
L'Ukraine en flammes #31
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PR8a8BL
aLnI&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7ais
23 12.09.23 Réévaluation de l'histoire: région de Donetsk et
Marioupol. L’Ukraine en Flammes #32
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBKQlitd
7vw&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7ais
24 19.09.23 La propagande russe vise les réfugiés ukrainiens.
L’Ukraine en Flammes #33
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdvVXN
g3SJY&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7
ais
25 26.09.23 L'avenir de la politique mondiale : Containment ou
Prévention ? L'Ukraine en Flammes #34
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyjvraoX-
BU&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7ais
26 03.10.23 Les élites occidentales poussent-elles l'Ukraine vers
la paix ? L'Ukraine en Flammes #35
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQfnjhX-
YKU&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7ai
s
27 10.10.23 Droits de la famille en temps de guerre: une
perspective sur la jeunesse #36
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSGH-
aQnYCs&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A
7ais
28 17.10.23 Les écoles en Europe enseignent-elles suffisamment
sur l'Ukraine ? L’Ukraine en flammes #37
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ogGpbat
B68&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7ais
29 24.10.23 Crimes russes contre le patrimoine culturel dans les
territoires occupés L'Ukraine en flammes #38
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0oJyEkm
7Es&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7ais

34. 30 31.10.23 L'Ukraine suit de près l'intensification du conflit
Israël-Palestine. L'Ukraine en flammes #39
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVq80OH
Fq7s&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7ai
s
31 07.11.23 Des manuels scolaires aux chars : la militarisation de
l'éducation en Russie.L'Ukraine en flames #40
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVg2pYL
Nwx4&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7a
is
32 14.11.23 La reconstruction de l'infrastructure énergétique de
l'Ukraine. L'Ukraine en Flammes #41
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptKrEExb
d0o&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7ais
33 21.11.23 Évaluation de la guerre mondiale dans les conflits
contemporains. L'Ukraine en flammes #42
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSsgrLE7
kU8&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7ais
34 28.11.23 Le maintien de la paix est-il possible sans la défaite
de la Russie ? L’Ukraine en Flammes #43
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfOwFC
mVvHM&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%
A7ais
35 05.12.23 La Perpétuelle Arme de la Faim par le Kremlin.
L'Ukraine en Flammes #44
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG_IiBy4
4g4&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7ais
36 12.12.23 Les transporteurs polonais et le blocus de la frontière
ukrainienne. L'Ukraine en flammes #45
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft7Gz79l
YoM&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7ai
s
37 19.12.23 L’appel à la restauration des toponymes en Crimée
et son importance. L'Ukraine en flammes #46
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyrmTtth
BfU&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7ais
Provided below is information on 44 episodes of the podcast "L’Ukraine, face à la guerre" that were
released in 2023. Tetyana Ogarkova engages in discussions with various guests, including French
diplomats, war reporters, philosophers, journalists, researchers, professors, political scientists, and
writers. Among her notable guests in 2023 were the internationally renowned writer Jonathan Littell,
senior reporter in Le Monde Florence Aubenas, Sylvie Kauffmann (editorial writer for Le Monde
specializing in international issues), and Olivier Weber (reporter, traveler, and author of numerous
books, including "Birth of a European Nation" in 2022, which focuses on Ukraine).
# DATE EPISODE LINK
1 20.07.23 Qui sont les Ukrainiens et que veulent-ils ? | Ep. 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikxHP
fXhBzQ&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3
%A7ais
2 21.07.23 L’Ukraine, au-delà de lectures russes - avec
Alexandra Goujon | Ep. 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvfnU
Od-
_0M&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A
7ais
3 22.07.23 Être un reporter de guerre en Ukraine - avec
Gulliver Cragg | Ep. 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjuLv
bOmCkk&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C
3%A7ais
4 26.07.23 La diplomatie et la société civile française face à la
guerre - avec Loé Lagrange, diplomate | Ep. 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs5jL
uqqWNM&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%
C3%A7ais
5 27.07.23 Les identités ukrainiennes: ce qu'il faut comprendre
- avec Stéphane Siohan | Ep. 5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaK6
Nxs9RME&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%
C3%A7ais
6 28.07.23 Pourquoi l’Ukraine se lève-t-elle ? - avec
Constantin Sigov | Ep. 6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFc8a
Jyyljw&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3
%A7ais

35. 7 29.07.23 La France face à la guerre russe contre l'Ukraine -
avec Anastasiya Shapochkina | Ep. 7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W1b
gKl4Hw0&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C
3%A7ais
8 30.07.23 Les Ukrainiens et les Russes. Jamais frères? - avec
Anna Colin Lebedev | Ep. 8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njNjir
rbg0I&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%
A7ais
9 31.07.23 L’Europe doit être plus forte face à la Russie - avec
Pascal Bruckner | Ep. 9
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd57
GpVZ3uQ&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%
C3%A7ais
10 01.08.23 Florence Aubenas sur les sociétés en guerre | Ep. 10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEAp
ewCqLkw&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%
C3%A7ais
11 04.08.23 Le rôle de la radio pendant la guerre - avec Iryna
Slavinska | Ep. 11
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K12
4kLdugA&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C
3%A7ais
12 05.08.23 La réhabilitation des militaires ukrainiens: les défis
à affronter - avec Olga Halchenko | Ep. 12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR06
QKaklSI&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C
3%A7ais
13 06.08.23 Le courage de l’Ukraine - avec Constantin Sigov |
Ep. 13
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvNv
5Zm3s_Q&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%
C3%A7ais
14 08.08.23 La Syrie, “laboratoire” de la guerre russe en
Ukraine - avec Jean-Pierre Filiu | Ep. 14
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj30m
pLlATU&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3
%A7ais
15 09.08.23 Un an de grande guerre: nos conclusions | Ep. 15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sfIQ
rYNQLI&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3
%A7ais
16 11.08.23 Guerre en Ukraine, vue depuis le Moyen Orient -
avec Ammar Abd Rabo | Ep. 16
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NxS
KeMHpBs&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%
C3%A7ais
17 12.08.23 La fin du complexe d’infériorité de l’Ukraine - avec
Sébastien Gobert | Ep. 17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Fvg
MHUC2nM&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran
%C3%A7ais
18 13.08.23 Que perd la Russie dans sa guerre contre l’Ukraine?
- avec Anne de Tinguy | Ep. 18
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyXE
s66D5Ck&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C
3%A7ais
19 14.08.23 Le régime russe comme un mal absolu - avec
Nicolas Tenzer | Ep. 19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxz8k
1yIsEA&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3
%A7ais
20 15.08.23 Est-ce que l'Ukraine est en train de gagner la
guerre ? - avec le Général Trinquand | Ep. 20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuIs9
kpi5uE&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3
%A7ais
21 22.08.23 Ces femmes aux côtés des militaires blessés - avec
Ioulia Shukan | Ep. 21
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI5M
d5GFX8A&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%
C3%A7ais
22 23.08.23 Quelle idéologie pour le régime russe ? - avec
Philippe de Lara | Ep. 22
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8029
H1pfQ0&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3
%A7ais
23 24.08.23 Comment mettre fin à l’impunité russe ? - avec
Antoine Garapon | Ep. 23
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWyIf
Tdqv1M&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C
3%A7ais

36. 24 25.08.23 La culture ukrainienne pendant la grande guerre -
avec Iryna Dmytrychyn | Ep. 24
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFkp
I6X1-
6A&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7
ais
25 26.08.23 Pensée complotiste au service de l’agression russe -
avec Rudy Reichstadt | Ep. 25
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iL4k
Rpf-
xw&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%A7
ais
26 27.08.23 Mon travail en faveur de l’Ukraine est un travail
pour la France - volontaire français | Ep. 26
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAsIC
3Kt3sc&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3
%A7ais
27 28.08.23 L’Ukraine en guerre: “un pays vivant qui vit sa vie”
- avec Laure Mandeville | Ep. 27
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rxyB
A1nRHw&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C
3%A7ais
28 29.08.23 Les russes créent un écocide au Sud de l’Ukraine |
Ep. 28
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Heu-
G8Rimuk&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C
3%A7ais
29 30.08.23 La prudence occidentale coûte des vies à l’Ukraine
- avec Camille Magnard | Ep. 29
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejmP4
FbdXM4&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C
3%A7ais
30 31.08.23 La guerre russe contre l’Ukraine changera l’Europe
- avec Jonathan Littell | Ep. 30
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FH6
aGdL3o4&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C
3%A7ais
31 18.09.23 La vie sous l’occupation russe | Ep. 31 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aqx
C2-
SoV0&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3%
A7ais
32 25.09.23 Revenir en Ukraine pour couvrir la guerre - récit
d’une fixeuse | Ep. 32
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxLb
XVnxCqs&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%
C3%A7ais
33 28.09.23 L’Europe a besoin d’une stratégie pour la Russie -
avec Marie Dumoulin | Ep. 33
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDX
kTtg8zus&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C
3%A7ais
34 09.10.23 De “la guerre longue” aux visions de la victoire -
avec Sylvie Kauffmann | Ep. 34
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEqd4
XmDZeQ&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%
C3%A7ais
35 16.10.23 Cette aide qui vient d’une ville à l’autre - avec
Edward Mayor | Ep. 35
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjldg
KXMmDQ&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%
C3%A7ais
36 23.10.23 Journal d’une Ukrainienne - avec Maryna Kumeda |
Ep. 36
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ-
DM3NDgPw&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran
%C3%A7ais
37 31.10.23 Le Journal d’Olga et Sasha - avec les sœurs
Kourovska et Elisa Mignot | Ep. 37
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LyE
xWc8xg4&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C
3%A7ais
38 13.11.23 Imprimer des bâtiments en 3D pour reconstruire
l’Ukraine - avec Jean-Christophe Bonis | Ep. 38
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFUy
1dukNJU&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C
3%A7ais
39 15.11.23 L’institut ukranien s’ouvre à Paris - avec Ivan
Riabchi | Ep. 39
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNgb
Bn8Vd2k&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C
3%A7ais

37. 40 20.11.23 Kherson, un an après la libération | Ep. 40 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9SZ_
jYl4z0&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C3
%A7ais
41 27.11.23 Culture, face à la guerre | Ep. 41 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXue
CNux2FA&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%
C3%A7ais
42 04.12.23 L’Ukraine et l’esprit de la résistance - avec Olivier
Weber | Ep. 42
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Wpu
SZYlNdg&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C
3%A7ais
43 12.12.23 Bandera et le chemin de l’Ukraine vers
l'indépendance - avec Zenon Kowal | Ep. 43
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CFxl
wmVZIU&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C
3%A7ais
44 18.12.23 Depuis la France vers les tranchées: l’aide aux
défenseurs ukrainiens | Ep. 44
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glpuy
e_RPqM&ab_channel=Ukraineenfran%C
3%A7ais
Jean-Martin Masse, Chief of Staff for the Leader of the Opposition at the Senate of Canada,
expressed high praise for UCMC's outreach initiatives in the French-speaking domain. He conveyed
us his support and admiration through an email.
The HWAG team also played a significant role in promoting fact-based and trustworthy information
regarding the Russian-Ukrainian war and exposing Russia's primary disinformation tactics. In June,
they initiated the production of an English-language podcast titled "tRUe crime," which is dedicated
to addressing Russian hybrid threats and the methods of influence employed by Russian propaganda.
By the end of December, they had produced a total of sixteen episodes, covering topics such as
Russian opposition figures, sexism and misogyny within Russian propaganda, and Russia's
manipulation of the African continent.

38. In collaboration with StopFake, HWAG also announced the launch of a new podcast tailored for an
audience proficient in the Romanian language, titled "Romanian podcast with Ukrainian accent." The
team released four episodes of this podcast, which delved into subjects such as the shelling of the
historical center of Odesa, manipulations related to the UN's response to drone attacks in Moscow,
misinformation concerning so-called American Biolabs, and Russian fabrications concerning the
supply of arms to Ukraine.
Valeriy Chaly, the Chair of the UCMC Board, former Ambassador of Ukraine to the U.S. (2015-
2019), and a renowned foreign policy expert, has taken a resolute stance in advocating for an end to
Russia's war in Ukraine. Ambassador Chaly's proactive engagement is exemplified by his consistent
presence in the media, aimed at influencing both domestic and international audiences.
Ambassador Chaly's media involvement encompasses several key aspects:
• Providing in-depth analyses of the current situation.
• Offering retrospective analyses of past events.
• Forecasting potential outcomes of political developments.
• Proposing strategic narratives to shape perceptions.

39. For instance, in a Radio NV interview (with 221,000 direct video views on YouTube), Ambassador
Chaly discussed topics including the NATO summit in Vilnius, Ukraine's role in the alliance, military
support from allies, and the prospects for the next NATO summit in Washington. In an interview with
Channel 5 (176,000 direct video views on YouTube), he addressed the Pope's peacemaking plan. In a
commentary for Priamy TV channel (with 282,000 direct video views on YouTube), Ambassador
Chaly delved into the genuine reasons behind delays in the supply of American weaponry. In addition,
he provided commentary on the repercussions of a Russian missile flying over the territory of Poland
(with 532,000 direct views on YouTube), updates regarding NATO membership for Ukraine (470,000
direct views on YouTube), and Russia's motivations behind escalating missile attacks around
Christmas time (resulting in 296,000 direct views on YouTube).
Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze, a Member of Parliament in the Verkhovna Rada and the Chair of the
Parliamentary Committee on Ukraine's Integration into the EU, as well as a Border Member of
UCMC, has been actively engaged in advancing UCMC's role in contributing to Ukraine's success.
MP Klympush-Tsintsadze has been a commited advocate for UCMC on both domestic and
international fronts, championing the organization's objectives and fostering its connections with
other political figures. Her efforts have not only reinforced existing themes but have also introduced
fresh perspectives in alignment with UCMC's core principles.
MP Klympush-Tsintsadze has delivered a series of impactful political messages. For instance, during
an interview with Voice of America, she provided insights into why the International Criminal Court
chose to initiate proceedings on the illegal deportation of children as a means to hold Russia
accountable. She also discussed her views on the most effective format for an international tribunal
in this context. In her interview with the Priamy TV channel, MP Klympush-Tsintsadze offered
commentary on China's policy toward Russia and provided recommendations on how the Ukrainian

40. President should establish strategic communication with China. Furthermore, MP Klympush-
Tsintsadze has offered numerous insights and comments on the outcomes of the Ukraine-EU summit
in February and Ukraine's readiness to pursue EU membership.
Her media presence encompasses:
• Presenting a parliamentary perspective on the current state of affairs.
• Shaping new agendas and priorities.
• Advocating for existing strategic narratives.

