Weekly war podcast recaps Lyman front, possible US sanctions on Russia and strikes on Odesa

In the latest episode of Ukrainska Pravda's podcast "Damn Questions," journalist Fedir Popadiuk discussed the week's main developments in the Russia-Ukraine war with the outlet's deputy editor-in-chief, Yevhen Buderatskyi.

One of the main topics was Operation "Vivaldi" and changes on the front line near the city of Lyman in eastern Ukraine — based on the episode's title, the conversation addressed setbacks suffered by Russian forces in that area.

Possible sanctions

Buderatskyi and Popadiuk also discussed a bill prepared by the late US senator Graham and whether US President Donald Trump might sign so-called "hellish sanctions" against Russia. The conversation also touched on the possibility of sanctions being directed at Trump himself.

Anton Grunis eliminated

The episode explained who Anton Grunis is, a figure eliminated in an operation by Ukraine's Security Service. No further details about this person were provided in the source material.

KAB strikes on Odesa

Another topic covered was why Russian guided aerial bombs (KABs) have recently begun reaching Odesa, a city that had previously been subjected to such strikes less often than other Ukrainian regions.

The episode's title also references the elimination of a figure referred to as "Grozny," though the source text does not provide further details about this event or the person involved.

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