Ukraine: The Latest

Ukraine: The Latest

The Telegraph

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has dominated world news since tanks, jets and troops first crossed Ukraine's borders in February 2022. Every weekday, the Telegraph's top journalists analyse the conflict from all angles.The team brings you updates on the war and is the most listened to, and award-winning, podcast on the conflict. The team considers military strategy, history, economics, the refugee crisis, Ukrainian culture, and daily life in Vladimir Putin's autocratic Russia and Volodymyr Zelensky's democratic Ukraine.On Ukraine: The Latest, the pre-eminent podcast for Ukraine updates, our correspondents on the ground talk to experts and civilians to cover every...

Ukraine 'could get instant NATO membership' if Russia breaks peace deal & Moscow set to declare 'victory'

Ukraine 'could get instant NATO membership' if Russia breaks peace deal & Moscow set to declare 'victory'

Day 1,094.Today, we hear how Washington is said to be considering a deal, which – if Russia broke – would see Ukraine automatically acquire membership to NATO, hear about possible European-specific alternatives to the alliance, and return again to the subject being forgotten in many discussions at the moment: war crimes. Later, to end the week, you’ll hear a special report from Adélie Pojzman-Pontay into Ukrainian art history and culture.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio)

Feb 21, • 1:09:33

'Gen Z will fight' - conscription divides Europe & the view from Ukrainian trenches

'Gen Z will fight' - conscription divides Europe & the view from Ukrainian trenches

Day 1,093.Today, as Donald Trump calls President Zelensky a ‘dictator’, we look at the conundrum facing Europe: to speak out and risk fraying American support, or to stay quiet, and not articulate their sense of betrayal. And, later, we talk about the strategic options available, and dive deeper into the British plans of putting boots on the ground.Contributors:Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Ha

Feb 20, • 1:00:49

Trump says Zelensky ‘started’ the war & British troops 'ready to fight' on Ukraine border

Trump says Zelensky ‘started’ the war & British troops 'ready to fight' on Ukraine border

Day 1,092.Today, we look at the fallout from the first talks between the US and Russia, consider the next emergency summit taking place in Paris, and look at one of Ukraine’s less talked about sectors, and its vital importance in this war. Later, our Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan is on the ground with British troops conducting a NATO exercise and hearing their reaction to reports that they could soon be deployed to Ukraine.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDe

Feb 19, • 53:46

Revealed: Trump’s confidential plan to put Ukraine in a stranglehold

Revealed: Trump’s confidential plan to put Ukraine in a stranglehold

Day 1,091.Today, as the US welcomes Russia back in from the diplomatic cold with so-called peace talks in Saudi Arabia, we ask who now speaks for Europe and we examine whether hybrid warfare could trigger Article 5. Plus, we discuss Trump’s demand for a $500bn (£400bn) “payback” from Ukraine.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to Ilona Khmeleva (Secretary, Economic Security

Feb 18, • 56:10

UK pledges 'boots on the ground' in Ukraine as European leaders meet for emergency summit

UK pledges 'boots on the ground' in Ukraine as European leaders meet for emergency summit

Day 1,090.Today, just as the Munich Security Conference ends, two new summits begin: in Saudi Arabia – where the US will enter peace talks with the Russians – and in Paris, as European prime ministers and defence secretaries scramble to forge a collective position. Meanwhile, attacks continue in Ukraine and Russia, and we interview again the 2022 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize at Munich.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate

Feb 17, • 57:48

Nuclear fears as 'high explosive warhead' hits Chernobyl & Europe pledges high-tech arms at Munich

Nuclear fears as 'high explosive warhead' hits Chernobyl & Europe pledges high-tech arms at Munich

Day 1,087.Today, as the Munich Security Conference tops a critical diplomatic week for Ukraine, we examine the latest political manoeuvres, talk to the UN Senior Mine Action Advisor in Ukraine, and hear the latest on the underground war being waged in the occupied territories.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Dr. Jade McGlynn (War Studies Department of King's College). @DrJadeMcGlynn

Feb 14, • 1:05:20

'Betrayal': Trump talks to Putin & US says it is 'no longer a guarantor' of Europe's defence

'Betrayal': Trump talks to Putin & US says it is 'no longer a guarantor' of Europe's defence

Day 1,086.Today, we discuss what many are calling a “turning point” in the war and in Western foreign policy, as the Trump administration declares definitively the US will no longer be a primary guarantor of Europe's security, and seeks a deal with Russia over the heads of Kyiv and its allies. We hear the reaction from Brussels and Ukraine, and consider the options for those Western nations that remain committed to Ukrainian independence.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio)

Feb 13, • 49:57

Putin 'unleashes hell' with huge ballistic missiles strikes on Ukraine

Putin 'unleashes hell' with huge ballistic missiles strikes on Ukraine

Day 1,085.Please note: today's episode was recorded hours before the phone call between President Trump and President Putin. This will be covered in detail in tomorrow's episode.Today, we report on the ballistic missiles that fell on Kyiv and other cities overnight, consider the American and Ukrainian approaches to forthcoming talks, and hear from a range of experts on the pivotal issues of the moment ahead of the Munich Security Conference.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Aud

Feb 12, • 56:20

Ukraine's cutting-edge 'Drone Line' project & Trump suddenly 'pauses' talks with Russia

Ukraine's cutting-edge 'Drone Line' project & Trump suddenly 'pauses' talks with Russia

Day 1,084.Today, The Telegraph reveals that the Trump administration has paused its peace plan for Ukraine in order to give Europe a seat at the negotiating table. Meanwhile, the American president says that Kyiv had agreed to sign a resource deal in exchange for military support. Finally, we we discuss Wagner troops in the Central African Republic and a Ukrainian photography exhibition in London.Contributors:Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Narrative Podcast Producer). @adeliepjz on X.Dominic N

Feb 11, • 57:14

Trump: Putin 'does care' about battlefield losses & EU states turn off Russian electricity forever

Trump: Putin 'does care' about battlefield losses & EU states turn off Russian electricity forever

Day 1,083.Today, we look to the Baltic Sea, where a Russian Shadow tanker exploded in “man-made incident”, as states disconnect the cables between Russia and Europe's power grid. Plus, Trump claims to have spoken to Vladimir Putin.Contributors:Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Narrative Podcast Producer). @adeliepjz on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on XWith thanks to Tatiana Podchernina (Fou

Feb 10, • 43:12

Daring new offensive sees Ukraine push 5km behind Russian line

Daring new offensive sees Ukraine push 5km behind Russian line

Day 1,080.Today, we talk about Ukrainian advances in Kursk, a potential leaked peace plan from the Trump administration, and the impact of the withdrawal of USAID on Ukrainian media.Contributors:Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Narrative Podcast Producer). @adeliepjz on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on XWith thanks to Anastasiia Marushevska (editor-in-chief of Ukraїner Intern

Feb 7, • 1:06:57

Russia's drone airfield 'in flames' & French fighter jets unleashed

Russia's drone airfield 'in flames' & French fighter jets unleashed

Day 1,079.Today, we mark the six month anniversary of the Kursk offensive, talk about how Russian spies may be involved in bombings at Ukrainian army recruitment offices, and discuss how politicians in Ukraine have been quietly pushing the profiles looking ahead to elections at the end of the war. We're also on the ground in Ukraine at the demining headquarters of Irpin.Contributors:Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Narrative Podcast Producer). @adeliepjz on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Edi

Feb 6, • 42:34

Guerrillas strike Russian boats in occupied territory & EU agrees to prosecute Putin's generals

Guerrillas strike Russian boats in occupied territory & EU agrees to prosecute Putin's generals

Day 1,078.Today, as British Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrives for talks in Kyiv we hear how a special tribunal to prosecute Russia’s leadership for the crime of aggression against Ukraine gets a step closer, and we hear from Finland’s Foreign Minister who says that sanctions against the Kremlin are working and ‘serious cracks’ are starting to appear in Russia’s economy.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Memphis Barker (Senior Foreign Corr

Feb 5, • 54:55

Moscow suffers its second bloodiest month of the war & "great powers do not fear escalation" says Trump's envoy

Moscow suffers its second bloodiest month of the war & "great powers do not fear escalation" says Trump's envoy

Day 1,077.Today, we discuss the slashing of USAID and how Trump wants to access Ukraine’s rare minerals in exchange for military support, and we report on Russia having more losses over the last two months than at any other point since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. Contributors:Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Narrative Podcast Producer). @adeliepjz on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor, Audio). @FrancisDearnley

Feb 4, • 48:06

Landmine blast kills Russia's highest-ranking casualty of entire war

Landmine blast kills Russia's highest-ranking casualty of entire war

Day 1,076.Today, as Britain’s Prime Minister prepares to hold defence and security talks with EU leaders for the first time since Brexit, we report from the front line near Pokrovsk in the Donbas and, later, interview a West Point Professor who says negotiating with Moscow is a doomed enterprise.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspon

Feb 3, • 59:17

Explosion 'rips open' oil refinery in former Stalingrad & revolt in occupied territories

Explosion 'rips open' oil refinery in former Stalingrad & revolt in occupied territories

Day 1,073.Today, we hear the latest acts of resistance in the occupied territories, report on new deep strikes into Russia – reaching as far as the city formerly called Stalingrad – and discuss deficiencies in military training, and how it needs to change.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on XRoland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on XW

Jan 31, • 45:11

Spy ship in underwater skirmish & Russia loses 10,000 tanks

Spy ship in underwater skirmish & Russia loses 10,000 tanks

Day 1,072.Today, we join the dots of coordinated efforts to destroy Putin's war machine, discuss the opportunities of a Europe no longer dependent on Russian energy, hear about a mysterious ship trawling the coast of Britain, and learn about another podcast about Ukraine. Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on XDominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on XMemphis Barker (Senior Foreign Correspondant). @memphisbarker on XWith

Jan 30, • 47:46

Putin rejects peace talks & Tank crew wipes out Russian armoured column

Putin rejects peace talks & Tank crew wipes out Russian armoured column

Day 1,071.Today, following the news a Ukrainian drone attack hit yet another oil depot last night, and as Trump threatens to lower the price of oil and stall Russian exports, we focus on oil. We also talk tank action with our guest Hamish De Bretton-Gordon.Contributors:Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Narrative Podcast Producer). @Adeliepjz on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.With special thanks

Jan 29, • 49:37

Tactical retreat: North Korea withdraws troops from frontline

Tactical retreat: North Korea withdraws troops from frontline

Day 1,070.Today, we analyse Russian attempts at encirclement around Pokrovsk, hear of a North Korean retreat in Kursk, discuss new stories of Russian activities in the occupied territories, and hear how the landscape of Ukraine has been forever transformed by the violence of war.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor, Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.With thanks to Dr. Emily Channell-Justice, Director of the Temert

Jan 28, • 44:43

'Devastating' HIMARS ambush - Ukrainian troops lure in Russians

'Devastating' HIMARS ambush - Ukrainian troops lure in Russians

Day 1,069.Today, on the 80th International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we report on an operation in Kursk Oblast last week that apparently saw a large number of Russian troops lured into a trap, and we look at the literally unbelievable election win for Lukashenko in Belarus - returned to power with, we are expected to believe, 87% of the vote.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor, Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Jan 27, • 1:04:04

Massive fireball as Russian thermal power plant explodes & rebellion in the occupied territories

Massive fireball as Russian thermal power plant explodes & rebellion in the occupied territories

Day 1,066.Today, we discuss Trump’s latest threats to Putin and Moscow’s fears about the strategic outlook, why the pathways to a lasting peace are more complex that many realise, and our first new segment summarising resistance activities in the occupied territories.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor, Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDB

Jan 24, • 43:51

1000 North Korean forces slain in Russia & 200,000 European troops 'critical' for Ukraine

1000 North Korean forces slain in Russia & 200,000 European troops 'critical' for Ukraine

Day 1,065.Today, following fresh news from the frontline, we discuss Russian war crimes, Zelensky’s speech at Davos yesterday, and the upcoming German election.Contributors:Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Narrative Podcast Producer). @adeliepjz on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor, Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Adrian Blomfield (Foreign Correspondent). @adrianblomfield on X.Jessica Berlin (Senior Fellow at The Center for Europ

Jan 23, • 46:41

Firefight in Russia kills North Korean troops & interview with weapons manufacturer

Firefight in Russia kills North Korean troops & interview with weapons manufacturer

Day 1,064.As news breaks of an eight-hour firefight between Ukrainian Special Operations Forces and North Korean troops inside Russia, we report how the new US Secretary of State has said any peace plan cannot allow Russia to pause before attacking Ukraine again.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.James Crisp (Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on X.Georgina Wray (Deputy Video News Editor)Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor, Audio). @FrancisDearnley

Jan 22, • 52:14

Deep strike blasts Russian bomber factory & Trump threatens Putin

Deep strike blasts Russian bomber factory & Trump threatens Putin

Day 1,063.Today, less than 24 hours into the second Trump Presidency, we consider in detail his and his transition team’s latest remarks about the war, and what they tell us about the approach being adopted behind closed doors. Plus we take the temperature of the British Parliament with two vocal voices on the conflict calling for further actions against Moscow.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor, Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence).

Jan 21, • 56:46

Secret new weapon 'Gravehawk' declassified & Russian troop losses doubled in 2024

Secret new weapon 'Gravehawk' declassified & Russian troop losses doubled in 2024

Day 1,062.Today, we talk about secretive air-defence systems - some developed by Ukraine and others donated by the UK in the 100-year partnership signed last week. We look ahead to the beginning of the second Trump era starting later today, in Washington. And Joe Barnes talks to lead trauma surgeon Dr Shehan Hettiaratchy about the realities of healthcare on the front line.Contributors:Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Narrative Podcast Producer). @adeliepjz on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate E

Jan 20, • 45:00

Strike on Russian gunpowder factory sparks massive explosion & Kremlin 'diplomats' break into UK Parliament

Strike on Russian gunpowder factory sparks massive explosion & Kremlin 'diplomats' break into UK Parliament

Day 1,059.Today, we cover Ukrainian hits on a Russian refinery and gunpowder plot, reports of North Korean suicide troops, and Russian diplomats infiltrating the UK parliament. And we interview senior correspondent and author, Simon Shuster, on key decisions made by the outgoing Biden administration over the past three years.Contributors:Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Narrative Podcast Producer). @adeliepjz on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dea

Jan 17, • 54:23

Mafia smuggles weapons from frontline to Russia & 100-year military pact signed

Mafia smuggles weapons from frontline to Russia & 100-year military pact signed

Day 1,058.Today, we follow Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s first official visit to Kyiv and the 100-year partnership deal he’s bringing with him. Plus we talk about a UN report that investigates alleged violations and abuses of human rights in the war against Ukraine by Russia.Contributors:Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Narrative Podcast Producer). @adeliepjz on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Chemical Weapons Expert and Former Tank C

Jan 16, • 54:24

Ukraine strikes 1,000km deep in Russian rear & NATO jets scrambled as infrastructure hit

Ukraine strikes 1,000km deep in Russian rear & NATO jets scrambled as infrastructure hit

Day 1,057.Today, as the impact of Monday’s huge aerial strikes inside Russia becomes clearer, we report how the British government’s policy to allow Ukrainians to stay in the UK is starting to unravel, we talk with the producers of a new film showing how one veteran of the war has sought solace in the Carpathian Mountains, and we hear how Germany’s right-wing AfD party is complaining that they're being cyberbullied by a pack of cartoon dogs.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Edit

Jan 15, • 53:06

Ukraine launches massive onslaught inside Russia & NATO 'boots on the ground': what would it mean?

Ukraine launches massive onslaught inside Russia & NATO 'boots on the ground': what would it mean?

Day 1,056.Today, we discuss one of the largest mass drone attacks of the war, as Ukraine sets sites in many territories across Russia ablaze, and then do a deep dive into what Western ‘boots on the ground’ as part of any peace settlement would actually mean in practice.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.Content Referenced

Jan 14, • 57:08

Ukrainian special forces capture first North Koreans alive in Kursk - 'they would rather die than surrender'

Ukrainian special forces capture first North Koreans alive in Kursk - 'they would rather die than surrender'

Day 1,055Today, as Kyiv captures its first North Korean soldiers alive, we return to the pivotal question of the Russian economy's fragility and later speak to Ukrainian actors who have recreated their own experience of the war.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist & Narrative Podcast Producer). @adeliepjz on X.Content Referenced:Ukraine ca

Jan 13, • 46:48

Drone-armed Russian mercenary enters US illegally & US pledges $500 million to Ukraine

Drone-armed Russian mercenary enters US illegally & US pledges $500 million to Ukraine

Day 1,052Today, as top diplomat Kaja Kallas claims the EU will be ready to step into the breach if the US withdraws support for Ukraine, we discuss the latest weapon donations at Ramstein and include a dispatch from Kyiv at a drone workshop.Contributors:Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist & narrative podcast producer). @adeliepjz on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Content Referenc

Jan 10, • 49:40

Trump to end war 'within 100 days' & Russian spies paid $200,000 per killed American in Afghanistan

Trump to end war 'within 100 days' & Russian spies paid $200,000 per killed American in Afghanistan

Day 1,051.Today, in a significant day in both the military and political realms, we discuss Trump’s new plans to end the war within the next 100 days, reports that Moscow paid for American and coalition troops killed in Afghanistan, and hear live from Syria.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Hamish de-Bretton Gordon (Chemical Weapons Expert and Former Tank Commander). @Hamis

Jan 9, • 57:42

F-16 fighter jet in 'world first' shootdown & war-born superbug may spark next pandemic

F-16 fighter jet in 'world first' shootdown & war-born superbug may spark next pandemic

Day 1,050.Today, as the new Ukrainian offensive in Kursk continues, we discuss the evolving picture in that region, look at the latest developments in unmanned aerial and land warfare, and fears superbugs spawned in war could spark the next pandemic.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Arthur Scott Geddes (Deputy Global Health Editor). @ascottgeddes on X.Michael Bohnert (RAND

Jan 8, • 58:38

980,000 troops: Ukraine now 'largest army in Europe' & interview with ex-British Army chief

980,000 troops: Ukraine now 'largest army in Europe' & interview with ex-British Army chief

Day 1,049.Today, as Ukrainian forces continue to expand their lodgement inside Russia, we hear how a Ukrainian F-16 pilot shot down six Russian cruise missiles. We also have an interview with General The Lord Dannatt, former head of the British Army.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to our guest General The Lord Dannatt, former head of the British Army.Episodes

Jan 7, • 59:44

Ukraine counter-attacks with lightning new offensive into Russia & Moscow 'planned attacks' on South Korea and Japan

Ukraine counter-attacks with lightning new offensive into Russia & Moscow 'planned attacks' on South Korea and Japan

Day 1,048.Today, we discuss breaking news of a surprise counterattack in Kursk and its implications, consider how Kyiv is positioning itself before Trump's inauguration, and discuss the elections upcoming in Europe in 2025.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on XJames Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent

Jan 6, • 43:34

Hunting Russian soldiers with Ukraine's ace drone unit & tank brigade goes AWOL in France

Hunting Russian soldiers with Ukraine's ace drone unit & tank brigade goes AWOL in France

Day 1,045.Today, after the latest updates from the battlefield, we hear about the cutting edge drones being used to wage war against Moscow's forces, and the moral conundrums they raise. Plus, we consider the state of the Russian economy as we enter 2025.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Francis Farrell (Report, The Kyiv Independent). @francisjfarrell on X.Content reference

Jan 3, • 53:54

'Devastating' Russian casualties pass 760,000 in Ukraine, says British intelligence

'Devastating' Russian casualties pass 760,000 in Ukraine, says British intelligence

Day 1,044.Today, we look at the likely military innovations and political events in the year to come. We also report on Russia's decisions to ban crypto-currency mining to preserve its energy grid and to charge nightclub attendees for trying to arouse interest in non-traditional relations. How portentous will 2025 be for Russia?Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Content refe

Jan 2, • 45:15

'My mother-in-law remembers Stalingrad - this war is worse'

'My mother-in-law remembers Stalingrad - this war is worse'

Today, in a special short episode recorded in the frontline city of Kharkiv, Francis Dearnley interviews a woman who had to flee her home "the day the Russians came", and how life for her and her relatives has been changed forever.Recorded by Adélie Pojzman-Pontay and Jack Leather. Edited by James Shield.Video of Kharkiv Dispatch with Francis:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gi20lWX4FykDonate to David's charity:This Christmas, the Telegraph is honouring the life and work of our late colleague Dav

Dec 31, 2024 • 10:56

Azerbaijan ramps up pressure on Moscow over downed jet & murdered writer honoured with new Fellowship

Azerbaijan ramps up pressure on Moscow over downed jet & murdered writer honoured with new Fellowship

Day 1,041Today, we report how Azerbaijan's President accuses Russia of trying to "hush up" Moscow's responsibility for the doomed jet and we hear about a new Fellowship in the name of Ukrainian writer and friend to the podcast, Victoria Amelina.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Dr Sasha Dovzhyk (Director of Index Ukraine). @sasha_weirdsley on X.Links:Victoria Amelina Fellowship:https://www.index-ukraine.org/news/victoria-amelina-fellowshipDo

Dec 30, 2024 • 44:26

Russia 'shoots down' passenger jet in Azerbaijan & Putin's Christmas Day bombardment

Russia 'shoots down' passenger jet in Azerbaijan & Putin's Christmas Day bombardment

Day 1,038Today, we look at Russia’s Christmas day attack and the highly suspicious crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane, and we interview a former beautician based in Kharkiv, who decided to train as an explosive ordnance specialist after the war began.Contributors:Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist & narrative podcast producer). @adeliepjz

Dec 27, 2024 • 34:11

Football in wartime, with David Knowles

Football in wartime, with David Knowles

Today, in a special episode recorded before his death, David Knowles attends a football match in Ukraine, exploring how 'the beautiful game' has served as an anchor in a country at war. Produced by Rachel Porter.Donate to David's charity:This Christmas, the Telegraph is honouring the life and work of our late colleague David Knowles by working with Humanity & Inclusion, a charity helping the ill, vulnerable and disabled left behind in Ukraine’s warzones. You can

Dec 24, 2024 • 31:01

Ukraine's all-robot assault force 'wins first battle' & rare testimony from the occupied territories

Ukraine's all-robot assault force 'wins first battle' & rare testimony from the occupied territories

Day 1,034Today, in addition to military and political updates, we report speculations about potential offensives over the New Year period, and feature an interview we did in Kharkiv with a lady who lived under Russian occupation. Then, we end with music in David's memory.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.Video of Kharkiv Dispatch with Francis:https://www.youtube.com/wat

Dec 23, 2024 • 42:22

Putin hits Kyiv with North Korean missiles & Russian airbase near Moscow 'ablaze'

Putin hits Kyiv with North Korean missiles & Russian airbase near Moscow 'ablaze'

Day 1,031Today, as Kyiv comes under renewed intense bombardment, we speculate over a possible Russian advance in the South, and later, we interview a blind lawyer in Kharkiv.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.With thanks to Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist & narrative podcast producer). @adeliepjz on X.Donate to David's charity:This Christmas, the Telegraph is honouring the

Dec 20, 2024 • 53:40

Putin challenges West to 'high-tech duel' with new missile & Russia ‘getting closer’ to achieving war goals

Putin challenges West to 'high-tech duel' with new missile & Russia ‘getting closer’ to achieving war goals

Day : 1,030Today, as continued attacks on civilians in the Kherson area suggest Russia’s so-called 'human safari' is ongoing, we report on Putin’s annual press conference, where he said Russia had ‘reached all its goals’ in Syria. Then, our latest dispatch from the frontline city of Kharkiv.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Hamish de Bretton Gordon (Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on

Dec 19, 2024 • 53:36

Ukraine reveals new laser weapon to shoot down jets & fallout from e-scooter assassination in Moscow

Ukraine reveals new laser weapon to shoot down jets & fallout from e-scooter assassination in Moscow

Day 1,029.Today, as the fallout from the assassination in Moscow of General Kirillov continues, we report on the environmental damage being wrought along Russia’s Black Sea coast following the loss of shadow-fleet tankers and examine the possible poisoning of the mother of Russian opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.Daniel Hardaker (Foreign Correspondent). @Dani

Dec 18, 2024 • 41:48

8,000 Russian armoured vehicles destroyed & Moscow scooter bomb kills nuclear general

8,000 Russian armoured vehicles destroyed & Moscow scooter bomb kills nuclear general

Day 1,028.Today, we react to the news that the Russian general in charge of the military’s nuclear and chemical weapons division has been assassinated in a scooter bomb attack, we hear live from the Joint Expeditionary Force summit in Estonia, and we hear our latest dispatch from the frontline city of Kharkiv.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Briti

Dec 17, 2024 • 53:22

Massacre in Russia: North Korean troops 'decimated' in frontal attack in Kursk

Massacre in Russia: North Korean troops 'decimated' in frontal attack in Kursk

Day 1,027.Today, as video evidence emerges of North Korean troops in combat, in a special episode we hear a report David Knowles recorded before his death which looks deeper into the question of Pyongyang’s early involvement in this war, and hear about the charity we are fundraising for this year, in David’s memory.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist &am

Dec 16, 2024 • 1:08:07

F-16 fighter jets intercept Russian strikes & rocket scientist assassinated by Ukrainian special forces

F-16 fighter jets intercept Russian strikes & rocket scientist assassinated by Ukrainian special forces

Day 1,024.Today, amid renewed Russian bombardments across the entirety of Ukraine, we consider the impact of new weapons of war. Then, our first formal dispatch from the frontline city of Kharkiv.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Michael Bohnert (Engineer & Researcher, RAND Corporation). @mbohnert on X.With thanks to Oleh Synyehubov, Governor of Kharkiv Oblast.Articles Referenced:‘A brilliant journalist and brilliant human being’:

Dec 13, 2024 • 58:14

Attack sparks inferno at key Russian oil depot & Kremlin spies in love triangle deploy 'sexy' honeytraps

Attack sparks inferno at key Russian oil depot & Kremlin spies in love triangle deploy 'sexy' honeytraps

Day 1,023.Today, as Russian forces seek to capitalise near Pokrovsk, we consider the reasons for a drop in Russian air strikes, and hear about an extraordinary case of alleged Kremlin spycraft.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.James Kilner (Moscow Desk). @jkjourno on X.Hayley Dixon (Special Correspondent). @haylesdixon on X.Content Referenced:Russian spy ring leader described honeytrap agent as a ‘true sexy bitch’, court hearshttps://www.telegraph.co

Dec 12, 2024 • 38:50

Ukraine has arms to resist 'until mid-2025 at least' if US cuts aid

Ukraine has arms to resist 'until mid-2025 at least' if US cuts aid

Day 1,022.Today, Kyiv says it has enough money and weapons to resist Russia until mid-2025, and an interview with a rising star in President Zelensky's party.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Hamish de Bretton Gordon (Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.With special thanks to our guest Dmytro Natalukha @DmytroNatalukha on X.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk

Dec 11, 2024 • 1:15:18

Putin suffers 700,000 casualties in Ukraine, as Syria implodes & 'systematic' kidnapping of children exposed

Putin suffers 700,000 casualties in Ukraine, as Syria implodes & 'systematic' kidnapping of children exposed

Day 1,021.Today, we consider the huge ramifications for Russia of the loss of its naval bases and influence over Syria, and look once again to the subject of war crimes and the kidnapping of Ukrainian children.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @barnes_joe on X.Con Coughlin (Defence and Foreign Affairs Editor). Nathanial A Raymond (Executive Director of the Humanitarian Research Lab at the Yale School of

Dec 10, 2024 • 56:32

Russia loses 'vital' naval bases in Syria as Assad falls & Trump meets Zelensky at Paris's Notre-Dame

Russia loses 'vital' naval bases in Syria as Assad falls & Trump meets Zelensky at Paris's Notre-Dame

Day 1,020.Today, following historic, impromptu meetings at the reopening of Notre-Dame in Paris - including between President Zelensky and President-elect Trump - we dig into the significance of Bashar al Assad's fall for Russia and Ukraine. And we interview author Jacob Heilbrunn about why some on the political right are sometimes attracted to the easy answers that dictators provide.Contributors:Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.Francis Dearn

Dec 9, 2024 • 1:02:25

Ukrainian special forces ‘capture Russian soldiers’ in fresh Kursk advance

Ukrainian special forces ‘capture Russian soldiers’ in fresh Kursk advance

Day 1,017.Today, as Kyiv forces launch a fresh assault in Kursk and capture Russian soldiers, we hear the mood in the combat zone of the Donbas, as Zelensky’s right-hand man Yermak tours Washington to speak to Trump’s team.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Tom Mutch (Freelance Journalist). @Tomthescribe on X.Ed Cumming (Senior Feature Writer). @edcumming on X.Conten

Dec 6, 2024 • 53:29

Huge sting exposes Russian criminal network & exclusive interview with Ukraine’s most famous rock star, Sviatoslav Vakarchuk of 'Okean Elzy'

Huge sting exposes Russian criminal network & exclusive interview with Ukraine’s most famous rock star, Sviatoslav Vakarchuk of 'Okean Elzy'

Day 1,016.Today, as Odesa faces renewed attacks down on the coast, we lead with the downfall of a multi billion pound Russian money laundering system, and interview the front man of Ukraine's most famous and influential rock band, Okean Elzy. Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant o

Dec 5, 2024 • 1:03:20

Exclusive interview with Zelensky's 'power broker' Andriy Yermak

Exclusive interview with Zelensky's 'power broker' Andriy Yermak

Day 1,015.As the NATO Foreign Ministers meeting ends in Brussels with no invitation for Ukraine to join, we interview Andrei Yermak, adviser to President Zelensky.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.With thanks to our special guest, Andrei Yermak, adviser to President Zelensky.Content refer

Dec 4, 2024 • 1:03:44

Kyiv halts Russian attempt to cross river on eastern front & Putin 'humiliated' by Syrian implosion

Kyiv halts Russian attempt to cross river on eastern front & Putin 'humiliated' by Syrian implosion

Day 1,014.Today, on its 30th anniversary, we look at the myopic approach to the Budapest Treaty and its far-reaching effects on present-day Ukraine, and we discuss the extraordinary events of recent days in Syria, with massive ramifications for Russia's influence in the region.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army

Dec 3, 2024 • 48:27

Zelensky moots ceasefire in return for NATO membership & Kyiv's 'mobilisation police' work to increase men in uniform

Zelensky moots ceasefire in return for NATO membership & Kyiv's 'mobilisation police' work to increase men in uniform

Day 1,013.Today, we report on the dramatic shift in rhetoric from President Zelensky towards any future peace deal, and hear about Ukraine’s 'mobilisation police' and the effect they are having among young Ukrainian men.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.With thanks to Anna Conkling (Journalist). @ConklingAnna on X.Content referenced:‘Like dealing with cornered rats’: The men who forc

Dec 2, 2024 • 41:27

Moscow troops suffer highest death toll in a single day & Britain's MI6 chief on Russian sabotage

Moscow troops suffer highest death toll in a single day & Britain's MI6 chief on Russian sabotage

Day 1,010.Today, amid more drone strikes by Russia targeting Ukraine, we get the view from Tbilisi on last night's protests against Georgia's pro-Kremlin government. We also have a fascinating interview with Estonia's Foreign Minister, Margus Tsahkna, about Donald Trump and how he could be the Churchill of our times.Contributors:Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.With thanks

Nov 29, 2024 • 1:02:32

Exclusive interview with Boris Johnson, former British Prime Minister

Exclusive interview with Boris Johnson, former British Prime Minister

Day 1,009.Today, we hear who Donald Trump has named as his envoy to Ukraine and we have an exclusive interview with former British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to our very special guest, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. His memoir, 'Unleashed', is available here: https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/unleashed-boris-j

Nov 28, 2024 • 59:48

Russian rouble in 'freefall' & team shares secret trip to Kharkiv

Russian rouble in 'freefall' & team shares secret trip to Kharkiv

Day 1,008.Today, further to the usual updates, the team share details of their secret trip to the east of Ukraine, including what it's like to hear missiles landing nearby. Plus, we trail an upcoming interview with one of our most requested guests on the podcast.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Content referenced:Russian rouble falls to 31-month low as fresh sanctions hammer