41. 5. UKRAINE IN FLAMES VIDEO PROJECT
In response to Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine UCMC jointly with NGO “Euro Atlantic Course”
and Analytical Centre of the Ukrainian Catholic University launched a comprehensive video project
“Ukraine in Flames” with the aim of strengthening Ukraine’s voice in the global information agenda.
Since July 1, 2022, the video project has been supported by the National Endowment for Democracy,
and UCMC used the funding for the continuation of the project with daily production of the video
episodes until June 30, 2023. Starting on September 1, 2023, the video project was prolonged for an
additional year, featuring three episodes per week and incorporating shorter formats such as video
thoughts and reels. In October 2023, UCMC opted for English voiceovers for speakers instead of
subtitles, aiming to provide a more accessible format for our English-speaking audiences, especially
those on the go.
“Ukraine in Flames”: focus areas
Based on our analysis, the "Current Events," "Humanitarian Issues," and "Culture" sections
consistently attracted the highest viewership. This trend suggests that the audience is keenly interested
in gaining insights into the everyday life of Ukraine and its people. They also seek to understand
international events through a Ukrainian perspective, gaining a deeper understanding of the
humanitarian impact of the war in Ukraine. Additionally, viewers are intrigued by exploring specific
social and cultural aspects related to the war, and they exhibit a genuine curiosity about Ukraine's
distinct culture, heritage, and traditions, which they finally accepted as separate from Russian culture,
something that Russian propaganda has persistently attempted to promote. These three components
provide a consistent picture and a coherent view of the overall situation in Ukraine.
Our project extensively covered a wide range of topics, providing an expert analysis of the
developments in Ukraine and delving into various aspects of the war beyond traditional military
concerns. We managed to shed light on critical issues such as the humanitarian crisis, war crimes

42. committed by the Russian Federation, food scarcity, the economic impact of the aggression, the
resilience of culture amidst war, ongoing decolonization processes, and geopolitical dynamics.
Through our "Ukraine in Flames" video project, we have offered expert insights into the daily events
unfolding in Ukraine, providing a uniquely Ukrainian perspective. We have explored various topics,
including the context behind the ban on the Moscow Patriarchate, the potential of a Russian re-
offensive, the achievements of the first Ukrainian Nobel laureate, the bravery of the Azovstal
defenders, the court decision on the downing of MH17, and the adaptability of Ukrainian businesses
in the face of blackouts.
To ensure a comprehensive understanding, these episodes featured commentaries from Ukrainian
decision-makers at all levels, diplomats, military personnel, human rights activists, journalists, and
topic-specific experts. By approaching each subject from different angles and presenting diverse
viewpoints, we aimed to provide a well-rounded analysis.
We actively facilitated discussions on the future of Ukraine in Europe following the war. We explored
various topics such as Ukraine's journey towards EU and NATO membership, potential security
guarantees for Ukraine, the diplomatic achievements of Ukraine, efforts to remove Russian business
influence from the Ukrainian economy, and integration into the EU's internal market. These episodes
featured insightful commentary not only from Ukrainian politicians, diplomats, and experts but also
engaged our international partners and EU politicians, fostering a more inclusive dialogue.
Through monitoring episode statistics, including audience views and reach, we observed a notable
interest among our international audience in episodes focused on the Global South region.
Consequently, we made a conscious decision to expand our coverage of topics within this realm. We
explored subjects such as China's "neutral" position in the Russian-Ukrainian war, the ambiguous
stance of Latin America and India, Turkey's mediating efforts, and the importance of Ukrainian
cooperation with African countries.
Interestingly, these episodes became some of the most viewed content on our YouTube channel.
Recognizing the shifting interests of our audience, we attempted to meet their expectations by
producing informative content that felt relevant and necessary. By adapting our coverage to align with
the interests of our viewers, we aimed to deliver valuable and engaging material that resonated with
their preferences.
All the videos produced are available at UCMC YouTube, and also promoted on UCMC website and
across social media.
Ukraine in Flames: audience reach
Since March 11, 2022, UCMC has been non-stop producing and releasing episodes of
“Ukraine in Flames” video project, each dedicated to a specific issue.

43. In total, for one year duration of the video project “Ukraine in Flames” we received 3 093 758 views
with 3 252 713 reach. In the project's initial proposal, our target audience reach was set at 3,000,000.
However, we successfully surpassed this goal, achieving a remarkable 108% of the estimated
amount.
At the top of the list, India emerges as the leader in YouTube views, accounting for the largest share
ranging from 34 percent to 44 percent. Following closely behind are the South Asian and Southeast
Asian regions, represented by countries such as Pakistan, Cambodia, and Indonesia. In terms of
percentage, the Mainland Southeast Asian region, including the Philippines and Laos, ranks third. The
United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Ukraine form the fourth category of countries with
significant viewership.
Interestingly, despite having limited connections with Ukraine, most Southeast Asian states have
expressed condemnation of Russia's invasion at the United Nations. This stance is driven by their
commitment to the principle of non-interference, which holds great importance due to their own
regional circumstances. These countries face the looming threat of Chinese hegemony, including
potential military intervention, prompting a desire for clear boundaries and red lines. India stands out
as the only country maintaining relations with both sides, relying primarily on weapons and military
supplies from Russia.
However, despite their generally neutral position, our core audience in these regions receives a distinct
message advocating for a more "principled" approach towards Russia. The aim is to encourage a shift
in their positions within multilateral forums, refraining from bolstering the Russian position and
supporting the Russian economy.

45. LIST OF EPISODES
JANUARY
# DATE EPISODE LINK
297 01.01.
23
Deficiencies of the Russian army
discovered during the war against
Ukraine. Ukraine in Flames #297
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ5P9
ZqBeTE&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=25
298 02.01.
23
How do PEN America and the rest of
the world support Ukrainian books?
Ukraine in Flames #298
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_wF7
8uVH5Q&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=24
299 03.01.
23
Quasi-legal system in the occupied
territories. Ukraine in Flames #299
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfdiOF
KIvnM&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=23
300 04.01.
23
Mariupol. Building a roadmap to revive
the city. Ukraine in Flames #300
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NW9l
W_2dW58&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004
KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=22
301 05.01.
23
Damage to ecology caused by Russia.
Ukraine in Flames #301
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3QYY
LbnKYU&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=21
302 06.01.
23
How Ukrainian business adapt to the
new reality of blackouts. Ukraine in
Flames #302
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jSgLZ
JXRp4&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=20

46. 303 07.01.
23
Ukraine’s diplomatic results of 2022.
Part 2. Ukraine in Flames #303
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNSKs
cYtUbQ&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=19
304 08.01.
23
How Ukrainian Parliament works during
the war? Ukraine in Flames #304
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3sG1
HUzavE&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=18
305 09.01.
23
How Kremlin propaganda tries to
manipulate Western audience? Ukraine
in Flames #305
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug9O
MIT-qXk&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=17
306 10.01.
23
How Russians
kidnap people from occupied territories.
Ukraine in Flames#306
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Axc68
gtTIW0&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=16
307 11.01.
23
Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded
to a Ukrainian. Ukraine in Flames #307
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKByq
ZcxA04&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=15
308 12.01.
23
Exclusion of Russia from the UN
Security Council. Ukraine in Flames
#308
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08BkX
VqQbKc&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=14
309 13.01.
23
U.S. ongoing support of Ukraine.
Ukraine in Flames #309
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbsIIM
AJ5_A&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=13
310 14.01.
23
Sanctions: how it’s affecting Russia
nowand what’s next. Ukraine in Flames
#310
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9HuU
CwlbMc&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=12
311 15.01.
23
Russian occupants destroying
Ukrainian industrial enterprises.
Ukraine in Flames #311
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jctf7L
tCLM&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=11
312 16.01.
23
China-Ukraine relationships and
China’s role in the ongoing war. Ukraine
in Flames #312
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIdY3Z
IbaAQ&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=10
313 17.01.
23
Recognition of Russia as a State
Sponsor of Terrorism. Ukraine in
Flames #313
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxX-Bo
oKB8s&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=9
314 18.01.
23
Ukrainian photography during the war.
Ukraine in Flames #314
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlDR7D
v5DSs&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=8
315 19.01.
23
The need of cooperation between
Ukraine and African countries. Ukraine
in Flames #315
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCXfV
djK9Lc&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=7
316 20.01.
23
Potential Russian re-offensive in spring
2023. Ukraine in Flames #316
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcVm
NIvjf_I&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=6
317 21.01.
23
Ecological cost of the war and its toxic
legacy. Ukraine in Flames #317
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6db62
1eidEU&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=5

47. 318 22.01.
23
Day of Unity of Ukraine: how the nation
realized itself. Ukraine in Flames #318
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OH7b
oemrpiE&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004K
Bp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=4

48. 319 23.01.
23
Bakhmut, Ukraine: what’s the situation
in the town? Ukraine in Flames #319
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duhO6
1VUFyM&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004K
Bp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=3
320 24.01.
23
The EU names Russia a terrorist state.
What does it legally mean? Ukraine in
Flames #320
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9KihD
2rRrE&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=2
321 25.01.
23
Kazakhstan support of Ukraine: the
Yurts of Invincibility. Ukraine in Flames
#321
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc_db
unJxHQ&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=1
322 26.01.
23
Kharkiv region: life after de-occupation.
Ukraine in Flames #322
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2g7XS
PwqbI&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=5
323 27.01.
23
Stepan Bandera: symbol of Ukrainian
liberation struggle. Ukraine in Flames
#323
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRp8G
q1NHCM&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004K
Bp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=4
324 28.01.
23
Presentation of War Index 2022.
Ukraine in Flames #324
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_TDk
_7m95k&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=3
325 29.01.
23
The Battle of Kruty: a 100-year
experience of fighting with the modern
enemy. Ukraine in Flames #325
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fawq2
VDcApg&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=2
326 30.01.
23
How Kremlin propaganda tries to
manipulate Western audience? Ukraine
in Flames #326
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apl0lY
G0hH0&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=1
327 31.01.
23
Prioritizing renewable energy in
post-war reconstruction. Ukraine in
Flames #327
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFxocJ
8UZY4&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=1
FEBRUARY
# DATE EPISODE LINK
328 01.02.
23
The significance of documenting the
war. Ukraine in Flames #328
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHzCn
wqqfy4&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=27
329 02.02.
23
Victim testimonies of a Russian terrorist
attack in Dnipro. Ukraine in Flames
#329
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAV6i
nBMQd0&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004K
Bp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=26
330 03.02.
23
Challenges for the Ukrainian book
market in the times of war. Ukraine in
Flames #330
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7hiaH
hmjoc&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=25
331 04.02.
23
Regional journalists reflect on a year of
the full scale war. Ukraine in Flames
#331
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-ddo
kztMsw&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=24

49. 332 05.02.
23
Kremlin’s hybrid warfare: attempts of
war crime justification. Ukraine in
Flames #332
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLlcYA
GtXcs&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=23
333 06.02.
23
Ukrainian music in the times of war.
Ukraine in Flames #333
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IjiKo
NUU70&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=22

50. 334 07.02.
23
Prospects of Ukraine's movement
towards EU membership. Ukraine in
Flames #334
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZZrG
HHeu4U&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004K
Bp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=21
335 08.02.
23
North Korea in the Russian-Ukrainian
war. Ukraine in Flames #335
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cE5e
pRjcFU&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=20
336 09.02.
23
Regional journalists reflect on a year of
the full scale war. Part Two. Ukraine in
Flames #336
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fiazq-
LU7lE&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=19
337 10.02.
23
How Western tanks can make a
difference for Ukraine. Ukraine in
Flames #337
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brIgQ
CzPf-Q&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=18
338 11.02.
23
Reluctant support of Latin America and
India. Ukraine in Flames #338
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yPavr
Q_Q4E&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=17
339 12.02.
23
Ukraine-EU summit: public and
backstage dimensions. Ukraine in
Flames #339
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlHLYx
A-txk&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=16
340 13.02.
23
Unified support of Ukraine: can it be
undermined? Ukraine in Flames #340
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBmY
7wCON1I&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004K
Bp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=15
341 14.02.
23
Cybersecurity in the times of
destructive Russian cyberattacks.
Ukraine in Flames #341
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfjTKG
j5xCk&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=14
342 15.02.
23
Ukrainian photography and depiction of
personal tragedies. Ukraine in Flames
#342
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLaQc
grHPBw&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=13
343 16.02.
23
How search-and-rescue dogs help
Ukrainian forces during the war.
Ukraine in Flames #343
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QMH
7SkDmOc&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004
KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=12
344 17.02.
23
Russia’s next steps in confrontation with
collective West. Ukraine in Flames
#344
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82XYE
QgZoS0&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=11
345 18.02.
23
Appropriating and erasing cultural
heritage as part of Russian colonial
policy. Ukraine in Flames#345
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTA1h
dDAzEw&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004K
Bp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=10
356 19.02.
23
How do people with visual impairments
survive during the war? Ukraine in
Flames #346
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKUkb
SV2eGA&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=9
347 20.02.
23
How Ukrainian immigrants affect the
economy? Ukraine in Flames #347
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=istDos
_yWFo&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=8
348 21.02.
23
Social psychology during the war.
Ukraine in Flames #348
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi61-8
gF9zk&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=7

