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UkrainePublished: 19 September 2026 at 07:44

New podcast episode covers Russian setback near Lyman and possible US sanctions on Russia

Ukrainska Pravda's podcast "Damned Questions" discussed the week's war developments, from a Russian defeat near Lyman to a possible US sanctions bill and KAB strikes reaching Odesa.

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In a new episode of the Ukrainska Pravda podcast "Damned Questions," journalist Fedir Popadiuk interviewed the outlet's deputy editor-in-chief, Yevhen Buderatskyi, about the past week's developments in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Developments near Lyman

The conversation covered an operation referred to as "Vivaldi" and changes on the Lyman front, where, according to the discussion, Russian forces suffered a defeat. The episode's announcement does not provide further military detail.

Possible sanctions

A central topic was whether US President Donald Trump will sign so-called "hellish sanctions" against Russia, referring to a bill originally drafted by the late US senator (Graham). The podcast also touched on what sanctions could theoretically be introduced against Trump himself.

Elimination of Anton Hrunis

The episode addresses who Anton Hrunis is — a person eliminated by Ukraine's Security Service (SBU). No further details were given in the announcement.

KAB strikes on Odesa

Another topic discussed was why guided aerial bombs (KABs) have recently begun reaching Odesa, a city previously less affected by such strikes.

The podcast episode is available on several listening platforms and is produced by Ukrainska Pravda journalists.

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