Ukraine Military History
The Ukraine Military History Podcast

How wars are really fought — from the people who’ve fought them

How wars are actually fought, and won. Co-hosts Rob Lee and Dmytro Putiata — both Marines and military analysts — break down the war in Ukraine, while host Samuel Cook widens the lens to the history behind modern war.

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Episodes

New conversations, released regularly.
Why Ukraine's Military History Matters
Episode 1 · June 11, 2026

Why Ukraine's Military History Matters

Sam Cook and Rob Lee on why Ukraine's military past is essential to understanding today's frontline — from tracking the Russian buildup to the lessons reshaping modern warfare.

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Russia's Next Move: The Front Line Right Now — Rob Lee & Dmytro Putiata (Pt 1)
Episode 2 · June 11, 2026

Russia's Next Move: The Front Line Right Now — Rob Lee & Dmytro Putiata (Pt 1)

Sam Cook, Rob Lee, and Dmytro Putiata break down the 2025 battlefield — Russia's infiltration tactics, drone lines and electronic warfare, elite drone units, and how Ukraine is adapting and stabilizing the front.

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About the podcast

Ukraine Military History is a podcast about how wars are actually fought, and won. Co-hosts Rob Lee and Dmytro Putiata — both Marines and respected military analysts — break down the war in Ukraine in the operational detail headlines miss: drone warfare, force structure, and what’s really happening along the front.

Host Samuel Cook, who taught Russian military history at West Point, widens the lens to the campaigns and doctrines that shaped modern war and still echo on today’s battlefield. Produced by the Borderlands Foundation, the show preserves and teaches the hard-won lessons of Ukraine’s fight for the free world. New episodes pair frontline analysis with the history behind it.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ukraine Military History Podcast?

The Ukraine Military History Podcast features in-depth conversations on Ukraine's military history and the war shaping its future, produced by the Borderlands Foundation.

Who hosts the Ukraine Military History Podcast?

It is hosted by Samuel P.N. Cook, who taught Russian military history at West Point, with co-hosts Rob Lee and Dmytro Putiata.

Who is the podcast for?

It is for anyone interested in military history, strategy, and the war in Ukraine — from historians, veterans, and analysts to curious general listeners.

Where can I listen to or watch episodes?

Episodes are available at ukrainemilitaryhistory.org, where each one includes the full video, a complete transcript, and chapter-by-chapter navigation.

What topics does the podcast cover?

Episodes cover Ukraine's military history, modern warfare and strategy, intelligence, defense technology, and the people and decisions behind the conflict.

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