Nov 27, 2024 • 33:14

'Learn not to be afraid of death': Zaluzhny's message to Ukrainian recruits in Britain amid "critical" battle for Kurakhove

'Learn not to be afraid of death': Zaluzhny's message to Ukrainian recruits in Britain amid "critical" battle for Kurakhove

Day 1,007.Today, we hear how Valery Zaluzhny’s told Ukrainian troops they must be willing to die, and former Ukrainian defence minister Andrei Zagorodunyuk calls on the West to come up with a positive strategy for victory.Contributors:Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). @SheridanDani on X.Andriy Zagorudnyuk (Former Ukrainian Defence Minister). @Andriypzag on X

Nov 26, 2024 • 57:39

Putin blasts Kharkiv as Ukrainian troops battle to hold line in Donbas

Putin blasts Kharkiv as Ukrainian troops battle to hold line in Donbas

Day 1,006.Today, we report on Russian advances on the battlefield around the town of Kurakhove, a plane crash in Lithuania raises fears of Russian sabotage, and the journalist Inna Varenytsia tells us why civilians in Kherson are now afraid to walk in the park. Contributors:Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.With special thanks to our guest Inna Varenytsia (Journalist). @InnaVarenytsia on X

Nov 25, 2024 • 51:21

Putin threatens to attack Britain and US after Storm Shadow strike injures North Korean commander in Kursk

Putin threatens to attack Britain and US after Storm Shadow strike injures North Korean commander in Kursk

Day 1,003.Today, we report on Russia's use of a new intermediate range ballistic missile and Vladimir Putin's threat to attack the United States and Britain in revenge for their assistance to Ukraine on the battlefield. Plus, we hear the latest dispatch from Francis Dearnley in Ukraine.Contributors:Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on

Nov 22, 2024 • 48:52

Ukraine fires UK Storm Shadow missiles into Russia & Moscow retaliates with first use of intercontinental missile

Ukraine fires UK Storm Shadow missiles into Russia & Moscow retaliates with first use of intercontinental missile

Day 1,002.Today, amid reports of Russia using intercontinental ballistic missiles against Ukraine for the first time, we look at the impact of Kyiv firing British-made Storm Shadow missiles, and hear from a Ukrainian MP about his views on the peace deal and why Kyiv’s use of long-range weapons is well within international law. Contributors:Venetia Rainey (Co-host on 'Battle Lines' Podcast). @venetiarainey on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.Francis Dearnley (Ass

Nov 21, 2024 • 1:09:11

 US closes Kyiv embassy in anticipation of Russian retaliation after Biden authorises cross-border strikes

US closes Kyiv embassy in anticipation of Russian retaliation after Biden authorises cross-border strikes

Day 1,001.Today, as the US closes its embassy in Kyiv in anticipation of Russian retaliation for Joe Biden’s recent policy shifts, we examine in more detail Russia’s new nuclear doctrine and ask: is it just the same old wine in a slightly newer bottle?.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Chemical Weapons Expert and Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.Plus we hear from Francis Dearnley in Ukraine.Subscribe to The T

Nov 20, 2024 • 47:14

1,000 days since the full scale invasion began

1,000 days since the full scale invasion began

Day 1,000.Today, we report on Russia's response to President Biden's change of positions on long range weapons, and hear from our team on the ground in Ukraine relaying the mood in the country on the 1,000th day of the full scale invasion.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.Francis Scarr (Journalist at BBC Monitoring). @francis_scarr on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment E

Nov 19, 2024 • 1:08:19

Biden lets Ukraine use long-range ATACMS missiles to strike inside Russia

Biden lets Ukraine use long-range ATACMS missiles to strike inside Russia

Day 999.Today, after a weekend that saw the biggest missile and drone attack on Ukraine in almost a year, we examine whether President Biden’s permission - finally - for Ukraine to use US weapons inside Russia, is responsible statecraft or too little, too late?Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.James Crisp (Europe Edit

Nov 18, 2024 • 46:27

Russian army experiences bloodiest month of the entire war

Russian army experiences bloodiest month of the entire war

Day 997.Today, we assess the state of the Russian army, hear new revelations from inside the Biden administration, and look deeper at the impact of this war in other theatres, such as Korea and Africa.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.With thanks to Dr Samual Ramani of the Royal United Services Institute and Oxford University. @SamRamani2 on X. Dr Samuel Ramani's latest b

Nov 15, 2024 • 59:18

Kyiv denies plans to build a nuclear bomb & Challenger 2 tank 'destroyed' in Kursk

Kyiv denies plans to build a nuclear bomb & Challenger 2 tank 'destroyed' in Kursk

Day 996.Today, as Russia's state TV propagandists and government officials express delight at the Donald Trump's cabinet selections, we ask how feasible it would be for Ukraine to develop its own nuclear weapon.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Chemical Weapons Expert and Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.Kamal Ahmed (Director of Audio and pres

Nov 14, 2024 • 50:17

Assassins blow up Russian war criminal in Crimea & Odesa in love and war

Assassins blow up Russian war criminal in Crimea & Odesa in love and war

Today, we discuss the new wave of bombardments on Kyiv, the latest appointments to the Trump administration and what it means for the wider West, and learn more about Radio Liberty’s impact during the Cold War. Then, later, we do a deep dive into the cosmopolitan history of the city of Odesa and what its people have endured over the course of the war.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicho

Nov 13, 2024 • 46:33

Russia suffers deadliest day as Kursk counter-offensive falters & a soldier remembers 'euphoric' Kharkiv counteroffensive

Russia suffers deadliest day as Kursk counter-offensive falters & a soldier remembers 'euphoric' Kharkiv counteroffensive

Day 994.Today, we look at renewed Russian efforts to retake Kursk before Trump returns to the White House, consider the evidence Europe is responding to the threat of an American withdrawal, and assess potential new appointments in for the new government Washington. Then, later, we hear the euphoric memories of a Ukrainian officer who served in the historic Kharkiv counteroffensive.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associa

Nov 12, 2024 • 1:08:19

Record drone strike on Moscow & interviews with NATO and Baltic ministers at Prague Defence Conference

Record drone strike on Moscow & interviews with NATO and Baltic ministers at Prague Defence Conference

Day 993.Today, after a weekend in which Ukrainian forces launched their largest ever drone attack on Moscow, and Russian losses in Ukraine reached a record daily high, we reflect on the Prague Defence Conference, with discussions centred heavily on President-elect Donald Trump.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.With thanks to Admiral Rob Bauer (Chair of the Military Committee

Nov 11, 2024 • 1:18:20

Trump peace plan means '800-mile buffer zone' & the weapons Europe could give Kyiv now

Trump peace plan means '800-mile buffer zone' & the weapons Europe could give Kyiv now

Day 990.Today, we consider the Trump peace plan reportedly being mooted by his staffers, hear live from another vital summit of European leaders, and discuss a ‘shopping list’ of weapons and permissions Western leaders could action over the next two months to support Ukraine. Later, following the missile damage to Kharkiv’s iconic Derzhprom building, we do a deeper dive into the impact of this war on Ukrainian heritage and architecture.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor

Nov 8, 2024 • 1:01:40

White House to rush $6bn to Ukraine before Trump returns & frontline troops react to US election

White House to rush $6bn to Ukraine before Trump returns & frontline troops react to US election

Day 989.Today, as the White House seeks to send Ukraine as much as it can before Trump’s inauguration, we discuss the potential appointments the president-elect might make, and – later – hear about the mood near the frontlines to the political earthquake.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Jonah Goldberg (Editor-in-Chief, The Dispatch). @JonahDispatch on X.Adrian Simpson (of Mission Ukra

Nov 7, 2024 • 1:23:14

'Seismic' US election sees Trump victorious & North Korean troops enter battle

'Seismic' US election sees Trump victorious & North Korean troops enter battle

Day 988.Today, as Ukraine hits a Russian naval base on the Caspian Sea and North Korean troops enter combat for the first time, we examine the fallout from the US presidential election and ask: is Donald Trump the best thing that’s ever happened to NATO?Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Adam Kinzinger (Former Republican Congressman, now senior political commentator at CNN) @AdamKinzing

Nov 6, 2024 • 57:16

Google 'accidentally reveals key military positions' & Western world awaits US election result

Google 'accidentally reveals key military positions' & Western world awaits US election result

Day 987.Today, as Ukraine, and the world, waits with bated breath for the results of the US presidential election, we look at the situation on the battlefield as Moscow seeks to strengthen its foothold, and hear more about how ordinary Russians view the war.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.James Kilner (Moscow Desk). @jkjourno on X.Content referenced:'To Avoid Another Munich, Europe M

Nov 5, 2024 • 39:28

Russia arming drones with thermobaric 'lung-busting' warheads

Russia arming drones with thermobaric 'lung-busting' warheads

Day 986.Today, as Moldova resists alleged Russian meddling in Sunday's presidential vote, we report on how Russia is arming drones with thermobaric 'lung-busting' warheads, according to a leading Forensic Research Institute.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.Content Referenced:Russia Deploys Deadly New Weapon in Drone Race With Ukraine (Newsweek)https://www.newsweek.com/russia-ukraine

Nov 4, 2024 • 30:45

South Korea 'may supply arms directly to Kyiv' & Ukraine's First World War

South Korea 'may supply arms directly to Kyiv' & Ukraine's First World War

Day 983.Today, we discuss the North Korean general sent to lead troops in Ukraine, hear the latest from Georgia, and consider the impact of the First World War on Putin’s worldview, and how the treaty that ended the battles of the Eastern Front serves as a warning for today.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.Marika Mikiashvili (Analyst and Lecturer). @Mikiashvili_M on X. Dr Thomas Clau

Nov 1, 2024 • 56:05

North Korean troops fighting for Russia will 'return in body bags’, US envoy says

North Korean troops fighting for Russia will 'return in body bags’, US envoy says

Day 982.Today, further to updates on the front and in the political realms, we are joined by Danylo Mokryk, a war crime reporter, and Evan Williams, a multi-award winning producer and director, about their recent documentaries on the subject of war crimes. A warning: today's episode features graphic descriptions.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Danylo Mokryk (Investigative Journalist,

Oct 31, 2024 • 53:43

Kyiv calls up 160,000 and Chechen dictator Kadyrov boasts of 'human shields'

Kyiv calls up 160,000 and Chechen dictator Kadyrov boasts of 'human shields'

Day 981.Today, as Ukraine announces a mobilisation drive to get another 160 thousand people into uniform we report how Russia is continuing to use chemical substances on the frontline, and we hear live from a cyber security expert in Kyiv about how the unseen war online is progressing.Contributors:Dom Nichols (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on X.Daryna Antoniuk. @daryna_antoniuk on X.Hamish de Bretton Gordon @HamishDBG on X.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail:

Oct 30, 2024 • 50:54

Pentagon lets Ukraine fire on North Koreans with US Arms

Pentagon lets Ukraine fire on North Koreans with US Arms

Day 980.Today, we assess reports of Russian progress in Donetsk, hear live from Tbilisi as protestors crowd the streets following the weekend’s contested election, and hear from our correspondent who was on the ground at the BRICS summit in Russia.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.James Kilner (Moscow Desk). @jkjourno on X.Nate Ostiller (Editor at OC Media). @NateOstiller on X.Content Refere

Oct 29, 2024 • 50:52

Over 6000 Russian dead in Kursk, claims Kyiv & Putin 'steals' Georgian election

Over 6000 Russian dead in Kursk, claims Kyiv & Putin 'steals' Georgian election

Day 979.Today, further to the latest military developments, we do a deep dive into the election in Georgia over the weekend, and what the result there means not only for the future of democracy in that country, but the potential ramifications for the West as a whole.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.With thanks to Kateryna Shenheliia-Hanapolska (The Moscow Times). @eshenheliia on X.

Oct 28, 2024 • 41:56

Ukrainian 'prisoner soldiers' enter the fray in the Battle of Donbas

Ukrainian 'prisoner soldiers' enter the fray in the Battle of Donbas

Day 976.Today, as Putin admits Russia is working with North Korea, we look at several investigations into Moscow’s interactions with terrorist groups, and consider the former Ukrainian prisoners released to fight on the front lines.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Farrell (Report, The Kyiv Independent). @francisjfarrell on X.Content Referenced:Elon Musk’s Secret Conversations

Oct 25, 2024 • 48:12

Putin hails 'new world order' & Moscow shifts gears in Donbas warzone

Putin hails 'new world order' & Moscow shifts gears in Donbas warzone

Day 975.Today, as Russia shifts its battlefield priority in the Donbas, we hear how Putin has proclaimed the start of a new “world order” as his allies rushed to sign up to a Kremlin-led economic club at a summit in Russia.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.Yuriy Boyechko, CEO and Founder of the humanitarian organisati

Oct 24, 2024 • 50:42

South Korea threatens to send military units to Kyiv & 'vital' new UK-German defence pact signed in London

South Korea threatens to send military units to Kyiv & 'vital' new UK-German defence pact signed in London

Day 974.Today, we offer a broad strategic overview of the military situation, consider the new defence pact between Britain and Germany, and return to the BRICS summit in Russia, where the UN Secretary General arrives amid a storm of criticism.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.Articles Referenced:Ukraine Must Turn the

Oct 23, 2024 • 49:11

Ukraine's new AI drones & 'dismay' as UN head António Guterres agrees to attend Russian summit

Ukraine's new AI drones & 'dismay' as UN head António Guterres agrees to attend Russian summit

Day 973.Today, as Putin gathers world leaders in Russia, we ask why the UN General Secretary is on the guest list, and – further to the battlefield updates – consider the implications of artificial intelligence being used in the next generation of drones.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Chemical Weapons Expert and Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.Conte

Oct 22, 2024 • 44:47

NATO asks South Korea for intelligence on North Korean special operations forces

NATO asks South Korea for intelligence on North Korean special operations forces

Day 972.Today, as another Russian oligarch dies in mysterious circumstances after falling from a window, we analyse quite how good the North Korean soldiers apparently on their way to Ukraine actually are.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.With thanks to Kateryna Shenheliia-Hanapolska (Freelance journalist). @eshenheliia on X.Students can subscribe to our coverage for free:We’re givi

Oct 21, 2024 • 42:51

Zelensky says Kyiv needs 'nukes or NATO membership' & North Koreans 'desert' Ukraine frontline

Zelensky says Kyiv needs 'nukes or NATO membership' & North Koreans 'desert' Ukraine frontline

Day 969.Today, as President Zelensky leaves EU leaders with his call for more urgent action, we speak to a former British Defence Secretary about the impact of having North Korean soldiers fighting in Europe. Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to former Secretary of State for Defence Sir Liam Fox. @LiamFox on X.Content Referenced:Don’t believe Putin’s lies: Ukraine is n

Oct 18, 2024 • 1:17:20

Ukraine's 'Iron General' Zaluzhny shares his reflections & Moscow's Special Forces Training Center chief 'gunned down in the street'

Ukraine's 'Iron General' Zaluzhny shares his reflections & Moscow's Special Forces Training Center chief 'gunned down in the street'

Day 968.Today, as President Zelensky takes his five-point victory plan to the European Council in Brussels, we assess comments by his former head of the armed forces, now ambassador to London, Valery Zaluzhny, and get an update on how Ukrainian children are studying in ‘bunker schools’. Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Gabriella Jozwiak (Freelance Journalist). @GabriellaJ on X.Co

Oct 17, 2024 • 54:29

Zelensky unveils 'victory plan' & interview with an attack drone commander

Zelensky unveils 'victory plan' & interview with an attack drone commander

Day 967.Today, as Zelensky finally announces his ‘victory plan’ to Parliament, we assess fast-moving military developments as Ukraine faces pressure on multiple fronts, and sit down with a 29-year-old commander of a frontline attack drone unit.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.With thanks to Lt. Yulia Mykytenko and Lara Marlowe.Learn More About Yulia's Unit, the 'Hellish Hornet

Oct 16, 2024 • 1:03:24

Ukrainian town resembles 'desert planet' after Russian assault & the view from frontline troops

Ukrainian town resembles 'desert planet' after Russian assault & the view from frontline troops

Day 966.Today, we report on the destruction being wrought amid intense fighting in Donetsk, consider new indications of what is in Zelensky’s “victory plan”, and hear a sobering assessment of the current situation on the battlefield.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Farrell (Reporter at The Kyiv Independent). @francisjfarrell on X.Content Referenced:I set fire to my own trenche

Oct 15, 2024 • 48:37

Zelensky claims North Korea is sending troops to Russia

Zelensky claims North Korea is sending troops to Russia

Day 965.Today, we report on Volodymyr Zelensky's claim that North Korea is sending troops, as well as weapons, to Russia. Fierce fighting continues in Toresk as Ukraine seeks to contain Russia's attacks in Donbas. And Vladimir Putin woos Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian as Moscow and Tehran tighten their alliance. Contributors:Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Corr

Oct 14, 2024 • 57:38

50,000 Russian troops had to be redeployed to Kursk, claims Kyiv & preserving culture in Ukraine

50,000 Russian troops had to be redeployed to Kursk, claims Kyiv & preserving culture in Ukraine

Day 962.Today, further the latest military and political updates, we hear from a colleague of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, who has reportedly died in Russian captivity, and from representatives of the British Council to discuss the work of their organisation on the ground in Ukraine.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.With thanks to British Council CEO Scott McDonald & its

Oct 11, 2024 • 47:48

House-to-house fighting rages in Donetsk & exclusive interview with US Ambassador to Moscow during the invasion

House-to-house fighting rages in Donetsk & exclusive interview with US Ambassador to Moscow during the invasion

Day 961.Today, we report accounts of house-to-house fighting in Donetsk, discuss Zelensky’s impromptu tour of key European capitals, and hear extraordinarily candid reflections from Washington’s most senior man in Moscow at the time of the full-scale invasion.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondant). @JamesERothwell on X.With special guest John J Sullivan (United States Ambassador to Russia, 2020 - 2022).Content Referen

Oct 10, 2024 • 58:07

What the failed Russian nuclear test tells us about Putin's missile forces

What the failed Russian nuclear test tells us about Putin's missile forces

Day 960.Today, we look at why Kamala Harris isn't talking about Ukraine, and hear from a missile-technology expert about what Russia's recent failed (and very expensive) missile test might mean for arms control and strategic ability. Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Tony Diver (US Editor). @TonyDiver on X.Tim Wright (Research Analyst and Programme Administrator for Defence and Military Analysis at the IISS). @Wright_T_J on X. Students can subscri

Oct 9, 2024 • 48:57

Chaotic fighting in the Donbas & Norway's attitudes to its neighbour

Chaotic fighting in the Donbas & Norway's attitudes to its neighbour

Day 959.Today, we report on chaotic fighting in the Donbas town of Torestsk as Russia continues its grinding offensive there, Vladimir Putin announces a surprise summit with Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian in a move that could further enmesh the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and hear from Oslo about why the Norwegian government is cutting aid to Ukraine despite fears Russia may Test Nato in the Arctic.Contributors:Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.Jam

Oct 8, 2024 • 39:45

'Surge' in executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war suggests it is ‘Russian policy’, prosecutor general says

'Surge' in executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war suggests it is ‘Russian policy’, prosecutor general says

Day 958.Today, after yet more long-range Ukrainian strikes against Russian targets, we hear that as executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian troops have allegedly surged this year, as a top Kyiv official warns it could indicate a shift in Moscow’s policy.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.RolandOliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.With thanks to Liz Cookman (Ukraine Correspondent). @liz_cookman on X.Articles reference

Oct 7, 2024 • 38:06

David's Final Episodes: World War II - Hitler, Stalin & Ukraine

David's Final Episodes: World War II - Hitler, Stalin & Ukraine

In today's special episode David Knowles speaks to historian, author and podcaster James Holland (@James1940 on X) about the Eastern Front in the Second World War.This was recorded and edited by David shortly before his sudden passing.The Second World War was catastrophic for Ukraine: millions died in the fighting and occupations, the battles that crossed the country were brutal and grinding, the country’s Jews were exterminated in the ‘Holocaust of bullets’, and the eventual Soviet victory

Oct 5, 2024 • 46:27

New ‘dragon drone’ destroys Russian tank with molten thermite

New ‘dragon drone’ destroys Russian tank with molten thermite

Day 955.Today, we discuss the Pentagon’s verbal contortions as it explains where and when the US will shoot down Iranian missiles - plot spoiler: Israel now, Ukraine never - and speak to the author of a new book explaining how the Russian Orthodox Church became a vital force in Putin’s existential war against Ukraine.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.RolandOliphant (Senior Foreign C

Oct 4, 2024 • 54:24

America's developing attitudes to Ukraine & excerpts from David Knowles's funeral in London

America's developing attitudes to Ukraine & excerpts from David Knowles's funeral in London

Day 954.Today, in a special episode, we discuss battlefield updates, hear from our correspondent in Washington on America's developing attitudes to Ukraine, and remember David Knowles on the day of his funeral with speeches and readings from his family and colleagues.Contributors:Gareth Corfield (Transport Correspondent). @GazTheJourno on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.With words and readings from Dominic Nicholls, Francis Dearnley and David's father Peter Knowles, speak

Oct 3, 2024 • 43:08

Russia claims Ukrainian stronghold of Vuhledar 'has fallen' & join us for David Knowles's funeral

Russia claims Ukrainian stronghold of Vuhledar 'has fallen' & join us for David Knowles's funeral

Day 953.Today, as Kyiv denies they'll make any territorial compromises in the search for peace, we hear the story from Georgia where upcoming elections could well point the country in an orbit away from Russia.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Kateryna Shenheliia-Hanapolska (Freelance Journalist). @eshenheliia on X.Hamish de Bretton Gordon (Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.Stream

Oct 2, 2024 • 47:58

Geolocated footage reveals new battles in Kherson & will Ukraine get its own national cemetery?

Geolocated footage reveals new battles in Kherson & will Ukraine get its own national cemetery?

Day 952.Today, we consider the precarious situation in the Ukrainian city of Kherson, hear the latest on the political tribulations in Europe and beyond, and reflect on calls for Ukraine to have its own national cemetery.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.James Crisp (Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on X.Steam Link for David's Funeral:His funeral will be live streamed here at 11.15 (BST) on

Oct 1, 2024 • 44:11

Drone strikes destroy Russian depot 'only hours' after key Iranian missile delivery

Drone strikes destroy Russian depot 'only hours' after key Iranian missile delivery

Day 951Today, we report how the latest Ukrainian strikes inside Russia can be seen from space and discuss a bipartisan congressional paper that says the US should fundamentally revisit the post-Cold War status quo in its relations with Russia.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.With thanks to former British Defence Attaché to Russia and Ukraine, John Foreman CBE. @John_ForemanCBE on X.Arti

Sep 30, 2024 • 46:28

Pentagon announces ‘massive’ military aid package & reviewing Russian rockets with former NASA Astronaut Terry Virts

Pentagon announces ‘massive’ military aid package & reviewing Russian rockets with former NASA Astronaut Terry Virts

Day 948.Today, further to updates from the war zone, we look at the new military aid package announced by the US for Kyiv, discuss the upcoming meeting between President Zelensky and Donald Trump, and review Russian rockets and the battle for space with a former commander of the International Space Station.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.With thanks to Terry Virts, former US Air Force

Sep 27, 2024 • 1:01:18

Exclusive interview with former Counselor of US State Department Eliot A. Cohen & Phillips O'Brien, Professor of Strategic Studies at St Andrews

Exclusive interview with former Counselor of US State Department Eliot A. Cohen & Phillips O'Brien, Professor of Strategic Studies at St Andrews

Day 947.Today, following the usual military and political updates in this major week, we talk to two of the most high profile analysts of the war about their new report into how rectifying systematic failures in Western analysis and intelligence is vital for preventing future conflict.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.E

Sep 26, 2024 • 1:03:21

Donbas city “now being flanked” by Russian forces

Donbas city “now being flanked” by Russian forces

Day 946.Today we hear how the Ukrainian city of Vuhledar is now at great risk of becoming encircled and discuss whether the increasingly fiery exchanges in the United Nations will have any impact.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.Content Referenced:Brand new luxury British and European cars are entering Russia despite being banned - here's how (Sky News):https://news.sky.com/story/bran

Sep 25, 2024 • 38:42

Russian missiles and drones ‘shot down in droves’ & military memories of WWII veterans

Russian missiles and drones ‘shot down in droves’ & military memories of WWII veterans

Day 945.Today, military and political battlefields align as President Zelensky fights to persuade world leaders to support Kyiv further while his country faces new bombardments, and – later in the episode – the team share memories of their time in the military talking to veterans of the Second World War, and reflect on what it will mean for soldiers, and Western culture, for that generation to disappear.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicho

Sep 24, 2024 • 54:24

Zelensky signs shells at US ammunition factory & "critical" UN summit begins

Zelensky signs shells at US ammunition factory & "critical" UN summit begins

Day 944Today, as he heads to Washington, we look at President Zelensky’s 4-point peace plan and hear from Berlin as Chancellor Scholz survives an electoral challenge from left and right.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Reporter). @RolandOliphant on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.Articles Referenced:David Knowles: T

Sep 23, 2024 • 53:36

Russia fails to break through in Kursk & assessing two years of economic warfare to cripple Moscow

Russia fails to break through in Kursk & assessing two years of economic warfare to cripple Moscow

Day 941Today, we look at the latest developments on the frontline; Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara Murza insists a democratic Russia is possible - as long as the West helps Ukraine win the war; and a leading financial journalist takes us inside the Economic war, the West’s sanctions on Russia, and the Kremlin’s attempts to outfox them.Contributors:Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Reporter). @RolandOliphant on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnl

Sep 20, 2024 • 56:59

Kursk counter-offensive continues & new munitions funnelled to Ukraine from India

Kursk counter-offensive continues & new munitions funnelled to Ukraine from India

Day 940:Today, we assess the latest military manoeuvres in Kursk, look at how Indian munitions are finding their way into Ukraine, and consider the latest in Ukrainian politics and culture.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Svitlana Morenets (Ukrainian journalist, The Spectator) @SvMorenets on X.Articles Referenced:Ammunition from India enters Ukraine, raising Russian ire (Reuters)https:/

Sep 19, 2024 • 42:21

Ukraine attack on Russian missile depot triggers mini earthquake & Moscow’s espionage war in the Arctic

Ukraine attack on Russian missile depot triggers mini earthquake & Moscow’s espionage war in the Arctic

Day 939.Today, we discuss an enormous explosion as Kyiv strikes a Russian military depot, hear about Moscow’s hybrid war in the Arctic, and receive an update on the state of the Kursk operation and the munitions race.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Michael Bohnert (Engineer at RAND Corporation). @mbohnert on X.Articles Referenced:'Putin is becoming entangled in his own discredited red

Sep 18, 2024 • 52:02

EU to lend Ukraine “billions” regardless of US

EU to lend Ukraine “billions” regardless of US

Day 938.Today, we report on how the EU has said it will send billions of euros in aid to Ukraine, regardless of US commitment, and we hear from a Ukrainian journalist about her hometown of Odesa. Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.Viktoriya Kiose (Ukrainian journalist). @KioseViktoriya on X. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 17, 2024 • 32:03

New breakthrough in Kursk as Ukraine captures garrison town

New breakthrough in Kursk as Ukraine captures garrison town

Day 937.Today, we analyse last weekend's Yalta European Strategy (YES) conference, report on another Ukrainian incursion into Russia, and hear from Central Asia where German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is taking his first visit to the region. Articles Referenced:Planning for a Post-American NATO (Phillips P. O’Brien and Edward Stringer in Foreign Affairs):https://www.foreignaffairs.com/europe/planning-post-american-natoAliona Hlivco on how NATO could come apart (The Telegraph):https://www.telegr

Sep 16, 2024 • 52:43

Crunch talks in Washington over Storm Shadow missiles & UK diplomats expelled after engaging in ‘classic British espionage’

Crunch talks in Washington over Storm Shadow missiles & UK diplomats expelled after engaging in ‘classic British espionage’

Day 934.Today, we consider the crunch talks taking place in Washington over Storm Shadow missiles, the decision by Moscow to suddenly expel British diplomats, and assess Putin’s latest threats to an emboldened West.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.Hamish de Bretton-Gordon. @HamishDBG on X.David Knowles, journalist who help

Sep 13, 2024 • 49:22

Russian counter-offensive tried to ‘bisect’ Ukrainian troops & US promises to do 'whatever necessary' for Kyiv

Russian counter-offensive tried to ‘bisect’ Ukrainian troops & US promises to do 'whatever necessary' for Kyiv

Day 933Today, we report on Russia’s counter attack in Kursk and are live in Poland with the Telegraph's Political Editor Ben Riley-Smith, who has been with the US Secretary of State and British Foreign Minister in Kyiv.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Ben Riley-Smith (Political Editor). @Benrileysmith on X. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 2024 • 40:16

US-UK poised to permit firing British Storm Shadow missiles into Russia

US-UK poised to permit firing British Storm Shadow missiles into Russia

Day 932Today, we hear on the ground from the battlefields of the Donbas, consider the breaking reports that the US and UK are – at last – about to give Kyiv permission for long range strikes deeper into Russia with Storm Shadow missiles, and discuss the outline of the Western strategy for a possible peace.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @

Sep 11, 2024 • 52:11

Russia gets deadly new ballistic missiles from Iran & David Knowles, creator of Ukraine: The Latest, dies aged 32

Russia gets deadly new ballistic missiles from Iran & David Knowles, creator of Ukraine: The Latest, dies aged 32

Day 931Today, we hear the latest battlefield and diplomatic updates and are live from the Foreign Office following the visit of US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken. And we report on the international coverage of the death of our dear friend David Knowles.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent

Sep 10, 2024 • 49:09

9th September 2024

9th September 2024

Today, a sad update from the Ukraine: The Latest team. We will continue our regular updates from tomorrow, 10th September. If you would like to contact the programme, email ukrainepod@telegraph.co.ukMusic by Taras Kompanichenko: https://www.facebook.com/taras.kompanichenko/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 9, 2024 • 7:46

Russia 'stopped in the east', claims top Ukraine general & Zelensky calls for long range missiles

Russia 'stopped in the east', claims top Ukraine general & Zelensky calls for long range missiles

Day 926. Today, we bring you the latest news from the front lines, analyse the latest developments in Russia with former British Defence Attache John Foreman, and interview the director of a new documentary series, The Zelensky Story. Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.John Foreman (Former UK Defence Attaché in Moscow and Kyiv & Defen

Sep 6, 2024 • 1:13:38

Zelensky says Russia redeploying 60,000 troops to counter Kursk incursion & new allegations of Moscow's interference in US politics

Zelensky says Russia redeploying 60,000 troops to counter Kursk incursion & new allegations of Moscow's interference in US politics

Day 926Today, Pokrovsk train station has is closed for civilian evacuation as the front line creeps closer, Zelensky replaces his long-standing Foreign Minister, new allegations of Russian interference in American politics and we speak to a witness of Russia’s devastating strike on Lviv.Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Kieran Kelly (Breaking

Sep 5, 2024 • 40:15

Father loses entire family in Russian hypersonic missile strike on Lviv & Zelensky enacts largest shake-up of wartime government

Father loses entire family in Russian hypersonic missile strike on Lviv & Zelensky enacts largest shake-up of wartime government

Day 925Today, Russia unleashes a deadly strike against the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, killing civilians and devastating parts of the historic centre, we also report on ongoing reshuffle in Ukraine’s government and analyse how Germany seems to be ‘standing in way’ of a Czech bid to limit EU travel of Russian spiesContributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on

Sep 4, 2024 • 39:12

Major Russian ballistic missile strike on Poltava & Mongolia refuses to arrest Putin despite Ukraine’s demands

Major Russian ballistic missile strike on Poltava & Mongolia refuses to arrest Putin despite Ukraine’s demands

Day 924Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine where a major Russian ballistic missile strike on the city of Poltava kills at least 41 people, we look into more detail at the German elections and analyse reaction to Vladimir Putin's visit to Mongolia. Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to James Crisp (Europe Editor). @Jame

Sep 3, 2024 • 38:24

Russia hits Kyiv with barrage of missiles as schools reopen & investigating Russian looting of archaeological sites in Crimea

Russia hits Kyiv with barrage of missiles as schools reopen & investigating Russian looting of archaeological sites in Crimea

Day 923Today, we bring you the latest news from the front lines as Russia launches an assault on the town of Vuhledar, report on diplomatic and political updates from across Europe, and we speak to Lawyer Daryna Pidhorna from the Regional Center for Human Rights on her organisation’s work investigating Russian looting of Crimean archaeological sites.Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Roland Oliphant (Sen

Sep 2, 2024 • 1:00:18

Russian troops attack Pokrovsk ‘almost 60 times in one day’ as advance continues towards key Donbas town

Russian troops attack Pokrovsk ‘almost 60 times in one day’ as advance continues towards key Donbas town

Day 920Today, we analyse the reasons behind Russia’s rapid advance in the Donbas as more villages fall and Russian troops edge closer to the strategic town of Pokrovsk, and bring you the latest updates from Kursk. Plus, David speaks to academic Jaroslava Barbieri about her new paper looking at Ukraine’s mobilisation drive.Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent).