51. 349 22.02.
23
Why culture right now is as important
as ever? Ukraine in Flames #349
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeNS
RKJPdm4&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004K
Bp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=6
350 23.02.
23
Regional journalists reflect on a year of
the full scale war. Part Three. Ukraine in
Flames #350
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RjI6
F
Gmn78&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq400
4KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=5
351 24.02.
23
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: one year
anniversary. Ukraine in Flames #351
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLcL
G
McseNs&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq40
04KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=4
352 25.02.
23
Release of Ukrainian POWs and civilian
hostages. Ukraine in Flames #352
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvkI
F
f0TNtM&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq400
4KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=3
353 26.02.
23
Will Turkey remain a mediator in this
war after the devastating earthquake?
Ukraine in Flames #353
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKg9
X
3BuVe0&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq40
04KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=2
354 27.02.
23
Culture as a symbol of resistance in the
war. Ukraine in Flames #354
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFJE
zA
FIve8&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004
KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=1
355 28.02.
23
Will Russian athletes compete in 2024
Olympics? Ukraine in Flames #355
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vuy4
A
MpbTfs&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq400
4KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=1
MARCH
# DATE EPISODE LINK
356 01.03.
23
Sweden – Ukraine: tradition of
cooperation and support. Ukraine in
Flames #356
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fipBVE
M8mAI&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=34
357 02.03.
23
Cultural solidarity across Europe in
support of Ukraine. Ukraine in Flames
#357
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO4Z3
QI24r4&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=33
358 03.03.
23
Ecocide: how Russia is ruining Ukrainian
soils and lands. Ukraine in Flames #358
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRN-X
tE64mw&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=32

52. 359 04.03.
23
How Ukraine withstood this year and
what is next. Ukraine in Flames #359
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG6YR
Fd8ZeY&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=31
360 05.03.
23
Zoos during the War: Who and How safe
lives of animals? Ukraine in Flames
#360
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnccS
ZakE9U&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=30
361 06.03.
23
Key Point in Geopolitics: Centers of
Influence and Post-War World Order.
Ukraine in Flames #361
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90gQC
5WtWns&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004K
Bp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=29
362 07.03.
23
How Kremlin uses sports as a part of
war propaganda. Ukraine in Flames
#362
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUAR
NKxmPXM&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004
KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=28
363 08.03.
23
Anticipated effects of EU oil embargo on
Russian market. Ukraine in Flames #363
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05ffpp
QARiU&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=27
364 09.03.
23
The significance of Shevchenko in a
modern struggle for liberation. Ukraine in
Flames #364
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8QYd
cx60fI&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=26

53. 365 10.03.
23
Wagner PMC: mercenaries, Russian
soldiers or terrorists? Ukraine in Flames
#365
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-ShS
QOhm-c&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004K
Bp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=25
366 11.03.
23
The prospects of returning refugees and
migrants back home. Ukraine in Flames
#366
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2gd
MZpezYo&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004K
Bp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=24
367 12.03.
23
Why has Russia waged wars of
aggression throughout its history?
Ukraine in Flames #367
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM6v
pa1HRE8&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004K
Bp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=23
368 13.03.
23
Under Siege: The Race to Save Starving
Zoo Animals from Russian occupation.
Ukraine in Flames #368
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-2Ntj
YbOAY&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=22
369 14.03.
23
Czech Republic: what Petr Pavel’s
victory means for Ukraine? Ukraine in
Flames #369
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWxp
SkLjQ-A&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=21
370 15.03.
23
Why Latvia helps Ukraine so much?
Ukraine in Flames #370
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNRPa
WwGrco&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004K
Bp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=20
371 16.03.
23
How agricultural sector overcomes the
challenges of war? Ukraine in Flames
#371
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFB2l
WTIr-Q&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=19
372 17.03.
23
How celebrities’ support brings attention
to Ukraine? Ukraine in Flames #372
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOZVn
yHEUFA&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=18
373 18.03.
23
Crimea: ninth anniversary of illegal
referendum and occupation. Ukraine in
Flames #373
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz8FS2
cgLIg&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=17
374 19.03.
23
The End of ‘Neutrality’? Xi’s Visit to
Russia. Ukraine in Flames #374
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQXF
Zzht4n4&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=16
375 20.03.
23
Unblocking the UN: The Road Ahead for
Addressing Russia's Misuse of the Veto
Ukraine in Flames #375
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLbeY
20i_Lk&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=15
376 21.03.
23
Odesa added to UNESCO World
Heritage List. Ukraine in Flames #376
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9xcGJ
0ggIo&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=14
377 22.03.
23
Will we see Putin’s trial in the Hague?
Ukraine in Flames #377
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmhg
_OOe-DQ&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004
KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=13
378 23.03.
23
Mariupol cultural code and
de-occupation of Ukrainian theatre.
Ukraine in Flames #378
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdJfz0
3-ocM&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=12
379 24.03.
23
Current condition of Russian sanctioned
banks. Ukraine in Flames #379
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvJyrf
GflHc&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=11

54. 380 25.03.
23
Latest Chinese-Russian alliance and its
“peacemaking” ambitions. Ukraine in
Flames #380
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAk3J
5GtBV8&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=10

55. 381 26.03.
23
Breaking the Embargo: Russia's Oil
Smuggling into Europe. Ukraine in
Flames #381
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47tNU
jidMGQ&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=9
382 27.03.
23
Shifting Allegiances: Examining
Post-Election Changes in the Czech
Republic. Ukraine in Flames #382
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhNU
u3uvrAI&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=8
383 28.03.
23
Lithuania is fighting side by side with
Ukraine. Ukraine in Flames #383
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFC8sc
83Jo8&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=7
384 29.03.
23
Misperception of Navalny in the West.
Ukraine in Flames #384
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzW5v
FMuz7E&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=6
385 30.03.
23
Finland’s unanimous support of Ukraine
and common historical context. Ukraine
in Flames #385
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPpvul
dz4kY&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=5
386 31.03.
23
Human rights situation in the occupied
territories. Ukraine in Flames #386
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX8A1
nhNq4M&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004K
Bp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=4
APRIL
# DATE EPISODE LINK
387 01.04.
23
Demographic changes in the occupied
territory of Donetsk and Luhansk
regions. Ukraine in Flames #387
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBYMl
D2R8AY&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=24
388 02.04.
23
Push for Fourth-Generation Jets:
Ukraine's Bid to Modernize Its Air Force.
Ukraine in Flames #388
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6JeGi
AUd7s&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=23
389 03.04.
23
How Video Games Showcase Ukraine's
Heritage and Traditions: Ukraine in
Flames #389
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPVUG
DnUrAQ&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=22
390 04.04.
23
Will Russia actually station nuclear
weapons in Belarus? Ukraine in Flames
#390
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5xGII
H2NLU&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=21
391 05.04.
23
Can frozen Russian assets be used to
rebuild Ukraine? Ukraine in Flames
#391
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK7W
NEvAqto&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004K
Bp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=20
392 06.04.
23
One year anniversary of liberation of the
Kyiv region. Ukraine in Flames #392
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_fpQ
MRL9_M&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004K
Bp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=19
393 07.04.
23
Ukraine in the context of geopolitical
external challenges. Ukraine in Flames
#393
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOUJXt
W0SN0&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=18

56. 394 08.04.
23
Current situation at Zaporizhzhia
Nuclear Power Plant. Ukraine in Flames
#394
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoXX0I
cZGkk&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=17
395 09.04.
23
Shoulder to Shoulder: Georgian Civil
Society Leaders on Supporting Ukraine.
Ukraine in Flames #395
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdOP
L0aTn7k&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=16

57. 396 10.04.
23
Moldova and Ukraine Forge Closer Ties
in the Wake of Russian Aggression.
Ukraine in Flames #396
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xafL9xI
8SA0&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-7
xjYAL-wZ&index=15
397 11.04.
23
Creation of Special Tribunal for Russian
and Belarusian war crimes. Ukraine in
Flames #397
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u33Bz
kz2anY&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=14
398 12.04.
23
How to recognize and counter key
narratives of Russian propaganda?
Ukraine in Flames #398
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puN4k
Uzi6tU&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=13
399 13.04.
23
What’s behind Iran’s military support for
Russia? Ukraine in Flames #399
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCaT
W93ZWNo&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004
KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=12
400 14.04.
23
Analysis of human rights violations in the
occupied Crimea. Ukraine in Flames
#400
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yVB5
9sa6R0&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=11
401 15.04.
23
Pysanky: the deep meaning behind this
Easter tradition. Ukraine in Flames #401
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W97B
FoIE4_4&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=10
402 16.04.
23
Unpacking Ukrainian Easter Traditions
from Pysanka to Vesnianka. Ukraine in
Flames #402
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfbV2Z
bDgYs&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=9
403 17.04.
23
Opportunities for Ukraine in the Shifting
Balance of Power in the Middle East.
Ukraine in Flames#403
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeVP6j
etzio&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-7
xjYAL-wZ&index=8
404 18.04.
23
State in a smartphone: Ukrainian digital
transformation. Ukraine in Flames #404
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58bRK
4M5bKg&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=7
405 19.04.
23
Can Russian propagandists be held
accountable? Ukraine in Flames #405
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMzvA
hFoUHU&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=6
406 20.04.
23
Challenges and prospects of art during
the war. Ukraine in Flames #406
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4tD0
udLvt0&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=5
407 21.04.
23
Gender dynamics in the context of war.
Ukraine in Flames #407
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMKkR
_KuayI&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=4
408 22.04.
23
What’s behind Iran’s military support for
Russia? Part Two. Ukraine in Flames
#408
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmFjB
kbl4c4&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=3
409 23.04.
23
Russia fails to plunge Ukraine into
darkness. Ukraine in Flames #409
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o-gXp
GFYdg&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=2
410 24.04.
23
Russia's False Image as a Peacemaker
in the Middle East and Africa. Ukraine in
Flames #410
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KOp2
EGl3jg&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=1

58. 411 25.04.
23
Romanian support since the beginning
of the invasion. Ukraine in Flames #411
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qME8L
UQdwyk&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=1

59. 412 26.04.
23
Chornobyl: the new meaning in the
context of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Ukraine in Flames #412
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtJVa
kIBc0A&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=2
413 27.04.
23
Why some European countries want to
impose ban on Ukrainian grain? Ukraine
in Flames #413
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIBkf-0
yHtA&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-7
xjYAL-wZ&index=1
414 28.04.
23
Case of Ukraine in Global Soft Power
Index 2023. Ukraine in Flames #414
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQSMy
vcU17Y&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=4
415 29.04.
23
Ukrainian farmers risking life for a
harvest on mined fields. Ukraine in
Flames #415
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiNOYd
BtKho&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=3
416 30.04.
23
Ukrainian stand up in war - A breath of
fresh air. Ukraine in Flames #416
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufF09-
dlqBA&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=2
MAY
# DATE EPISODE LINK
417 01.05.
23
New challenges to Ukrainian
agriculture: Demining the grain corridor.
Ukraine in Flames #417
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ-JN
x7H1Eo&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=31
418 02.05.
23
Ukrainian-British Eurovision Song
Contest 2023. Ukraine in Flames #418
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWolK
F3YlJU&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=30
419 03.05.
23
What should we expect from the 11th
package of sanctions. Ukraine in
Flames #419
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NFcV
KdOHS8&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=29
420 04.05.
23
Crimes against journalists during the
full-scale Russian invasion. Ukraine in
Flames #420
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fu7fJ
e79fA&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=28
421 05.05.
23
Is the West getting tired of the war?
Ukraine in Flames #421
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00DH
MGBV2s4&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004
KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=27
422 06.05.
23
The effect of war on the birth rate and
demographic situation. Ukraine in
Flames #422
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUxYvI
cYfM8&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=26
423 07.05.
23
Forced Deportations to Russification:
Unpacking Russia's Genocidal Intent.
Ukraine in Flames #423
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqXXV
_DSbfQ&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=25
424 08.05.
23
Deconstructing Dangerous Myths:
Russia's Manipulation of WWII History.
Ukraine in Flames #424
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kFW5
kErqKo&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=24

60. 425 09.05.
23
Youth involvement in the restoration of
Ukraine. Ukraine in Flames #425
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQxn0
hb7Nak&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=23
426 10.05.
23
China: change of foreign policy or
calculated political steps? Ukraine in
Flames #426
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fX-OBT
MtX44&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=22

