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Ukraine, the war and TikTok

What do Ukrainian soldiers eat on the frontline? And what's the latest meme trending on Ukrainians' TikTok channels?

What do Ukrainian soldiers eat on the frontline? And what's the latest meme trending on Ukrainians' TikTok channels? Zhenya Shidlovska from the BBC Ukrainian social media team will talk about the stories they've been covering, and how she adapted her presenting style to connect with a younger audience. Plus, is Brazilian chocolate getting worse? With Mariana Schreiber from BBC Brasil. And the lioness that woke a family up in the middle of the night, with Gopal Kateshiya reporting for BBC Gujarati.

Prestented by Irena Taranyuk
Produced by Caroline Ferguson and Alice Gioia

(Photo: Irena Taranyuk)

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27 minutes

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Mon 19 May 2025 02:32GMT
BBC World Service except Online, Americas and the Caribbean, News Internet & UK DAB/Freeview

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    BBC World Service except Online, Americas and the Caribbean, News Internet & UK DAB/Freeview