Aug 30, 2024 • 1:05:16

Russia continues advances in Donbas, Ukraine digs trenches in Kursk & exclusive interview with Adam Kinzinger

Russia continues advances in Donbas, Ukraine digs trenches in Kursk & exclusive interview with Adam Kinzinger

Day 919.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss the arrest of Telegram messaging app CEO Pavel Durov, and speak to friend of the podcast Adam Kinzinger about his turn at the Democratic National Congress and his views on the war and democracy in the United States.Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Matt Field (Senior Technology Reporter). @matthfield on X.Adam Kinzinger (Political Commentator

Aug 29, 2024 • 52:41

Ukraine strikes more key Russian oil depots & deep-dive into Ukraine's top soldier, Oleksandr Syrsky

Ukraine strikes more key Russian oil depots & deep-dive into Ukraine's top soldier, Oleksandr Syrsky

Day 918.Today, Ukrainian troops cross the border in Belgorod region as fighting continues in Kursk and Russian troops advance on Pokrovsk. We also bring you the latest from Ukraine, diplomatic and political updates from across the world and speak with Velina Tchakarova, a security analyst based in Vienna. Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant o

Aug 28, 2024 • 1:00:04

Ukrainian forces descend on Belgorod in fresh attempt to break Russian border

Ukrainian forces descend on Belgorod in fresh attempt to break Russian border

Day 917.Today, Ukrainian troops cross the border in Belgorod region as fighting continues in Kursk and Russian troops advance on Pokrovsk. We also bring you the latest from Ukraine, diplomatic and political updates from across the world and we speak with Velina Tchakarova, a security analyst based in Vienna. Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.With thanks to Velina Tchakarova (Geopolitical Strategist, FAC

Aug 27, 2024 • 45:54

Special: Ukraine has changed warfare forever - or has it?

Special: Ukraine has changed warfare forever - or has it?

Day 916. Today, during a bank holiday in the United Kingdom, we bring you a recording of a live event we did at Scarborough Fair several weeks ago with an audience of listeners. Hosted by David Knowles, Dominic Nicholls, Roland Oliphant, and Francis Dearnley reflect on the lessons of the war so far. What have we discovered about the West and Russia? How is the conflict evolving? And what have we, the team, got right and got wrong?Please note that this discussion was recorded before Ukraine's&nbs

Aug 26, 2024 • 48:02

On the ground in Kursk as Kyiv advances 35 kilometres into Russia

On the ground in Kursk as Kyiv advances 35 kilometres into Russia

Day 913.Today, we hear from a journalist who was just on the ground with Ukrainian forces in Kursk, Russia, reflect on the latest battlefield and political developments, and look deeper into Putin’s recent foreign trips and ask what it tells us about the tensions in Russian society.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.

Aug 23, 2024 • 49:37

Military base set ablaze by Ukraine filled with ‘glide bombs’ & team memories of Bosnia

Military base set ablaze by Ukraine filled with ‘glide bombs’ & team memories of Bosnia

Day 912.Today, we assess the fast-moving situation on the frontlines in both Ukraine and Russia, reflect on what may prove to be an important meeting in Kyiv tomorrow, and hear memories and confessions from the team of the war in Bosnia.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Hamish de Bretton Gordon (Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.Content Referenced:Putin is on the ropes – it’s time

Aug 22, 2024 • 51:00

Kyiv destroys more bridges in Kursk & launches largest drone attack on Moscow of the war

Kyiv destroys more bridges in Kursk & launches largest drone attack on Moscow of the war

Day 911.Today, as Ukraine launches the largest drone attack on Moscow of the war, we assess the latest battlefield developments as Kyiv seeks to take advantage of its incursion into Russia. Plus, we look deeper at the crisis in the Donbas, and reflect on how soldiers’ equipment has evolved over the course of the conflict.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign C

Aug 21, 2024 • 54:46

Russia invasion 'called Putin’s bluff' & New York 'falls' to Moscow

Russia invasion 'called Putin’s bluff' & New York 'falls' to Moscow

Day 910.Today, we examine the latest from Kursk as Ukrainian forces rush to close the pocket thought to contain thousands of Russian troops. Plus, we hear how Ukraine is preparing an anticipated Prisoner of War exchange, and why the issue of returning Asov fighters is now a political question for President Zelensky. Lastly, we consider Russian advances - including the alleged fall of New York.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant

Aug 20, 2024 • 47:18

Russian troops cut off as Ukraine destroys key resupply bridges in Kursk region

Russian troops cut off as Ukraine destroys key resupply bridges in Kursk region

Day 909.Today, we examine the implications of Ukraine cutting off Russian troops in Kursk by destroying three bridges and hear from GP Now, the hospital in the cloud for Ukrainians impacted by the war. Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.Verity Bowman (Foreign Correspondent). @VerityBowman on X.With thanks to Rob Hicken and Spencer Cash of GP Now, the Ukrainian ‘hospital in the cloud’. Free T

Aug 19, 2024 • 53:51

Russia moves 'thousands of troops' from Ukraine to defend Kursk

Russia moves 'thousands of troops' from Ukraine to defend Kursk

Day 906.Today, we take a deep dive into the battlefield tactics being employed in the Kursk operation.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Hamish de-Bretton Gordon (Former Tank Commander and Chemical/Bio Weapons Expert). @HamishDBG on X.Michael Bohnert (Engineer at Rand Corporation). @mbohnert on X.Items referenced:Dom's Defence in Depth Episode on Kursk:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc_T

Aug 16, 2024 • 55:14

Ukraine ‘fully in control’ of key Russian town & 'sets up office' in Kursk

Ukraine ‘fully in control’ of key Russian town & 'sets up office' in Kursk

Day 905.Today, we reflect on the continuing Ukrainian operation into Russia, as reports come in about seized settlements and Kyiv’s forces even setting up an office in Kursk. Then we look at the implications for the Russian economy as reality bites, and deep dive into Moscow’s response to the growing military crisis.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host, Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Szu Chan (Economics Editor). @sz

Aug 15, 2024 • 1:02:40

Ukraine captures ‘more than 100 prisoners of war’ and shoots down top Russian fighter jet during Kursk offensive

Ukraine captures ‘more than 100 prisoners of war’ and shoots down top Russian fighter jet during Kursk offensive

Day 904.Today, Ukraine pounds distant Russian air bases, shoot down one of Moscow’s most expensive fighter jets, and takes hundreds of prisoners as we enter the 9th day of Kyiv’s invasion of Russia. We also bring you the latest news from Germany, where authorities have sealed off an army base over suspected sabotage of water supplies.Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment

Aug 14, 2024 • 40:04

Zelensky tells Russia ‘war is coming home’ as Ukraine makes new gains in Kursk

Zelensky tells Russia ‘war is coming home’ as Ukraine makes new gains in Kursk

Day 903.Today, Volodymyr Zelensky tells Russia the war is “coming home” as Ukrainian troops made fresh advances as part of its week-long invasion of the Kursk region. We bring you the latest news from the front, and look deeper into the man Putin has appointed to lead the defence of Kursk, Alexei Dyumin.We also roundup the latest political and diplomatic news and explain why a quiet archipelago off the coast of Finland is on alert for Russian spies.Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @

Aug 13, 2024 • 46:23

Russia evacuates second border region as Ukraine starts ‘digging trenches and building field hospital inside Russia’

Russia evacuates second border region as Ukraine starts ‘digging trenches and building field hospital inside Russia’

Day 902.Today, we bring you the latest on Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Kursk, as Russian civilians flee the fighting and the Kremlin’s propagandists struggle to hold the line. We also roundup the latest political and diplomatic news and look back over the last week of break-neck battlefield updates.Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.James Kilner&

Aug 12, 2024 • 57:38

Russia declares emergency in Kursk as Ukraine ‘wipes out entire battalion’ & bombs a key airfield

Russia declares emergency in Kursk as Ukraine ‘wipes out entire battalion’ & bombs a key airfield

Day 899.Today, we continue to bring you updates and analysis of Ukraine’s surprise attack on Russia’s Kursk region, we report on the rise of war tourism & bring you new, important details about the missile that Russia fired at the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital in Kyiv last month.Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.Lauren Shirreff (Journalist). @laurensh

Aug 9, 2024 • 50:28

Ukraine's daring attack into Russia continues to gain ground

Ukraine's daring attack into Russia continues to gain ground

Day 898.Today, we analyse the ongoing invasion of Russia by the Ukrainian military and ask, with so many drones watching everything that moves, how has surprise returned to the battlefield?Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Chemical Biological Weapons Expert and Former British Army Colonel). @HamishDBG on X.Episodes Referenced:Francis's Ask Me Anything on Reddit:

Aug 8, 2024 • 54:13

Ukraine shocks Russia with a surprise offensive into Kursk

Ukraine shocks Russia with a surprise offensive into Kursk

Day 897.Today, we analyse Ukraine’s surprise attack on the Kursk region in Russia, discuss Russia’s continuing worrying advance across Donbas and we hear the latest political and diplomatic updates across Europe and the world.Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor).Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence).Gareth Corfield (Transport Correspondent).Free Telegraph Subscription for Students. Enjoy free access to The Telegraph&nb

Aug 7, 2024 • 42:50

‘Illegal’ Russian spy families, Ukraine bombards a key Russian airfield and the evolution of drone warfare

‘Illegal’ Russian spy families, Ukraine bombards a key Russian airfield and the evolution of drone warfare

Day 896.Today, we discuss the development of drone warfare, the impact of Ukraine’s strike on the Morozovsk airbase and the surreal case of the children of Russian spies who had no idea they were Russian.Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.Ed Cumming (Senior Feature Writer). @edcumming on X.Jimmy Rushton (Security Analyst). @JimmySecUK on X.Articles Referenced:Dozens of Wagner fighters killed and Russian helicopter

Aug 6, 2024 • 36:02

Holding the Line: Inside Ukraine's defiant stand in Donbas & Zelensky welcomes F-16 fighter jets

Holding the Line: Inside Ukraine's defiant stand in Donbas & Zelensky welcomes F-16 fighter jets

Day 895.Today, we bring you the latest updates from the front lines and discuss in detail the situation on the front lines with friend of the podcast, Kyiv Independent Reporter, Francis Farrell who’s recently returned from a reporting trip near Toretsk in Donbas.Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to Francis Farrell (Reporter The Kyiv Independent). @francisjfarrell on X. Articles Referenced:With

Aug 5, 2024 • 55:28

Lessons in a bomb shelter: Going to school in wartime Ukraine

Lessons in a bomb shelter: Going to school in wartime Ukraine

In the second of. a series of special episodes of Ukraine: The Latest from The Telegraph Presenter David Knowles and Producer Adelie Pojzman-Pontay travel to a school in a small town outside of Kyiv to speak to students and teachers at a local school. They hear about learning under the constant threat of missiles, how the war has changed the school community and how the students think of their future. This episode of Ukraine: The Latest is available for Subscribers on Apple Podcasts for 2 w

Aug 3, 2024 • 20:21

Moscow says prisoner exchange not linked to Kyiv peace talks & Daily life under Russian occupation

Moscow says prisoner exchange not linked to Kyiv peace talks & Daily life under Russian occupation

Day 892.Today, Russia advances further in Donbas as Ukrainian civilians leave the towns in their path, we continue our analysis of yesterday’s prisoner exchange and we discuss the realities of Russian occupation.Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.With thanks to Julia Friedrich (Research Fellow at the Global Public Policy Institute). @ja_friedrich

Aug 2, 2024 • 54:33

Evan Gershkovich to be released in major prisoner swap & Russia & Iran’s partnership of defiance against the West (Pt. 2)

Evan Gershkovich to be released in major prisoner swap & Russia & Iran’s partnership of defiance against the West (Pt. 2)

Day 891.Today, we report on the imminent massive prisoner exchange between the West and Russia with prominent names like Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich expected to be released. And we continue our conversation with Researcher and Author Nicole Grajewski, on the relationship between Russia and Iran.Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.James Kilner

Aug 1, 2024 • 46:30

Ukraine repels one of the war's largest drone attacks & Russia & Iran’s partnership of defiance against the West (Pt. 1)

Ukraine repels one of the war's largest drone attacks & Russia & Iran’s partnership of defiance against the West (Pt. 1)

Day 890.Today, Ukraine repels one of the wars largest drone attacks, we look at the new generation of Russian attack drones & we interview researcher and author Nicole Grajewski on the relationship between Russia and Iran.Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.Nicole Grajewski (Researcher and Author). @NicoleGrajewski on X.Articles Referenced:Russia unv

Jul 31, 2024 • 46:21

Zelensky visits Kharkiv frontline & the costs of war for Kyiv 'spiralling'

Zelensky visits Kharkiv frontline & the costs of war for Kyiv 'spiralling'

Day 889Today, we bring you updates from the front lines, the latest news from the diplomatic scene and we speak to the Kyiv Independent’s Business Editor Lilianne Bivings about Ukraine’s economic climate and the numerous pressures on businesses across the country.Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Liliane Bivings (Business Editor, Kyiv Independent). @LilianeBivingsArticles Referenced:Ukraine military intel

Jul 30, 2024 • 35:52

Wagner humiliated in Mali, Ukraine strikes a Russian bomber in the Arctic and evaluating Russia's Summer offensive

Wagner humiliated in Mali, Ukraine strikes a Russian bomber in the Arctic and evaluating Russia's Summer offensive

Day 888Today, Ukraine strikes a Russian strategic supersonic bomber parked at an airfield in Russia’s Arctic, The Wagner Group suffer a humiliating defeat in Mali, we assess Russia’s Summer offensive and we tell the story of the city of Odesa during the full scale invasion. Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.Roland Oliphant(Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.With thanks to Ben Farmer (Foreign

Jul 29, 2024 • 42:45

Ukraine launches ATACMS missile attack on Crimean airbase & sabotage concerns ahead of Paris Olympics

Ukraine launches ATACMS missile attack on Crimean airbase & sabotage concerns ahead of Paris Olympics

Day 885Today, we bring you the latest news as Ukrainian troops weather further attacks across the front, Ukrainian claims an Atacms strike on an airbase in occupied Crimea and we examine how Ukraine is decentralising its energy infrastructure in the wake of punishing Russia strikes. Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.JamesRothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.Hamish De Bretto

Jul 26, 2024 • 47:06

Ukraine repels massive Russian assault including tanks and motorbikes & controversy over athletes at Paris Olympics

Ukraine repels massive Russian assault including tanks and motorbikes & controversy over athletes at Paris Olympics

Day 884.Today, a new mechanised push is repelled in Donbas, Ukraine claims to have pushed the last Russian ship out of the sea of Azov, and we hear about the controversy surrounding Russian and Belarusian athletes due to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics under a neutral flag.Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X. Wayne Jordash KC, (President of Global Rig

Jul 25, 2024 • 51:37

Russia attempts encirclement in Donetsk & Ukraine ‘ready for talks with Russia if in good faith’

Russia attempts encirclement in Donetsk & Ukraine ‘ready for talks with Russia if in good faith’

Day 883.Today, we bring you updates from Ukraine where Russia is pushing forward in Donbas, we analyse the latest news from China where Ukraine’s Foreign Minister has said Ukraine is ready for talks with Russia if Moscow is prepared to negotiate in good faith and we speak to Mathieu Boulegue on his co-authored new research for Chatham house into the state of the Russian military. Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearn

Jul 24, 2024 • 1:07:42

Ukraine offers lessons for 21st century warfare, says former army chief Zaluzhny  & Kamala Harris's views on Ukraine in spotlight

Ukraine offers lessons for 21st century warfare, says former army chief Zaluzhny & Kamala Harris's views on Ukraine in spotlight

Day 882.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss Valery Zaluzhny’s first remarks as Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Kingdom and we speak to author and researcher Hana Josticova on her work documenting the experiences of the people of Mariupol before the full-scale invasion. Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.Hana

Jul 23, 2024 • 57:20

Russia advances in Donbas, Ukraine hits another oil refinery & hunting spies in Germany

Russia advances in Donbas, Ukraine hits another oil refinery & hunting spies in Germany

Day 881.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine as Russian forces advance on Pokrovsk, we analyse what Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race may mean for US foreign policy on Ukraine and we look into spy-hunting in Germany.Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell

Jul 22, 2024 • 57:36

Return to Bucha: how a community rebuilds after a massacre

Return to Bucha: how a community rebuilds after a massacre

This episode is available now to Telegraph subscribers and will be available to everyone on the 17th July.In the first of The Telegraph's special podcasts on the war in Ukraine. Presenter David Knowles and Producer Adélie Pojzman-Pontay travel to Bucha and Hostomel, north of Kyiv, to hear the stories of citizens who survived Russia's brutal occupation in Spring 2022. In Hostomel they meet Roman, a young Ukrainian man who fled his new apartment as Russian forces advanced. When he returned af

Jul 20, 2024 • 33:43

UK signals go-ahead for Storm Shadows strikes inside Russia & Trump ‘to call Zelensky’

UK signals go-ahead for Storm Shadows strikes inside Russia & Trump ‘to call Zelensky’

Day 878.Today, off the back of the Blenheim summit we assess the breaking news that Britain has granted the use of Storm Shadows on Russian soil. Plus, we consider a new report as to why the Ukrainian counter-offensive failed, and the significance of a British soldier fighting for Moscow.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Aliona Hlivco (Political Scientist. Managing Director at Henry Jackson Society). @aliona_hlivco on X.Daniel Hardaker (Freelanc

Jul 19, 2024 • 48:12

Don’t let Putin blackmail you, Zelensky warns allies & Ukraine launches major attack on Russian Black Sea bases

Don’t let Putin blackmail you, Zelensky warns allies & Ukraine launches major attack on Russian Black Sea bases

Day 877.Today, we look at the fighting around Krnky on the left bank of the Dnipro river, we’re live at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire where Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting European leaders and we discuss Russian so-called ‘meat assaults’Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Iona Cleave (Foreign Breaking News Reporter). @iona_cleave on X. Verity Bowman (Foreign Reporter). @VerityBowman on X. Joe Barnes (Brussels

Jul 18, 2024 • 37:06

Putin fortifies palace against Ukrainian drone threat & Boris Johnson urges Trump to stand by Kyiv

Putin fortifies palace against Ukrainian drone threat & Boris Johnson urges Trump to stand by Kyiv

Day 876.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, hear about life in Kyiv through Ukraine’s record breaking heatwave, and look at the latest diplomatic news from Europe and the US.Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Articles / Threads Referenced:Boris Johnson urges Trump to stand by Ukraine (The Telegraph)https://www.telegraph.co.

Jul 17, 2024 • 49:40

Zelensky pleads for F-16s and Patriots & what does JD Vance believe about Ukraine?

Zelensky pleads for F-16s and Patriots & what does JD Vance believe about Ukraine?

Day 875.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss Trump’s nominee for Vice President - controversial Ohio senator JD Vance - and look at how the EU is reacting to the maverick diplomacy of Hungary’s Victor Orban. Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Cara McGoogan (Narrative Audio Journalist).@cjmcgoogan on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.Subscribe to The Telegraph:&

Jul 16, 2024 • 46:47

Heatwave smothers Ukraine as heavy fighting continues in Donbas & investigating sexual crimes by Russian troops

Heatwave smothers Ukraine as heavy fighting continues in Donbas & investigating sexual crimes by Russian troops

Day 874.Today, we analyse the heavy fighting around Toretsk and New York as Russian forces push forward, bring you political and diplomatic updates from around the world, and speak to War Crimes Reporter Olesia Bida from the Kyiv Independent about her documentary ‘He Came Back.’Just a note from us that this episode contains discussion of extreme sexual violence and cruelty.Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Jul 15, 2024 • 46:26

Shock as Biden calls Zelensky "President Putin" at NATO summit & exclusive interview with Ukraine's First Lady, Olena Zelenska

Shock as Biden calls Zelensky "President Putin" at NATO summit & exclusive interview with Ukraine's First Lady, Olena Zelenska

Day 871.Today, we report from a historic and potentially presidency-ending NATO summit, bring you the latest news from Ukraine and Defence editor Danielle Sheridan has an exclusive interview with First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska.Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.James Rothwell&n

Jul 12, 2024 • 1:07:19

‘Trump-proofing’ Nato & eyewitness recalls Russian missile strike on a Kyiv maternity clinic

‘Trump-proofing’ Nato & eyewitness recalls Russian missile strike on a Kyiv maternity clinic

Day 870.Today, we bring you news from the NATO summit, hear an eyewitness account of the Russian strike on the Kyiv maternity clinic, ask an expert how they identify Russian missiles, and discuss attempts to ‘Trump-proof’ NATO. Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.Tony Diver (US Editor). @Tony_Diver on X.Jake Godin (Senior Researche

Jul 11, 2024 • 1:02:27

New air defences for Kyiv as Biden calls NATO “more powerful than ever” & Zelensky unsure of Trump support

New air defences for Kyiv as Biden calls NATO “more powerful than ever” & Zelensky unsure of Trump support

Day 869.Today, we’re live on the ground in Washington D.C for Nato’s historic summit in the American capital.Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.Articles Referenced - Nato Summit Live Blog (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/10/russia-ukraine-zelensky-pu

Jul 10, 2024 • 39:10

Putin hugs India’s Modi on first Russia visit since Ukraine offensive & one listener's mission to help Ukrainian children

Putin hugs India’s Modi on first Russia visit since Ukraine offensive & one listener's mission to help Ukrainian children

Day 868.Today, we bring you news from Ukraine, discuss the visit to Moscow of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and we catch up with a listener’s efforts to fundraise for a bus for Ukrainian children. Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Articles Referenced:'Ukraine war is Europe’s problem, Trump ally tells Labour' (Colby interview

Jul 9, 2024 • 43:22

Russia bombs a children's hospital in Kyiv & Putin's 'hybrid war' on Germany

Russia bombs a children's hospital in Kyiv & Putin's 'hybrid war' on Germany

Day 867.Today, in the largest attack on the capital city for many months, Russia bombs a Children’s hospital in Kyiv. We discuss the horrific attack. Elsewhere we analyse Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban’s diplomatic efforts in Kyiv and Moscow and we examine Russia’s hybrid war in Germany. Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.Joe Barnes (Bru

Jul 8, 2024 • 48:15

Russia’s Black Sea base ‘useless’, Orban flies to Moscow & government routed in British election

Russia’s Black Sea base ‘useless’, Orban flies to Moscow & government routed in British election

Day 864.Today, we bring you news from Ukraine, analyse Victor Orban’s diplomatic visits to Kyiv and Moscow, and we talk about the long term impacts of the war on Ukraine’s animal population. Plus, immediate reaction to the general election result in the UK, which is elected a new Prime Minister.Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.James Ki

Jul 5, 2024 • 47:52

Ukraine withdraws troops in Chasiv Yar & China 'making attack drone' with Russia

Ukraine withdraws troops in Chasiv Yar & China 'making attack drone' with Russia

Day 863.Today, we bring you news from the front lines as Ukrainian troops withdraw from a key district of Chasiv Yar. Plus, the latest diplomatic and political news as President Zelensky challenges Donald Trump to explain his peace plan.Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Bonus Episodes :Telegraph subscribers can unlock these bonus episod

Jul 4, 2024 • 28:38

Russia claims major advance in key Ukrainian city & NATO debates what to offer Kyiv at vital summit

Russia claims major advance in key Ukrainian city & NATO debates what to offer Kyiv at vital summit

Day 862.Today, we bring you news from the front lines as Russia seems to make gains in the Donbas. And we speak to our Brussels Correspondent about the intense diplomacy between Ukraine and Nato. Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X. Articles Referenced: Ukraine to be told it is too corrupt to join Nato (Joe Barnes in The Telegraph)https://www.t

Jul 3, 2024 • 45:09

Sabotage & armed struggle: resistance in occupied Ukraine

Sabotage & armed struggle: resistance in occupied Ukraine

Day 861.Today, as well as diplomatic and battlefield updates, we look at the who, how, where and why of Ukrainian resistance movements behind Russian lines.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dr Jade McGlynn (Research Fellow at The Department of War Studies at King's College London). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.Articles/Reports Referenced: 'Crossing Thresholds: Ukrainian Resistance to Russian Occupation' (Dr Jade

Jul 2, 2024 • 44:58

 Belarus threatens nuclear use as Russia blamed for jamming GPS signals to British military jets

Belarus threatens nuclear use as Russia blamed for jamming GPS signals to British military jets

Day 860.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, look at how Russia has been blamed for jamming GPS signals on British military jets and ask quite why Belarus - a country hosting Russian nuclear missiles - is rattling the nuclear sabre once more.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host). @DomNicholls on X.Gareth Corfield (Transport Correspondent). @GazTheJourno on X.Ben Butcher (Data Editor). @bienbutcher on X.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Tank Commander, Chemical and Biological Weapons E

Jul 1, 2024 • 44:49

Saving lives on the frontline: from D-Day to Ukraine with an ambulance convoy

Saving lives on the frontline: from D-Day to Ukraine with an ambulance convoy

Day 857.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine and have a special report from Francis Dearnley’s recent trip across Europe from the D-Day commemorations with the charity Ukraine Focus.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on XDom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Ukraine Focus (Ambulances):To learn more about their work, visit:https://ukrainefocus.org/Or you can email: info@ukra

Jun 28, 2024 • 1:03:52

North Korea to send engineering troops to help Russia in Ukraine

North Korea to send engineering troops to help Russia in Ukraine

Day 856.Today, we bring you updates from the battle front, analyse North Korea’s reported decision to send engineering and construction troops to Ukraine, discuss the Voldymyr Zelensky’s visit to Brussels to sign a Security Pact with the European Union and we interview Dmytro Sakharuk, Executive Director of DTEK, Ukraine's largest private energy company. Contributors:Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent, Host). @RolandOliphant on XJames Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell o

Jun 27, 2024 • 54:19

Biden ‘to allow Pentagon contractors to deploy to Ukraine’ & Mark Rutte appointed new head of NATO

Biden ‘to allow Pentagon contractors to deploy to Ukraine’ & Mark Rutte appointed new head of NATO

Day 855.Today, we bring you updates from the battlefront, analyse the appointment of former Dutch PM Mark Rutte as the new head of Nato, and discuss reports that the Biden administration is moving toward lifting a de facto ban on American military contractors deploying to Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on XDom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Upcoming events:Chalke Valley History

Jun 26, 2024 • 47:38

War crimes warrant issued for top Russian generals & how Chinese trade is underwriting the Russian military effort

War crimes warrant issued for top Russian generals & how Chinese trade is underwriting the Russian military effort

Day 854.Today, we bring you updates from Ukraine as Zelensky again changes his top team, we analyse a deadly fire at a Russian research institute and discuss the impact that trade from China is having on the Russian war effort. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on XDom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.With thanks to Joe Webster, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council in Washington DC. @Joe_Webster_C

Jun 25, 2024 • 47:56

Ukraine suspected of ATACMS strike on Russian space control centre in Crimea

Ukraine suspected of ATACMS strike on Russian space control centre in Crimea

Day 853.Today, we bring you updates from the battlefront, analyse suspected Ukrainian ATACMS strike on a Russian space control centre in Crimea, and discuss this weekend’s terrorist violence in Russia’s Dagestan region.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on XDom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.Upcoming events:Chalke Valley

Jun 24, 2024 • 48:46

Ukraine reinforces Chasiv Yar amid fierce fighting & rage, love and memory with Ukrainian author Oleksandr Mykhed

Ukraine reinforces Chasiv Yar amid fierce fighting & rage, love and memory with Ukrainian author Oleksandr Mykhed

Day 850.Today, we bring you updates from the front lines, discuss Ukraine’s ongoing bid for NATO membership and we interview Ukrainian writer and soldier Oleksandr Mykhed.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on XDom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to Ukrainian author Oleksandr Mykhed. @mykhed_o on X.https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/303637/oleksandr-mykhedUpcoming events:Chalke Va

Jun 21, 2024 • 1:11:06

US to redirect key Patriot air defence orders to Ukraine & analysing Russian diplomacy in Vietnam and North Korea

US to redirect key Patriot air defence orders to Ukraine & analysing Russian diplomacy in Vietnam and North Korea

Day 849.Today, we bring you the news from Ukraine, analyse Vladimir Putin’s diplomacy in Vietnam and North Korea, and we speak to Ukrainian teenagers in Warsaw on studying abroad and adapting into Polish society more than two years since the start of the war.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on XDom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.Gabriella Jozwiak (Freelance Journalist). @GabriellaJ on

Jun 20, 2024 • 46:15

Russia accused of beheading Ukrainian soldiers & Kim Jong Un signs ‘groundbreaking’ security pact with Vladimir Putin

Russia accused of beheading Ukrainian soldiers & Kim Jong Un signs ‘groundbreaking’ security pact with Vladimir Putin

Day 848.Today, we bring you the news from Ukraine, continue analysing Putin’s state visit to North Korea, and talk to Security Analyst Jimmy Rushton in Kyiv on the situation on the front line and Ukrainian strategy for the year ahead. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on XDom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Jimmy Rushton (Security Analyst). @JimmySecUK on X.You can read Jimmy's Substa

Jun 19, 2024 • 48:38

Ukraine pushes Russia back in Kharkiv & Vladimir Putin meets Kim Jong Un in North Korea

Ukraine pushes Russia back in Kharkiv & Vladimir Putin meets Kim Jong Un in North Korea

Day 847.Today, we bring you the latest updates from across Ukraine, analyse Putin’s visit to North Korea, and go to Germany to hear about the tricky start Ukraine have had at the European football championships Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on XDom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Andrew Todos from Zorya Londonsk, Ukrainian football expert. @zoryalondonsk on Twitter

Jun 18, 2024 • 43:54

New US weapons narrowing gap in Ukraine & exclusive interview with Nato's Jens Stoltenberg

New US weapons narrowing gap in Ukraine & exclusive interview with Nato's Jens Stoltenberg

Day 846.Today, we discuss the latest news from across Ukraine, summarise last weekend's peace weekend in Switzerland, and Joe Barnes interviews NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on XDom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondant). @Barnes_Joe on X.Hear 'Ukraine: The Latest' Live at the Chalke Valley History Festival:Tickets are available for our two talks on Thursday 27th June.https://program

Jun 17, 2024 • 47:49

Putin promises ‘immediate’ ceasefire if Ukraine drops Nato bid & G7 agrees $50 billion loan to Kyiv

Putin promises ‘immediate’ ceasefire if Ukraine drops Nato bid & G7 agrees $50 billion loan to Kyiv

Day 835.Today, we bring you the latest military updates from Ukraine, discuss Vladimir Putin’s ceasefire proposals and analyse the latest $50 billion loan to Ukraine agreed by the G7.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on XFrancis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Hear 'Ukraine: The Latest' Live at the Chalke Valley History Festival:Tickets are available for our two talks on Thursday 27th June.htt

Jun 14, 2024 • 34:15

Russian economy battered by new sanctions & how Putin's forces ‘deliberately starved’ Ukrainian civilians in Mariupol

Russian economy battered by new sanctions & how Putin's forces ‘deliberately starved’ Ukrainian civilians in Mariupol

Day 834.Today, we bring you the latest military updates from the front lines and discuss a recent report that alleges Russia deliberately starved civilians during the siege of Mariupol.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on XFrancis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Hamish De Bretton Gordon (Former NATO Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Reporter). @RolandOliphant on

Jun 13, 2024 • 1:12:46

US sends rare $1bn air defence system to Ukraine & Putin 'missed the boat' to defeat Kyiv

US sends rare $1bn air defence system to Ukraine & Putin 'missed the boat' to defeat Kyiv

Day 833.Today, today – further the news from the front lines – we discuss news of cutting edge air defence systems being sent to Kyiv, assess the current strategic picture on the ground, and analyse the threat of blackouts as Moscow increases its bombardments on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure..Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Liliane Bivings (Business Editor, Kyiv Independent). @

Jun 12, 2024 • 54:18

Scholz promises Zelensky "no dictated peace" as US arms Ukraine's most controversial battalion

Scholz promises Zelensky "no dictated peace" as US arms Ukraine's most controversial battalion

Day 832.Today, we bring you the latest military updates from the front lines, discuss the Ukraine Recovery Conference ongoing in Berlin, and reflect on last week's commemorations for D-Day 80 in Normandy.Contributors:Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Articles Referenced:Ukraine Focus (which Francis was a guest of):To learn more about their work delivering ambulances to Ukraine, visit:https://ukraine

Jun 11, 2024 • 51:23

Ukraine strikes Russia’s most advanced stealth fighter jet for first time & Ukraine's victory strategy

Ukraine strikes Russia’s most advanced stealth fighter jet for first time & Ukraine's victory strategy

Day 831.Today, we bring you the latest military updates from the front lines, discuss the results and implications of the european elections, we speak to analyst Mykola Bielieskov on the lack of public discussion about Ukraine’s future strategy and what that might look like, and we hear from Foreign Correspondent Ben Farmer on Friday about his reports from the east of Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence).