61. 427 11.05.
23
How Ukraine eradicates Russian
business from its economy? Ukraine in
Flames #427
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGl8t8
27Kxc&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=21
428 12.05.
23
Why ban on Moscow Patriarchate is a
question of national security? Ukraine
in Flames #428
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsHcTA
edt8g&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=20
429 13.05.
23
The biggest European steppe nature
reserve seized by Russian
occupiers.Ukraine in Flames #429
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMpKg
wtlu_A&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=19
430 14.05.
23
Does Ukraine have the right to launch
strikes on Russian territory? Ukraine in
Flames #430
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nl0xG
rcX7Q&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=18
431 15.05.
23
Keeping Creativity Alive in Times of
Crisis: Ukrainian Emergency Art Fund.
Ukraine in Flames #431
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59HCv
71ljac&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=17
432 16.05.
23
The Vatican’s ambiguous stance on
Russian-Ukrainian war. Ukraine in
Flames #432
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPW76
gIg2WM&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004K
Bp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=16
433 17.05.
23
Ukraine – Azerbaijan: important
cooperation in challenging conditions.
Ukraine in Flames #433
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js9Pwt
Wo6YQ&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=15
434 18.05.
23
Special significance behind
Vyshyvanka Day amidst war. Ukraine in
Flames #434
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alQXX
Q1oAXQ&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004K
Bp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=14
435 19.05.
23
Remembering one of the greatest
Soviet regime crimes. Ukraine in
Flames #435
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAI-HB
yXwns&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=13
436 20.05.
23
What does humiliating Victory Day
parade in Moscow reveal? Ukraine in
Flames #436
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2n31
JgAcoA&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=12
437 21.05.
23
Azerbaijan-Ukraine: strategic
partnership in the face of challenges.
Ukraine in Flames #437
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8fa1
_HlLsI&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=11
438 22.05.
23
How Russia uses traditional religions to
support the war. Ukraine in Flames
#438
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG7EU
4z_N5s&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=10
439 23.05.
23
What will become a victory for Ukraine?
Ukraine in Flames #439
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNZ23
ke13jI&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=9
440 24.05.
23
Recent changes in German foreign
policy and support for Ukraine. Ukraine
in Flames #440
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b40aji
3gbH0&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=8
441 25.05.
23
Ukraine’s path to European single
market in the conditions of war. Ukraine
in Flames #441
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWihc
T_tSQM&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=7

62. 442 26.05.
23
The prospects of Ukraine’s membership
in NATO. Ukraine in Flames #442
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d085SI
q18RQ&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=6

63. 443 27.05.
23
Ukraine’s and Taiwan’s similar fates in
resisting authoritarian aggression.
Ukraine in Flames #443
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AoiHt
KtDXg&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=5
444 28.05.
23
Kyiv – the capital of brave and resilient
nation. Ukraine in Flames #444
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdWR
bucETcg&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=4
445 29.05.
23
Ukraine make steps to move closer to
the EU internal market. Ukraine in
Flames #445
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXNzU
WbBcvk&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=3
446 30.05.
23
The impact of war on public health of
Ukrainians. Ukraine in Flames #446
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEap
mKWeZCA&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004
KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=2
447 31.05.
23
The first foreign representative office of
the Ukrainian Institute. Ukraine in
Flames #447
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEN1C
65q_Uc&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=1
JUNE
# DATE EPISODE LINK
448 01.06.
23
What’s behind China’s peacekeeping
mission? Ukraine in Flames #448
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vj1jog
Ya3yY&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=28
449 02.06.
23
The global rise of Ukrainian fashion
brands. Ukraine in Flames #449
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CckZK
oMSBQs&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004K
Bp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=27
450 03.06.
23
How Ukrainian business is surviving
the war. Ukraine in Flames #450
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrOul
ymE5Zs&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=26
451 04.06.
23
"Why words matter” - It’s Kyiv not Kiev!
Ukraine in Flames #451
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XrGy
dpcJ2k&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=25
452 05.06.
23
Key moments from the 12th
Rammstein Summit. Ukraine in Flames
#452
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eSF8
q5fOno&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=24
453 06.06.
23
Russian terrorist attack causes
humanitarian disaster of international
scale. Ukraine in Flames #453
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRVwJ
YTy6eo&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=23
454 07.06.
23
Russian attack on Kakhovka HPP puts
Zaporizhzhia NPP at safety risk.
Ukraine in Flames #454
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF6aiY
YyilQ&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=22
455 08.06.
23
Ukrainian journalists: direct targets of
Russian deliberate attacks. Ukraine in
Flames #455
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I576A
DaJ-w4&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=21

64. 456 09.06.
23
Russia’s role in Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict. Ukraine in Flames #456
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVvkN
FOJzNg&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=20
457 10.06.
23
School education: Russia’s hidden
weapon against Ukraine. Ukraine in
Flames #457
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9Dy6
3KtbZc&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=19

65. 65
458 11.06.
23
Estonian unwavering support for
Ukraine. Ukraine in Flames #458
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L80Z0
R1fXsU&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=18
459 12.06.
23
Tradition and modernity of Ukrainian
cultural diplomacy. Ukraine in Flames
#459
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrvX-
Vvpt90&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=17
460 13.06.
23
Climate Crisis on the Frontlines:
Another Consequence of Russia's war.
Ukraine in Flames #460
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQOw
8_QOLRk&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004K
Bp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=16
461 14.06.
23
Unraveling Ownership: The Challenge
of Seizing Russian Assets in Ukraine.
Ukraine in Flames #461
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_hM
ZvQMC44&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004
KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=15
462 15.06.
23
Indonesia Peace Plan: Controversial.
Ukraine in Flames #462
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_xzk
FAnfDI&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=14
463 16.06.
23
The effects of forced mobilization on
enslaved nations of Russia. Ukraine in
Flames #463
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Mn_
5L7wGF4&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004K
Bp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=13
464 17.06.
23
Role of the IT sector in protecting
Ukrainian statehood. Ukraine in Flames
#464
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGy-E
mwgFzs&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=12
465 18.06.
23
Ukrainians' expectations from the
restoration of war-torn Ukraine. Ukraine
in Flames #465
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxNN
h73aysg&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004K
Bp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=11
466 19.06.
23
Cities that are no longer. Ukraine in
Flames #466
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upga2
DEzf8U&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=10
467 20.06.
23
Support of Ukrainian universities during
the war. Ukraine in Flames #467
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8TE5
qIlXfw&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=9
468 21.06.
23
International experience in helping
sexual violence survivors. Ukraine in
Flames #468
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu6h-
yIltYI&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=8
469 22.06.
23
Terror as a nature of the Russian state.
Ukraine in Flames #469
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cuu0F
mQsYZI&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=7
470 23.06.
23
The situation with Ukrainian refugees in
EU countries. Ukraine in Flames #470
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gFPvy
NHMy8&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=6

66. 66
471 24.06.
23
Aftermath of Kakhovka HPP explosion
for population and business. Ukraine in
Flames #471
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAMU-
9ylzzU&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=5
472 25.06.
23
Defining Victory: What should it look
like? - Part 2. Ukraine in Flames #472
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPfV3l
VxdNQ&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=4
473 26.06.
23
Cities that no longer exist part 2.
Ukraine in Flames #473
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w7l7
Fez-94&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=3
474 27.06.
23
Prigozhin's Mutiny: Unraveling the
Power Play and its Consequences.
Ukraine in Flames #474
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKjyD
YV7avM&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq400
4KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=2
JULY
# DATE EPISODE LINK
475 01.07.
23
Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze on EU
accession and Fighting Corruption.
Ukraine in Flames #475
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVA
Zb4_tL1k&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004
KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=9
476 04.07.
23
Possible Russian blowing-up of
Zaporizhzhia NPP. Ukraine in Flames
#476
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixxH
adNqXcY&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004
KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=15
477 06.07.
23
Vilnius and Washington NATO summit:
what political decisions to expect.
Ukraine in Flames #477
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMrq
fYNf8xM&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004K
Bp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=14
478 08.07.
23
Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze on the
upcoming NATO summit and what to
expect. Ukraine in Flames #478
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6p
Oxl5uHAg&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq400
4KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=13
479 11.07.
23
State of Russia after Prigozhin’s
mutiny. Ukraine in Flames #479
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjIgN
gY21wg&ab_channel=UkraineMediaCente
r
480 13.07.
23
Belarus: military and political
challenges. Ukraine in Flames #480
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcOY
ynbsKY8&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004
KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=11
481 15.07.
23
What's wrong with the African
presidents' peace mission. Ukraine in
Flames #481
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ3-
W7lWai4&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004
KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=10

67. 67
482 18.07.
23
China’s big foreign policy game.
Ukraine in Flames #482
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC_j
RHjBE1A&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004
KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=9
483 20.07.
23
Outcomes of NATO summit in Vilnius for
Ukraine. Ukraine in Flames #483
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuA
wiw-
mrFA&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=8
484 22.07.
23
Azerbaijani-Ukrainian partnership in
the energy sector. Ukraine in Flames
#484
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mux
y7qp7yhs&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq400
4KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=7
485 25.07.
23
Rosatom's role in promoting the
Russian agenda in the world. Ukraine in
Flames #485
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08dqzL
rnwHA&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp
-7xjYAL-wZ&index=6
486 27.07.
23
Ukrainian cultural institutions in
cooperation with international
organizations: Ukraine in Flames #486
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVbhG
tKyfT4&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=5
487 29.07.
23
Crossing Borders: Bringing Ukrainians
Home. Ukraine in Flames #487
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqR2sf
XQJ_w&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KBp-
7xjYAL-wZ&index=4
AUGUST
# DATE EPISODE LINK
488 01.08.
23
Turkish dimension in the Russian-
Ukrainian war. Ukraine in Flames #488
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apZ
GaZuSKrE&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWs
q4004KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=14
489 03.08.
23
Russian propaganda in the countries of
the Global South. Ukraine in Flames
#489
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2
6-
BQBJZS4&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWs
q4004KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=13
490 05.08.
23
Veterans: Key Players in Post-War
Rebuilding. Ukraine in Flames #490
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK
GyxYPwKDs&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuT
Wsq4004KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=12
491 08.08.
23
Lost in Diplomacy: Can this war end in
negotiations? Ukraine in Flames #491
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0
DiW-pCK-
c&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4004KB
p-7xjYAL-wZ&index=11
492 10.08.
23
Russia's barbaric shelling of UNESCO
heritage in Odesa: Ukraine in Flames
#492
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjf_
GatRxIo&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq4
004KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=10

68. 68
493 12.08.
23
Indigenous peoples of Crimea: the
Zincir/Chain unification project: Ukraine
in Flames #493
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN
sWVSaugTM&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuT
Wsq4004KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=9
494 15.08.
23
Impact on Ukrainian grain trade after
Russia exits grain deal. Ukraine in
Flames #494
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brq
zBvxx7CI&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq
4004KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=8
495 17.08.
23
Authoritarian trends in the modern
world: causes and consequences.
Ukraine in Flames #495
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W
Yp1GchvQs&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTW
sq4004KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=7
496 19.08.
23
How Russia’s school textbooks shape
perception of history. Ukraine in Flames
#496
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ec
XDtGXDlAc&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTW
sq4004KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=6
497 22.08.
23
Russian propaganda in the Polish
parliamentary elections. Ukraine in
Flames #497
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp
b6Hfc4O2o&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTW
sq4004KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=5
498 24.08.
23
Ukrainian Independence 32 Years
Later. Ukraine in Flames #498
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCQ
QrU84Uko&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq
4004KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=4
499 26.08.
23
Uzbekistan-Ukraine: A Key Partner.
Ukraine in Flames #499
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eI9I
gnvQZU&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq40
04KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=3
500 29.08.
23
Geopolitics Unveiled: Debating
Approaches to Global Stability. Ukraine
in Flames #500
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-
pJkIKS6_A&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq
4004KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=2
501 31.08.
23
Social media and freedom of speech in
the times of war. Ukraine in Flames
#501
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKZ
oAUSi2lI&list=PL2yzO4BDk7OuTWsq40
04KBp-7xjYAL-wZ&index=1
SEPTEMBER
# DATE EPISODE LINK
502 02.09.
23
Decoding Russian Propaganda: The
Power of Memes. Ukraine in Flames
#502
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw
HnYPugPE0&ab_channel=UkraineMed
iaCenter
503 05.09.
23
Evolution of Care for Combatants with
life-changing injuries. Ukraine in Flames
#503
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dri
kFiT_d_c&ab_channel=UkraineMedia
Center
504 07.09.
23
Re-assessing the history: Donetsk
oblast and Mariupol. Ukraine in Flames
#504
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9yi
9gYV9Ng&ab_channel=UkraineMedia
Center
505 09.09.
23
Conclusions of the UN Commission on
the Crimes of the Russian Federation.
Ukraine in Flames #505
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4
Rn6sRI0C8&ab_channel=UkraineMedi
aCenter

69. 69
506 12.09.
23
Russian propaganda targets Ukrainian
refugees across borders. Ukraine in
Flames #506
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N
9xbhR3jSM&ab_channel=UkraineMedi
aCenter
507 14.09.
23
Counteroffensive scrutiny: propaganda,
PSYOP, or genuine concerns? Ukraine
in Flames #507
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_k1
cXfqZRzE&ab_channel=UkraineMedia
Center
508 16.09.
23
The Future of Global Politics:
Containment or Prevention? Ukraine in
Flames #508
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usJ
HzFZdvh4&ab_channel=UkraineMedia
Center
509 19.09.
23
Are Western elites pushing Ukraine
towards peace? Ukraine in Flames
#509
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns
OoswcQSdU&ab_channel=UkraineMe
diaCenter
510 21.09.
23
Start of the new school year in Ukraine:
challenges and solutions. Ukraine in
Flames #510
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cY
Ldd6AriFY&ab_channel=UkraineMedia
Center
511 23.09.
23
Family Rights Amidst War: a
Perspective on the Youth. Ukraine in
Flames #511
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cX
uj6viWPEk&ab_channel=UkraineMedi
aCenter
512 26.09.
23
Ukraine’s diplomatic resilience at the UN
General Assembly. Ukraine in Flames
#512
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fozb
hk_vun8&ab_channel=UkraineMediaCe
nter
513 28.09.
23
Do schools in Europe teach enough
about Ukraine? Ukraine in Flames #513
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Te2S
serArz8&ab_channel=UkraineMediaCen
ter
514 30.09.
23
Karabakh Conflict – a Failure of Russian
Hybrid Warfare. Ukraine in Flames #514
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pusv
43NDB1I&ab_channel=UkraineMediaCe
nter
OCTOBER
# DATE EPISODE LINK
515 03.10.
23
Sanctions against Russian liquefied
natural gas – why are they important?
Ukraine in Flames #515
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSlB
2xYrAfI&ab_channel=UkraineMediaCe
nter
516 05.10.
23
The 78th
UN General Assembly – a
Success for Ukraine? Ukraine in Flames
#516
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B
vyw8tffPw&ab_channel=UkraineMedia
Center
517 07.10.
23
Karabakh Conflict – a Failure of Russian
Hybrid Warfare. (Part 2) Ukraine in
Flames #517
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR6
KvL5sUK8&ab_channel=UkraineMedia
Center
518 10.10.
23
Russian crimes against cultural heritage
in occupied territories. Ukraine in
Flames #518
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF
Mtm3XbKZU&ab_channel=UkraineMe
diaCenter

