David Knowles passed away a few months after this recording, but we know he would have wanted us to publish the episode.

In his memory, this Christmas we are raising funds for the charity he asked the Telegraph to support as part of its fundraising appeal this year,

humanity and inclusion, which works directly on the front lines with volunteers to support those who are most vulnerable, including children and the elderly.

In the show notes, you'll find a link to donate if you're in a position to do so.

There's also lots more information about the charity and their work.

Thank you on his behalf.

And Merry Christmas.

For much of the full-scale invasion, many aspects of Ukrainian everyday life have continued.

Professional football, in particular, both international and domestic, has rolled on.

Think of Ukrainian football, and you'll probably call to mind the world-famous Dinamo Kiev,

or Shaktar Dhanesk.

But what about football on a smaller, more local level?

That's why we're here at the small stadium of FC Carpathie LeViv.

We wanted to experience what life was like for the club and its community of loyal supporters

as it strives to maintain a level of normality against the backdrop of war.

Capati on the attack, out of the 14. He wishes him against the backdrop of war. Got passing on the attack. He works at him from the left.

Clear, corner.

I'm David Knowles, and this is a special episode of Ukraine, the latest.

One note from me before we begin. This report may not be in time. special episode of Ukraine, the latest.

One note from me before we begin, this report may not be entirely impartial.

It's a sunny, warm day in the city of Leviv in western Ukraine, and the local football team,

Kapati-Laviv, are playing their penultimate game of the season against promotion rivals L'Ivri. After a successful season, Kopati have already won promotion to the

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