Jun 10, 2024 • 1:03:11

Biden apologises to Zelensky for delay to vital military aid & the inspiring story of Ukrainian cricket

Biden apologises to Zelensky for delay to vital military aid & the inspiring story of Ukrainian cricket

Day 828.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine and Europe, discuss the new front in Russia’s war on the West and we talk to author and translator Jonathan Campion about his book ‘Getting Out’ on the inspiring and moving story of Ukrainian cricket.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.JoeBarnes(Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.With thanks to author Jonathan Campion. @jonathancampion on X.https://jonathancampion.com/The book: 'GETTING OUT: Th

Jun 7, 2024 • 38:18

D-Day: Biden compares Russian invasion to Nazi occupation of France & fascinating stories of foreign volunteers fighting for Kyiv

D-Day: Biden compares Russian invasion to Nazi occupation of France & fascinating stories of foreign volunteers fighting for Kyiv

Day 827.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, report live from the D-Day anniversary in Normandy and discuss the stories of foreign volunteer fighters in Ukraine. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @colinfreeman99 on X.Articles referenced:https://kyivindependent.com/kyiv-struggles-with-rolling-blackouts-officials-warn-of-bleak-months-ah

Jun 6, 2024 • 35:33

Biden opposes ‘Nato-isation’ of Ukraine in major blow to Zelensky & Kyiv faces damaging blackouts as Russian strikes continue

Biden opposes ‘Nato-isation’ of Ukraine in major blow to Zelensky & Kyiv faces damaging blackouts as Russian strikes continue

Day 826.Today, we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine, we discuss lessons for the West from Ukraine and D-Day, and we ask what the treatment of the occupied territories tells us about Russia's war aims in Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Contributor and former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.Karolina Hird (Russia Team Deputy Lead and Analyst at the Institute

Jun 5, 2024 • 54:57

Russia threatens to strike Nato trainers in Ukraine & understanding the Kremlin’s geopolitical strategy in Africa and Central Asia

Russia threatens to strike Nato trainers in Ukraine & understanding the Kremlin’s geopolitical strategy in Africa and Central Asia

Day 825.Today, we look at recent border trouble up in the baltics, discuss the impact of Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike Russian forces inside Russia, we analyse the Kremlin’s recent geopolitical moves in Africa and central asia and we’re on the ground in Singapore where two days ago President Zelelnksy made a surprise appearance at the Shangri-la Dialogue, an Asian security forum. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Co

Jun 4, 2024 • 58:50

Ukraine ‘fires Himars into Russia for first time’ & the precarious future of the Ukrainian economy

Ukraine ‘fires Himars into Russia for first time’ & the precarious future of the Ukrainian economy

Day 824.Today, we bring you updates from the battlefront as Ukrainian forces hold the Russian advance near Vovchansk, a Russian armoured column is hit in Kursk and we delve into the latest news and analysis around the Ukrainian economy. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to Liliane Bivings (Business Editor, The

Jun 3, 2024 • 49:59

'Historic moment' as Biden permits US weapons to be fired on Russian soil & Putin's plan to end Western democracy

'Historic moment' as Biden permits US weapons to be fired on Russian soil & Putin's plan to end Western democracy

Day 821.Today, we bring you updates from across Ukraine, discuss the potential death of Western democracy and we speak about the challenges and issues facing women in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Francis Dearnley(Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to ACE FD, Historian Dr Thomas Clausen and Karyn Gershon - Project Kesher CEO, and Vlada Nedak - CEO of Project Kesher Ukraine and the Wome

May 31, 2024 • 47:35

Moscow ‘should consider nuclear explosion to warn West’, pressure intensifies to let Ukraine strike Russian soil & a volunteer on war and the future

Moscow ‘should consider nuclear explosion to warn West’, pressure intensifies to let Ukraine strike Russian soil & a volunteer on war and the future

Day 820.Today, we bring you the latest updates from across Ukraine, report live from the NATO meeting in Prague, discuss the implications of Vladimir Putin's reshuffle, and we speak to Ukrainian volunteer Dimko Zhlutenko on the ground in Lviv.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.Connect with Dimko Zhlutenko's charity:https://dzygaspaw.com

May 30, 2024 • 58:27

Exclusive investigation: The million pound properties owned by Putin’s regime

Exclusive investigation: The million pound properties owned by Putin’s regime

Day 819.Today, we unpack an exclusive Telegraph investigation into how much property the Russian government holds in London. Plus, we hear again from former Ukrainian MP Aliona Hlivco.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Aliona Hlivco (Former Ukrainian politician and Director of the Henry Jackson Society). @aliona_hlivco on X.Cameron Henderson (News Reporter). @CamHenderson98 on X.Essay / Article Referenced:'Putin’s plot to destroy Nato is reaching its dev

May 29, 2024 • 53:55

Pressure grows for Nato ammo to be used in Russia

Pressure grows for Nato ammo to be used in Russia

Day 818.Today, we discuss the latest from Ukraine, and look at a number of diplomatic moves in Europe that may see Western trainers in Ukraine and Western weapons in Russia. Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 2024 • 44:24

Exclusive interview with Sir Lawrence Freedman on Ukraine and Russia's strategy in 2024

Exclusive interview with Sir Lawrence Freedman on Ukraine and Russia's strategy in 2024

Day 817.Today is a bank holiday in the United Kingdom, so we pre-recorded an interview with one of our most requested guests: Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman of the department of War Studies at King's College London. A world-renowned expert on international history and strategic theory, he is a well-known commentator on security issues, and the author of many books, including most recently: ‘Command: The Politics of Military Operations from Korea to Ukraine.’David Knowles sat down with him

May 27, 2024 • 30:04

Putin talks peace as he’s hit by more missiles

Putin talks peace as he’s hit by more missiles

Day 814.Today, we discuss whether more Ukrainian strikes in Crimea and Russia have pushed Putin to start talking about negotiations, and hear of another senior Russian military official sacked, in what is starting to look like a purge of the top echelons of Russia’s defence establishment.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to Jen Stout (Freelance Journalist and author) @jm_stou

May 24, 2024 • 50:30

Is Biden about to allow US weapons to be used to attack Russian soil?

Is Biden about to allow US weapons to be used to attack Russian soil?

Day 813.Today, we discuss the latest from the Kharkiv battlefield, hear warnings from Norwegian intelligence of Russian sabotage operations across Europe, ask whether there’s about to be a shift in US policy over the use of western weapons inside Russia. Later, we hear about a new film exploring the soldiers road to redemption.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Levison Wood (Former paratr

May 23, 2024 • 42:31

Russia’s ‘theatrical’ nuclear weapons drills & Ukraine’s theory of victory

Russia’s ‘theatrical’ nuclear weapons drills & Ukraine’s theory of victory

Day 812.Today, further to the fast-evolving situation on the front lines, we reflect on how Ukraine might win the war, the ‘theatrical’ nuclear weapons drills being carried out by Moscow, and look deeper on the political fault-lines of Central and Eastern Europe.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Tank Commander and Chemical Weapons Expert). @HamishDBG on X.Dal

May 22, 2024 • 58:34

Putin ‘sets sights on Sumy’ & Russia targets German speakers in search for cannon fodder

Putin ‘sets sights on Sumy’ & Russia targets German speakers in search for cannon fodder

Day 811.Today, further to the fast-evolving situation on the front lines, we reflect on how Ukraine might win the war, the ‘theatrical’ nuclear weapons drills being carried out by Moscow, and look deeper on the political fault-lines of Central and Eastern Europe.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.James Kilner (Editor of the Central Asia & South Caucasus Bulletin). @jkjourno on X.With

May 21, 2024 • 52:32

Has Russia's diversion failed?

Has Russia's diversion failed?

Day 810.Today, we discuss the latest from the battlefields of Ukraine and Russia, take a brief look at the implications of the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, and talk to Foreign Correspondent Colin Freeman about his recent reporting tour in the Donbas. Contributors:Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.RolandOliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant onX.Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @ColinFreeman on X.Subscribe to

May 20, 2024 • 43:06

Putin claims ‘no plans’ to capture Kharkiv & huge drone attack on Russian naval bases

Putin claims ‘no plans’ to capture Kharkiv & huge drone attack on Russian naval bases

Day 807.Today, as Putin updates the world about his plans for the Kharkiv offensive, we discuss Ukraine’s huge drone attack on Russian naval bases overnight. Plus, we hear from distinguished Ukrainian journalist Illia Ponomarenko and hear an update on demining battlefields. Finally, we hear an interview from David Knowles on the ground in Lviv.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Illia Ponomaren

May 17, 2024 • 1:08:17

Putin 'grateful' for Xi's help to end the war & assassination attempt on 'pro-Kremlin' Slovak PM

Putin 'grateful' for Xi's help to end the war & assassination attempt on 'pro-Kremlin' Slovak PM

Day 806.Today, we discuss the latest from the Kharkiv battlefield, Putin’s visit to China, and whether the assassination attempt on Robert Fico could be a Sarajevo-1949 moment. Plus, later, we hear a set of recordings from David Knowles on the ground in Ukraine. Contributors:Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.David Knowles (Head of Audio

May 16, 2024 • 51:35

Ukraine 'stabilises' front line, Russia claims it downed 10 ATACMS missiles & interview with Britain's Defence Secretary Grant Shapps

Ukraine 'stabilises' front line, Russia claims it downed 10 ATACMS missiles & interview with Britain's Defence Secretary Grant Shapps

Day 805. Today, we discuss the fast-moving situation on the front line as Russia continues its assault near Kharkiv. Plus, we analyse the controversies stoked by the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Kyiv, and sit down for an exclusive interview with the British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Nate Ostiller (News Editor at the Kyiv Independe

May 15, 2024 • 1:01:55

Estonia "seriously" discussing sending troops to Ukraine, Kyiv spy chief says Russians massing for fresh invasion & exclusive interview with German Ambassador

Estonia "seriously" discussing sending troops to Ukraine, Kyiv spy chief says Russians massing for fresh invasion & exclusive interview with German Ambassador

Day 804.Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine as Russian forces continue their cross border push in Kharkiv, and we sit down with Germany’s ambassador to the UK to talk about Germany’s policy and strategy in the full-scale invasion.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.Miguel Berger (German Ambassador to the United Kingdon).

May 14, 2024 • 41:27

On the ground in Kharkiv as Russia pounds new front with glide bombs while infantry and armour clash on the border

On the ground in Kharkiv as Russia pounds new front with glide bombs while infantry and armour clash on the border

Day 803.Today, Foreign Correspondent Colin Freeman is on the ground in Kharkiv, eastern Ukraine as Russian troops advance on Vovchansk, we analyse the sacking of Russia’s former defence minister Sergeiu Shoigu and we speak to Ukrainian musician Oleg SkrypkaContributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjour

May 13, 2024 • 1:01:38

Ukraine defends against Russian attack on border, Putin's spy mansion & how Moscow is 'replaying' the Second World War

Ukraine defends against Russian attack on border, Putin's spy mansion & how Moscow is 'replaying' the Second World War

Day 800.Today, Russia launches an assault on Ukrainian border towns in Kharkiv, we discuss Russian spycraft in the UK and the links between the Second World War and Russian atrocities today, and we interview Anna Zakletska – the Ukrainian TV presenter, singer, and activist, who's one of the official commentators in Ukraine at Eurovision.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.FrancisDearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.Robert Mendick (Chief Re

May 10, 2024 • 1:06:22

Watching Russia's "sad" victory day parade & understanding Moscow's wartime influence on Ukraine and the West

Watching Russia's "sad" victory day parade & understanding Moscow's wartime influence on Ukraine and the West

Day 799.Today,we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss Russia’s Victory Day Parade in Moscow and we analyse Russia’s wartime influence inside Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X. Aliona Hlivco (Managing Director at Henry Jackson Society). @aliona_hlivco on X.Articles / Episode Referenced:'Putin renews oath for

May 9, 2024 • 48:57

Ukraine warns of widespread power cuts after ‘massive’ Russian onslaught & how Putin’s gas empire crumbled

Ukraine warns of widespread power cuts after ‘massive’ Russian onslaught & how Putin’s gas empire crumbled

Day 798.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, the woes facing Gazprom and speak to Dr Jade McGlynn about democracy’s strengths and weaknesses facing Russia’s war in Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Tim Wallace (Deputy Economics Editor). @Tim_Wallace on X. Dr Jade McGlynn (Academic & Author). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.Articles / Episode Referenced:https://www.telegraph

May 8, 2024 • 42:39

Why Chasiv Yar is so important to Ukraine & analysing the battle for Donbas

Why Chasiv Yar is so important to Ukraine & analysing the battle for Donbas

Day 797.Today, we discuss the heavy fighting in the East as Russia approaches Chasiv Yar, we report on the inauguration of Vladimir Putin in Moscow and analyse Ukraine’s manpower crisis. David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.Fabrice Deprez (French Foreign Correspondent). @fabrice_deprez on X.Articles / Episode Referenced:'Putin re

May 7, 2024 • 50:49

'Is a bad peace more dangerous than a difficult war for Ukraine?' - Q&A Special with the Ukraine: The Latest Team

'Is a bad peace more dangerous than a difficult war for Ukraine?' - Q&A Special with the Ukraine: The Latest Team

Today is a bank holiday in the UK, so the Ukraine: The Latest team have produced a special Q&A episode answering questions from Telegraph subscribers. Thank you to all our listeners for getting in touch with your questions. Do let us know what you make of our responses.Correction: The date is of course the 6th May, not the 2nd May as David says in the introduction.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @Dom

May 6, 2024 • 33:26

Fall of key city Chasiv Yar only ‘a matter of time’ & Ukraine has right to use British weapons on Russian soil, says Cameron

Fall of key city Chasiv Yar only ‘a matter of time’ & Ukraine has right to use British weapons on Russian soil, says Cameron

Day 797.Today, we discuss the latest news from the front lines as Russian forces advance on Chasiv yar, we take the political temperature in Germany and Francis Dearnley interviews Ukraine’s acting ambassador to the UK, Eduard Fesko.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERot

May 3, 2024 • 46:22

Over 100 Russian soldiers killed in ATACMS strike & choking gas deployed in Ukraine, says US

Over 100 Russian soldiers killed in ATACMS strike & choking gas deployed in Ukraine, says US

Day 796.We discuss the ATACAMs strike in occupied Ukraine that has reportedly killed over 100 Russian soldiers, analyse French President Emmanuel Macron’s take on world affairs, and get the latest from Kharkiv with the Trident Defence Initiative. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @B

May 2, 2024 • 53:10

Ukrainian drone blasts set Russian oil refinery ablaze & strategy, western aid and the war's future with Eliot Cohen

Ukrainian drone blasts set Russian oil refinery ablaze & strategy, western aid and the war's future with Eliot Cohen

Day 795.Today, we report on another successful Ukrainian drone strike against a Russian refinery, hear the latest news live from Georgia as protestors take on the pro-Russian government, and we interview Professor Eliot Cohen about Ukrainian and western strategy in the full-scale invasion.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.N

May 1, 2024 • 54:34

Nato chief rebukes members over slow Ukraine aid & prosecuting Russian war crimes in Argentina

Nato chief rebukes members over slow Ukraine aid & prosecuting Russian war crimes in Argentina

Day 794.Today, we bring you news from across Ukraine, analyse issues of recruitment as Kyiv aims to persuade Ukrainian men living abroad to return to fight and we hear why a criminal complaint against the Russian Federation was filed in Argentina.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Corresponden

Apr 30, 2024 • 1:00:06

Russian trains "explode" in blow to Putin’s war effort & fierce fighting in the east as Ukraine retreats

Russian trains "explode" in blow to Putin’s war effort & fierce fighting in the east as Ukraine retreats

Day 793.Today, we discuss the latest news from across Ukraine as Russia’s grinding advance continues in the east, we delve deeper into the tanks arms race following the news that Ukraine withdraws the American Abrams from frontline service and Francis Dearnley interviews Serhii Kuzan from the Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Center.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assi

Apr 29, 2024 • 58:12

Ukraine withdraws Abrams tanks from front line amid barrage of drone attacks & deep-dive on ATACAMS

Ukraine withdraws Abrams tanks from front line amid barrage of drone attacks & deep-dive on ATACAMS

Day 790.Today, we discuss the latest news from Ukraine as the Ukrainian armed forces remove American Abrams tanks from the front line. We deep-dive into the capabilities of the ATACMS missiles and we hear from a British volunteer who works in front line villages across the East of Ukraine. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Joe Barnes(Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.Lauren Sh

Apr 26, 2024 • 56:02

Revealed: US sent long-range missiles to Ukraine "in secret" & Jonah Goldberg's deep dive on Washington

Revealed: US sent long-range missiles to Ukraine "in secret" & Jonah Goldberg's deep dive on Washington

Day 789.Today, we bring you news from the battlefront, analyse developments in Donetsk as Russia pushes Ukraine back near Avdiivka and we discuss the latest diplomatic and political updates from around the world.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Jonah Goldberg (Editor-in-Chief, The Dispatch and LA Times Columnist). @JonahDispatch on X.Articles Referenced:'Ukraine Is Still Outgunned by Russi

Apr 25, 2024 • 51:49

Russia advances suddenly in Donetsk & US aid bill for Ukraine passes senate

Russia advances suddenly in Donetsk & US aid bill for Ukraine passes senate

Day 788.Today, we bring you news from the battlefront, analyse developments in Donetsk as Russia pushes Ukraine back near Avdiivka and we discuss the latest diplomatic and political updates from around the world.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.Joe Barne

Apr 24, 2024 • 51:50

Britain to send record military aid to Ukraine & the West looks to Central Asia as Russia retreats from Armenia

Britain to send record military aid to Ukraine & the West looks to Central Asia as Russia retreats from Armenia

Day 787.Today, we bring you news from across the battlefront, bring you political and diplomatic updates, and speak to Ex-Special Envoy on Investments, Innovations, and War-Risk Insurance from the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine( and Investment Team Lead at Advantage Ukraine): Oleksandr Gryban.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.James Kilner (Editor, Central Asia & South Caucasus Bulleti

Apr 23, 2024 • 48:27

Zelensky praises US for standing up to “Russian evil” as Ukraine aid bill passes

Zelensky praises US for standing up to “Russian evil” as Ukraine aid bill passes

Day 786.Today, we bring you news from across the battlefront, bring you political and diplomatic updates and speak to Ex-Special Envoy on Investments, Innovations, and War-Risk Insurance from the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and Investment Team Lead at Advantage Ukraine, Oleksandr Gryban.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.

Apr 22, 2024 • 48:06

Ukraine ‘shoots down’ Russian bomber armed with cruise missiles & Russian-Ukrainian diplomacy at the start of the full-scale invasion

Ukraine ‘shoots down’ Russian bomber armed with cruise missiles & Russian-Ukrainian diplomacy at the start of the full-scale invasion

Day 783.Today, we bring you news from across the battlefront, bring you political and diplomatic updates and we speak to historian Sergey Radchenko about the intense diplomacy between Ukraine and Russia in the early months of the full-scale invasion.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to Sergey Radchenko, Historia

Apr 19, 2024 • 51:47

Europe ‘cannot rely on US’ to help Kyiv & what happens to Ukraine's wounded soldiers

Europe ‘cannot rely on US’ to help Kyiv & what happens to Ukraine's wounded soldiers

Day 782.Today, we get political and military updates from Ukraine; the latest on a German spying scandal; and what happens to wounded Ukrainian soldiers?Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.Asami Terajima (Reporter, The Kyiv Independent). @AsamiTerajima on X.Articles referenced: 'EU heads meet as Belgian and Czech leaders conde

Apr 18, 2024 • 42:28

Changing Russian tactics on the front lines & analysing Ukraine's mobilisation drive

Changing Russian tactics on the front lines & analysing Ukraine's mobilisation drive

Day 781.Today, we get the latest updates from across the frontline in Ukraine and discuss a controversial new mobilisation bill, with Svitlana Morenets of The Spectator.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Svitlana Morenets (The Spectator). @SvMorenets on X.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethel

Apr 17, 2024 • 47:00

Breakthrough in Washington as vote beckons on Ukraine aid package & Kyiv accuses Moscow of planning 'false flag' at nuclear power plant

Breakthrough in Washington as vote beckons on Ukraine aid package & Kyiv accuses Moscow of planning 'false flag' at nuclear power plant

Day 780.Today, we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine and we analyse the news that the US House of Representatives is soon to vote on the Israel and Ukraine aid bills.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.Websites and articles referenced:'Russia-Ukraine Black Sea deal was almost reached last month, sources say' (R

Apr 16, 2024 • 29:19

Top general warns Ukraine’s front-line situation is ‘significantly’ worsening

Top general warns Ukraine’s front-line situation is ‘significantly’ worsening

Day 779.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss the ramifications for Ukraine of Iran’s missile and drone strike on Israel over the weekend and we interview a team of international volunteers on their work, how volunteering has changed and the risks of operating close to the front lines.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @F

Apr 15, 2024 • 1:02:14

Russia's intense aerial assault continues & interview with a Ukrainian military commander

Russia's intense aerial assault continues & interview with a Ukrainian military commander

Day 776.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss Britain’s new DragonFire laser and we speak to a Ukrainian lieutenant colonel on a military base outside Kyiv on military strategy, the state of training and how the war may develop if aid from the West dries up.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Joe Pinkstone (Science Correspondent). @JoePinkstone on X.With thanks to Lieuten

Apr 12, 2024 • 56:36

Putin destroys power plant near Kyiv & how Ukraine set Putin's biggest economic asset on fire

Putin destroys power plant near Kyiv & how Ukraine set Putin's biggest economic asset on fire

Day 775.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine as Russian strikes on energy infrastructure find their targets, we analyse Ukraine's campaign against Russian oil refineries, and we update on the UK's diplomatic efforts in the United StatesContributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @Francis Dearnley on X.Tony Diver (US Editor). @Tony_Diver on X.Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Director of Doctors Under Fire). @HamishDBG

Apr 11, 2024 • 55:12

The Kremlin continues to strike Ukraine's energy infrastructure & a British volunteer visits Kharkiv

The Kremlin continues to strike Ukraine's energy infrastructure & a British volunteer visits Kharkiv

Day 774.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, update on Lord Cameron’s visit to the US and speak to British volunteer Felicity Spector who’s been criss-crossing the country with the charity Bake for Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @Francis Dearnley on X.Felicity Spector (Bake For Ukraine). @FelicitySpector on X.To lea

Apr 10, 2024 • 42:42

UK Foreign Secretary visits Donald Trump & Russia battles a fuel crisis and flash floods

UK Foreign Secretary visits Donald Trump & Russia battles a fuel crisis and flash floods

Day 773.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, report on UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron’s visit to the US and discuss some updates from Russia which faces devastating floods and a fuel crisis, amid closer cooperation with China. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @Francis Dearnley on X.James Kilner (Editor, Central

Apr 9, 2024 • 46:26

Drone attack risks 'major nuclear accident' & Russia carrying out illegal chemical assaults on Ukrainian soldiers

Drone attack risks 'major nuclear accident' & Russia carrying out illegal chemical assaults on Ukrainian soldiers

Day 772.Today, we bring you the latest news from the battlefront as drone strikes on the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant risk what the UN says is a major nuclear accident, and we speak to Jimmy Rushton, a Kyiv-based security analyst, who has written an investigation into chemical weapon use by Russian forces.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Joe Barnes(Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.With thanks to Jimmy Rushton (Kyiv-based security analyst

Apr 8, 2024 • 56:02

Ukraine launches ‘massive’ drone attack on Russian airfield & Putin's army ‘advances into crucial city’ in Donetsk

Ukraine launches ‘massive’ drone attack on Russian airfield & Putin's army ‘advances into crucial city’ in Donetsk

Day 769. Today, we bring you the latest news from the battlefront as Ukraine launches a massive attack on a Russian airbase while reports come in that Russian troops have reached the suburbs of Chasiv Yar.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on XWith thanks to @andreajanuta.Articles/Episodes Referenced:'The West cannot let Putin open a second front in Europe' (The Telegraph)https://www.telegra

Apr 5, 2024 • 51:50

 Russian ‘double-tap’ strike in Kharkiv & Nato now in ‘direct confrontation’ with Moscow

Russian ‘double-tap’ strike in Kharkiv & Nato now in ‘direct confrontation’ with Moscow

Day 768. Today, we bring you the latest news from the battle front as Russia bombards Ukraine’s border regions and cities. Plus, we report on the muted celebrations as NATO celebrates its 75th birthday and analyse a new, looming threat to Ukraine, from Europe's resurgent right-wing parties.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on XJoe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.Articles/E

Apr 4, 2024 • 40:53

Ukraine will destroy Crimea bridge by July, official claims & NATO plans to “Trump-proof” Western support

Ukraine will destroy Crimea bridge by July, official claims & NATO plans to “Trump-proof” Western support

Day 767. Today, we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine, detail developments in diplomacy as NATO moves to ‘Trump-proof’ support for Ukraine and we hear about an innovative project to help veterans deal with PTSD and re-integrate in society from the charity Ukrainian Action.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on XJames Kilner (Editor, Editor of the Central Asia & South Caucasus B

Apr 3, 2024 • 49:54

Russia ‘loses 20 armoured vehicles’ as huge tank assault fails & how Ukraine retrieves the bodies of its fallen soldiers

Russia ‘loses 20 armoured vehicles’ as huge tank assault fails & how Ukraine retrieves the bodies of its fallen soldiers

Day 766. Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, hear the stark and moving story of how Ukraine gets back the bodies of its fallen soldiers and we catch up with Ukrainian volunteer Dimko Zhlutenko to speak about how his work has changed over the years and how Russian soldiers are acquiring valuable Starlink systems. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.RolandOliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.With thanks to:Isobe

Apr 2, 2024 • 45:54

Mikhail Bulgakov: the author on the front line of Ukraine's new 'culture war'

Mikhail Bulgakov: the author on the front line of Ukraine's new 'culture war'

Day 765. Today, in a special episode over Easter Monday, Francis visits the Bulgakov Museum in Kyiv to discuss the life and times of one of the most controversial writers in Ukraine today.Milkail Bulgakov (1891-1940), author of The Master and Margarita, was a witness to the Ukrainian War of Independence between 1917 and 1921 – resurrecting it in his novel The White Guard – and is therefore a pivotal figure in the literary history of Ukraine, especially given his vivid de

Apr 1, 2024 • 27:05

Blood, bandages and lost friends: Life as a Ukrainian front line medic

Blood, bandages and lost friends: Life as a Ukrainian front line medic

Day 762. Today, David Knowles interviews three Ukrainian front line medics. They speak about their experiences helping the wounded and transferring injured colleagues back to safety. It's a searing listen and brings the realities of Russia's invasion of Ukraine home.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.With thanks to:Yuriy SorokaBrandon MitchellIryna KnyzhnykSubscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@tele

Mar 29, 2024 • 43:29

Russia uses deadly new ‘glide bombs’ to target civilians & Putin's war on nature

Russia uses deadly new ‘glide bombs’ to target civilians & Putin's war on nature

Day 761. Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine and we speak to Dr Sasha Dovzhyk about the concept of ecocide and the harm done to Ukraine’s environment during the full scale invasion. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Dr Sasha Dovzhyk (Editor of the London Ukrainian review). @Sasha_weirdsley on X.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEma

Mar 28, 2024 • 37:27

Torture, survival & hope: a soldier's account of fighting for Ukraine & life in Russian captivity

Torture, survival & hope: a soldier's account of fighting for Ukraine & life in Russian captivity

Day 760. Today, as well as the regular updates and news we bring you an honest and searing account of warfare, captivity and freedom from former British soldier and Ukrainian marine, Shaun Pinner. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.With thanks to:Shaun

Mar 27, 2024 • 1:13:10

Kremlin blames MI6 for Moscow terror attack & is Russia committing genocide in Ukraine?

Kremlin blames MI6 for Moscow terror attack & is Russia committing genocide in Ukraine?

Day 759. Today, we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine, look further into the history and context that inform the aftermath of the terror attack in Russia last Friday and we speak to The Kyiv Independent’s, Danylo Mokryk about his new documentary that asks the question - is Russia committing genocide in Ukraine?Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Co

Mar 26, 2024 • 1:03:01

Putin moves to exploit Moscow terror attack & the "climate of fear" in Russian-occupied Ukraine

Putin moves to exploit Moscow terror attack & the "climate of fear" in Russian-occupied Ukraine

Day 758. Today, we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine as Russian airstrikes again target the capital, we report and analyse the aftermath of Friday’s deadly terrorist attack in Russia and we interview Danielle Bell, the head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine about her team’s new report that looks at the occupation of Ukrainian territory by the Russian Federation and its aftermathContributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic&n

Mar 25, 2024 • 1:07:38

Ukraine’s largest dam in ‘critical’ condition amid wave of missile strikes & who are the Russian groups fighting for Kyiv?

Ukraine’s largest dam in ‘critical’ condition amid wave of missile strikes & who are the Russian groups fighting for Kyiv?