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519 12.10.
23
Russian propaganda in Serbia through
the prism of sanctions. Ukraine in
Flames #519
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b
mHIpLYrC4&t=39s&ab_channel=Ukrai
neMediaCenter
520 14.10.
23
Ukraine-Poland Relations: The Extent
of Misunderstanding. Ukraine in
Flames #520
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qT
4x9BBt2wc&ab_channel=UkraineMedi
aCenter
521 17.10.
23
Community-based strategies for
economic development. Ukraine in
Flames #521
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3d
W3R63Ht3s&ab_channel=UkraineMed
iaCenter
522 19.10.
23
Ukraine watches closely as Israel-
Palestine conflict intensifies. Ukraine in
Flames #522
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1h
bVLx85bo&t=124s&ab_channel=Ukrai
neMediaCenter
523 21.10.
23
Impact of Polish election results on
Ukraine’s support. Ukraine in Flames
#523
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WU
oX27w2Sv0&ab_channel=UkraineMedi
aCenter
524 24.10.
23
From Textbooks to Tanks: The
Militarization of Russian Education.
Ukraine in Flames #524
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN
KQ_jKnbyg&t=95s&ab_channel=Ukrai
neMediaCenter
525 26.10.
23
Ukraine’s largest cultural flash mob.
Ukraine in Flames #525
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vz23
oTeZAeo&ab_channel=UkraineMediaCe
nter
526 28.10.
23
The struggle to protect stray animals
during the war. Ukraine in Flames #526
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJK_
zfUp8wY&ab_channel=UkraineMediaCe
nter
527 31.10.
23
Role of renewable energy in rebuilding
Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Ukraine
in Flames #527
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfKlS
mm7H90&ab_channel=UkraineMediaCe
nter
NOVEMBER
# DATE EPISODE LINK
528 02.11.
23
Ukrainian elections during martial law –
a reality check. Ukraine in Flames #528
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlE
6XueY7dw&ab_channel=UkraineMedia
Center
529 04.11.
23
Assessing Global Warfare in
Contemporary Conflicts. Ukraine in
Flames #529
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6i
HCbrjsCg&ab_channel=UkraineMedia
Center
530 07.11.
23
The struggle to protect stray animals
during the war. Part Two. Ukraine in
Flames #530
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPJ
jlFF2S1w&t=495s&ab_channel=Ukrain
eMediaCenter
531 09.11.
23
Western Balkans and Ukraine: a
collective pursuit of Euro-Atlantic goals.
Ukraine in Flames #531
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Kt
i06ObmO8&ab_channel=UkraineMedi
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532 11.11.
23
War in the digital dimension and the
right to access information. Ukraine in
Flames #532
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2q
7AdTlzm4&ab_channel=UkraineMedia
Center
533 14.11.
23
Archaeological challenges amidst war.
Ukraine in Flames #533
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX
NAXyk4y5c&ab_channel=UkraineMedi
aCenter
534 16.11.
23
Myth of Russian Cultural Greatness.
Ukraine in Flames #534
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S
N3E90np20&ab_channel=UkraineMedi
aCenter
535 18.11.
23
Can the US and EU block Russian
liquefied natural gas? Ukraine in
Flames #535
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIdi
0GgttFc&ab_channel=UkraineMediaC
enter
536 21.11.
23
Greenpeace intensifies radiation
monitoring in Ukraine. Ukraine in
Flames #536
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5
o6iiRdSe4&ab_channel=UkraineMedia
Center
537 23.11.
23
Can lasting global peace be achieved
without Russia’s defeat? Ukraine in
Flames #537
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq
eV8y869A8&ab_channel=UkraineMedi
aCenter
538 25.11.
23
The Unchanging Weaponization of
Hunger by the Kremlin. Ukraine in
Flames #538
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdK
ByAPOVOM&ab_channel=UkraineMedi
aCenter
539 28.11.
23
Reporting war crimes through
“Sunflowers” project. Ukraine in Flames
#539
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaZ
m0wBu9Uo&ab_channel=UkraineMedia
Center
540 30.11.
23
Ukrainian Businesses in War. Ukraine in
Flames #540
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7tF
22QEH6k&ab_channel=UkraineMediaC
enter
DECEMBER
# DATE EPISODE LINK
541 02.12.
23
Lend-Lease Green Light? Ukraine in
Flames #541
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PB
F1NbHurQ&ab_channel=UkraineMedia
Center
542 05.12.
23
Why we should remember Holodomor in
today’s context? Ukraine in Flames
#542
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO
nf0JsWl8I&ab_channel=UkraineMedia
Center
543 07.12.
23
Polish Carriers and the Blockade of the
Ukrainian Border. Ukraine in Flames
#543
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-
Qt9Wu0KGw&ab_channel=UkraineMe
diaCenter
544 09.12.
23
A Call to Restore Crimea’s Toponyms
and Why It Matters. Ukraine in Flames
#544
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7
0cwkn2cC8&ab_channel=UkraineMedi
aCenter

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545 12.12.
23
Exploring the role of Cossacks in
shaping the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukraine in Flames #545
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P
X5BmTW298&ab_channel=UkraineMe
diaCenter
546 14.12.
23
Sports Outside of Politics? Ukraine in
Flames #546
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5v
nhkOwZjs&ab_channel=UkraineMedia
Center
547 16.12.
23
Can Russia wage a war of attrition?
Ukraine in Flames #547
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP
ZWuPIwjQ8&ab_channel=UkraineMed
iaCenter
548 19.12.
23
Resettlement Processes: Challenges
of War and Peace. Ukraine in Flames
#548
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc9
EsmfI8tI&ab_channel=UkraineMediaC
enter
549 21.12.
23
European Council launches
membership negotiations with Ukraine.
Ukraine in Flames #549
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb
hgbiV4gIg&ab_channel=UkraineMedia
Center
550 23.12.
23
Shchedryk and its journey through a
century of cultural diplomacy. Ukraine
in Flames #550
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfg
ON3mD968&ab_channel=UkraineMed
iaCenter
551 26.12.
23
Post-collapse Russia: predicting the
future scenarios. Ukraine in Flames
#551
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRm
ElM8uOKA&ab_channel=UkraineMedia
Center
552 28.12.
23
Tobacco industry: how cigarettes
contribute huge funds to Russia’s war.
Ukraine in Flames #552
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unr7
mb9r5ws&ab_channel=UkraineMediaCe
nter
553 30.12.
23
How war affects the minds of book
authors. Ukraine in Flames #553
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMZ
c7r4lThc&ab_channel=UkraineMediaCe
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6. OVERVIEW OF RESULTS: HYBRID WARFARE ANALYTICAL
GROUP
Ever since the annexation of Crimea and the start of the War in Donbas, Ukraine Crisis Media Center
has dedicated its efforts to counteract Russian influence on public opinion in Ukraine and to help our
allies learn about these activities. With its Hybrid Warfare Analytical Group (HWAG) established in
late 2017, UCMC aims to identify ongoing information threats from Russian Federation, and to notify
national, European and American stakeholders of the ways to negate its influence on democratic
processes in their respective countries and regions.
HWAG's efforts combine a fusion of research, advocacy, and collaboration with both local and
international partners. These efforts are grounded in the seven years of experience that UCMC has
amassed in countering hybrid warfare, culminating in the establishment of the Hybrid Warfare
Analytical Group. The team diligently tracks the development of Russian narratives, the creation of
new ones, their utilization in information operations, and their infiltration into the Ukrainian landscape
through Kremlin-affiliated agents of influence.
With a prominent presence in the Ukrainian disinformation landscape, HWAG has the unique
opportunity to facilitate the coordination of our colleagues across various organizations and engage in
constructive dialogues with the Ukrainian government.
Ever since Russia initiated its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Hybrid Warfare Analytical Group
(HWAG) has been actively engaged in daily monitoring of the Russian-Ukrainian war. Through its
Twitter account, HWAG consistently disseminates fact-checked news. Of particular emphasis are the
documented instances of Russian crimes against Ukraine, which encompass atrocities against local
leaders, journalists, assaults on healthcare professionals, crimes perpetrated against civilians in
occupied territories, and crimes targeting vulnerable populations such as children and women.

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Additionally, the HWAG team is dedicated to providing updates on Russia's assaults against Ukraine's
historical and cultural heritage, while also conducting analyses of global information and security
threats stemming from ongoing war. HWAG regularly develops comprehensive infographics about
Russian propaganda and disinformation tactics, deconstructs its narratives as well as provides with the
useful tips on media hygiene. HWAG experts highlight the primary narratives about Ukraine
propagated by Russian propaganda to foreign audiences. The intention behind these Russian efforts is
to diminish international support, both in terms of military, economic, and strategic assistance, and to
discredit Ukraine's reputation on the global stage. UCMC wants to enhance awareness regarding the
pervasive threat posed by Russian propaganda worldwide and to bolster resistance to Russian
information operations within our audience.
In 2023 HWAG consistently documented ongoing challenges and trends in the disinformation domain.
The team actively fulfilled an educational role, working to prevent information threats, boost audience
information resistance, and counteract Russian propaganda narratives. The expert community
contributing to the UCMC content was also kept promptly informed. A key emphasis for HWAG
involved advocating Ukraine's interests in communication with international experts, journalists, and
scientists. HWAG experts actively engaged in discussions on topics of international security relevant
to Ukraine. This included participation in seminars and round tables addressing disinformation
countermeasures in countries such as Georgia, Estonia, Poland, Turkey, and Germany.
Throughout the year the HWAG team spotlighted various topics in analytical articles, including
Russian neo-colonization practices in occupied Ukrainian territories, Russian manipulative narratives
regarding the status of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate, Russia’s efforts
to discredit Ukraine in international organizations justifying war crimes, Kremlin attempts to exert
informational influence in the Global South by framing it within Western neo-colonialism, and threats
of nuclear blackmail. Also, HWAG analysts concentrated on regional political developments with
potential implications for the Russian-Ukrainian war. Notably, publications offered assessments of
election campaigns in Poland, Moldova, and the Russian Federation. The analysis also delved into the
information risks posed by conflicts in the Middle East, the South Caucasus, and Latin America for
Ukraine.
The team hosted 15 public events, featuring expert discussions on pressing issues related to the
information policy of the Russian Federation and attempts to weaken the resistance of Ukraine and the
West. Notably, the HWAG team facilitated discussions grounded in its analytical work, covering
topics such as discrediting the Ukrainian offensive, the militarization of school education in Russia,
Russia's use of sports for propaganda purposes, and Moscow's search for allies in Global South
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HWAG analysts initiated several projects, including "Shady Horses of Kremlin Propaganda," which
focused on detecting and describing the media activities of agents of information influence from the
Russian Federation. Additionally, a new series of public events named "Strategic Dialogues" was
introduced. The team worked on enhancing the methodology for creating visual materials, such as
infographics, quotes, and digests, to effectively convey findings to a broader audience.
Successful media campaigns were conducted on various topics, such as Russians undermining the
Kakhovka Dam, Russian efforts of discrediting Ukrainian refugees in EU countries, and debunking
Russia's attempts to restore communications with the West through the sphere of sports.
Please find below some infographic materials in Ukrainian and English developed by HWAG during
January – December 2023:
How Kremlin Propaganda Prepares
Russian Population for General
Mobilization
How Russia Uses the Rhetoric of Nazi
Germany
Key Russian Disinformation Narratives of
2022
Terrorists in life and “innocents” after
death. How Russia instrumentalizes death,
and for what
A year since RU large-scale invasion
Putin instills fear with ‘Srebrenica’ but
staged ‘Bucha.’ Anniversary of the
Bosnian genocide: from myth to staging
Georgia’s Response to Russian Colonial
Politics
Why the sudden change of heart, Dmitry?
Professor of History at Yale University
Timothy David Snyder gave his view
about "russophobia"
Putin, Orban, Vucic: Political revanchism
as a technology and what to do about it
Rudkovskaya at Dior show: Russian
Propaganda in Fashion Industry
Medvedev's Monday Starts Not With
Coffee
Kyiv’s military strategy - Starve, Stretch
and Strike
Fragmented Reality: Manipulation of
Context
Two-dimensional Kremlin Hysteria:
Official Claims & Personalized Narratives
Surrounding the NATO Summit
“Rosafrica” and rebellious Latin America
Attack on Odesa: Examining the Response
of Russian State Propaganda
Mirror, Mirror: Unveiling Russia's
manipulative propaganda
Divide et Impera: How Russian
Propaganda sows Doubts about Kakhovka
Tragedy
Zakharova's Weekly Press Briefing of
Lies: Kakhovka Dam

