No Filter: Ukraine

Dnipro Drone Strikes, Orbán’s Attacks and Power Cuts — Ukrainian news, November 18

Episode Summary

In this episode of No Filter Ukraine, we break down the heaviest fighting near Pokrovsk and Kostyantynivka, new Russian drone attacks on Dnipro, and the latest delay with Ukraine’s 2026 state budget. We look at EU plans for tens of billions in grants, Viktor Orbán’s loud criticism, and NATO’s cautious line on shooting down Russian missiles. You will also hear about corruption probes around Energoatom, tougher checks on officials, and how the global AI boom could make everyday electronics more expensive in Ukraine. We finish with power cut warnings for this week and a small, hopeful story from Ukrainian scientists in Antarctica.

Episode Notes

In this episode of No Filter Ukraine, we break down the heaviest fighting near Pokrovsk and Kostyantynivka, new Russian drone attacks on Dnipro, and the latest delay with Ukraine’s 2026 state budget. We look at EU plans for tens of billions in grants, Viktor Orbán’s loud criticism, and NATO’s cautious line on shooting down Russian missiles. You will also hear about corruption probes around Energoatom, tougher checks on officials, and how the global AI boom could make everyday electronics more expensive in Ukraine. We finish with power cut warnings for this week and a small, hopeful story from Ukrainian scientists in Antarctica.