Day 755. Today,we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine as Russian airstrikes target civilians and key infrastructure, Roland Oliphant analyses the Russian groups who fight for Kyiv and Francis Dearnley interviews Oleksandr Merezhko, a Ukrainian MP and chairperson of the foreign affairs committee.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @Fr

Mar 22, 2024 • 1:17:50

Kyiv rocked by explosions after mass missile attack & helping Ukrainian schoolchildren through the full-scale invasion

Kyiv rocked by explosions after mass missile attack & helping Ukrainian schoolchildren through the full-scale invasion

Day 754. Today, we bring you the latest news from across the battlefront, hear updates from Brussels as EU leaders meet, and we speak to Sarah Brown, Chair of UK charity Theirworld, on their projects for Ukrainian school children. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.James Crisp (Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on X.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @Hamis

Mar 21, 2024 • 49:21

Drones strike air base deep in Russia & why a leading Ukrainian politician believes the West should be involved in combat operations

Drones strike air base deep in Russia & why a leading Ukrainian politician believes the West should be involved in combat operations

Day 753. Today, we ask why the German air force is ordering cruise missiles from the US, and Dom Nicholls interviews Colonel in the Security Service of Ukraine, and Secretary of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Roman Kostenko.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent)

Mar 20, 2024 • 54:07

Europe ‘must prepare for war’ & how Russia rebuilt its armies

Europe ‘must prepare for war’ & how Russia rebuilt its armies

Day 752. Today, we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine, discuss diplomatic updates from the EU and the US and we interview the former British defence attache to Moscow and Kyiv on the Russian war machine, the fight for the Black Sea and the challenges facing both armies in the months and years ahead.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor

Mar 19, 2024 • 55:37

What Putin's re-election means for Ukraine, Russia and The West & Macron's support for Ukraine

What Putin's re-election means for Ukraine, Russia and The West & Macron's support for Ukraine

Day 751. Today, we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine, analyse Russia’s sham presidential elections and delve deeper into Emmanuel Macron’s recent total conversation to Ukraine’s cause. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.Henry Samuel (Paris Correspondent). @H_E_Samuel on X.Rozina Sabur (Deputy US Editor). @RozinaSabur

Mar 18, 2024 • 48:16

'Pull Russia's poisonous teeth': exclusive interview with Zelensky's war cabinet chief on Hitler, Putin & recruits

'Pull Russia's poisonous teeth': exclusive interview with Zelensky's war cabinet chief on Hitler, Putin & recruits

Day 748. Today, we bring you the latest news from across the battlefront, discuss the Russian presidential election as millions go to the polls and Francis Dearnley interviews Ukraine’s overarching coordinator of the country's war cabinet Oleksiy Danilov. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russian Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.Content Referenced:Vide

Mar 15, 2024 • 46:10

Fighting rages on the Russian border as pro-Kyiv rebels call for ‘immediate’ evacuation

Fighting rages on the Russian border as pro-Kyiv rebels call for ‘immediate’ evacuation

Day 747. Today, we bring you the latest news from across the battlefront, Francis continues his analysis of shifting sands of French political opinion towards Ukraine, and we speak to our Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan about her eventful trip to a NATO exercise in Poland.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). @SheridanDani on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comme

Mar 14, 2024 • 40:38

Russia’s FSB security HQ hit by Ukrainians & Putin says peace talks are now ‘ridiculous’

Russia’s FSB security HQ hit by Ukrainians & Putin says peace talks are now ‘ridiculous’

Day 746. Today, we bring you the latest news from across the battlefront and analyse the surprise announcement from the US of a new funding package for Ukraine amid an ongoing ammunition shortage for Kyiv’s forces.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Articles references:Putin says peace talks ‘ridiculous just because Ukraine is running

Mar 13, 2024 • 35:22

Ukraine attacks Russia’s fuel depots & how drones are sinking the Black Sea fleet

Ukraine attacks Russia’s fuel depots & how drones are sinking the Black Sea fleet

Day 745. Today, we bring you the latest news from the battlefront, discuss the ongoing Ukrainian campaign against Russian fuel depots, and analyse the sea drones that have forced the retreat of the Russian fleet in the Black Sea.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.Relevant Links:htt

Mar 12, 2024 • 37:13

Russia sacks top naval commander

Russia sacks top naval commander

Day 744. Today, we bring you the latest news from the battlefront, react to the Pope's call for Ukraine to negotiate with Russia, and talk about 20 Days in Mariupol's Oscar win.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.JoeBarnes(Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on XSubscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Ho

Mar 11, 2024 • 50:29

'War doesn't have a gender': the evolving role of women in Ukraine's armed forces

'War doesn't have a gender': the evolving role of women in Ukraine's armed forces

Day 741. Today, Ukraine announces a mandatory evacuation from Kupyansk, as Russian forces draw nearer; Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron attempt to build more support for Ukraine; and we analyse the history and changing role of women in Ukraine’s armed forces on International Women’s Day 2024.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Svitlan

Mar 8, 2024 • 59:24

Frontline attacks increase, Sweden joins NATO & interview with a war crimes investigator

Frontline attacks increase, Sweden joins NATO & interview with a war crimes investigator

Day 740. Today, we bring you the latest military news from Ukraine, look at the mood music in the West in a big week for budgetary decisions, and interview Danylo Mokryk, War Crimes Investigations Unit Reporter at the Kyiv Independent, about his work investigating the murder of Ukrainian children by Russian forces.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @Fr

Mar 7, 2024 • 49:51

Ukraine and Russia trade drone strikes, reporting from Kupyansk & understanding Kyiv's draft-dodgers

Ukraine and Russia trade drone strikes, reporting from Kupyansk & understanding Kyiv's draft-dodgers

Day 739. Today, we bring you the latest news from the battlefront, analyse the issue of draft-dodging in Ukraine, and we talk to Foreign Correspondent Colin Freeman on his experience reporting from the frontline city of Kupyansk.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @ColinFreeman99 on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.Find out more about M

Mar 6, 2024 • 56:59

“This war is not in stalemate” - Drones sink Russia Black Sea patrol ship & the view from Australia

“This war is not in stalemate” - Drones sink Russia Black Sea patrol ship & the view from Australia

Day 738. Today, we hear about the latest Russian black sea fleet ship to be sunk, and take a look at how the war is viewed in Australia. Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Latika Bourke (Author & Journalist). @latikambourke on Twitter. Mark Hollingsworth (Author & Journalist). David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on Twitter. Find out more about Mark's books: https://markhollingsworth.co.uk/Subscribe to The Telegraph:

Mar 5, 2024 • 1:10:29

Ukraine ‘blows up’ Russian railway bridge & Germany spills British military secrets

Ukraine ‘blows up’ Russian railway bridge & Germany spills British military secrets

Day 737. Today, we relay reports of drone strikes on St. Petersburg and Ukrainian attacks on Russian railway bridges, plus discuss the fallout of one of Germany’s worst security breaches since the Cold War. Later, we run an extraordinary interview with Anastasiia Lapatina, a reporter at the Kyiv Independent, about her experience giving birth during an air strike.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicho

Mar 4, 2024 • 57:09

Andrey Kurkov: ‘It’s time to stop being naive - Putin will not give up while he's alive’

Andrey Kurkov: ‘It’s time to stop being naive - Putin will not give up while he's alive’

Andrey Kurkov is a Ukrainian best-selling novelist, journalist and intellectual who lives in Kyiv.In this bonus episode of Ukraine: The Latest, host David Knowles speaks to Andrey Kurkov about Ukraine's radical social change and defending their European future, fleeing home and adapting to war, and why Putin will not give up while he's alive. Grey Bees by Andrey Kurkov:https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/andrey-kurkov/grey-bees/9780857059369/20 Days in Mariupolhttps://20daysinmariupol.com/Subscrib

Mar 3, 2024 • 38:26

Exclusive Interview with Zelensky's top adviser, Mykhailo Podolyak

Exclusive Interview with Zelensky's top adviser, Mykhailo Podolyak

Day 734. Today we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, hear about Wagner group activities in Africa and Russia's malign influence over Georgia, and interview one of President Zelensky's closest advisors: Mykhailo Podolyak.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Hayley Dixon (Special Correspondent). @haylesdixon on X.Tim Sigworth (Special Correspondent). @tjsigsworth on X.With thanks to

Mar 1, 2024 • 1:01:30

Putin threatens nukes if the West sends troops to Ukraine & can Europe re-arm if America withdraws?

Putin threatens nukes if the West sends troops to Ukraine & can Europe re-arm if America withdraws?

Day 733. Today, as the military situation continues to develop at pace, we discuss Vladimir Putin's annual address to Russia, and the world, threatening Nato with war if it sends troops to Ukraine.Plus, we bring on an expert to discuss the vital question of how Europe can arm itself if the United States withdraws.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.With thanks to Michael Bohnert (Researche

Feb 29, 2024 • 58:57

Russia captures town in battlefield ‘victory’ & how to open a new front in Putin’s propaganda war

Russia captures town in battlefield ‘victory’ & how to open a new front in Putin’s propaganda war

Day 732. Today, we assess the latest battlefield developments as Russia seizes settlements around Avdiivka, discuss important political debates about armament, and look at what advice history gives in combating Russian propaganda and how to open a new front in the information war.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.With t

Feb 28, 2024 • 53:57

France ‘won’t rule out’ sending troops to Ukraine & Russia threatens war with Nato

France ‘won’t rule out’ sending troops to Ukraine & Russia threatens war with Nato

Day 731. Today, as Russia continues to bombard Ukrainian cities, we assess Emmanuel Macron’s claim that ‘nothing is off the table’ when it comes to supporting Ukraine, suggesting Europe is reconsidering its approaches to the war. And later, we consider parallels with the First Gulf War which ended 33 years ago this week, and hear from protestors in Kyiv demanding the return of their loved ones from captivity.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Joe Barn

Feb 27, 2024 • 51:55

Zelensky says 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war so far & reflections on reporting on the occupied territories

Zelensky says 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war so far & reflections on reporting on the occupied territories

Day 730. Today, Dom Nicholls is joined by Francis Farrell, a journalist with the Kyiv Independent, who talks us through a series of press conferences yesterday in the Ukrainian capital as someone who was in the room.Plus David Knowles chats with another reporter from The Kyiv Independent Alexander Khrebe, to discuss his work reporting on the occupied territories, including the upcoming 10 year anniversary of his own escape working undercover in Donetsk.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Ed

Feb 26, 2024 • 1:08:39

‘Russia must lose in Ukraine to stop World War III’ | 2 years on since the full scale invasion

‘Russia must lose in Ukraine to stop World War III’ | 2 years on since the full scale invasion

In this special edition of The Telegraph's Ukraine: The Latest podcast, the team appeared in Kyiv alongside a Nobel peace prize winner.Telegraph journalists David Knowles, Francis Dearnley and Dominic Nicholls were joined by Oleksandra Matviichuk, the head of the Center for Civil Liberties.“As a human rights lawyer, I have spent years and years implementing law to defend people and human dignity,” said Ms Matviichuk. “But now I find myself in a situation where the law doesn’t work. Because

Feb 24, 2024 • 56:43

Exclusive Interview with General Budanov, Ukraine's military spy chief

Exclusive Interview with General Budanov, Ukraine's military spy chief

All this week, our regular hosts David Knowles, Dominic Nicholls and Francis Dearnley are on the ground in Ukraine, conducting major interviews with senior figures, hearing testimony of Kyiv citizens and reporting on the run-up to the two-year anniversary of the full scale invasion.Day 727.Today, we bring you an exclusive interview with General Kyrylo Budanov, Kyiv's military spy chief, plus the latest news from Ukraine as Zelensky says Donald Trump ‘can’t solve the problem of the Ukraine war’ a

Feb 23, 2024 • 56:56

“The ammunition situation is f*****”: Live from the new front line following the fall of Avdiivka

“The ammunition situation is f*****”: Live from the new front line following the fall of Avdiivka

All this week, our regular hosts David Knowles, Dominic Nicholls and Francis Dearnley are on the ground in Ukraine, conducting major interviews with senior figures, hearing testimony of Kyiv citizens and reporting on the run-up to the two-year anniversary of the full scale invasion.Day 726.Today, Russia says it has captured another village in its on-going offensive in east Ukraine, Britain backs Mark Rutte for Nato secretary general, and foreign correspondent Colin Freeman reports from the

Feb 22, 2024 • 42:40

Russia ‘laying groundwork for violent subversion in European countries’ & EU targets nearly 200 entities with sanctions

Russia ‘laying groundwork for violent subversion in European countries’ & EU targets nearly 200 entities with sanctions

All this week, our regular hosts David Knowles, Dominic Nicholls and Francis Dearnley are on the ground in Ukraine, conducting major interviews with senior figures, hearing testimony of Kyiv citizens and reporting on the run-up to the two-year anniversary of the full scale invasion.Day 725.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine as Russia ‘increases ground attacks around Robotyne’ and the EU targets nearly 200 entities with Russian sanctions.Contributors:Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign

Feb 21, 2024 • 1:08:44

Zelensky says Russia ‘taking advantage’ of Western aid delays & Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine found dead

Zelensky says Russia ‘taking advantage’ of Western aid delays & Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine found dead

All this week, our regular hosts David Knowles, Dominic Nicholls and Francis Dearnley are on the ground in Ukraine, conducting major interviews with senior figures, hearing testimony of Kyiv citizens and reporting on the run-up to the two-year anniversary of the full scale invasion.Day 724.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine as Zelensky says Russia is ‘taking advantage’ of Western aid delays and a Russian helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine is found shot dead in Spain. We also

Feb 20, 2024 • 1:14:49

Russia takes control in Avdiivka & Navalny’s body ‘hidden from relatives’

Russia takes control in Avdiivka & Navalny’s body ‘hidden from relatives’

All this week, our regular hosts David Knowles, Dominic Nicholls and Francis Dearnley are on the ground in Ukraine, conducting major interviews with senior figures, hearing testimony of Kyiv citizens and reporting on the run-up to the two-year anniversary of the full scale invasion.Day 723.Today, we discuss Russia claiming control of a Soviet-era coke plant in Avdiivka, and hear from David, Francis, and Dom live in Ukraine. Plus, Estonia’s prime minister calls on the West to seize Russia’s froze

Feb 19, 2024 • 1:13:18

Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, on his recent trip to Ukraine and the role of forgiveness in a time of war

Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, on his recent trip to Ukraine and the role of forgiveness in a time of war

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is the spiritual leader of the Anglican church. Recently he visited Kyiv, spending several days in Ukraine meeting chaplains, religious leaders and civilians impacted by the war.In this bonus episode of Ukraine: The Latest, host David Knowles speaks to him about his visit, the concept of forgiveness in the midst of a brutal war, and finding God amid the horrors and cruelty of missile strikes, occupation and death.Subscribe to The Telegraph: t

Feb 18, 2024 • 20:48

'Putin can still be crushed': Russia's brutal invasion two years on | Live from the US Embassy

'Putin can still be crushed': Russia's brutal invasion two years on | Live from the US Embassy

In this special edition of The Telegraph’s Ukraine: The Latest podcast, the team appeared on stage at the US Embassy in London for a live recording.Jane Hartley, America’s ambassador to the UK opened the event, saying: “The United States and our allies continue to have one goal in mind: to see that Ukraine wins this war.”Telegraph journalists David Knowles, Francis Dearnley and Dominic Nicholls were joined by Orysia Lutsevych, the head of the Ukraine forum at Chatham House and Ambassador William

Feb 17, 2024 • 1:16:57

Alexei Navalny 'murdered' in prison & the Kremlin's occupation playbook in Ukraine

Alexei Navalny 'murdered' in prison & the Kremlin's occupation playbook in Ukraine

Day 720.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and interview Karolina Hird from the ISW on the Kremlin’s 'occupation playbook' in Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Karolina Hird (Russia Team Deputy Lead and Analyst at the Institut

Feb 16, 2024 • 52:49

Fighting in Avdiikva is 'hell', says Ukraine military & how Kyiv is trying to fix its manpower problem

Fighting in Avdiikva is 'hell', says Ukraine military & how Kyiv is trying to fix its manpower problem

Day 719.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss the ongoing battle for Avdiivka and discuss the issue at the forefront of Ukrainian society and politics for weeks now: mobilisation.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Svitlana Morenets (The Spectator). @SvMorenets on Twitter.Subscribe

Feb 15, 2024 • 45:29

Ukraine sinks Russian Black Sea warship & the destruction of Mariupol laid bare

Ukraine sinks Russian Black Sea warship & the destruction of Mariupol laid bare

Day 718.Today, we bring you the news of the sinking of another warship from Russia’s Black Sea fleet and we discuss a powerful new report from Human Rights Watch on the Russian assault on Mariupol.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Gerry Simpson (Associate director in the Crisis and Conflict Division at Human Rights Watch). @GerrySimpsonHRW on Twitter.Articles Referenced:Human Ri

Feb 14, 2024 • 47:39

Russia ‘uses Zircon hypersonic missile for first time’ & US Senate passes Ukraine aid package

Russia ‘uses Zircon hypersonic missile for first time’ & US Senate passes Ukraine aid package

Day 717.Today, we Russia bring you the latest news from Ukraine as Russia strikes Dnipro and kills civilians across the country. Over the Atlantic, the US Senate passes an Ukraine aid package plagued by delays. Plus, we interview Christopher Miller, the FT’s Ukraine Correspondent on Zelensky’s military reshuffle.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Melissa Lawford (Economics Report

Feb 13, 2024 • 1:01:02

Ukraine sends in fresh forces to Avdiivka, Donald Trump attacks NATO & translating '20 Days in Mariupol'

Ukraine sends in fresh forces to Avdiivka, Donald Trump attacks NATO & translating '20 Days in Mariupol'

Day 716.Today, Ukraine reinforces its army in Avdiivka as Russian forces push into the city and we discuss the war of words between Donald Trump and NATO leaders. Plus, we interview Tetyana Denford who worked on the translation for the Oscar-nominated film ‘20 Days in Mariupol’. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.With thanks to translator and author Tetyana Denford, @TetyanaUkrainka

Feb 12, 2024 • 49:35

'Putin has become a caricature of himself’: Understanding Russia with Mark Galeotti

'Putin has become a caricature of himself’: Understanding Russia with Mark Galeotti

Dr Mark Galeotti is a leading expert on Russian history and security. He runs the influential and fascinating podcast and blog ‘In Moscow’s Shadows and is the Director of the consultancy firm Mayak Intelligence and also an Honorary Professor at UCL School of Slavonic & East European Studies and a Senior Associate Fellow at RUSI.We wanted to hear from Galeotti himself about Russian society, politics and statecraft. Without further ado, here’s David Knowles' conversation.Listen to Mark Galeott

Feb 10, 2024 • 1:00:29

Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top general & Putin's 'bizarre' interview with Tucker Carlson

Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top general & Putin's 'bizarre' interview with Tucker Carlson

Day 713.Today, we analyse the replacement of the Ukrainian commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhny with Oleksandr Syrsky, look in detail at their records, experience and views on the challenges ahead, and we also dissect Vladimir Putin’s interview with Tucker Carlson. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Barnes (

Feb 9, 2024 • 59:11

Russian forces storm ‘critical’ town in east Ukraine & US Republicans block aid to Ukraine

Russian forces storm ‘critical’ town in east Ukraine & US Republicans block aid to Ukraine

Day 712.Today, we discuss the latest news from Ukraine as Russian units attempt to storm the eastern town of Avdiivka. In the US, aid for Ukraine has faltered on Capitol Hill and in Russia, a potential anti-war presidential candidate has been barred from standing against Putin. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Rozina Sabur (Deputy US Editor). @RozinaSabur on Twitter).Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Ni

Feb 8, 2024 • 35:41

Zelensky vows to 'retaliate' after 'massive' air strike on Ukraine & leaked intelligence suggests Russia paying billions for Iranian drones

Zelensky vows to 'retaliate' after 'massive' air strike on Ukraine & leaked intelligence suggests Russia paying billions for Iranian drones

Day 711.Today, we discuss the latest news as Russia conducts a series of massive missile strikes across the country, the UN nuclear chief arrives at Russian-occupied nuclear power plant, and a leaked document shows how Russia is paying Iran billions of dollars for drones.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Liste

Feb 7, 2024 • 45:01

Russian spies found working in Ukraine secret service & US funding for Kyiv in limbo as Republicans move against aid bill

Russian spies found working in Ukraine secret service & US funding for Kyiv in limbo as Republicans move against aid bill

Day 710.Today, we discuss how the shell shortage continues to impact Ukrainian troops and analyse updates from Washington as Donald Trump urges Republicans to reject the border and Ukraine aid bill.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Rozina Sabur (Deputy US Editor). @RozinaSabur on Twitter).Listen to Battle Lines: https://podfollow.com/battle-lines-israel-gazaLive Event:Join us on

Feb 6, 2024 • 45:44

Zelensky says ‘reset’ of top brass is incoming & Latvia boosts defence in face of Russian aggression

Zelensky says ‘reset’ of top brass is incoming & Latvia boosts defence in face of Russian aggression

Day 709. Today, Zelensky says he is considering a “reset” to replace several senior officials amid rumours he plans to fire the head of Ukraine’s army. Plus, Kremlin critic Boris Nadezhdin runs into problems with his presidential bid and Sophia Yan interviews Latvian Foreign Minister as the country boosts its defensive readiness in light of Moscow’s aggression.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @

Feb 5, 2024 • 54:49

'Russians could destroy my home, but they will not destroy my future': Interview with a Ukrainian student in the US

'Russians could destroy my home, but they will not destroy my future': Interview with a Ukrainian student in the US

Today, we’re publishing one of the last interviews conducted by David on our US trip back in September 2023. Listeners may remember David hosted a panel discussion at Georgetown University, which we later shared as a special, two-part episode. After that recording several of the students stayed to chat to their professors and David. One of the students was a freshman called Marta. Originally from Kharkiv, she had left Ukraine to study in the US. Her stories were fascinating and moving.

Feb 3, 2024 • 33:49

Russian drone attack leaves 40,000 without power, Ukraine battles sportswashing & seizing Russian assets with Lord Ricketts

Russian drone attack leaves 40,000 without power, Ukraine battles sportswashing & seizing Russian assets with Lord Ricketts

Day 706. Today, we bring you the latest updates from across Ukraine, discuss the state of Ukrainian sport with British-Ukrainian sports journalist Andrew Todos and Dom Nicholls interviews Lord Ricketts on a new report examining the long-term impact of Russia’s invasion for UK-EU relations.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnle

Feb 2, 2024 • 1:19:57

Ukrainian drone swarm sinks Russian missile ship & €50bn EU aid package unlocked after Viktor Orban drops veto

Ukrainian drone swarm sinks Russian missile ship & €50bn EU aid package unlocked after Viktor Orban drops veto

Day 705. Today, we bring you the latest updates from across Ukraine, including a series of devastating attacks on Russian military capabilities in Crimea, and discuss the momentous news from the EU of a deal to send over $50 billion worth of aid to Ukraine. But is it enough?Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor for Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter

Feb 1, 2024 • 58:55

New counter-offensive coming in spring, says Kyiv spy chief & Ukraine hits more Russian oil refineries

New counter-offensive coming in spring, says Kyiv spy chief & Ukraine hits more Russian oil refineries

Day 704. Today, we discuss the state of Ukrainian politics after days of speculation on the future of General Valerii Zaluzhny and discuss Putin’s NATO strategy.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Tank Commander & Telegraph contributor). @HamishDBG on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor for Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Gwendolyn Sasse (Director of the Centre for East European and International Studies (Z

Jan 31, 2024 • 1:16:51

Putin forms new Africa mercenary group with same name as Nazis & Ukraine 'downs Russian Su-34 fighter jet'

Putin forms new Africa mercenary group with same name as Nazis & Ukraine 'downs Russian Su-34 fighter jet'

Day 703. Today, we bring you latest updates from across Ukraine, discuss conflicting accounts from Kyiv as apparent tensions between Volodymyr Zelensky and General Valerii Zaluzhny resurface & and we look in more detail at Russia’s war time economy. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate

Jan 30, 2024 • 53:53

Ukraine strikes another oil refinery north of Moscow & MEP 'exposed' as Russian spy

Ukraine strikes another oil refinery north of Moscow & MEP 'exposed' as Russian spy

Day 702. Today, we bring you latest updates from across Ukraine, the latest diplomatic and political updates around the world, and include a deeper look at the tensions between Victor Orban’s Hungary and the European Union.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor for Defence). @DomNicholls on

Jan 29, 2024 • 48:02

Inside the bunker with Zelensky: an exclusive interview with Simon Shuster

Inside the bunker with Zelensky: an exclusive interview with Simon Shuster

In his first book, The Showman, Simon relates how he saw firsthand Zelensky conduct this war, from the bunker to the frontlines, and how he used his experience as a communicator to articulate, and inspire, the country’s defiance.In the book and our interview, Simon examines how the brutal invasion and Ukrainian resistance changed Zelensky, creating a tougher, more serious man than he had first met in 2019 on the eve of his astonishing presidential victory.It was a privilege to be able to speak t

Jan 27, 2024 • 51:11

Russia 'gives up' on encircling Avdiivka & interview with former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger

Russia 'gives up' on encircling Avdiivka & interview with former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger

Day 699. Today, we bring you latest updates from across Ukraine, discuss the evolving state of US politics with a former Republican congressmen, hear live from Berlin about discussions relating to Taurus missiles, and we also announce a new live event for listeners - this time, in London.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on

Jan 26, 2024 • 54:52

Kyiv 'blows up' Black Sea oil terminal & Russian nationalist Igor Girkin sent to a penal colony

Kyiv 'blows up' Black Sea oil terminal & Russian nationalist Igor Girkin sent to a penal colony

Day 698. Today, we bring you latest updates from across Ukraine, continue analysing the claims and counter-claims surrounding the downed Russian plane in Belgorod and we hear about the time Roland Oliphant met the newly imprisoned Russian nationalist and war criminal, Igor Girkin.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twit

Jan 25, 2024 • 39:10

Russian military plane explodes on Ukrainian border & what Trump's success spells for Kyiv

Russian military plane explodes on Ukrainian border & what Trump's success spells for Kyiv

Day 697. Today, we bring you latest updates from across Ukraine, analyse the breaking news of a Russian military plane crash in Belgorod, and hear the latest from the US as Donald Trump storms to another Republican win.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Mark Temnycky (Nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council’

Jan 24, 2024 • 52:57

Russia unleashes deadly barrage of missiles, Putin's liberal challenger gains momentum & tank tactics: decoded

Russia unleashes deadly barrage of missiles, Putin's liberal challenger gains momentum & tank tactics: decoded

Day 696. Today, we bring you latest updates from across Ukraine, discuss developments in Russia as thousands queued to endorse a liberal and anti-war politician’s presidential bid and we analyse Russian and Ukrainian tank tactics.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.James Kilner (Editor, Central Asia & South Caucasus Bulletin). @JKJourno on Twitter.Hamish De Bretton Gordon (For

Jan 23, 2024 • 46:55

Ukraine attacks Russia's oil infrastructure & Kyiv's economy after two years of war

Ukraine attacks Russia's oil infrastructure & Kyiv's economy after two years of war

Day 695. Today, we bring you latest updates from across Ukraine, discuss the economic developments in the country over the past two years, and ask how a war with Russia could unfold by focusing on the Suwalki Gap.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @JoeBarnes on Twitter.Liliane Bivings (Business Editor of the Kyiv Independent). @LilianeBivings on

Jan 22, 2024 • 52:06

Russian oil depot set ablaze by Ukrainian drone attack & Putin’s petrodollars dry up as Arab-Russian cartel loses its grip

Russian oil depot set ablaze by Ukrainian drone attack & Putin’s petrodollars dry up as Arab-Russian cartel loses its grip

Day 692.Today, we bring you latest updates from across Ukraine, discuss broader strategic questions for the year to come for Russia, the West and Ukraine, and analyse the news that Russia’s oil and gas revenues have plummeted by 37pc in just one year.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @Francis Dearnley on Twitter.Jonathan Leake (Ener

Jan 19, 2024 • 59:40

Ukraine attacks St Petersburg oil terminal & thousands protest in Russia as Winter freezes pipes

Ukraine attacks St Petersburg oil terminal & thousands protest in Russia as Winter freezes pipes

Day 691.Today, Ukraine attacked an oil terminal in a rare drone strike on St Petersburg, we update from the US as negotiations on support for Ukraine grind on and we hear more about events inside Russia as there are protests in the republic of Bashkortostan and thousands freeze as pipes malfunction in the Russian winter. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Tony Diver (US Editor)

Jan 18, 2024 • 44:28

'Unknown' Russian partisans sabotage railways & EU 'confident' Ukraine aid package will be agreed in weeks

'Unknown' Russian partisans sabotage railways & EU 'confident' Ukraine aid package will be agreed in weeks

Day 691.Today, unknown partisans bomb railway lines across Russia, the EU rebukes Germany for unilaterally pledging aid to Ukraine and Russia bombards Ukraine with missiles and drones with strikes in Odesa and Kharkiv.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter. Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @JoeBarnes on Twitter

Jan 17, 2024 • 40:29

Russian city declares state of emergency after drone attack & Zelensky receives standing ovation at Davos

Russian city declares state of emergency after drone attack & Zelensky receives standing ovation at Davos

Day 690.Today, Ukraine evacuates parts of Kharkiv Oblast ahead of a feared Russian assault, Russia declares a state of emergency in Voronezh and Zelensky makes his case to a packed congress hall at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @JoeBarnes on Twitter. Many of our listeners have raised concerns o

Jan 16, 2024 • 44:43

Ukraine shoots down £274m Russian spy plane & Zelensky makes his case at Davos

Ukraine shoots down £274m Russian spy plane & Zelensky makes his case at Davos

Day 689.Today, Ukraine claims to have shot down a £274m Russian spy plane, Zelenksy heads to Switzerland and the World Economic Forum in Davos to make his case to world leaders, and we discuss Ukrainian resistance in the occupied territories. The Estonia Plan: https://kaitseministeerium.ee/sites/default/files/setting_transatlantic_defence_up_for_success_0.pdf Kyiv Independent on Partisan Movements:https://kyivindependent.com/image-draft-there-is-no-doubt-in-victory-inside-occupied

Jan 15, 2024 • 57:03

'We're not going anywhere', Sunak tells Putin & Europe increases military pledges to Kyiv

'We're not going anywhere', Sunak tells Putin & Europe increases military pledges to Kyiv

Day 686.Today, we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine as Rishi Sunak visits Kyiv in a major pledge of more British support. We also speak about Russian force generation efforts and Francis Dearnley updates us on important developments in Ukrainian politics.For more about 'Battle Lines', another foreign policy podcast from The Telegraph, visit its page here:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/battle-lines/ Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis D

Jan 12, 2024 • 28:38

'This is Ukraine's darkest hour. But it's always darkest before dawn' & why 2024 is the year the West must step up

'This is Ukraine's darkest hour. But it's always darkest before dawn' & why 2024 is the year the West must step up

Day 685.Today, we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine and the world and speak to friend of the podcast Aliona Hlivco on the the state of the war and why 2024 is a crucial year for Western democracies.Plus, we speak to volunteer soldiers fighting in the east to understand more about their daily lives and the realities of fighting in this war.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Aliona

Jan 11, 2024 • 1:01:01

Germany pressures EU allies to commit more support for Ukraine & assessing the state of the war in 2024

Germany pressures EU allies to commit more support for Ukraine & assessing the state of the war in 2024

Day 684.Today, we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine and catch up with our Senior Foreign Correspondent Roland Oliphant who steps back from the daily news to give his sense of the state of the war in 2024. It’s a difficult listen but, we think, an important one.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondant). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Many of our

Jan 10, 2024 • 47:44

West not pressuring Ukraine to surrender, Kyiv insists & US funding stuck in quagmire

West not pressuring Ukraine to surrender, Kyiv insists & US funding stuck in quagmire

Day 683.Today, we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine, hear about Christmas in Kyiv - living under constant threat of bombing - and catch up with our US Editor Tony Diver as US politics returns after the holidays.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Tony Diver (US Editor). @Tony_Diver on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Margo Gontar (Ukrainian Journalist). @MargoGontar on Twitter.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (For

Jan 9, 2024 • 55:31

Russian drones 'spying' on Ukrainian troops in Germany & interview with Ukrainian MP Kira Rudik

Russian drones 'spying' on Ukrainian troops in Germany & interview with Ukrainian MP Kira Rudik

Day 682.Today, we bring you the latest news from the front lines, discuss Telegraph polling of US public opinion and we hear from Ukrainian politician and leader of the Holos political party, Kira Rudik, who’s own home has been damaged by Russian bombing. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Kira Rudik (Leader of the Holos political party). @kiraincongress on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Br

Jan 8, 2024 • 44:23

Kyiv braces for renewed offensive near Kharkiv & Russia accused of firing North Korean missiles

Kyiv braces for renewed offensive near Kharkiv & Russia accused of firing North Korean missiles

Day 679.Today, we bring you the latest news from the front lines as Ukraine warns of an impending Russian assault in the east, update on the latest political news and discuss F-16s, British mine hunter vessels and how the war may evolve in 2024.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Maighna Nanu (Foreign Reporter). @Maighna_N on Twitter.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Tank Commander

Jan 5, 2024 • 40:04

Ukraine 'blows up Russian jet 1,000 miles behind enemy lines' & is the war really in stalemate?