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Bacardi's Broken Promise: Staying in
Russia and Tripling Profits
Breaking Chains: Ukraine’s Cultural
Decolonization and Kremlin’s Wrath to
the Upgraded Ukrainian Motherland
Monument
Russian Information Influence Playbook:
Polish Elections
Russian Provocations Towards NATO:
What Are They Up To?
Distorted Narratives: Russian Propaganda
and Historical Manipulation in Education
(Textbook Edition)
Unmasking Propaganda: Aftermath of the
Chernihiv Strike
Black Transplantology in Ukraine: Why
Does the Kremlin’s Fake Horror Stories
Work in Serbia?
A Very Dark Humor: Memes as a Tool of
Russian Propaganda
“Festival” of Putin’s Democracy: What
are the Russian-style Elections Hiding?
Is Yerevan “slipping” out of the Kremlin’s
orbit?
Deepfakes – AI in the Hands of
Propaganda
The Sea of Mines: How will the Black Sea
mine demining operation affect the
region’s security?
Propaganda Digest: A Collection of This
Week’s Most Ridiculous Rhetoric – F-16
Edition
Propaganda in Sport – Deceptive
Neutrality: Russian Killer Athletes
Ukrainian refugees in Europe: a target of
Russian propaganda
“Korean Scenario” for Ukraine: Unveiling
the Implications
Putin Admits PMC Wagner Group was
"fully financed" by Russia
Russian Propaganda's favorite
Manipulations about WW2
A brutal tool of repression and control
How Russian Propaganda Abuses Children
A Comparative Analysis of Russian
Aggression in Ukraine and Other
Genocides
How Russia speculates its position in the
UN
Russia Turning into a Digital dictatorship
Nukereal Danger
Cyberpropaganda: How Russia Exploits
the Gaming Industry?
Maxim Katz: The Other Type of Russian
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In addition to creating informative infographics, HWAG team maintains the "Russia's War
Crimes" media campaign. They regularly release graphic updates, providing daily estimates
of the enemy's losses, sharing a "Number of the Day," and offering a weekly reminder of the
tragic toll on Ukrainian children as a result of Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
In February, the HWAG team focused on a special project with twofold objective: to reach an
international audience that doesn't speak Russian and isn't targeted by YouTube algorithms
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Russian channels. The aim was to unravel these narratives, revealing how they, despite their
apparent progressive nature, intersect with imperial and even pro-government ideologies.
Experts examined the role of migration and slavery in the neocolonial practices of the
aggressor state in Ukraine's occupied territories, analyzed the Russian perspective on guilt
and accountability for military aggression and war crimes, shed light on the marginalization
of Russian elites and explored the dual facets of the Russian regime: the pro-government and
the nationalist-anti-Putin, both of which pose equal threats to Ukrainian statehood.
The team continues to produce concise, fact-based videos that explain recent cases of Russian
disinformation and brutal acts of aggression against Ukraine. Below, you will find a list of
some videos created between January and December 2023:
BREAKING CHAINS:
Ukraine’s Cultural
Decolonization
Russian Information
Influence Playbook:
Polish Elections
Historical Manipulation
and Indoctrination in
Russian Education
Russian military bloggers
and war correspondents
To our British Friends
How Russians Aesthetize
Their War Crimes
The Navalny
documentary won the
Oscar 2023
Terrorist Russia Should
Be Banned From 2024
Olympics
How Atomic Heart video
game justifies Russian
aggression and its
imperialistic intentions
Us vs Them: Sadism and
Animal Abuse in Russian
Army
Russian Threat to
Europe's Largest Nuclear
Power Plant
Elite Fractioning in
Modern Russia:
Prigozhyn's Mutiny
Maria Zakharova Chief
RUS Propagandist
Dmitry Medvedev finally
understands that you
shouldn’t negotiate with
terrorists
Volodymyr Saldo,
notorious Kremlin puppet
in Kherson
Ukrainian
Economy
Adapts
Amidst
Russian
Aggression
How Fashion Industry
Legitimizes Russian
Aggression
Moscow Patriarchate
Orthodox Church in
Ukraine Finally
Confronted
Why providing F-16
fighters is essential for
Ukrainian defense
5 Reasons Why Russia
Should Dismantle
Russian vision of children
Westerners expectations
VS reality of the russian
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The historical dimension
of Georgian-Russian
relations
How the Moscow
patriarchate plays along
with Russian propaganda
in Ukraine
The Football Front. The
Kremlin’s Hybrid
“Diplomacy”
Ah, Russia, the master of
weathering Western
sanctions beyond
expectations!
Russia’s tug-of-war with
NATO. Romania gets
pulled in closer?
How the Kremlin
Exploits Anti-Semitism to
Disrupt Arms Supplies to
Ukraine: The New Old
Front
The never-ending rhetoric
Russia's unexpected
economic resilience
amidst sanctions has
surprised many
Moldova’s local elections
RUSpropaganda portrays
Putin as invincible
Ruspropagandists discuss
erasing UKR & its
identity within a century
RUS laws on gay &
transgender individuals
have led to the
persecution
“Who started the war?”
Russia has long projected
itself as a bastion of high
culture
Orbán Calls Ukraine’s
Economy ‘Non-Existent’
How the new Russian
subculture “PMC
Ryodan” influence youth
on the web
Biden's Surprise Visit to
Ukraine
How Russian Propaganda
tries to sow panic among
Ukrainians
In May, the HWAG team conducted a thorough analysis of how Russian propaganda
specifically targets women and children, recognizing them as among the most vulnerable
groups. This analysis delves into how Russia legitimizes sexism and misogyny while also
promoting the militarization of children. Experts also conducted a comparative study that
examined Russian aggression against Ukraine in relation to other instances of genocide and
explored the repressive methods employed by the aggressor, including the suppression of
dissenting voices. HWAG analysts identified key scenarios for a deconstructed imperialistic
Russia, considering the backdrop of possible disintegration, and assessed the potential
consequences for Ukraine and the Western world.
As it was mentioned before HWAG launched two podcasts this year – English-speaking
“tRUe Crime” and “Romanian podcast with Ukrainian accent”.
Please listen to the episodes released this year:
• tRUe Crime #1 What’s Wrong With Russian Oppositionists?
• tRUe Crime #2 Sexism and Misogyny in Russian Propaganda
• tRUe Crime #3 How Weapons Become Weapons?

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• tRUe Crime #4 Russian Economy: Inside Perspective
• tRUe Crime #5 Anti-LGBTQIA+ Rhetoric of Russian Propaganda
• tRUe Crime #6 How Russia Manipulates Africa
• tRUe Crime #7 Aftermath of the Chernihiv Strike
• tRUe Crime #8 The “Drug Addict” Smear Campaign Against Zelensky
• tRUe Crime #9 A Very Black Humor
• tRUe Crime #10 Distorted Narratives: Russian Historical Manipulation in Education
• tRUe Crime #11 Is Yerevan “Slipping Away”?
• tRUe Crime #12 Back to the Future: Russia’s School Kids Return to Soviet-Style
Military Training
• tRUe Crime #13 “North Korean Rus”: The Image of the DPRK in Russian
Propaganda
• tRUe Crime #14 Black Sea Demining Operation
• tRUe Crime #15 How Russia Exploits the Gaming Industry?
• tRUe Crime #16 Deepfakes – AI in the Hands of Propaganda
• “Romanian podcast with Ukrainian accent” #1Russian Propaganda Regarding
Shelling of Odesa
• “Romanian podcast with Ukrainian accent” #2 Moscow-City Drone Attack and UN
Reactions
• “Romanian podcast with Ukrainian accent” #3Are US Biolabs Using Mosquitoes to
Create Artificial Epidemic Centers in Eastern Europe?
• “Romanian podcast with Ukrainian accent” #4 Did US arms supplied to Ukraine end
up with ‘Mexican cartels’?
During 2023, the HWAG team actively worked to elevate its global recognition as experts in
the field of hybrid warfare.
The Head of the HWAG team, along with a senior analyst, participated in the "Counter
Information Operations Planning" conference, with 20 other Ukrainian representatives from
the public sector, various law enforcement agencies and ministries. This event took place in
Estonia from February 6 to 10, affording them valuable opportunities to engage with
Ukrainian and international officials and experts specializing in hybrid warfare and strategic
communications.
Additionally, the former head of HWAG, Varvara Shmygalova, assumed the roles of
moderator and speaker at the "VI Free Nations of Post-Russia Forum USA: New Future of
Northern Eurasia: Architecture of Post-Russian Space," held in the United States from April

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25 to 28. This forum comprised four sessions and three debate panels, and Ms. Shmygalova
also held discussions with 22 Ukrainian and international officials and experts in the fields of
hybrid warfare and strategic communications, including a meeting with Congresswoman
Victoria Spartz.
One of HWAG's analysts took part in a conference centered on Russian malicious information
activities and strategies for combating them, which was held in Tbilisi, Georgia. Following the
conference, there was a panel discussion featuring Russian disinformation experts from both
Georgia and Azerbaijan, along with an interview conducted on the Georgian national channel.
Additionally, our analyst engaged with local journalists.
Another member of our team conducted a workshop aimed at diplomats and local journalists
during a public event in Georgia dedicated to addressing Russian malicious information
activities (May 29-30). The workshop focused on how Russian propaganda exploits liberal
values and methods to counteract these tactics.

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In July, the HWAG team conducted two informative presentations at the UCMC press center.
The first event, held on July 5, focused on their quantitative research regarding the exploitation
of children in Russian propaganda, presented in a lecture format. Following this presentation,
HWAG expert was invited to contribute to a documentary series on one of the Ukrainian TV
channels, scheduled for release around November of this year.
The second event, which took place on July 17, consisted of a lecture based on the research
findings regarding the information landscape of Russian propaganda surrounding the NATO
summit in Vilnius. During this presentation, HWAG team members dissected and exposed ten
of the primary narratives disseminated through various media outlets, official statements, and
anonymous communication channels, such as Telegram.
In July, we initiated a series of video expressions of gratitude directed towards our Western
allies, which played a crucial role in helping Ukraine withstand Russian aggression from the
onset of the invasion. Our intention was to synchronize these video messages with Ukraine's
Independence Day, commemorating our collective accomplishments in the fight for freedom
and democracy. We shared these videos with our partners and foreign embassies in Ukraine,
so they could post and share these messages on their timelines as a gesture of solidarity with
Ukraine. The full list of video acknowledgments to our allies is provided below.

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• To our British friends, Ukraine thanks you!
• Our unwavering ally: Lithuania
• Thank you, Estonia!
• Thank you, USA!
• Poland, our friends who get it, Ukraine thanks you!
• Our neighbor, our friend: Romania, Ukraine thanks you!
• To our Latvian friends, Ukraine thanks you!
• To our German friends, Ukraine thanks you!
• To our French friends, Ukraine thanks you!
• To our Canadian friends, Ukraine thanks you!
• To our Czech friends, Ukraine thanks you!
• To our Italian friends, Ukraine thanks you!
• Japan, Ukraine thanks you!
• To our Slovakian friends, Ukraine thanks you!
• To our Bulgarian friends, Ukraine thanks you!
• To our Swedish friends, Ukraine thanks you!
• To our Norwegian friends, Ukraine thanks you!
• Denmark, Ukraine thanks you!
• To our friends in the Netherlands, Ukraine thanks you!
• Finland, Ukraine thanks you!
• Spain, Ukraine thanks you!
During August, the HWAG team conducted a series of four presentations, each centered on
distinct aspects of their research. These presentations encompassed topics such as Russia's
manipulation of historical narratives, featuring insights from experts in the field, as well as an
exploration of Russia's ongoing information warfare against Ukraine, including the
deployment of memes and political cartoons. Additionally, the team scrutinized the criticism
directed at the Ukrainian counteroffensive by Western governments and media and conducted
an analysis of Russian information influences in the context of the Polish elections.
In September HWAG analysts with its partners launched a new format of public events called
"Strategic Dialogues". The first event covered the situation of Ukrainian refugees abroad and
how Kremlin propaganda uses them for its purposes. The team also launched a series of
graphic materials - "Potential Provocation Alert!" and "RUSpropaganda’s Unfortunate Target
of the Week", corresponding to the current emphasis on countering propaganda.

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In October, HWAG analysts conducted three presentations overseas to showcase their
analytical research in Romania, Turkey, and Moldova. The initial event occurred on October
19 during the OIP Network Conference 2023 in Bucharest, Romania, where Marianna
Prysiazhniuk presented the research titled "Gender Disinformation." The second presentation
unfolded on October 23 as part of the Horasis Global Meeting 2023 in Gaziantep, Turkey,
with Marianna Prysiazhniuk presenting the research titled "Strategic Chaos." The third
presentation took place on October 27 during the International Scientific Conference
"Politics, Propaganda, And Society In Contemporary Historical Evolution" in Chisinau,
Moldova, where Marianna Prysiazhniuk presented the research titled "Russian Propaganda in
'Neutral' Countries in the Context of the Large-Scale Invasion of Ukraine: Context, Tools,
and Forecasts." Also, another HWAG expert Anton Himyak went to Berlin, Germany for a
study visit, where he met with Ambassador of Ukraine to Germany, professors at Ilia State
University, Deputy Head of the StratCom Department at Federal Foreign Office and German
journalists.
In November, HWAG's materials delved into a range of topics, addressing subjects such as
the political influence of Russian artistic gymnastics and the security ramifications of
demining operations in the Black Sea. Analysts investigated the roles of AI and gaming in the

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realm of propaganda. Furthermore, an exclusive interview with Vice-Admiral Serhiy Hayduk
offered valuable insights into Ukraine's possible involvement in the anti-mine operation
alongside NATO countries in the Black Sea. Their unwavering commitment to shedding light
on pivotal issues associated with propaganda persisted, offering valuable perspectives for a
more profound comprehension of these intricate dynamics.
In December, HWAG team concentrated on developing media campaigns, with the initial one
centering on the Russian utilization of sports for its interests. For this initiative, they enlisted
the expertise of sports professionals, notably Olga Saladukha and Oleksandr Glyvinsky.
Simultaneously, analysts launched a media campaign addressing Russia's efforts to
undermine the credibility of Ukrainian refugees abroad. Alongside these campaigns, they
released 10 articles and produced 2 podcasts that extended the discussions initiated in their
prior articles, specifically exploring the themes of eSports and AI as tools in Russian
propaganda.
Summary of HWAG work:
4.1.
Articles
4.2.
Videos
4.3. Graphics 4.4. Media
campaigns
4.5. Public
events
Planned in
Operation
Plan
34 34 250 5 15
Actuals 119 95 671 5 15

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5.1.
Facebook
posts
5.2.
Twitter
posts
5.3. Public
presentations
6.1.
Meetings
with
experts
6.2.
Analytical
reports
Planned in
Operation
Plan
850 3000 20 25 2
Actuals 1091 2975 17 63 2

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7. OVERVIEW OF RESULTS: UCHOOSE
Uchoose.info is a resource that deals with critical thinking, countering propaganda, media
hygiene, analytics, designed to explain certain concepts, quench panic and debunk fakes and
populist myths. The team actively responds to the information challenges of today by
conveying information in an easy way with elements of gamification that is popular among
young audiences.
At the start of the year, the UChoose team initiated a focus on the topic of decolonisation, a
theme that had been previously announced in the preceding year. The primary objective is to
dispel the mythologized symbols of Russification within the public and cultural sphere and
instead, shed light on the Ukrainian narratives that should replace it.
The UChoose team observed a heightened interest in this subject, driven by positive feedback
and inquiries from their readers. Publications within this thematic section garnered extensive
coverage, making them the most popular among visitors to their website. Notably, certain
materials pertaining to the renaming of streets in this section achieved top rankings in Google
search results.
The presentation of this new direction in their work, along with efforts to rectify toponyms
imposed by the Russian Empire, took place at the Press Center. The event featured the
participation of Volodymyr Vyatrovych, a Ukrainian Member of Parliament, as well as Ihor
Karetnikov and Andriy Klymchuk.
In April, in light of the prevailing circumstances and the presence of the Moscow Patriarchate
Church in Ukraine, UChoose dedicated a series of articles to this subject. Within this coverage,
they published two articles with a patriotic perspective. However, to maintain a balanced view,
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During May, UChoose addressed significant historical events. The team shared materials
related to the Second World War, including contributions from a guest author. These materials
aimed to debunk the myths propagated by Russian propaganda and presented narratives
focusing on this day as a commemoration and an opportunity for reconciliation, rather than
fostering a "victory obsession." Additionally, UChoose covered the genocidal deportation of
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In June, aside from discussions on decolonization and culture, UChoose delved extensively
into historical milestones within the context of Russia's war in Ukraine. These topics spanned
a wide range of dates, commencing with International Children's Day, the dissolution of the
Zaporizhzhia Sich, Malevich's creation of the iconic canvas "Black Square," the uprising
aboard the battleship "Potemkin," the Allied landings in Normandy during the Second World
War, the publication of George Orwell's novel "1984," the observance of Ukraine's
Constitution Day, and regrettably, concluded with contemporary events in Ukraine, including
the detonation of the Kakhovka Hydro Power Plant and the subsequent flooding of the Kherson
region, as well as an escalation by Russian forces pertaining to the threat of an explosion at the
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
During the second quarter of the year, UChoose initiated the production of a video series
centered around the themes of critical thinking and media literacy. The inaugural episode
focused on presenting 10 essential critical thinking questions that should be posed when
evaluating the information we encounter. Furthermore, the team introduced an Express Fake
Test, a concise tool designed to help individuals identify and combat misinformation.
UChoose expert, Andriy Klymchuk, was honored with an invitation to deliver a lecture on
Russian propaganda at the Museum of Propaganda, where he delved into the topic of debunking
Soviet myths surrounding Ukrainian culture and decolonization. Additionally, he provided
insights as a commentator on Channel 5, a national television channel, discussing matters
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Furthermore, UChoose organized a noteworthy event at the UCMC Press Center, featuring
Ukrainian marine writer Anton Sanchenko and Andrii Klymchuk, who pens the
"Decolonization" column on Uchoose.info. The event, titled "Ukrainian Travelers Whom
Russia Appropriated," centered around the theme of the Ukrainian seas reclaimed from
Russian appropriation. This marks the inauguration of a new direction for 2024 within the
scope of decolonization theme.
In his capacity as a UCMC representative, Andrii also took on the role of moderating the
discussion on "How to communicate difficult topics to the audience during crises and wars
using the example of the European integration of Ukraine" at the 2023 Donbass Media
Forum. Meanwhile, Olesya Drashkaba, for the third consecutive year, received an invitation
to conduct a workshop on media gamification for regional journalists and editors at the
"School of Universal Editors."
During August, the focus remained on documenting the renaming of villages across various
regions of Ukraine. UChoose continued to shed light on important national events, including
Flag Day and Independence Day, featuring two insightful articles from a guest historian.
These articles explored the Roman Republic and its final conflicts among politicians and
generals, drawing parallels to contemporary events. In addition to these topics, the team
delved into research concerning the media consumption habits of Ukrainians and initiated
discussions surrounding mental health. Given the current circumstances, they conducted an
interview with a psychotherapist to address the psychological trauma stemming from the
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Also, in August, UChoose achieved a significant milestone by securing a scholarship. As a
result, they launched the "Feel" rubrics, dedicated to field reports that highlight the
resilience of Ukrainians who continue to live in and rebuild their nation during challenging
times. These individuals demonstrate remarkable determination in the face of adversity,
actively contributing to post-traumatic growth. UChoose author Les Beley visited 10 cities in
different parts of Ukraine and collected impressive materials about the resilience of
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In September - October, UChoose published an extensive study on Ukrainian language in 4
parts by Les Beley in cooperation with an invited expert-analyst Oleksandr Rovniak - "How
the full-scale war changed the language behavior of Ukrainians"
• Part One: General Results
• Part Two: Gender, Age, Education
• Part Three: Regions, Resettlement Experience, Likelihood of Change in Language
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UChoose continued cooperation with the Lithuanian online resource ResPublica in terms of
exchange of articles for publication, and the materials written by UChoose were translated into
English and Russian and published across its channels. The translation into the Russian
language aims to reach Russian-speaking residents of the Baltic countries, offering them
accurate and trustworthy information as an alternative to the prevalent Russian propaganda in
the region.
Since the initial months of the full-scale invasion, UChoose team has been diligently
analyzing the information landscape and the international audience's interest in developments
within Ukraine, particularly on Twitter. In their ongoing efforts to disseminate truth and
promote Ukrainian perspectives to a broader readership, UChoose continue to post tweets in
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Amidst the war, Telegram's share within the Ukrainian information landscape experienced a
significant surge. Capitalizing on this trend, Uchoose seized the opportunity to elevate its
channel's visibility by increasing the volume of content tailored to the prevailing
circumstances. UChoose notable initiative was the collaboration with renowned Ukrainian
artists, who crafted illustrations specifically for timely war-related coverage. UChoose
complemented its original content with these artworks, thereby capturing the heightened
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Even in the midst of the large-scale Russian invasion, UChoose's traditional publication
format, featuring inspirational quotes, retained its relevance. Within this column, UChoose
continues to spotlight encouraging and patriotic quotes from well-known Ukrainians,
primarily contemporaries and world leaders, who express solidarity with Ukraine and
condemn the war instigated by Russia.
The Uchoose Telegram public channel has earned recognition as one of the engaging and
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Overall, the main achievement of the UChoose team for 2023 is that their efforts surpassed the
coverage goals outlined in their yearly plan, achieving a total reach of more then 15 million
coverage across all materials, comprising 812 informational pieces disseminated across various
platforms, including UChoose website, Telegram, Twitter, and Facebook. UChoose’s
Telegram and Twitter channels showed great results due to cross-sharing from various
channels, cooperation with InformNapalm and the strategy of developing content in English.
Summary of UChoose work in 12M 2023:
7.1.
Articles
7.2.
#twopara
7.3.
Materials
for the site
7.4.
Articles
by
7.5. Quizzes
and tests
7.6. Social
media
quotes

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UChoose
.info
graphs
briefs
Uchoose.info
- about
decolonizati
on
invited
authors
Planned in
Operational
Plan
46 46 35 11 10 108
Actual 48 50 41 11 13 125
7.7.
Materials
for the
social
media -
others
(posts,
reposts,
etc.)
7.8.
Videos
7.9.
Twitter
posts
7.10.
Telegram
posts
7.11.
Monthly
digests
7.12.
Lectures
Planned in
Operational
Plan
110 6 229 388 12 5
Actual 114 8 248 419 12 6