Ukraine 'blows up Russian jet 1,000 miles behind enemy lines' & is the war really in stalemate?

Day 678.Today, we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine, update on the diplomatic and political news and discuss an important article from RUSI’s Jack Watling on the state of the war. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Read "I spent a year with Zelensky – and saw how his personality completely transformed": http

Jan 4, 2024 • 34:36

Ukraine strikes back at occupied Crimea & Zelensky’s strategy for 2024

Ukraine strikes back at occupied Crimea & Zelensky’s strategy for 2024

Day 677.Today, we discuss the impact and fallout of the missile and drone strikes across Ukraine and we analyse the strategy of Volodymyr Zelensky in the weeks and months ahead.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Read The Economist's "A New Year's interview with Volodymyr Zelensky": https://www.economist.com/europe/2024/0

Jan 3, 2024 • 40:56

Massive missile and drone strikes across Ukraine while scandal sweeps Russia after Moscow 'nearly naked' party

Massive missile and drone strikes across Ukraine while scandal sweeps Russia after Moscow 'nearly naked' party

Day 676.Today, we discuss the massive strikes on Ukrainian cities as Russia launches another deadly bombardment and analyse the scandal in Russia as a ‘nearly naked’ party outrages public opinion.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.James Kilner (Editor, Central Asia & South Caucasus Bulletin). @JKJourno on Twitter.Tim Sigsworth (Foreign Reporter). @tjsigsworth on Twitter.Bohdana Neborak (Journalist, culture manager and editor at The Ukrainians

Jan 2, 2024 • 37:37

'We will celebrate victory with the whole world'

'We will celebrate victory with the whole world'

In September 2023, the Ukraine: The Latest team took a trip to Washington DC for a live show at the British Embassy. While in the US, host David Knowles went to a Ukrainian festival at St. Andrew's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Silver Spring, Maryland. The festival promised Ukrainian music, culture, dancing, singing...and even a Cossack beer garden! In this special episode of Ukraine: the Latest, David meets attendees, some of whom were 4th or even 5th generation American Ukrainians,

Jan 1, 2024 • 40:26

Russia bombs maternity ward in biggest blitz of 2023

Russia bombs maternity ward in biggest blitz of 2023

Day 672.Today, we bring you the news of the biggest airstrike on Ukraine since Day 1 of the full scale invasion. Later, we interview Yaroslava Barbieri, doctoral researcher at the University of Birmingham, delving into indoctrination in Russian occupied Donetsk and Luhansk.Contributors:Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Yaroslava Barbieri (Researcher, Russia's involvement in post-Soviet conflicts). @jarabarbieri on Twitter.Charities: We have spoken to man

Dec 29, 2023 • 39:06

Putin sends 'revenge squads' into Crimea

Putin sends 'revenge squads' into Crimea

Day 671.Today, we bring you the news from across the front lines, including how Putin has reportedly sent ‘revenge squads’ into Crimea, plus reflections on the Holodomor.Contributors:Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on Twitter.Julia Tymoshenko (interviewer and contributor at Ukraїner). @YuliaTymosha on Twitter.Charit

Dec 28, 2023 • 1:10:29

Russian ship strike: dozens reportedly killed

Russian ship strike: dozens reportedly killed

Day 670.Today, we bring you the latest news from the frontlines and hear from Dr Daria Mattingly on the Holodomor, the Soviet engineered famine in Ukraine in 1932-33.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Dr Daria Mattingly (Lecturer in European History, Expert on Ukraine) @DariaMattingly1 on Twitter. Charities: We have spoken to many charities this year - from Vans Without B

Dec 27, 2023 • 55:09

Sunny Days in Kramatorsk (Part II)

Sunny Days in Kramatorsk (Part II)

In June 2023 Ukraine: The Latest presenter and host David Knowles accompanied a group of volunteers delivering aid and vehicles to the Ukrainian armed forces. Over 10 days they drove around 2000 miles from suburban south London to a Ukrainian front line city.On the journey, David spoke to the volunteers, civilians and soldiers to understand why ordinary people would commit to their extraordinary mission, and what it means to the people on the front lines. In Part 2, David and the volunteers

Dec 26, 2023 • 42:01

Sunny Days in Kramatorsk (Part I)

Sunny Days in Kramatorsk (Part I)

In June 2023 Ukraine: The Latest presenter and host David Knowles accompanied a group of volunteers delivering aid and vehicles to the Ukrainian armed forces. Over 10 days they drove around 2000 miles from suburban south London to a Ukrainian front line city.On the journey, David spoke to the volunteers, civilians and soldiers to understand why ordinary people would commit to their extraordinary mission, and what it means to the people on the front lines.In Part I, David and the volunteers drive

Dec 25, 2023 • 35:41

Ukraine 'expands Dnipro bridgehead' & Russia launches major drone attack on Kyiv

Ukraine 'expands Dnipro bridgehead' & Russia launches major drone attack on Kyiv

Day 665.Today, we bring you the news from across the front lines, discuss the latest on sending cars to Ukraine from London, and we hear a dispatch from Francis Dearnley who took a microphone along to the Ukrainian Institute of London a week before Christmas. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). @SheridanDani on Twitter.Colin Freeman (Fo

Dec 22, 2023 • 1:07:00

Ukraine to recall men from abroad to serve on the frontlines & Russia rules out peace negotiations

Ukraine to recall men from abroad to serve on the frontlines & Russia rules out peace negotiations

Day 664.Today, we bring you the news from across the front lines, update on diplomatic developments from Germany, Hungary and Poland, and Dom explains the crisis in the Red Sea and its relevance to the Ukraine war. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Charities: We have spoken to many charities this year - fro

Dec 21, 2023 • 29:29

Zelensky refuses request for 500,000 troops as Shoigu says Russia's army is 'most combat effective in world

Zelensky refuses request for 500,000 troops as Shoigu says Russia's army is 'most combat effective in world

Day 663.Today, we bring you the news from across the front lines, talk about Zelensky's press conference, and hear how Russia's Defence Minister thinks his army is the most "combat effective in the world".Contributors:Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Tim Sigsworth (Foreign Reporter). @tjsigsworth on Twitter.Charities: We have spoken to many charities this year - from Vans Wit

Dec 20, 2023 • 56:53

Zelensky refuses request for 500,000 troops as Shoigu says Russia's army is 'most combat effective in world

Zelensky refuses request for 500,000 troops as Shoigu says Russia's army is 'most combat effective in world

Day 663.Today, we bring you the news from across the front lines, talk about Zelensky's press conference, and hear how Russia's Defence Minister thinks his army is the most "combat effective in the world".Contributors:Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Tim Sigsworth (Foreign Reporter). @tjsigsworth on Twitter.Charities: We have spoken to many charities this year - from Vans Without Bord

Dec 20, 2023 • 56:53

Russia fires a ‘Killjoy’ hypersonic missile at Ukraine, Britain increases naval support & electoral fraud accusations in Serbia

Russia fires a ‘Killjoy’ hypersonic missile at Ukraine, Britain increases naval support & electoral fraud accusations in Serbia

Day 662.Today, we bring you the news from across the front lines, discuss Britain’s naval support for Ukraine and we analyse developments in Serbia, as protestors march in Belgrade following a disputed snap election. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Ivana Stradner (Research Fellow at the Foundation for Defence

Dec 19, 2023 • 56:31

Top secret US intelligence file on Putin disappears, Germany's war aims in Ukraine & tensions rise between Russia and Finland

Top secret US intelligence file on Putin disappears, Germany's war aims in Ukraine & tensions rise between Russia and Finland

Day 661.Today, we bring you the news from across Ukraine, discuss recent developments in Germany, and analyse the decision of London Mayor Sadiq Khan to block a plan to send jeeps to Kyiv.Plus, we talk again to Dr Thomas Clausen.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.James Kilner (Editor, Central Asia and South Caucasus bulletin). @JKJourno on Twitter.Dr Thomas Clausen

Dec 18, 2023 • 1:02:57

Olaf Scholz's diplomatic 'masterstroke' puts Ukraine on path to EU membership & the future of cyber warfare

Olaf Scholz's diplomatic 'masterstroke' puts Ukraine on path to EU membership & the future of cyber warfare

Day 658.Today, on top of news from the frontlines, we’re live at the historic summit in Brussels and we share a special Christmas request with you, our listeners.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Gareth Corfield (Tech & Business Reporter). @GazTheJourno on Twitter. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter. Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Read "Wagner makes billions in African g

Dec 15, 2023 • 51:38

Ukraine fends off missile attack amid Putin's marathon phone-in & historic EU summit meets in Brussels

Ukraine fends off missile attack amid Putin's marathon phone-in & historic EU summit meets in Brussels

Day 657.Today, we bring you the news from Ukraine, Russia and Brussels as missiles rain down on Kyiv, the EU meets for a high stakes meeting on Ukraine and Vladimir Putin hosts an annual phone-in from Moscow. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Many of our listeners have raised concerns over the potential sale of

Dec 14, 2023 • 40:40

90% of Russian invasion force ‘dead or wounded’ & interview with frontline war photographer

90% of Russian invasion force ‘dead or wounded’ & interview with frontline war photographer

Day 656.Today, we bring you the news from Ukraine, discuss the results of Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the US and we interview photojournalist Justin Yau about his experiences documenting the full-scale invasion. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Tony Diver (US Editor). @Tony_Diver on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Tw

Dec 13, 2023 • 43:21

Zelensky to make last-ditch plea for war funds in Washington & the realities of reporting from the front lines in Ukraine

Zelensky to make last-ditch plea for war funds in Washington & the realities of reporting from the front lines in Ukraine

Day 655.Today, we bring you the news from the frontlines, update on Volodymyr’s Zelenksy’s visit to the US ahead of a historic day on the US Capitol and we hear stories and reflections from a journalist who’s spends his time reporting from the front lines in the Russo-Ukrainian war. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls

Dec 12, 2023 • 1:08:59

Zelensky confronts Orban ahead of crucial US visit & Russia advances across entire front

Zelensky confronts Orban ahead of crucial US visit & Russia advances across entire front

Day 654.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss a packed round of international diplomacy as Volodymyr Zelensky confronts Victor Orban in Argentina and hear why rising egg prices heralds domestic problems in Russia.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.James Kilner (Editor, Central Asia & South Caucasus Bulletin). @JKJourno on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Tony Diver (US Editor)

Dec 11, 2023 • 46:34

Blocking Ukraine aid a 'Christmas present' for Putin, Lord Cameron tells US & how Russian spies tried to destroy British democracy

Blocking Ukraine aid a 'Christmas present' for Putin, Lord Cameron tells US & how Russian spies tried to destroy British democracy

Day 651.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss developments and the key dates in the US and EU Ukraine funding saga & we analyse an extraordinary story that’s emerged here in the UK, how the FSB have spent years stealing emails and spying to damage British democracy. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNic

Dec 8, 2023 • 41:01

Live from the UAE as Putin greeted with fanfare despite international arrest warrant

Live from the UAE as Putin greeted with fanfare despite international arrest warrant

Day 650.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss Poland’s warning that Nato has 3 years to prepare for a Russian attack & we’re on the ground in the UAE to witness Vladimir Putin’s visit to his Middle-Eastern ally.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on Twitter.James Crisp (Euro

Dec 7, 2023 • 35:59

Vladimir Putin's war against Russia: interview with Evgenia Kara-Murza

Vladimir Putin's war against Russia: interview with Evgenia Kara-Murza

Day 649.Today, we bring you the latest military, diplomatic and political updates from Ukraine and across the world and we sit down with Evgenia Kara Murza. Evgenia is a Russian human rights activist and wife of political prisoner Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian and British political activist who has been imprisoned since April 2022 for protesting the war on Ukraine. In April 2023, he was sentenced to 25 years in prison. We spoke to Evgenia about her husband’s campaigning, his arre

Dec 6, 2023 • 1:00:12

NATO 'has three years to prepare for Russian attack' & initiative shifts on the battlefield as winter hits

NATO 'has three years to prepare for Russian attack' & initiative shifts on the battlefield as winter hits

Day 648.Today, further to news from Ukraine we cover further updates from the debate over funding and we speak to analyst Konrad Muzyka from Rochan Consulting to hear his analysis on the war in Winter 2023. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Konrad Muzyka (Rochan Consulting). @konrad_muzyka on Tw

Dec 5, 2023 • 58:26

Ukrainian drones strike oil depot & officials warn US aid will run out 'by end of month'

Ukrainian drones strike oil depot & officials warn US aid will run out 'by end of month'

Day 647.Today, as well as news from the frontlines, we analyse updates from the US and the EU as decisions regarding funding Ukraine’s war effort loom large in western politics. Plus, we speak to journalist Jen Stout about her reporting and long form journalism from Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.James Kilner (Editor, Central Asia and South Caucasus Bulletin). @JKJourno on Twitter. Jen Stout

Dec 4, 2023 • 59:03

Exclusive interview with Professor Timothy Snyder, historian

Exclusive interview with Professor Timothy Snyder, historian

Day 645.In today's special episode, we sit down with one of our most requested guests: Levin Professor of History and Global Affairs at Yale University, Professor Timothy Snyder. A critically-acclaimed author and a renowned historian specialising in Ukraine, he is famous for his online lectures and commentary on the war.This interview was facilitated by the charity United24, who – with his support – are fundraising for a new air defence system via their project ‘Safe Skies’. You can read more ab

Dec 2, 2023 • 48:26

Hunting Russian submarines with former frigate commander, Tom Sharpe

Hunting Russian submarines with former frigate commander, Tom Sharpe

Day 644.Today, following the latest military and political updates, Francis interviews a former British frigate captain on what it’s like tailing Russian submarines, and we look in closer detail on the work being done to raise awareness of war crimes.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host, Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Tom Sharpe (Retired Navy Commander). @TomSharpe134 on Twitter. With thanks to Anastasiia Marushevska and Julia Petryk (Co-founders of the Ukrainian NGO&

Dec 1, 2023 • 1:15:00

Russian general blown up by landmine & Putin pays tribute to ‘farsighted statesman’ Henry Kissinger

Russian general blown up by landmine & Putin pays tribute to ‘farsighted statesman’ Henry Kissinger

Day 643.Today, as well as news from the frontlines, we hear about the reception offered by Oxford University to Russia’s ambassador to the UK, reflect on the life of Henry Kissinger and hear how soldiers and commanders think about fighting in extreme cold temperatures.Contributors:Dom Nicholls (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former armoured warfare commanding officer and chemical weapons

Nov 30, 2023 • 1:02:35

Putin won't 'make peace in Ukraine' before 2024 US election, live from a crucial NATO meeting & interview with Russia researcher Dr Jade McGlynn

Putin won't 'make peace in Ukraine' before 2024 US election, live from a crucial NATO meeting & interview with Russia researcher Dr Jade McGlynn

Day 642.Today, as well as news from the frontlines, we bring you updates from the NATO meeting in Brussels, the latest from Washington DC as British Conservative politicians attempt to persuade American Republicans to continue supporting Ukraine and we speak to researcher and author Dr Jade McGlynn about her recent travels across Ukraine. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels

Nov 29, 2023 • 51:40

Russia’s Black Sea fleet forced back by ‘storm of the century’ & suspected assassination attempt on wife of Ukraine's military spy chief

Russia’s Black Sea fleet forced back by ‘storm of the century’ & suspected assassination attempt on wife of Ukraine's military spy chief

Day 641.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, analyse a suspected assassination attempt on the wife of Ukraine’s military spy chief & discuss a new Ukrainian project 'People of Culture Taken Away by the War’ with friend of the podcast, Dr Sasha Dovzhyk.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussel

Nov 28, 2023 • 58:40

Ukraine inflicting 'heavy losses' on Russia says NATO & horrendous winter weather strikes the region

Ukraine inflicting 'heavy losses' on Russia says NATO & horrendous winter weather strikes the region

Day 640.Today, we bring you the latest news from the frontlines and discuss the implications of the dreadful winter storm sweeping across Southern Ukraine, occupied Crimea and Russia. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter. Tim Sigsworth (Foreign Reporter). @tjsigsworth on Twitter. Find out more:Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

Nov 27, 2023 • 29:50

Ukrainian long-range strikes causing 'mass casualties' & rebuilding shattered communities in Eastern Ukraine

Ukrainian long-range strikes causing 'mass casualties' & rebuilding shattered communities in Eastern Ukraine

Day 637.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, bring you diplomatic and political updates from around the world, and we speak to charity worker Ada Wordsworth who helps villages in Eastern Ukraine recover after occupation and bombardment.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Ada Wordsworth (Director, KHARP Project). @KHARPProject on Twitter and @padochka on Twitter. Defence in Depth

Nov 24, 2023 • 51:23

20-country 'air shield' protecting Ukraine from bombardment hailed by Zelenksy & the realities of training Ukrainian troops for the front-lines

20-country 'air shield' protecting Ukraine from bombardment hailed by Zelenksy & the realities of training Ukrainian troops for the front-lines

Day 636.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, analyse diplomatic developments as more European countries consider closing their borders with Russia and we hear about life in Kharkiv training Ukrainian troops, as Winter closes in.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Editor). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter. Daniel Ridley (Former Ukrainian Marine & Founder of Trident Defence

Nov 23, 2023 • 51:29

Avdiivka: before the Russians came

Avdiivka: before the Russians came

Day 635.Today, we bring you the latest news from the frontlines and have a close look at the blasted Donbas town of Avdiivka: the people, the geography and the likely course of the battle there.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host, Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Maighna Nanu (Foreign Reporter). @Maighna_N on Twitter.Daniel Hardaker (Front Page Briefing Editor). @danielhardaker4 on Twitter.Find out more:Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmai

Nov 22, 2023 • 28:45

Zelensky 'survived five assassination attempts' & Aliona Hlivco on participating in Euromaidan, 10 years on

Zelensky 'survived five assassination attempts' & Aliona Hlivco on participating in Euromaidan, 10 years on

Day 634.Today, we bring you the latest news from the frontlines and mark the 10th anniversary of the Maidan protests with somebody who was there.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host, Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Aliona Hlivco (Managing Director at The Henry Jackson Society ). @Aliona_hlivco on Twitter. With thanks to Kyrylo Beskorovainyi, co-founder of the platform Science at Risk and Yuriy Khalav

Nov 21, 2023 • 1:09:37

Zelensky fires top general and why does the EU continue to buy Russian gas?

Zelensky fires top general and why does the EU continue to buy Russian gas?

Day 633.Today, we bring you the latest news from the frontline, including President Zelensky's decision to sack a senior general, and why the EU is still buying Russian gas.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host, Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.James Kilner (Editor of the Central Asia & South Caucasus Bulletin). @jkjourno on Twitter.Find out more:Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethel

Nov 20, 2023 • 51:44

Vladimir Putin's Russia: Past, present & future

Vladimir Putin's Russia: Past, present & future

Day 632. During the Ukraine: the latest team's recent trip to the United States, David Knowles sat down with Dr Leon Aron, writer, historian and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. Dr Aron was born in Moscow, and came to the US from the former Soviet Union as a child as a refugee in 1978. In this interview we hear about his research into the cultural development of modern Russia, and look at the transformation of Russian politics and society under Vladimir Putin. C

Nov 19, 2023 • 39:36

Ukrainian forces bed in across the Dnipro & 2023 Magnitsky Prize winner Mykola Kuleba

Ukrainian forces bed in across the Dnipro & 2023 Magnitsky Prize winner Mykola Kuleba

Day 630.Today, we bring you the latest news from the frontline, hear reporting from the ground in Hungary, and interview Mykola Kuleba, Founder of Save Ukraine, that rescues and rehabilitates Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russia. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on

Nov 17, 2023 • 1:02:26

Britain will back Ukraine for 'as long as it takes' says Cameron & Russia steps up attacks on Avdiivka

Britain will back Ukraine for 'as long as it takes' says Cameron & Russia steps up attacks on Avdiivka

Day 629.Today, we bring you the latest updates from the frontlines, analyse the new British Foreign Secretary’s visit to Kyiv and interview GP Now, a web-based virtual clinic joining Ukrainian doctors and medical professionals to Ukrainians inside the country - including the occupied areas - and around the world.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Maighna Nanu (Foreign Reporter). @Maighna_

Nov 16, 2023 • 46:03

Russia admits Ukraine has established foothold on river Dnipro & Zelensky says Moscow to pay 'heavy price for Avdiivka'

Russia admits Ukraine has established foothold on river Dnipro & Zelensky says Moscow to pay 'heavy price for Avdiivka'

Day 628.Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine, discuss the Cyprus Confidential investigation & David interviews Yuriy Tokarski CEO of the U-Hearts foundation, a charity that protects and rescues pets in Ukraine suffering from the impacts of the war.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Maighna Nan

Nov 15, 2023 • 40:14

Moscow ramps up attacks & how Ukraine's treasures ended up in Russia's top musuems

Moscow ramps up attacks & how Ukraine's treasures ended up in Russia's top musuems

Day 627.Today, we bring you the latest updates from the frontlines, discuss financial support for Ukraine & I interview Ukrainian journalist Inna Gadzynska about her work tracking Ukrainian artefacts and treasures that end up in Russian museums.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army colonel). @HamishDBG on Twitter. With thanks to Inna Gadzynska

Nov 14, 2023 • 56:19

Prepare for Russian winter onslaught, Zelensky warns Ukrainians

Prepare for Russian winter onslaught, Zelensky warns Ukrainians

Day 626.Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine, discuss developments in Chechnya and analyse the appointment of former Prime Minister David Cameron as the UK’s new Foreign Secretary.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Genevieve Holl-Allen (Politics Correspondent). @genevieve_holl on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter. James Kilner (Editor of the Central Asia and South Caucasus Bulletin). @jkjourno on Twitter. https:/

Nov 13, 2023 • 38:20

Ukraine 'securing' new positions on Dnipro's left bank & the struggle to form a new Polish government

Ukraine 'securing' new positions on Dnipro's left bank & the struggle to form a new Polish government

Day 623.Today, we bring you the latest updates from the frontlines, analyse the news that Ukraine is establishing bridgeheads on the left bank of the Dnipro, and speak to Foreign Correspondent Matthew Day on the latest developments in Poland as politicians negotiate to form a new government. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on Twitter. Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter. With

Nov 10, 2023 • 43:25

40,000 Russian troops poised for major assault on Avdiivka & Ukrainian democracy, elections and unity

40,000 Russian troops poised for major assault on Avdiivka & Ukrainian democracy, elections and unity

Day 622.Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine, discuss the challenges and hopes of Ukraine’s EU journey and get the low down on Ukrainian democracy and politics from regular guest and contributor Aliona Hlivco.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Aliona Hlivco (Managing Director at the Henry Jackson socie

Nov 9, 2023 • 56:07

Ukraine hails 'historic step' as EU takes Kyiv closer to membership & understanding a war time budget

Ukraine hails 'historic step' as EU takes Kyiv closer to membership & understanding a war time budget

Day 621.Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine, discuss the news that Ukraine has been formally recommended for EU membership and we deep-dive into Ukraine’s war time budget. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe Twitter.With thanks to Yurii Gaidai, Seni

Nov 8, 2023 • 1:10:03

Zelensky rules out election, Russia strikes Ukraine with glide bombs & the ongoing fight against the Wagner group

Zelensky rules out election, Russia strikes Ukraine with glide bombs & the ongoing fight against the Wagner group

Day 620.Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine, analyse a downbeat assessment of Russian military power and interview British Conservative MP and Chair of the Foreign Affairs committee, Alicia Kearns, on the threat the Wagner group continues to pose despite the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley o

Nov 7, 2023 • 51:28

Ukraine strikes Russian shipyard, Russia bombs a museum & Zelenksy denies stalemate

Ukraine strikes Russian shipyard, Russia bombs a museum & Zelenksy denies stalemate

Day 619. Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine, discuss Vladimir Putin’s growing confidence & we hear about the challenges faced by Ukraine’s armed forces in procuring enough drones for front-line fighters. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Host, Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.James Kilner (Editor of the Central Asia & the South Caucasus Bulletin). @jkjourno on Twitter.With thanks to Kateryna Farbar, Ukrai

Nov 6, 2023 • 44:11

Retired US General & Pentagon insider on Ukraine's strategy and lessons for future conflict

Retired US General & Pentagon insider on Ukraine's strategy and lessons for future conflict

Day 618. During the Ukraine: the latest team's recent trip to the United States, David Knowles and Francis Dearnley spent a fascinating morning at the Institute for the Study of War, where they interviewed a number of analysts and experts about all manner of subjects to do with the war in Ukraine. One of those conversations was with Senior Fellow of the ISW, retired Lieutenant General James Dubik, where the group discussed Dubik's initial assessment of the war and what lessons the

Nov 5, 2023 • 34:35

Battle Lines: Israeli troops push deep into Gaza & investigating Hamas' property portfolio

Battle Lines: Israeli troops push deep into Gaza & investigating Hamas' property portfolio

A warning this week that this episode contains graphics language that some listeners might find distressing. In this episode of Battle Lines, we speak to Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan, Middle East correspondent Nataliya Vasilyeva and Senior Foreign Correspondent Sophia Yan.Danielle speaks about the Israeli forensics teams searching through ash as they look for teeth to identify Hamas victims, Sophia takes us inside her investigation into Hamas assets in Turkey, and Nataliya explains her

Nov 4, 2023 • 57:51

Moscow suffers heavy losses in failed tank assault & what Ukraine needs to win with Dr Taras Kuzio

Moscow suffers heavy losses in failed tank assault & what Ukraine needs to win with Dr Taras Kuzio

Day 616. Today, we bring you the latest updates from the battlefront, discuss the potential endgame for Vladimir Putin and Francis Dearnley interviews academic Taras Kuzio on his new paper arguing how the West and Ukraine can defeat Russia. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Host, Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.With thanks to Taras Kuzio, Adjunct Profe

Nov 3, 2023 • 54:24

Ukraine's top general writes essay on how to break stalemate with Russia

Ukraine's top general writes essay on how to break stalemate with Russia

Day 615. Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine and dissect the essay written by Ukraine’s top General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, that sets out his view of the full scale war with Russia and how to win it.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Tank Commander & Telegraph contributor).

Nov 2, 2023 • 51:32

Ukraine's counter-offensive, Russia's strengths and weaknesses & what Kyiv needs for victory

Ukraine's counter-offensive, Russia's strengths and weaknesses & what Kyiv needs for victory

Day 614. Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine and discuss the Ukrainian counter-offensive, the artillery war and and learnings from months on the offensive with George Barros from the Institute for the Study of War.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.George Barros (Geospatial Intelligence Team Lead and Russia Analyst at the Institute for the Study of War). @georgewbarros on Twitte

Nov 1, 2023 • 49:47

Russian losses 'pass 300,000' claims Kyiv & assessing the end of Ukraine's counter-offensive

Russian losses 'pass 300,000' claims Kyiv & assessing the end of Ukraine's counter-offensive

Day 613. Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine, discuss Joe Barnes’ interview with Ukrainian Minister for Digital Transformation Mikhailo Federov & we welcome Kyiv Independent Reporter Francis Farrell back to the podcast to talk about the Russian assault on Avdiivka and the Ukrainian counter-offensive.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent).&nbs

Oct 31, 2023 • 46:21

Ukraine strikes Russian air defence in Crimea & exclusive interview with Rt. Major General Mick Ryan

Ukraine strikes Russian air defence in Crimea & exclusive interview with Rt. Major General Mick Ryan

Day 612.Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine, discuss the news from the Russian republic of Dagestan where an anti-semitic mob stormed an international airport, and Dom Nicholls interviews former Australian general Mick Ryan. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.James Kilner (Editor of the Central Asia & South Caucasus Bulletin). @jkjourno on Twitter. With thanks to Mick Ryan (Retd

Oct 30, 2023 • 1:11:05

Bonus: Judaism and Ukraine, the history and the role it plays in this war

Bonus: Judaism and Ukraine, the history and the role it plays in this war

Please note that this podcast was recorded before recent events in Israel. Day 612.During the Ukraine: the latest team's recent trip to the United States, host David Knowles had the pleasure of visiting Georgetown University in Washington D.C to moderate a conversation between a group of academics.In the second part of their discussion, they look at Judaism, Ukraine and Israel, and dip their toes into American politics and support for Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @dj

Oct 30, 2023 • 1:04:26

Bonus: Putinism, memory politics, and the future of Russia

Bonus: Putinism, memory politics, and the future of Russia

Day 611. During the Ukraine: the latest team's recent trip to the United States, host David Knowles had the pleasure of visiting Georgetown University in Washington D.C to moderate a conversation between a group of academics.In the first part of their discussion, they look at the politics of modern Russia, Vladimir Putin’s influence on it and how it may change in the future.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Professor Michael David-Fox (Center for Eurasian, Russian,

Oct 29, 2023 • 52:01

Battle Lines: Watching unedited footage of Hamas atrocities, on the ground in the West Bank, and China's wave of anti-semitism

Battle Lines: Watching unedited footage of Hamas atrocities, on the ground in the West Bank, and China's wave of anti-semitism

This episode of Battle Lines was released on Friday 27th of October, before Israel’s overnight strikes on Gaza. NB: This episode of Battle Lines contains descriptions of extreme violence and murder, plus details of antisemitism. We would not advise listening to this episode with children present.In this episode of Battle Lines, we speak to Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan and Middle East correspondent Nataliya Vasilyeva about their reporting on the ground in Israel and the West Bank.They talk ab

Oct 28, 2023 • 47:53

Russia ‘executing disobedient soldiers’, says White House & interview with a helicopter pilot

Russia ‘executing disobedient soldiers’, says White House & interview with a helicopter pilot

Day 609.Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine, hear the news from the EU council meeting in Brussels and interview the former Apache attack helicopter pilot who trained Prince Harry.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.With thanks to Richard Youn

Oct 27, 2023 • 49:48

Russian generals 'sacrificing own men' in eastern assault on Avdiivka & interview first Ukrainian-born Congresswoman

Russian generals 'sacrificing own men' in eastern assault on Avdiivka & interview first Ukrainian-born Congresswoman

Day 608.Today, we bring you the latest updates from the battlefield, bring you the news from the EU Council meeting today in Brussels and Francis Dearnley interviews Congresswoman Victoria Spartz about being the the first Ukrainian-born female member of Congress and the first member born in a former Soviet Republic.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @Fra

Oct 26, 2023 • 1:09:08

Moscow attacks Kyiv with new kamikaze drone & the charity bringing joy to Ukrainian children in liberated territories

Moscow attacks Kyiv with new kamikaze drone & the charity bringing joy to Ukrainian children in liberated territories

Day 607.Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine, analyse further the collaboration and training by the CIA to Ukraine’s security services and interview Ukrainian activists who work with children from the liberated territories.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter. Maighna Nanu (Foreign Reporter). @Maighna_N on Twitter. Gareth Corfield (Senior Technology Reporter). @GazTheJourno on Twitter. With

Oct 25, 2023 • 50:44

Russia 'relying on convict units for human wave attacks' & Israel adopting tank tactics from Ukraine

Russia 'relying on convict units for human wave attacks' & Israel adopting tank tactics from Ukraine

Day 606.Today, we bring you updates from the battlefront, analyse Zelensky’s efforts to keep Ukraine’s EU candidacy on the road, and look at the motives and methods of Hungary’s Victor Orban.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Read more:'Ukrainian Spies with deep ties with CIA wage shadow war against Russia': https://www.