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III. SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
1. OVERVIEW OF RESULTS: DOBRE PROGRAM
Decentralization Reform Communication Team is a principal direction of UCMC aimed at
communicating the reform at all levels. Currently, the Team is responsible for communications
component of Decentralization Offering Better Results and Efficiency (DOBRE), 2016-2025
initiative sponsored by USAID and managed by Global Communities.
This year, we keep communicating decentralization in Ukraine, sharing successful cases of
territorial communities' development and resilience, facilitating establishment of horizontal
inter-municipal connections, and communicating the DOBRE Program's activities such as
Emergency Response activity (an initiative to provide technical help to war-scarred
communities), local services improvement, strengthening of local economic development,
financial management optimization, etc.
Jan - Dec, 2023: DOBRE key achievements
1) Working on the field. During the reporting period, the UCMC team made numerous visits
to communities. These included photo expeditions, press tours, and trips to de-occupied and
rear-guarded communities to cover their lives. A huge amount of material was collected,
dozens of articles, hundreds of photos, and several powerful videos were published. Hundreds
of external articles and reports based on materials prepared by the team were published by
regional and national media.
2) Teaching to write on decentralization. 2023 was fruitful for training sessions. In total,
despite the circumstances, DOBRE team managed to conduct 28 trainings, 16 of which were
held in the regions. We consider it an achievement to have conducted a two-stage training for
45 regional journalists from all over Ukraine, which included meetings with the Deputy
Minister of Reconstruction of Ukraine, Head of the Office of the Congress of Local and
Regional Authorities under the President of Ukraine, and USAID DOBRE Chief of the Party.
The goal of the school was to inform regional journalists about the decentralization agenda in
Ukraine and teach them constructive journalism. Many publications were made afterwards by
the participants and the school has triggered an information wave in the media.
3) Training communities in planned and systemic communications. Five training sessions
on creating communication plans, held in Kyiv in February, were a successful boost for
communities in their work on communication plans. Representatives of 42 communities
attended the training and it is already bearing fruit. Communities developed communication
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service improvement plans. So far, DOBRE team have consulted 22 communities on their draft
communication plans, and they constantly schedule and conduct new consultations. 22
territorial communities have already officially adopted their communication plans.
4) Communicating Decentralization on radio. This quarter, DOBRE launched Communities.
The Stories of Struggle and Development, the podcast on Hromadske Radio and published four
episodes. This is an important step in the communication of the decentralization reform, as
radio is a fairly popular type of media in Ukraine (54% listen to radio either through a receiver
or on the Internet), and compared to 2019, Ukrainians have become more likely to use radio as
a source of information. The podcast format itself is quite convenient, both due to the ability
to listen to it at a convenient time and due to the short duration (around 20 minutes) of a single
episode (which does not prevent episodes from being informative, involving several speakers,
and conveying important messages).
Jan - Aug, 2023: DOBRE key challenges
• Missile terror and power outages were the most serious problem for the cold season,
but in the spring of 2023, shelling by the Russian Federation continued with increased
intensity. In the photo, you can see a training session that takes place in the bomb shelter
in the building where the UCMC press center is located during an air raid. Training
sessions in the communities, in turn, were often interrupted due to power outages, and
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Image: You Are on Air training session goes on in the bomb shelter during the missile
alert.
• It is difficult to overestimate the impact of the war on local communities. First, many
employees were forced to migrate abroad or relocate to other communities in the
country. It is necessary to rethink the channels of communication in communities to
return people to their communities. Secondly, community administrations, especially
in communities with many fallen defenders, urgently need to be trained in
communication on emotionally hard topics. Thirdly, the team had to make changes to
their schools and educational programs considering specific crisis communications in
the communities affected by the Kakhovka dam disaster.
Statistics
In-person and online events in numbers
Events in regions 16 (including Effective Media School, stage
2)
Events in Kyiv 14 (twelve training sessions, 2 round tables)
Training sessions 28
Total number of training sessions
participants
411
Presence online and in the media
Videos (promo, educational) 37
Articles (press releases, interview, long reads,
etc.)
70
Publications on emergency assistance for
communities
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External publications after UCMC/DOBRE
activities (including online and social media)
836
Total direct media reach 7.018.000 contacts with the audience
according to media monitoring reports
Jan - Aug, 2023: DOBRE activities
Training sessions
Out of the nineteen training sessions conducted by the UCMC team during the reporting
period, the following types of schools can be distinguished:
Effective Communications for the Community – these were sixteen communications schools
held in communities in five oblasts of Ukraine. We spoke of efficient social communications
and mass media interaction, press release writing, social media management, work of the press
office, and mobile device journalistic photography. The training included interactive exercises
and a vast exchange of experience. Community heads, deputy heads, council secretaries,
administrators, communicators, heads of communal enterprises, structural units of executive
committees, headmen, deputies, and activists attended the events. The total number of
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Communication Plan. Training on Step-by-Step Co-Development - these were five 2-day
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were communications specialists and officers from 42 communities of eight Ukraine's oblasts.
The total number of participants of these three trainings was 80 people. The speakers were
UCMC team members and the invited Andres Anvelt (PractNet/ АА Consulting senior expert,
Estonia.) During the training, CC representatives elaborated on their communities’ actual
communication plans.
Effective Media School - was the two-stage complex school (three events in total) for regional
journalists featuring interactive meetings with officials from the Ministry of Restoration, MPs,
politicians, USAID DOBRE officers, journalists, and media specialists. The topics were
Ukraine's decentralization agenda in 2023, solutions journalism, monetization of the media,
and social media marketing in regional media. The 45 participating journalists praised the
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You Are on Air - the four 2-day training sessions for heads of territorial communities dedicated
to public communications and work on camera. The speaker was media trainer Liubov
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current circumstances in Ukraine, or maybe due to those circumstances, showed sheer interest
in improving their communications skills.
Articles
The articles DOBRE team publishes tell about life in the communities and their activities, such
as community assistance, training sessions, panel discussions, etc. The most interesting articles
are probably the ones written after visits to communities: how citizens opened an agricultural
cooperative, how they managed to create a sewing workshop, how blacksmithing develops in
the regions, how a blueberry farm works during the war, and how people survived during the
occupation and are surviving now after the catastrophic events around Nova Kakhovka area.
Such materials get reposted, people share and accept new experiences, inspiring themselves to
continue living and developing. In recent months, team have started translating particularly
interesting materials into English and French.
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Social media publications
UCMC and DOBRE Program Facebook, UCMC Twitter and the social media of our partners
at the Decentralization portal are our broad field of work. We leave no activity
uncommunicated via social networks. Thus, in accordance with our prioritized task, we have
made 93 publications (in total on all platforms) communicating the DOBRE's Emergency
Response activity - provision of the communities with the most urgent technical help in the
face of war.
We have also made 607 publications spreading expert materials (explainers and webinars) on
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Videos
Since January, DOBRE has published nine videos that tell the story of the achievements and
challenges of Ukrainian communities. They tell about working businesses that local residents
were able to launch thanks to international co-financing, successful solutions that communities
have implemented when faced with problems, and about the community residents themselves.
For these videos, we often use the reels/shorts format. At the end of the year, we have started
collaboration with ShoTam – a cross-platform media, well known in Ukraine. At UCMC
request, ShoTam has created a beautiful video on Pyadytska community of Ivano-Frankivsk
oblast where citizens have started a communal blueberry farm. This video is the first of four
planned under this collaboration.
In addition to videos about life in communities, we published 23 expert videos on financial
management and administrative service delivery. We also broadcast a UCMC-organized live
panel discussion on decentralization and four events organized by DOBRE partners held at the
UCMC press center in Kyiv. These were public discussions “How can communities plan for
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How Communities Can Create Modern Public Spaces”, “Counselling with the community:
deliberative approach in public consultations”, and “Restoration and support of local
businesses in wartime”.
Consulting territorial communities on communication plans development
The UCMC DOBRE team provides consultations to communication specialists of the
DOBRE-partner communities on developing community communication plans. The first
stage of such support is the school on creating such plans in Kyiv (we have held five such
schools already), and after that communities receive individual consultations when they
already have a draft of a plan. Thus, during the reporting period, 22 territorial communities
were consulted. Twenty-two partner communities officially approved their communication
plans. Having an adopted communication plan increases the effectiveness of internal
communication between the community and the authorities, as well as allows for better
horizontal communication between communities and the dissemination of positive
experiences and success stories to follow. Planned communication is even more crucial in
wartime.
Our communications expert Aryna Satovska took part as a speaker in two training-seminars
with her message on communications in the field of local self-government services during
martial law.
Communication support
The UCMC DOBRE team provides communication support for activities and events with the
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Communities, FSLD (Poland), and others. This includes monitoring visits to partner
communities within the project, official meetings, training sessions, webinars broadcasting,
etc.
Image: Kakhovka Reservoir, destroyed by the Russian Federation.
Thus, during the reporting period, the team provided communication support for the signing of
memorandums of cooperation between the DOBRE program and nine regional military
administrations, and participated in 13 visits to partner communities. Such trips and meetings
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videos. And, of course, it is on the spot that you can see how the assistance to communities is
being implemented and get feedback from local government representatives. The team also
communicated multiple planning meetings between community representatives and program
officers, business workshops, and public discussions on decentralization-related subjects.
In addition, UCMC DOBRE developed the content (lectures, comments from officials, visits
to a nationwide TV channel) for a partner training session on the development of media spaces
in territorial communities, which was attended by representatives of authorities and
communication teams of partner communities.
The visits to Ukraine by Global Communities CEO Carrie Hessler-Radelet and VP Kelly van
Husen were also communicated by our team. We accompanied the GC officers to DOBRE
partner communities, wrote articles, filmed interviews, made publications on multiple UCMC
web-platforms.
Podcast
In collaboration with Hromadske Radio, UCMC has started the release of the podcast dedicated
to communities, decentralization and local self-governance. The name of the podcast is
Communities. The Stories of Struggle and Development. For each issue, we select an important
topic related to decentralization, urgent needs of communities, and aspects of local self-
government in the current situation. We invite several speakers from communities, from donor
organizations, experts on specific issues. We have already released the first four episodes of
the podcast:
Ep.1 “How the communities can plan restoration and development of local economy”.
Speakers: Petro Sehedii (Head of Sofiivska CC), Artem Shcherbatiuk (Deputy Head of
Pomichnyanska CC), and Vitalii Yurkiv (USAID DOBRE expert on local economic
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Ep.2 “How communities develop programs of complex recovery (using help from USAID
DOBRE)” Speakers Andrii Seletskyi (Head of Novovorontsovska Military Administration),
Maksym Burdavitsyn (Deputy Chief of Party of USAID DOBRE at Global Communities), and
Mariia Chernenko (Head of Rohanska CC).
Ep.3 “Cohesion as a resource for the restoration and development of the territorial
community”. Speakers: Volodymyr Kuprii, civic engagement expert for USAID DOBRE,
Iryna Tkachenko, project manager at NGO Khmarochos Agency for Sustainable Development,
and Alla Omelianenko, a leader of the civic initiative group of Oleksandrivka, a village in the
Pokrovska CC of Dnipropetrovska Oblast.
Ep.4 “Improvement and sustainability of water supply systems in communities: why is it
important?” Speakers: Sergii Karelin (USAID DOBRE consultant on water supply), Olexandr
Muratov (USAID DOBRE expert on local self-governance services), and Olexandr Kodola
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Photo expeditions
During the reporting period, the UCMC team, together with the photographer Vladyslav Sodel,
conducted nine photo expeditions to seven different territorial communities in six partner
oblasts of Ukraine (Ivano-Frankivska, Kharkivska, Chernivetska, Dnipropetrovska,
Kirovohradska and Ternopilska). Such trips result in inspiring photo galleries that our team
shares through social media (we post the works on UCMC Flickr), real exhibitions, and the
DOBRE calendar that we produce annually (it is usually done in December) as a souvenir for
our partners: communities administrations, organizations, and ministries.
Public events
At the end of May, we have conducted two round tables on topical issues of local self-
government in Ukraine featuring Vyacheslav Nehoda - Head of the Office of the Congress of
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the Party USAID DOBRE, Global Communities. The heads of communities and journalists
have attended these round tables.
Press tour
In August, the UCMC team conducted a press tour to Chernihiv region together with regional
journalists from partner regions. They visited the de-occupied Koryukivska, Snovska and
Sosnytska communities. Press tours are always a source of impressions and materials for
publications. It is also a great tool for raising public awareness of the benefits of
decentralization and promoting activities related to restoration of life in the communities in
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2. OVERVIEW OF RESULTS: NATIONAL OUTREACH
National Outreach works to support Ukrainian regional media, with specific focus on the East
and South of Ukraine. We aim to help regional media outlets to meet modern challenges,
produce better and more reliable content, provide them with opportunities for learning,
professional exchange and technical support. We organize trainings, seminars, workshops,
consultations for regional journalists on relevant for them topics, meetings and collective
interviews within press-tours, study tours abroad, press events in Kyiv and in partnership with
regional Press Centers. Through our activities, we provide access to the source of information
when regional media receive answers to the most pressing issues in a wide range of areas
(health care system, education, energy sector, European and Euro-Atlantic integration, etc.).
We also build horizontal links between regions of Ukraine, providing opportunities to our
beneficiaries for sharing experiences and successful practices, networking and combining new
knowledge with their local realities.
The National Outreach team systematically works with regional media: trainings for journalists
always combine group events (trainings, webinars, etc.) and individual targeted consultations.
This approach allows to respond the requests and needs that come directly from the participants
and, if needed, come back to the topics that are important or require deeper touch. Developing
capabilities of the regional journalists, UCMC improves the quality of media in Ukraine and
reaches out to the information consumers.
In January and February the UCMC team, that is involved in Media Reboot project, in
cooperation with Atlantic Council, conducted three two-day training sessions for regional
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participants with the skills to counter disinformation. They covered topics such as
understanding the workings of propaganda in the Russian-Ukrainian war, identifying types
and components of Russian propaganda, and learning about tools and methods of
propagandistic influence. The trainings also focused on key information operations by the
Kremlin in the current year. Additionally, there was a significant emphasis on understanding
the psychological impact of propaganda and the importance of One Voice policy during times
of war.
The specialists from The Atlantic Council's Digital Forensic Research Lab shared with
participants the knowledge how to verify sources, check online information, analyze websites
and social media, find connections between different networks and protect personal data
online. Participants received handbooks and brochures to take home and favourably reviewed
the topicality and importance of acquired professional information.
On March 21, 23 and 24, a series of workshops was held for representatives of
communication teams of central, regional and local authorities, as well as UCMC and CSC
experts in the field of countering disinformation and strategic communications under the title
“Coordination between communications and building resilience to disinformation
influence.” 73 people took part in three events.
The program included 3 blocks:
1. Wartime communications. How to communicate effectively through One Voice
2. Information as a weapon. How to build resilience to disinformation in the world of
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3. Introduction: Russian narratives against Estonia and against Ukraine.
The coaches and speakers were:
1. Larysa Mudrak, expert in crisis and strategic communications
2. Lidiya Smola, professor at NTUU KPI, doctor of political sciences, political analyst,
certified coach
3. Tiit Matsulevits, project manager of the Estonian Center for International
Development, Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to Ukraine (1996-1999)
In their feedback forms, the workshop participants noted the importance and relevance of the
topic, the informativeness of the training session, the professionalism of the coaches, the
interesting and eventful program, the provision of useful and practical tips for professional
activities:
• It’s very important to differentiate information and be able to communicate, so the
event is very useful. It was valuable for me to attend this event.
• It’s incredible. I plunged into a different world, where everything was clearly
explained and easy to understand.
• A very informative and useful event held at the most appropriate time.
• The speakers provided a lot of interesting and useful information for practical use.
We can apply it in practice.
For the participants of the workshops, informational and analytical materials were developed
and designed, compiled in a brochure, and a number of informational memos.
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• The Year of Russian Propaganda: narratives and tactics 2022
• Features of the process of building resilience to informational influence and
effectiveness of communications
• Recommendations for establishing coordination between communications and
building resilience to disinformation
• Basic cyber security rules for everyone
• Basics of information verification. For use in current work
On 11-12.05, 15-16.05, 22-23.05 and 25-26.05, a series of strategic sessions was held in
Kyiv for representatives of communication teams of central, regional and local authorities, as
well as UCMC and CSC experts in the field of countering disinformation and strategic
communications under the title “Narratives and messages for countering Russian
disinformation and propaganda.” 92 people took part in the communication teams.
The strategic session program consisted of the following parts:
• Introduction, work principles and agreed-upon goals of the session. How / which
Russian narratives effectively achieve goals?
• Algorithms and key messages of countering Russian narratives and disinformation
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• Practical work with a case. Summing up the meeting results, feedback and
recommendations
Expert facilitators were:
• Iryna Eigelson, facilitator, social psychologist-conflictologist
• Maksym Yeligulashvili, facilitator, certified coach
During the strategic sessions, communication and information experts working at different
levels of state institutions and self-government bodies managed to exchange their visions and
tools for effective counter-communication regarding the Russian Federation’s actions,
countering Russian propaganda and disinformation. Together with expert facilitators, the
participants agreed on approaches and effective methods of synchronous actions, including
through One Voice, and formulated the key messages for further use within their
competences.
In their feedback forms, the participants of the strategic sessions highly appreciated the
usefulness and practical value of the event, in particular, noted the importance and relevance
of the topic, the professionalism of the coaches, practical cases, the expertise of the coaches;
they were inspired for work and development:
• An incredibly cool and necessary event for communication experts of all levels. It is
important to exchange experience in order to counter the enemy on the information
front even more effectively.
• When there are practical tasks, communication, group work, and reflection, new
approaches, views, and opinions are revealed, which allows us to better master the
topic and learn new things.
• It is extremely useful because it allows me to come out of my "bubble" and hear the
opinions of colleagues from other regions. Improves intersectoral and interregional
communication.

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• The event proved to be extremely important for readiness and the algorithm of actions
in crisis situations and countering enemy propaganda.
During the reporting period, UCMC experts monitored and coordinated the work of experts
involved in CSC activities.
In addition, the UCMC team selected the groups from among the participants of the
“Coordination between communications and building resilience to disinformation influence”
workshops and experts in the field of countering disinformation and strategic
communications for study visits to Estonia and Czech Republic. The UCMC team
coordinated the groups, provided organizational and logistical support, etc.:
• Mentorship program in Estonia, February 26 – March 3, 2023 (for experts in the field
of strategic communications and combating disinformation from Ukrainian public
organizations and analytical centers, in particular, representatives of UCMC, CSC)
• Strategy Seminar and Study Visit in Estonia, Apr 23 – Apr 28, 2023 (for
representatives of communication teams of central authorities and experts of UCMC,
CSC)
• Project: Support to Ukraine’s Efforts in Tackling Disinformation “Challenges of
Countering Disinformation in Central and Eastern Europe” Study Visit to the Czech
Republic, June 26 – June 29, 2023