Oct 24, 2023 • 42:37

Record bomb drops on Kherson & bloody stories from Ukrainian medics saving lives at the front

Record bomb drops on Kherson & bloody stories from Ukrainian medics saving lives at the front

Day 605.Today, we bring you updates from the battlefront & hear about some of the incredible work done by Ukrainian medical professionals near the front lines. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Justin Marozzi & Dr Oksana Troyan (Migrant Offshore Aid Station or 'MOAS' medical charity). @moas_eu on Twitter.Listen to The Telegraph's new podcast Battle Lines: Israel-Gaza here:&

Oct 23, 2023 • 34:02

Battle Lines: Israel-Gaza - Introducing our new podcast

Battle Lines: Israel-Gaza - Introducing our new podcast

"The smell of bodies hangs in the air"As Israel’s IDF pounds the Gaza Strip after a surprise attack of Hamas Terrorists killed over a thousand Israelis, soldiers and civilians the world looks on in horror as the war rages on.Battle Lines, a new podcast from The Telegraph, combines on the ground reporting with analytical expertise to aid the listener to better under the course of the conflict. The new weekly podcast will bring the best of The Telegraph’s Israel-Palestine reporting in one place an

Oct 21, 2023 • 37:52

Ukraine ‘facing new onslaught’ in Donetsk & interview with a Tech CEO

Ukraine ‘facing new onslaught’ in Donetsk & interview with a Tech CEO

Day 602.Today, we bring you updates from Ukraine, analyse important political developments in the US and we speak to a Ukrainian tech leader about his industry during the war and lessons learnt from 19 months of the invasion.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.With thanks to Anton Pavlovsky (CEO of Ukrainian educational te

Oct 20, 2023 • 51:40

Ukrainian troops cross the Dnipro & interview with an arms control expert

Ukrainian troops cross the Dnipro & interview with an arms control expert

Day 601.Today, we bring you updates from the frontlines, the latest diplomatic and political updates from Germany to China and we sat down with William Alberque from the International Institute for Strategic Studies to discuss nuclear proliferation, missiles and lessons from 19 months of war in Ukraine. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.William Alberque (International Institute for Strategic

Oct 19, 2023 • 47:56

Ghost ships in the Black Sea & ATACMS missile strike fallout

Ghost ships in the Black Sea & ATACMS missile strike fallout

Day 600.Today, we bring you news of Putin’s visit to China and look at how Russia is using a ghost fleet in the Black Sea to circumvent regulations on maritime transit through the Bosporus in a time of war.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host, Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Jack Crawford (Research Analyst from RUSI’s Open Source Intelligence and Analysis group). @Rusi_org on Twitter.Read: Ghost ship - Ru

Oct 18, 2023 • 1:01:15

Ukraine 'devastates' Russian airbases in alleged ATACMS strikes & Putin arrives in China

Ukraine 'devastates' Russian airbases in alleged ATACMS strikes & Putin arrives in China

Day 599.Today, we bring you news from the battlefront as Ukraine strikes Russian airbases, Vladimir Putin visits Xi Jinping in China and Francis Dearnley interviews foreign policy expert and historian James Carafano. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @ColinFreeman99 on TwitterWith thanks

Oct 17, 2023 • 1:05:33

Ukraine says Russian assault on key eastern city is weakening & tracking foreign components in Russian weapons systems

Ukraine says Russian assault on key eastern city is weakening & tracking foreign components in Russian weapons systems

Day 598. Today, we bring you news from the battlefront as Russia attacks in the east, analyse the results from the Polish elections and interview Damien Spleeters from Conflict Armament Research who investigates maps the supply of critical foreign components used in Russia's UAV and cruise missile programmes.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.James Kilner (Editor of the Central Asia and South Caucasus Bulletin). @JKJourno on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspo

Oct 16, 2023 • 50:58

Russia continues bloody assault on Avdiivka & Poland heads to the polls

Russia continues bloody assault on Avdiivka & Poland heads to the polls

Day 595. Today, we bring you news from the battlefront, discuss the latest diplomatic updates as Poland heads to the polls this weekend and we interview Welsh Labour politician Mick Antoniw about his Ukrainian roots and the surprising links between Wales and Ukraine. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.With thanks to Mick

Oct 13, 2023 • 45:33

Russia suffers heavy losses in blitzkrieg failure & West repledges support to Ukraine

Russia suffers heavy losses in blitzkrieg failure & West repledges support to Ukraine

Day 594. Today, we assess movements on the front lines, discuss the aftermath of a Nato summit reeling from events in the Middle East, and consider how locked-in military and financial support is for Kyiv in a rapidly changing geopolitical environment.Plus, we speak to mountaineer and cyclist Jerry Gore, leader of a 3000 km bike ride to Ukraine to raise awareness of the physical and mental toll the war takes on civilians young and old.And we hear an in depth discussion between Francis and M

Oct 12, 2023 • 1:08:29

Kyiv destroys Moscow's advanced T-90 tank & Brussels pledges F-16 fighter jets 'in 2025'

Kyiv destroys Moscow's advanced T-90 tank & Brussels pledges F-16 fighter jets 'in 2025'

Day 593. Today, we bring you news from the front lines, analyse further pledges of support for Kyiv by its allies as the world reacts to events rapidly unfolding in the Middle East, and assess the significance of Russia’s most advanced battle tank being destroyed on the battlefield, and what it means for the tank war.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host, Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Hamish D

Oct 11, 2023 • 59:52

China rebukes Russia over last week's missile attack & live from Eastern Ukraine

China rebukes Russia over last week's missile attack & live from Eastern Ukraine

Day 592. Today, we hear how China has rebuked Russia for the killing of 52 civilians last week and we go live to the Labour Party conference in Liverpool.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host, Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @ColinFreeman on Twitter. Oleksiy Goncharenko (Ukrainian MP and Vice President of the PACE Committee on Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons). @GoncharenkoUa onTwitter.Paul Mason (The New European). @pau

Oct 10, 2023 • 54:38

'Unpunished evil grows': Russia may be implicated in Hamas attacks on Israel as new conflict dawns

'Unpunished evil grows': Russia may be implicated in Hamas attacks on Israel as new conflict dawns

Day 591. Today, after summarising the latest from the battlefront in Ukraine, following the unprecedented events in the Middle East over the weekend we deviate from our usual format and cast our eyes to the region - first what we know, then the potential implications for geopolitics and the Ukraine war.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host, Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Middle East Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (

Oct 9, 2023 • 38:28

Russian missiles rain death on civilians & the realities of fighting in Ukraine's counter-offensive

Russian missiles rain death on civilians & the realities of fighting in Ukraine's counter-offensive

Day 588. Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss the realities of fighting in Ukraine’s counter offensive and we report from the ground in Kharkiv.Plus, we have interviews with Lesia Vasylenko (People’s Deputy for Ukraine), British Conservative MP Jack Lopresti, (Chair of Conservative Friends of Ukraine) and Danielle Sheridan (Telegraph Defence Editor).Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @D

Oct 6, 2023 • 1:18:04

Russia withdraws Black Sea Fleet after Storm Shadow strikes

Russia withdraws Black Sea Fleet after Storm Shadow strikes

Day 587. Today, we bring you the latest news from the battlefront and discuss Ukraine and the EU. Plus we have a double bill of interviews, from Conservative MP Alicia Kearns, chair of the UK’s Foreign Affairs Committee, and Dmytro Natalukha, People’s Deputy of Ukraine from Sluha Narodne, the Servant of the People party.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Edi

Oct 5, 2023 • 1:08:36

Ukraine 'attempts jet ski landing' on Crimea & interview with former deputy national security advisor to President Donald Trump

Ukraine 'attempts jet ski landing' on Crimea & interview with former deputy national security advisor to President Donald Trump

Day 586. Today, we bring you news from the frontlines and discuss the historic ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in the US. Plus, Francis Dearnley interviews former deputy national security advisor to President Donald Trump Victoria Coates, and David speaks to Robert Doar, President of the American Enterprise Institute about American support for Ukraine. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitt

Oct 4, 2023 • 1:05:26

Ukraine's drone army strikes 220 Russian targets in 'record' week & exclusive interview with Britain's new Defence Secretary

Ukraine's drone army strikes 220 Russian targets in 'record' week & exclusive interview with Britain's new Defence Secretary

Day 585. Today, we discuss reports of Ukraine’s new drone army, hear exclusively from Britain’s new Defence Secretary, and evaluate the political crisis in the Balkans, and what it tells us about Putin’s strategy to undermine NATO.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor; Host). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). @SheridanDani on Twitter.With thanks to Dr. Ivana Stradner,

Oct 3, 2023 • 1:03:32

Slovakia election deals blow to Western alliance & live from Ukraine, Manchester and Brussels

Slovakia election deals blow to Western alliance & live from Ukraine, Manchester and Brussels

Day 584.Today, we hear directly from the ground in Ukraine, get the view from Brussels and take the temperature of the British Conservative Party as it starts its annual conference in Manchester, with the war a key issue on the agenda.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host, Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @ColinFreeman99 on Twitter.David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter. Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent).

Oct 2, 2023 • 1:10:23

Russian friendly fire shoots down £35m fighter jet & Zelensky nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Russian friendly fire shoots down £35m fighter jet & Zelensky nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Day 581.Today, we bring you the latest updates from the frontline, discuss tensions over Ukraine’s application to the EU and Francis Dearnley interviews Marcy Kaptur, a MoC for the Democrats since 1983 and a key player in US-Ukraine relations.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Read:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-

Sep 29, 2023 • 53:29

Is Russia targeting underwater infrastructure? Plus analysis of "milbloggers"

Is Russia targeting underwater infrastructure? Plus analysis of "milbloggers"

Day 580.Today, we discuss how the IOC has banned Russian athletes from the Asian Games, and look at the latest threats to undersea cables. Plus, we hear from Kateryna Stepanenko, Russia Deputy Team Lead at the Institute for the Study of War, about the significance of 'milbloggers' during this conflict. Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host, Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Gareth Corfield (Senior Tech Reporter). @GazTheJourno on Twitter.Kateryna Stepanenko (Russia Depu

Sep 28, 2023 • 56:32

Fresh Russian offensive 'unlikely' & exclusive interview with President of Malawi

Fresh Russian offensive 'unlikely' & exclusive interview with President of Malawi

Day 579.Today, we discuss the rush to boost Ukraine's air defences, the apparent survival of a Black Sea Fleet Commander believed to be killed in a missile strike, and interview the President of Malawi on the impact of Russia's withdrawal from the grain deal.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host, Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.With than

Sep 27, 2023 • 58:53

Ukraine makes ‘tactical breakthrough’ & Kremlin says new US Abrams will 'burn'

Ukraine makes ‘tactical breakthrough’ & Kremlin says new US Abrams will 'burn'

Day 578.Today, we discuss how Russia is seeking to rejoin the UN Human Rights council and unpick the operational art of conducting warfare and feature.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host, Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter. General Sir Richard Shirreff (Former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander, Europe). @RichardShirreff on Twitter. Find out more: Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukra

Sep 26, 2023 • 48:40

Breakthrough in south as Russia blows up own HQ

Breakthrough in south as Russia blows up own HQ

Day 577.Today, we speak to Senior Foreign Reporter Roland Oliphant, recently returned from Ukraine, hear how military support for Kyiv is unlikely to be affected by a potential US government shutdown and unpack why Russia is demolishing its own headquarters.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host, Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Tony Diver (Telegraph US Editor). @Tony_Diver on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Reporter). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.Read Labour: ‘You can

Sep 25, 2023 • 48:06

Black Sea navy HQ on fire after Ukraine missile strike & UN official suggests "systematic torture" perpetrated by Russia

Black Sea navy HQ on fire after Ukraine missile strike & UN official suggests "systematic torture" perpetrated by Russia

Day 574.Today, we discuss the mysterious death of British volunteers in Ukraine and explore allegations of systematic torture.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host, Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Colin Freeman (Foreign Reporter). @colinfreeman99 on Twitter.Alice J Edwards (UN Special Rapporteur Torture) @DrAliceJEdwards on Twitter. Read Death and disappearance of British volunteers in Ukraine exposes rivalry in foreign legion, by Colin Freeman: https://www.telegraph.co.uk

Sep 22, 2023 • 50:22

UN Security Council head slams Russian Ambassador and Ukraine tells Germany to stop sending tanks

UN Security Council head slams Russian Ambassador and Ukraine tells Germany to stop sending tanks

Day 573.Today we bring you updates from the battlefront, analyse events this week in New York at the UN and discuss quite why Ukraine has asked Germany not to send any more tanks.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host, Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Tank Regiment Commander & Chemical, Biological, and Nuclear Weapons Expert). @HamishDBG on Twitter.With thanks to Brigadier General John Reim and Chris Grassano from Picatinny Arsenal.W

Sep 21, 2023 • 55:07

Is China exporting ball bearings to build Russian tanks? Plus live reaction to Zelensky's UN address

Is China exporting ball bearings to build Russian tanks? Plus live reaction to Zelensky's UN address

Day 572.Today, we bring you updates from the battlefront, hear more live from the UN, and analyse what’s happening in Nagorno-Karabakh. Plus, David speaks to Joe Webster of the Atlantic Council about ball bearings and tanks…Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host, Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.James Kilner (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.With thanks to Joe Webster, Sen

Sep 20, 2023 • 1:05:40

Live at the UN's General Assembly & Ukraine's spy chief says West can give more weapons

Live at the UN's General Assembly & Ukraine's spy chief says West can give more weapons

Day 572.Today, we bring you updates from the battlefront, discuss the use of decoys by Ukrainian forces & we interview Karolina Hird from the Institute for the Study of War. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.With thanks to Karolina Hird, Russia De

Sep 19, 2023 • 1:00:15

Russia reinforces southern front with elite paratroopers, Ukrainian football in the full-scale invasion & the value of 'hope' in wartime

Russia reinforces southern front with elite paratroopers, Ukrainian football in the full-scale invasion & the value of 'hope' in wartime

Day 571. Today, we bring you updates from the battlefront, discuss the state of Ukrainian football in the full scale invasion. Plus Dom Nicholls interviews friend of the podcast John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare studies at the Modern War Institute, about hope in war. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on Twitter.With thanks to:Romann Tymotsko @KarpatyLv

Sep 18, 2023 • 1:01:33

A pivotal moment in Putin’s war: Ukraine: The Latest from Washington DC

A pivotal moment in Putin’s war: Ukraine: The Latest from Washington DC

Today, we bring you a special installment recorded at the British Embassy in Washington DC.You can watch the podcast recording here: https://youtu.be/3ADDWhkEJ6QContributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Our guests: Dr Kimberly Kagan, the president of the Institute for the Study of War. @TheStudyofWar on Twitter.Eliot C

Sep 16, 2023 • 1:14:03

Storm shadow missiles wreak havoc & interview with US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby

Storm shadow missiles wreak havoc & interview with US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby

Day 568. Today, we bring you updates from the battlefront. Plus, Dom Nicholls interviews White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby, and David Knowles speaks to Alternate Executive Director at the World Bank, Roman Kachur.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Valerie Browne (Senior Video News Producer).&

Sep 15, 2023 • 1:06:37

Russia’s Black Sea Fleet “almost completely defenceless” & exclusive interview with Mitt Romney

Russia’s Black Sea Fleet “almost completely defenceless” & exclusive interview with Mitt Romney

Day 567. Today, we bring you the latest from the frontlines in Ukraine, analyse political and diplomatic developments from around the world, and Francis Dearnley sits down with Senator Mitt Romney for an exclusive interview - the first since Romney announced he will not seek re-election.Watch the full interview with Senator Mitt Romney here: https://youtu.be/Ptl8qlsvf3sContributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Tw

Sep 14, 2023 • 51:10

Russian submarine hit in Ukrainian missile strike on Black Sea fleet

Russian submarine hit in Ukrainian missile strike on Black Sea fleet

Day 566. Today, we bring the latest updates from Ukraine and discuss the meeting between Vladimir Putin & Kim Jong-un.Plus, the team speaks to Senior Analyst and the Russia Team Lead at the Institute for the Study of War in Washington, Mason Clark.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourn

Sep 13, 2023 • 1:05:15

Kim Jong-un visits Russia to meet with Putin, and how lessons on 'post-traumatic growth' can be applied in Ukraine

Kim Jong-un visits Russia to meet with Putin, and how lessons on 'post-traumatic growth' can be applied in Ukraine

Day 565. Today, we report on the latest updates from the front lines and discuss Kim Jong-un's visit to Russia to meet Vladimir Putin.Plus, in the first of the interviews from our trip to the United States, Dom Nicholls heads to the Boulder Crest Foundation, a veterans and first responders rehabilitation and wellness organisation. There he speaks to Josh Goldberg from the foundation, and Olena Bidovanets, a mental health practitioner from Ukraine, about mental health, stress and resilience, both

Sep 12, 2023 • 57:44

Ukrainian special forces retake drilling rigs near Crimea & live from the US Air Force Academy

Ukrainian special forces retake drilling rigs near Crimea & live from the US Air Force Academy

Day 564.Today, the team call in from Washington DC, Colorado, London, and Kyiv, bringing you the latest updates from the battlefront, analysing Russia’s local elections and - later - lessons from the air war in Ukraine with figures from the US military.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjour

Sep 11, 2023 • 53:51

Exclusive interview with General David Petraeus, Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency

Exclusive interview with General David Petraeus, Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency

Day 562: Bonus.General David Petraeus is one of America’s most famous soldiers in the modern era, serving in Iraq and Afghanistan before a year in charge of the CIA.The Telegraph’s Ukraine: The Latest podcast team interviewed Patraeus about his views on the war in Ukraine. He spoke about the Ukrainian counter-offensive, arms deliveries, western support, what the invasion means for the future of warfare and how western foreign policy has changed in the shadow of Iraq. Contributors:David Know

Sep 9, 2023 • 54:51

Russia's Surovikin line begins to buckle & analysing shifting Chinese and Russian influence in Central Asia

Russia's Surovikin line begins to buckle & analysing shifting Chinese and Russian influence in Central Asia

Day 561. Today, we bring you updates from the front lines, analyse the continuing strikes on Ukrainian ports in the region south-west of Odesa, and hear from our Senior Foreign Correspondent Roland Oliphant who’s on the ground in Ukraine.Watch "Kidnappings and ghost towns on China’s Belt and Road: 10 years of Xi Jinping’s masterplan" here or paste the link into your browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkhNnsvhyPYWatch Francis' video episode of Defence in Depth on 'Putin's Top 3 Lies: f

Sep 8, 2023 • 46:17

Russia redeploys troops to hold back breakthrough & live reporting from Ukraine

Russia redeploys troops to hold back breakthrough & live reporting from Ukraine

Day 560. Today, we bring you updates from the front lines, analyse the continuing strikes on Ukrainian ports in the region south-west of Odesa, and hear from our senior Foreign Correspondent Roland Oliphant who was on the ground in Izmail, Ukraine.Francis' video episode of Defence in Depth on 'Putin's Top 3 Lies: from WWII to modern Ukraine' can be found here:https://youtu.be/_mdvqJy-zVk?si=Ky8-NpSdhD6bDMhGContributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Ass

Sep 7, 2023 • 41:56

Ukraine kills elite Russian troops travelling to key battle front

Ukraine kills elite Russian troops travelling to key battle front

Day 559. Today, we analyse updates from the front lines, bring you the latest diplomatic news around the world and discuss Ukraine gets tough on medical exemptions from military duty.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter. Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.c

Sep 6, 2023 • 45:06

Ukraine reaches 'final layer' of key Russian defensive line & Kim Jong Un plans to visit Russia leaked

Ukraine reaches 'final layer' of key Russian defensive line & Kim Jong Un plans to visit Russia leaked

Day 558. Today, Russian forces score a hit on a British Challenger 2 tank, we analyse leaked reports that Kim Jong-un may travel to Russia and Roland Oliphant is on the ground in Odesa.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.Nicola Smith (Asia Correspondent). @niccijsmith on Twitter.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Fo

Sep 5, 2023 • 39:45

Russia launches ‘massive’ drone strike ahead of Putin talks & Zelensky sacks Defence Minister

Russia launches ‘massive’ drone strike ahead of Putin talks & Zelensky sacks Defence Minister

Day 557. Today, we bring you the latest news from the frontlines, discuss the sacking of Ukraine’s Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov and we analyse the recent Ukrainian assault on the village of Verbove.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @JKJourno on Twitter.Aliona Hvlicvo (Manag

Sep 4, 2023 • 1:07:36

Ukraine strikes factory producing missile microchips & the differences between Western and Russian tanks

Ukraine strikes factory producing missile microchips & the differences between Western and Russian tanks

Day 554. Today, we bring you the latest news from the battlefront, discuss the announcement that BAE systems will ​​explore local manufacturing and direct deals with the Ukrainian army, and we analyse tank warfare and some surprising statistics in the full-scale invasion. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Howard Mustoe (Industry Editor). @MustReadMustoe on Twitter.Hamish De Bretton

Sep 1, 2023 • 53:11

Ukraine tells counteroffensive critics to 'shut up' & analysing the drone war against Russia

Ukraine tells counteroffensive critics to 'shut up' & analysing the drone war against Russia

Day 553. Today, we bring you the latest news from the frontlines, discuss the appointment of Grant Shapps as the new British Defence Secretary & analyse Ukrainian drone warfare.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter. Genevieve Holl-Allen (Politics Reporter). @genevieve_holl on Twitter. Marcel Plichta (Former analyst at the U.S. D

Aug 31, 2023 • 45:28

Russia suffers 'largest drone strike of the war' while Kyiv defends against massive bombardment

Russia suffers 'largest drone strike of the war' while Kyiv defends against massive bombardment

Day 552. Today, we bring you the latest news from the frontlines, analyse the impact of drone strikes on Russia and ask why the British Foreign Secretary is heading to China.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.Read Russia hit by largest drone at

Aug 30, 2023 • 50:54

Ukraine liberates Robotyne amid 'major breakthrough' & Republican Party splits on Kyiv

Ukraine liberates Robotyne amid 'major breakthrough' & Republican Party splits on Kyiv

Day 551. Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, analyse the Ukrainian liberation of Robotyne and look at the Ukraine policies of Republican politicians as the race for the Republican nomination starts to heat up.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @JKJourno on

Aug 29, 2023 • 48:06

Exclusive interview with Serhii Plokhy: Lessons from History

Exclusive interview with Serhii Plokhy: Lessons from History

Please note: Today is a national Bank Holiday in the UK. Our regular programming will return tomorrow. Day 550.The history of Ukraine and Russia is a subject that has come up again and again on this podcast. Good history and ‘bad’ history underpin how all of us understand the origins, reasons and justifications for the ongoing full-scale invasion. One guiding light is Ukrainian historian Serhii Plokhy: professor of Ukrainian history and Director at the Ukrainian Research Institute at Harvard Uni

Aug 28, 2023 • 50:58

Ukraine launches 'largest ever' drone attack on occupied Crimea & Russia's secret trade routes

Ukraine launches 'largest ever' drone attack on occupied Crimea & Russia's secret trade routes

Day 547.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, analyse the continuing fallout after the apparent death of Yevgeny Prigozhin and discuss the secret trade routes helping Putin dodge Western sanctions.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Melissa Lawford (Economics Reporter). Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Tank Commander & Telegraph contributor). @HamishDBG on Twitter. Relevant link

Aug 25, 2023 • 49:07

Prigozhin 'shot out of the sky' in presumed assassination by Putin

Prigozhin 'shot out of the sky' in presumed assassination by Putin

Day 546.Today, we react to the extraordinary - but perhaps not unexpected - news of Yevgeny Prigozhin's death and analyse what the future might hold for the Wagner group. Plus, we delve into news that Norway is set to donate F-16s to the war effort, Ukrainian claims to have retaken Robotyne, and Russian missile strikes that continue across the country. Later, Spectator journalist Svitlana Morenets joins the panel to discuss her investigation into Kyiv's faltering medical care for soldiers.Contri

Aug 24, 2023 • 57:53

Strike on Moscow skyscraper & Ukraine destroys Russian missile system in Crimea

Strike on Moscow skyscraper & Ukraine destroys Russian missile system in Crimea

Day 545.Note: This episode was recorded before reports of Prigozhin's death.Today, we bring you news from across Ukraine, analyse a new British plan to aid Ukraine’s energy sector through the winter, and discuss Elon Musk’s star link satellites and the billionaire’s unpredictable influence on the invasion.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe

Aug 23, 2023 • 42:49

Ukraine launches drone attacks 'from inside Russia', Prigozhin returns & Moscow's spy network exposed

Ukraine launches drone attacks 'from inside Russia', Prigozhin returns & Moscow's spy network exposed

Day 544.Today, we analyse the heavy fighting in Robotyne as Ukrainian forces advance, discuss Russian tank tactics, and explore how the West smashed Russia's deep-cover spy networks.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter. Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Form

Aug 22, 2023 • 55:48

Moscow's moon mission ends in disaster, interview with NASA astronaut & podcast team sanctioned by Russia

Moscow's moon mission ends in disaster, interview with NASA astronaut & podcast team sanctioned by Russia

Day 543.Today, we bring you the latest updates from the battlefront, analyse the vital decision over the weekend to send fighter planes to Ukraine, and interview Former NASA Astronaut and test fighter pilot, Terry Virts. He speaks about his experience working with Russian cosmonauts, the moment he saw the 2014 war break out from space, and the West’s strategic thinking regarding Ukraine. Plus, we update listeners on our plans for the US trip, and how the podcast team has been sanctioned by the K

Aug 21, 2023 • 1:05:22

Green light for F-16s as Russia commander says Moscow should seek 'truce'

Green light for F-16s as Russia commander says Moscow should seek 'truce'

Day 540.Today, we discuss a drone strike close to the Kremlin, how a Russian commander says Putin won’t defeat Ukraine in the near term and should seek a ‘truce’ and how another 400 Ukrainian children have been sent to so-called summer camps in Russia in recent weeks for ‘patriotic training’.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host, Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Henry Samuel (Paris Correspondent). @H_E_Samuel on Twitter.Jordana Seal (Telegraph Reporter). Subscribe to T

Aug 18, 2023 • 39:13

Ukraine liberates Urozhaine, modified 'anti-drone' tanks spotted & the 'forgotten' war that shaped Putin

Ukraine liberates Urozhaine, modified 'anti-drone' tanks spotted & the 'forgotten' war that shaped Putin

Day 539.Today, we discuss an array of stories: from the fallout of Kyiv’s recapture of Urozhaine, sightings of modified British Challenger 2 tanks on the frontline, and the long term implications of the largely forgotten Russo-Georgian War, which took place 15 years ago last week.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host, Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @JKJourno on Tw

Aug 17, 2023 • 49:04

Shadow fleets in the Caspian Sea & Russia's 'General Armageddon' under house arrest

Shadow fleets in the Caspian Sea & Russia's 'General Armageddon' under house arrest

Day 538.Today, we discuss developments in the humanitarian grain corridor in the Black Sea, movements in the alleged Russian spy-ring in the UK, and how Russia & Iran might be circumventing sanctions by using the Caspian Sea.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host, Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Host, Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Elizabeth Braw (Resident Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute). @elisabethbraw on

Aug 16, 2023 • 44:28

Ukraine ‘breaks through’ Russian defences, Kremlin ‘spies’ arrested & training troops for the counter-offensive

Ukraine ‘breaks through’ Russian defences, Kremlin ‘spies’ arrested & training troops for the counter-offensive

Day 537.Today – further to reporting on advances at the battlefront – we discuss the sudden implosion of the Russian rouble, the arrest of three suspected Kremlin spies in Britain, and do a deep dive into the alleged failures in Nato training provided to Ukrainian forces, and how such deficiencies might be remedied.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host, Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Daniel Ridley (T

Aug 15, 2023 • 51:09

Cluster munitions push Russian troops south as Ukraine expands western bridgehead

Cluster munitions push Russian troops south as Ukraine expands western bridgehead

Day 536.Today, we discuss another attack on the Kerch bridge, more drones fired at Russia, and the service "GP Now", that offers an online tele-medical service for people affected by the war in Ukraine.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host, Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Robert Hicken (CEO, GP Now)Dr Gogna (Former Surgeon General in Australia, GP Now).Extras:To listen to David's interview with celebrated Ukrainian historian Serhii Plokhy, scroll to the bottom of this arti

Aug 14, 2023 • 40:55

Russia 'deliberately' targets civilian hotel with drone strike

Russia 'deliberately' targets civilian hotel with drone strike

Day 533.Today, we discuss more reported drone strikes inside Russia, crowdfunding supplies Ukraine's war effort, and a new report from Ukrainian intelligence agencies about how Russia is developing malware to target the Starlink satellite communication system.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host, Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Gareth Corfield (Senior Tech Reporter). @GazTheJourno on Twitter.Anne Robles (Ukraine Front Line, a non-profit organisation).Extras:To listen

Aug 11, 2023 • 47:12

Ukraine launches barrage of drones at Crimea & Poland to mass 10,000 soldiers on border with Belarus

Ukraine launches barrage of drones at Crimea & Poland to mass 10,000 soldiers on border with Belarus

Day 532.Today, we discuss a potential breakthrough in the grain deal, strikes in Moscow and across Ukraine, and how Kyiv's Foreign Minister has likened his country's counter-offensive to the Second World War Battle of Monte Cassino.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Host, Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joeon Twitter.Extras: To listen to David's int

Aug 10, 2023 • 42:16

Moscow night-vision goggle factory hit by huge explosion & can Russia be expelled from the UN Security Council?

Moscow night-vision goggle factory hit by huge explosion & can Russia be expelled from the UN Security Council?

Day 531. Today, we discuss the huge, mysterious explosion at a factory near Moscow known for producing night vision devices for the Russian army, report on “heavy battles” raging in the east of Ukraine, and debate whether it is possible or advisable to suspend Russia from the UN Security Council.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host, Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Forme

Aug 9, 2023 • 37:29

Why the Ukrainian counter-offensive can still succeed with Frederick W. Kagan of the AEI’s Critical Threats Project

Why the Ukrainian counter-offensive can still succeed with Frederick W. Kagan of the AEI’s Critical Threats Project

Day 530. Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine, discuss the Russian strike on a hotel and pizza restaurant in Pokrovsk and we interview Frederick Kagan Senior Fellow and Director of the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Seni

Aug 8, 2023 • 58:01

Moscow's forces batter East Ukraine with 'continuous artillery fire' & Ukraine strikes an oil tanker

Moscow's forces batter East Ukraine with 'continuous artillery fire' & Ukraine strikes an oil tanker

Day 529.Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine, report on the heavy fighting that continues across the front lines, and analyse the Ukrainian strike on an oil tanker.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on Twitter.Aide to German MP worked with Russia to delay tanks for Ukra

Aug 7, 2023 • 45:58

Ukraine 'blows hole' in Russian warship & analysing Russia's attack on medical facilities

Ukraine 'blows hole' in Russian warship & analysing Russia's attack on medical facilities

Day 526. Today, we analyse the strike on a Russian warship in the Black Sea, discuss Russian attacks on medical facilities, and look at the future for Ukrainian refugees in the UK.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Genevieve Holl-Allen (Political Repoter). @genevieve_holl on Twitter.With thanks to: Oksana Pyzik (Global Health Advisor and Lecturer at UCL School of Pharmacy). @OksanaPyzikUCL on

Aug 4, 2023 • 51:31

Russia shoots down drones heading to Moscow & dissecting a diplomatic spat between Poland and Ukraine

Russia shoots down drones heading to Moscow & dissecting a diplomatic spat between Poland and Ukraine

Day 525.Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine as Kyiv endures another night of drone attacks and discuss a diplomatic spat between Ukraine and Poland. Plus, we analyse the changing Russian strategy over the full-scale invasion.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter. Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Tw

Aug 3, 2023 • 39:58

Russia 'sets fire' to grain storage in Odesa & analysing reports of torture in occupied regions of Ukraine

Russia 'sets fire' to grain storage in Odesa & analysing reports of torture in occupied regions of Ukraine

Day 524.Today, we bring you the latest news from the battlefront, discuss recent developments in drone warfare and its implications for armies around the world, and discuss a new report on torture in the occupied regions of Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Verity Bowman (Foreign Correspondent). @VerityBowman on Twitter.Gareth Corfield (Senior Tech Reporter). @GazTheJourno on Tw

Aug 2, 2023 • 44:35

Russia's relationship with North Korea & more drones strike Moscow

Russia's relationship with North Korea & more drones strike Moscow

Day 523.Today, we bring you the latest news Ukraine, analyse the growing closeness of Russia and North Korea & we have the second part of a special two-part interview with the FT’s Ukraine Correspondent, Christopher Miller.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Nicola Smith (Asia Correspondent). @niccijsmith on Twitter.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on Twitter.Christophe

Aug 1, 2023 • 1:04:24

Ukraine ‘strikes Russia for second night in row’, coup in Niger & interview with Christopher Miller

Ukraine ‘strikes Russia for second night in row’, coup in Niger & interview with Christopher Miller

Day 522.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss the coup in Niger, and have the first part in a special two-part interview with the FT's Ukraine Correspondent, Christopher Miller.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter. Melissa Lawford (Economics Reporter). @MelissaLawford on Twitter.Christopher Miller (Ukraine Correspondent, Financial Times). @ChristopherJM on TwitterRead Christopher Miller's

Jul 31, 2023 • 52:38

Kyiv 'intensifies' counter-offensive push & Ukraine's drone army

Kyiv 'intensifies' counter-offensive push & Ukraine's drone army

Day 519.Today, we bring you the latest news from the Ukrainian counter-offensive, analyse the challenges facing Ukrainian drone pilots, and look at the issues around Unilever in Russia. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Maighna Nanu (Foreign Reporter) @Maighna_N on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Matt Oliver (special correspondent for the Telegraph's business team) @mattotele on Twitter.With thanks to Svitlana Morenets (Ukrainian

Jul 28, 2023 • 47:18

Ukraine 'breaks through' Russian defences with Western-trained troops & deciphering messages left behind by Russian troops

Ukraine 'breaks through' Russian defences with Western-trained troops & deciphering messages left behind by Russian troops

Day 518. Today, as Ukraine attacks in the south with thousands of troops, western tanks, and armoured vehicles, we bring you the latest updates from the front line.Plus we speak to the researchers behind the Wall Evidence project, an online archive of inscriptions the Russian military left during the occupation of the territories of Ukraine since February 2022.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Nataliya

Jul 27, 2023 • 53:10

Russia 'preparing to blockade Ukraine' & Ukrainian forces continue to advance

Russia 'preparing to blockade Ukraine' & Ukrainian forces continue to advance

Day 517. Today we bring you updates from the warzone as Ukraine takes ground in the south and the east, analyse yesterday’s leaked German intelligence report on the Ukrainian offensive, and David Knowles speaks to economics reporter Melissa Lawford on the warning signs appearing around the Russian economy.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on

Jul 26, 2023 • 51:22

Ukraine “urgently” needs to tighten its air defences says Zelensky, as Kyiv's troops advance near Bakhmut

Ukraine “urgently” needs to tighten its air defences says Zelensky, as Kyiv's troops advance near Bakhmut

Day 516.Today, we bring you the latest updates from the frontlines, ask why the West has been slow in arming Kyiv, and speak to the Telegraph’s Defence Editor, Danielle Sheridan, after a tumultuous few weeks on the Defence beat in the UK.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Tank Commander & Telegraph columnist). @HamishDBG on Twitter.Danielle Sheridan (Def

Jul 25, 2023 • 58:16

Russian missiles strike Odesa & Ukraine vows further drone strikes on Moscow and Crimea

Russian missiles strike Odesa & Ukraine vows further drone strikes on Moscow and Crimea

Day 515.Today, we bring you updates from the frontline as Russia bombards Odesa, analyse the arrival of the Wagner group in Belarus and speak to Dr Sasha Dovzhyk, special projects curator at the Ukrainian Institute and associate lecturer in Ukrainian at the UCL School of Slavonic & East European Studies, on her work and return to Ukraine.Plus we hear from Oksana Lebedeva, founder and CEO of non-governmental organization Gen.Ukrainian, who aims to help Ukrainian children who have suffered tra

Jul 24, 2023 • 1:07:34

Ukraine deploys cluster bombs against Russian forces & Kremlin critic and Russian nationalist Igor Girkin arrested

Ukraine deploys cluster bombs against Russian forces & Kremlin critic and Russian nationalist Igor Girkin arrested

Day 512.Today, we bring you updates from the battlefront, analyse the reported arrest of Igor Girkin in Russia, and speak to friend of the podcast John Spencer - Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute - about his recent research trip to Ukraine. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter. John Spence

Jul 21, 2023 • 41:11

Wagner in 'military exercises' near Polish border & Russia destroys 60,000 tonnes of grain

Wagner in 'military exercises' near Polish border & Russia destroys 60,000 tonnes of grain

Day 511.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, analyse the Wagner group’s presence in Belarus as they conduct training operations close to the Polish border, and discuss a Telegraph investigation into the elderly and vulnerable Ukrainians left in agony after being taken into Russian territory.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Louis Emmanuel (Deputy Foreign Editor). @louisje

Jul 20, 2023 • 36:39

Thousands flee blast at ammunition depot in Crimea & MI6 spy chief says Russia’s invasion is 'doomed'

Thousands flee blast at ammunition depot in Crimea & MI6 spy chief says Russia’s invasion is 'doomed'

Day 510.Today, we bring you news from across Ukraine, talk Ukrainian politics with Professor Olga Onuch and, continuing our week of stories focusing on the abduction of Ukrainian children, David interviews The Telegraph's Russia correspondent Nataliya Vasilyeva about Russia’s ombudswoman for children’s rights Maria Lvova-Belova.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter, Putin’s ‘child-s

Jul 19, 2023 • 1:21:18

How Russia is brainwashing Ukrainian children and evaluating Ukraine's counter-offensive

How Russia is brainwashing Ukrainian children and evaluating Ukraine's counter-offensive

Day 509.Today, we bring you news from across the front lines, report on how Russia brainwashing Ukrainian children & try and evaluate the Ukrainian counter offensive.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Sophia Yan (China Correspondent). @sophia_yan on Twitter.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Verity Bowman (Journalist). @VerityBowman on Twitter. With thanks

Jul 18, 2023 • 1:08:23

Ukraine 'attacked Crimea's Kerch bridge with drones' & Russia cancels Black Sea grain deal

Ukraine 'attacked Crimea's Kerch bridge with drones' & Russia cancels Black Sea grain deal

Day 508.Today, we discuss the attack on the Kerch bridge, bring you updates from the counter-offensive & introduce a series of stories from the Telegraph on Ukraine’s missing children.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter. Gareth Corfield (Senior Technology Reporter). @GazTheJourno on Twitter. Louis Emmanuel (Deputy Foreign Editor). @louisjemanuel on Twitter. James Kilner (Foreign Corresponde

Jul 17, 2023 • 46:49

Fears for Russia's nuclear submarines after Wagner revolt & Zelensky's hometown attacked with 'kamikaze' drones

Fears for Russia's nuclear submarines after Wagner revolt & Zelensky's hometown attacked with 'kamikaze' drones

Day 505.Today, bring you latest updates from the warzone, analyse the sacking of Major General Ivan Popov, and discuss morale and casualty rates in Russian forces during the Ukrainian counter-offensive.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphantHamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Tank Commander & Telegraph columnist).The investigation by The

Jul 14, 2023 • 40:54

Biden says West "will not waiver" in its support for Ukraine & Russian general 'purged' for accusing top brass of failing soldiers

Biden says West "will not waiver" in its support for Ukraine & Russian general 'purged' for accusing top brass of failing soldiers

Day 504.Today, further to updates from the NATO summit and the front lines, we turn to Wimbledon minutes before Ukrainian wildcard Elina Svitolina starts her semi-final match. Plus, we talk to Foreign Correspondent Colin Freeman about his recent reporting from Ukraine and welcome BBC Correspondent and Author Andrew Harding to discuss his new book ‘A Small, Stubborn Town’ on a crucial battle in the early weeks of the full scale invasion.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twit

Jul 13, 2023 • 55:00

Zelensky says Ukraine will join Nato 'when war ends' & deep dive into Ukraine's counter-offensive

Zelensky says Ukraine will join Nato 'when war ends' & deep dive into Ukraine's counter-offensive

Day 503.Today, we bring you news from NATO’s summit in Lithuania, look in more detail at the Ukrainian counter-offensive in the south and around Bakhmut; and David speaks to an American listener who hosted a Ukrainian family for many months last year.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Tony Diver (Whitehall Editor). @Tony_Diver on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on TwitterRoland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphantFind

Jul 12, 2023 • 56:11

Ukraine offered 'Israel-style' security guarantees & Sweden to join NATO

Ukraine offered 'Israel-style' security guarantees & Sweden to join NATO

Day 502.Today, we bring you news from the front lines as fighting continues around Bakhmut. Plus, we’re live in Vilnius with the latest updates from NATO’s summit.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on TwitterRoland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphantFind out more: Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukraineth

Jul 11, 2023 • 42:51

Ukraine 'advancing on Bakhmut' & Joe Biden visits the UK ahead of NATO summit

Ukraine 'advancing on Bakhmut' & Joe Biden visits the UK ahead of NATO summit

Day 501.Today, we bring you updates from the front lines as Ukraine advances on Bakhmut, American President Joe Biden visits London, and western allies of Ukraine disagree over the supply of cluster munitions. Plus, we interview Sir Michael Fallon, the British Defence Secretary 2014-17, reflecting on his memories of the annexation of Crimea.We are coming to the United States in September. For more information, listen to Friday's episode from 31:30: https://shorturl.at/bnUW7Contributors:David Kno

Jul 10, 2023 • 48:39

America approves cluster weapons for Ukraine & counter-offensive advances near Bakhmut

America approves cluster weapons for Ukraine & counter-offensive advances near Bakhmut

Day 498.Today, we bring you news from Ukraine as the US considers supplying cluster munitions and Zelensky meets European leaders ahead of next week’s NATO summit. Plus, we reveal upcoming plans for the podcast. To contact us on this, please email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.ukContributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.With a retrospective pi

Jul 7, 2023 • 1:00:36

Yevgeny Prigozhin in 'shock return' to Russia & Lviv suffers worst attack in the war so far

Yevgeny Prigozhin in 'shock return' to Russia & Lviv suffers worst attack in the war so far

Day 497.Today, we bring you the latest news from the battlefield, analyse Yevgeny Prigozhin’s shock return to Russia and look ahead to the vital NATO summit in Lithuania.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russian Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.Find out more: Subscribe to The Telegraph: teleg

Jul 6, 2023 • 35:10

Ukraine warns Russia may have placed explosives on the roof of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant

Ukraine warns Russia may have placed explosives on the roof of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant

Day 496. Today, we bring you updates from the front line, analyse Ukraine’s warning that Russia may have placed explosives on the roof of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, and discuss the contest to replace Jens Stoltenberg as head of NATO.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Tank Commander &

Jul 5, 2023 • 48:59

Drone attack on Moscow & Yevgeny Prigozhin breaks his silence

Drone attack on Moscow & Yevgeny Prigozhin breaks his silence

Day 495. Today, we bring you updates from the front line, Yevgeny Prigozhin breaks his silence, and we hear why Unilever, the food giant that prides itself on its “social purpose”, has been named “an international sponsor of war” by the Ukrainian government.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Daniel Woolfson (Senior Business Reporter). @WoolfsonExists on TwitterWith t

Jul 4, 2023 • 43:19

Ukraine advances on Tokmak & understanding Russia's demographic and economic time-bomb

Ukraine advances on Tokmak & understanding Russia's demographic and economic time-bomb

Day 494. Today, we bring you updates from the front line, discuss Russia’s demographic catastrophe and analyse reports of French armour in usage by the Ukrainian army.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Genevieve Holl-Allen (Foreign Correspondent). @genevieve_holl on Twitter.Szu Chan (Economics Editor). @szupingc on Twitter.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail:&nbsp

Jul 3, 2023 • 39:53

Ukrainian counter-offensive advancing 'in all directions' as Russia accused of reducing presence at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear plant

Ukrainian counter-offensive advancing 'in all directions' as Russia accused of reducing presence at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear plant

Day 491. Today, we analyse Ukraine’s ongoing counter offensive as Kyiv’s soldiers take more ground across the front line and discuss worrying updates from the ZNPP. Plus, David tours the Patron Pets Centre in Kyiv, where volunteers rescue and treat animals that survived the catastrophic floods in Kherson.Patron Pets Centre: https://patron.center/eng/home Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Domini

Jun 30, 2023 • 53:19

‘General Armageddon’ arrested in post-coup purge & Ukraine makes 'slow but sure' advances in counteroffensive

‘General Armageddon’ arrested in post-coup purge & Ukraine makes 'slow but sure' advances in counteroffensive

Day 490. Today, we bring you the latest updates from the front line including a dispatch from our Foreign Correspondent James Kilner on what’s next for Yevgeny Prigozhin and can he stay alive. We discuss whether a state can remain neutral in the face of Russia’s blatant disregard for international norms and ask a former tank unit commanding officer how could Ukraine breach Russia’s extensive obstacle belt.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence & Host). @DomNicholls on

Jun 29, 2023 • 1:08:05

Prigozhin 'forced to launch mutiny early' & Telegraph reporter narrowly avoids Kramatorsk blast

Prigozhin 'forced to launch mutiny early' & Telegraph reporter narrowly avoids Kramatorsk blast

Day 489. Today, we bring you the latest updates from the front line, including a dispatch from our Foreign Correspondent Colin Freeman on the ground in Kramatorsk following yesterday’s deadly strike. We also discuss the future of Yevgeny Prigozhin and Vladimir Putin after the leader of the Wagner group arrives in Belarus.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defe

Jun 28, 2023 • 48:21

Putin, Prigozhin & Lukashenko break their silence after failed coup

Putin, Prigozhin & Lukashenko break their silence after failed coup

Day 488. Today, we analyse the latest statements from Vladimir Putin, Yevgeny Prigozhin & Alexander Lukashenko, discuss the continuing fallout from the Kakhovka dam explosion, and interview British volunteer Felicity Spector, who’s traveling across Ukraine working with the non-profit organisation, Bake for Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Sam Lovett (Deputy Editor of Global He

Jun 27, 2023 • 56:25

Ukraine advances & Putin breaks silence after Wagner Group's abortive march on Moscow

Ukraine advances & Putin breaks silence after Wagner Group's abortive march on Moscow

Day 487. Today, we analyse the fallout from the Wagner Groups aborted march on Moscow, bring you the latest from the front lines & Dom Nicholls interviews Alice Edwards, the UN Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.James Kilner (Forei

Jun 26, 2023 • 1:08:09

Wagner Group marches on Moscow as Yevgeny Prigozhin launches a coup against the Kremlin

Wagner Group marches on Moscow as Yevgeny Prigozhin launches a coup against the Kremlin

Day 485. Today, as Wagner capture military installations in Russian cities and its armoured columns come under fire as they rumble towards Moscow - we have the latest updates and analysis as Yevgheny Prioghozin launches an unprecedented coup against the Kremlin. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior

Jun 24, 2023 • 52:55

Wagner chief says Russia 'retreating' from Ukraine attacks & what the war in Syria shows us about the invasion of Ukraine

Wagner chief says Russia 'retreating' from Ukraine attacks & what the war in Syria shows us about the invasion of Ukraine

Day 484. Today, we bring you updates from Ukraine’s continuing counter-offensive and David Knowles reflects on his 10-day reporting trip across Europe and Ukraine. Plus, we hear from Con Coughlin, The Telegraph's Defence Editor, on his new book, Assad: The Triumph of Tyranny, and the impact of the Syrian Civil War on the war in Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Maighna Nanu (Foreign R

Jun 23, 2023 • 56:48

Russia 'plotting nuclear plant terror attack' & Ukraine strikes bridge in Crimea

Russia 'plotting nuclear plant terror attack' & Ukraine strikes bridge in Crimea

Day 483. Today, we examine President Zelensky’s warning that Russia is considering carrying out a “terrorist” attack at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, report on a Ukrainian strike against a Crimean bridge, and hear from attendees at the Ukraine Recovery Conference.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host & Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Reporter). @RolandOlipha

Jun 22, 2023 • 52:42

British tank seen on the battlefield for the first time & interviewing Russian POWs

British tank seen on the battlefield for the first time & interviewing Russian POWs

Day 482. Today, we report on the latest developments on the front lines – including news that a British Challenger 2 has been seen on the battlefield for the first time – and the fast-moving announcements coming out of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London.Plus, we talk again to the founder of Vans of Borders about their latest work in Ukraine, delivering aid and documenting life for civilians caught up in the violence.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host & Assistant Comment Editor). @Fra

Jun 21, 2023 • 52:14

Russia launches overnight air attack on Ukraine and interview with renowned Kremlin critic Bill Browder

Russia launches overnight air attack on Ukraine and interview with renowned Kremlin critic Bill Browder

Day 481. Today, we discuss the major drone assault on Ukraine overnight, discuss the battle to be the next NATO Secretary General, and speak to our usual host David Knowles from the ground in Lviv.Plus we’ll hear from Kremlin critic and author Bill Browder on Vladimir Kara-Murza’s continued incarceration in Russia.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host and Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Maighna Nanu (Foreign Repor

Jun 20, 2023 • 59:10

Ukraine destroys Russian ammunition depots & US-China summit ‘progress’

Ukraine destroys Russian ammunition depots & US-China summit ‘progress’

Day 480. Today, we monitor further Ukrainian advances across the frontlines, assess the highest-level trip by a US official to China since 2018, and speak again to the CEO of the HALO Trust about clearing landmines and the upcoming Ukraine Recovery conference.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host & Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.David Knowles (Reporting live from Ukraine). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.With

Jun 19, 2023 • 58:58

Live from the frontline as Kyiv bombarded with hypersonic missiles during African leaders' visit

Live from the frontline as Kyiv bombarded with hypersonic missiles during African leaders' visit

Day 477.Today, we hear the latest from the capital, talk to Colin Freeman on the frontlines, and touch on the long shadow of the Napoleonic Wars on European history.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host & Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.David Knowles (Reporting live from Ukraine). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Colin Freeman (Foreign Reporter). @ColinFreeman99 on Twitter.Subscribe to The Telegraph: teleg

Jun 16, 2023 • 48:32

Ukrainian HIMARS strike 'kills 100 Russian soldiers' & reflections on the counter-offensive so far

Ukrainian HIMARS strike 'kills 100 Russian soldiers' & reflections on the counter-offensive so far

Day 476.Today, we assess fast-moving developments from the battlefront, dive deeper into the perceptions and political impact of the counter-offensive, and catch up with our regular host David Knowles on his journey to Ukraine.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host & Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.David Knowles (Reporting live from Ukraine). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Aliona Hlivco (Former Ukrainian MP). @aliona_hlivco on Twitter.Maighna Nanu (Foreign Reporter). @Maighna_N

Jun 15, 2023 • 53:19

'Fierce fighting' as Ukraine advances & world faces fastest migration crisis since Second World War

'Fierce fighting' as Ukraine advances & world faces fastest migration crisis since Second World War

Day 475.Today, we hear about the latest Russian strikes across the country and Ukraine's continued counter-offensive, learn about an online service offering health advice to people outside the country, and former Tank Commander Hamish De Bretton-Gordon joins us for a deep dive.Contributors:Dom Nicholls (Host & Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter. David Knowles (Reporting live from Europe). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @Francis

Jun 14, 2023 • 50:30

Top Russian general killed in missile strike & Ukrainian forces continue to advance

Top Russian general killed in missile strike & Ukrainian forces continue to advance

Day 474.Today, we discuss the ongoing Ukrainian counter-offensive and a case of crypto-hacking the Russian secret services. Plus, we hear from David Knowles on the road to Ukraine.Contributors:Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter. David Knowles (Reporting live from Europe). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Gareth Corfield (Senior Technology Reporter). @GazTheJournoon on Twitter.Subscribe to The

Jun 13, 2023 • 40:46

Ukraine’s counter-offensive intensifies as pitched battles with Russian forces continue across the front lines

Ukraine’s counter-offensive intensifies as pitched battles with Russian forces continue across the front lines

Day 473.Today, we analyse the latest news from the front lines as Ukraine’s counter-offensive intensifies, discuss the Russian fortifications that Kyiv’s troops are aiming to break through and we report on suspected partisan warfare as more railway lines in occupied Ukraine are blown up. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter. Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Reporter). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.Joe B

Jun 12, 2023 • 42:20

Ukraine's counter-offensive begins and live reporting from flooded Kherson

Ukraine's counter-offensive begins and live reporting from flooded Kherson

Day 470.Today, we discuss the latest updates on heavy fighting from the front lines, as Ukraine’s long anticipated counter offensive gets underway. We also bring you updates from flooded Kherson, where correspondent Colin Freeman has been talking to locals and assessing the damage as waters engulf the region. And finally, we speak to Serhii Zhadan, Ukrainian writer and musician, about his work ahead of a gig in London.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (

Jun 9, 2023 • 45:17

Ukraine 'attacks along three fronts' & flood levels reach 600 square kilometres after Kakhovka dam breach

Ukraine 'attacks along three fronts' & flood levels reach 600 square kilometres after Kakhovka dam breach

Day 469.Today, as the world reacts to the catastrophe at the Kakhovka dam, we examine news that offensives are continuing across the front, and return again to the issue of Ukrainian children, and how listeners to this podcast have reached out to help them.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter. Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army colonel, expert on CBRN & Bio Security). @HamishDB

Jun 8, 2023 • 53:35

Kyiv warns of floating mines and disease after Kakhovka dam collapse & fears rise for civilians in Russian-occupied

Kyiv warns of floating mines and disease after Kakhovka dam collapse & fears rise for civilians in Russian-occupied

Day 468.Today, we discuss the latest updates from Kherson as flood waters rise, speak to charity workers active in the region, and bring you the latest reaction one day on from the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence), @DomNicholls on Twitter. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitte

Jun 7, 2023 • 49:44

Ukraine faces environmental disaster as Russia blamed for destruction of Nova Kakhovka Dam

Ukraine faces environmental disaster as Russia blamed for destruction of Nova Kakhovka Dam

Day 467.Today, we report on the breaking news of the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam on the Dnipro river, assessing its environmental and social impacts, as well as on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station. We also consider the strategic implications for the Ukrainian counter-offensive.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Tetiana Bezruk (Ukrainian journalist at @zn_ua). @t_bezruk on Twitter.Rolan

Jun 6, 2023 • 49:20

Ukraine launches multiple attacks along front line amid claims counter-offensive has begun

Ukraine launches multiple attacks along front line amid claims counter-offensive has begun

Day 466.Today, we examine early reports of military activity across the front lines, analyse recent political developments in Europe, and discuss the differences between reporting on a war from the ground and from a newsroom.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence) @DomNicholls

Jun 5, 2023 • 47:56

“Show the world what those b—---s are doing here”: The human cost of Russia’s missile assault on Ukraine

“Show the world what those b—---s are doing here”: The human cost of Russia’s missile assault on Ukraine

Day 463.Today, we report on the scandal of closed bomb shelters in Ukraine, hear about the lives of the Ukrainians killed in Thursday’s missile attack on the capital, and discuss the war for resources - specifically the struggle for water and minerals - in Russian-occupied territories.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter. Svitla

Jun 2, 2023 • 41:37

Deadly missile strikes in Ukraine, new incursions in Belgorod & updates on Central Asia and the Caucasus

Deadly missile strikes in Ukraine, new incursions in Belgorod & updates on Central Asia and the Caucasus

Day 462.Today, we report on deadly missile strikes in Kyiv, further incursions across the Russian border in Belgorod, and hear the latest updates on diplomacy and politics in Central Asia and the Caucasus.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on Twitter.Maighna Nanu (Foreign Reporter). @Maighna_N on Twitter. Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Briti

Jun 1, 2023 • 48:32

Fire engulfs Russian oil refinery after drone attack & British MOD says Russia has ‘ceded the initiative’ to Ukraine

Fire engulfs Russian oil refinery after drone attack & British MOD says Russia has ‘ceded the initiative’ to Ukraine

Day 461.Today, we report on further suspected Ukrainian drone strikes in Russia, brings you the latest diplomatic updates from around the world, and analyse the UK ministry of Defence reports that Russia is “losing the initiative” in its war in Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Subscribe to The Telegraph:&nb

May 31, 2023 • 45:28

Drone attack hits Moscow's wealthy neighbourhoods after Russia batters Ukraine with strikes

Drone attack hits Moscow's wealthy neighbourhoods after Russia batters Ukraine with strikes

Day 460.Today, we analyse drone attacks on Moscow, dive into issues around Ukraine’s food security, and hear from Joe Barnes about a military funeral he attended in Kyiv.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter. Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @colinfreeman99 on Twitter.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail

May 30, 2023 • 44:12

Exclusive interview with Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, former commanding general US Army Europe

Exclusive interview with Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, former commanding general US Army Europe

Today, we have an exclusive interview with retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, former Commanding General of the United States Army, Europe. One of the world's leading military commentators on the war in Ukraine, we discussed why he's so optimistic Crimea can be retaken by Ukrainian forces; how the West can win the logistical war; and the short-and-long term Foreign Policy mistakes that made the conflict possible. Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukr

May 29, 2023 • 36:53

Russia strikes a medical clinic in Ukraine, analysing the Battle for Bakhmut & understanding the Russian mentality

Russia strikes a medical clinic in Ukraine, analysing the Battle for Bakhmut & understanding the Russian mentality

Day 456.Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine, look back at the battle for Bakhmut, and interview Dr Jade McGlynn, a fellow in the War Studies department at King’s College, London, about her new book, Russia’s War. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter. Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @Rola

May 26, 2023 • 1:07:46

Wagner troops begin withdrawal from Bakhmut & Russian elite 'faces 1917-style revolution'

Wagner troops begin withdrawal from Bakhmut & Russian elite 'faces 1917-style revolution'

Day 455.Today, we bring you the latest updates from the evolving battlefront, analyse NATO’s involvement in Estonia, and hear from Dr Sasha Dovshyk about her recent travels around Eastern Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor) @SheridanDani on TwitterGenevieve Holl-Allen (Foreign Correspondent). @genevieve_holl on Twitter.Dr Sasha Dovzhyk (Special

May 25, 2023 • 44:20

Russia humiliated in Belgorod, evolving drone combat & training Ukrainian troops for the counter-offensive

Russia humiliated in Belgorod, evolving drone combat & training Ukrainian troops for the counter-offensive

Day 454.Today, we report on the latest updates from across Ukraine, discuss Ukrainian reaction to the Belgorod incursion and hear from the Trident Defence Initiative, which trains Ukrainian soldiers in the country.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Foreign Correspondent)). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter. With special

May 24, 2023 • 1:09:47

Russia battles saboteurs from Ukraine & Russian prison culture and the war

Russia battles saboteurs from Ukraine & Russian prison culture and the war

Day 453.Today, we bring you the latest news from Belgorod as Russia battles saboteur groups on its own territory and we talk about Russian prison culture and its impact on soldiering in the invasion.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Reporter) @RolandOliphant on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Kristapps Andrejsons (Journalist and creator of The Eastern Border podcast). @Torqu

May 23, 2023 • 47:24

Putin declares 'victory' in Bakhmut & fighters launch tank raid across Russian border

Putin declares 'victory' in Bakhmut & fighters launch tank raid across Russian border

Day 452.Today, we assess Putin’s claim that Bakhmut has fallen to Russia, analyse important announcements from the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, and report the breaking news that armoured vehicles travelled across the border into Russia, “capturing” a number of villages around Belgorod.Contributors: Francis Dearnley (Host). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent) @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.Genevieve Holl-Allen (Foreign Correspondent). @genevieve_holl on Twit

May 22, 2023 • 54:23

F-16 fighter jets 'unleashed' for Ukraine, Zelensky to visit Hiroshima & Russia's distorted history of World War II

F-16 fighter jets 'unleashed' for Ukraine, Zelensky to visit Hiroshima & Russia's distorted history of World War II

Day 449.Today, the panel discusses the news from the frontlines as the battle for Bakhmut continues. Plus, we analyse news coming out of the G7 in Japan and respond to listeners thoughts and questions on Russia, Ukraine and WW2.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Genevieve Holl-Allen (Foreign Correspondent). @genevieve_holl on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Joe Barkes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barn

May 19, 2023 • 50:37

Railway line 'explodes' in Crimea, Putin fails to strike Kyiv & Moscow rocket scientists arrested for treason

Railway line 'explodes' in Crimea, Putin fails to strike Kyiv & Moscow rocket scientists arrested for treason

Day 448.Today, Ukraine makes limited gains around Bakhmut, a freight train is derailed in occupied Crimea, and we comment on videos from the battlefront of Ukrainian tank tactics, reflecting on echoes of World War Two.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Genevieve Holl-Allen (Foreign Correspondent). @genevieve_holl on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Tank Commander). @Hamish

May 18, 2023 • 47:37

Western spy agencies bring down Putin's hackers & Europe sets up record of Russia’s destruction of Ukraine

Western spy agencies bring down Putin's hackers & Europe sets up record of Russia’s destruction of Ukraine

Day 447.Today, we hear how the Council of Europe is creating a 'register of damages' for the costs accumulated by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Plus, we hear about an operation that took down advanced malicious software released by Russian spy agencies.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Genevieve Holl-Allen (Foreign Correspondent). @genevieve_holl on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Gareth Corfie

May 17, 2023 • 42:32

Live in Kyiv after Ukraine shoots down six 'unstoppable' hypersonic missiles

Live in Kyiv after Ukraine shoots down six 'unstoppable' hypersonic missiles

Day 446.Today, we hear from our reporter in Kyiv abut the latest air attack in Kyiv which, according to authorities in the city, saw six 'unstoppable' hypersonic missiles and all other incoming munitions shot down.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Maighna Nanu (Foreign Correspondent). @Maighna_N on Twitter.Heathcliffe O'Malley (Photojournalist). @heathcliffom on Twitter. With thanks to James Cowan (CEO, The Halo Trust). @TheHALOTrust on Twitter.To suppo

May 16, 2023 • 49:48

Ukraine pressures Russia's flanks in Bakhmut, Putin's airforce suffers & Ukraine's Eurovision extravaganza

Ukraine pressures Russia's flanks in Bakhmut, Putin's airforce suffers & Ukraine's Eurovision extravaganza

Day 445.Today, Ukraine pressures Russia’s flanks around Bakhmut, the Russian airforce suffers its worst week since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, and Francis Dearnley ventures to Liverpool to report on the Ukrainian experience at Eurovision.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Genevieve Holl-Allen (Fore

May 15, 2023 • 1:07:48

Ukraine 'breaks through' in Bakhmut, the shadow of Versailles & Zelensky barred from addressing Eurovision

Ukraine 'breaks through' in Bakhmut, the shadow of Versailles & Zelensky barred from addressing Eurovision

Day 442.Today, we report on Ukrainian counter-attacks around Bakhmut and analyse the news that the US believes South Africa secretly supplied Russian forces. Plus, we have a special interview on the Russian ambassador's visit to Oxford, and speak again to Dr Thomas Clausen on the latest news from Germany and the troubled legacy of the Treaty of Versailles.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitte

May 12, 2023 • 1:09:07

Live from the Ukrainian battlefront & Britain sends Zelensky Storm Shadow cruise missiles

Live from the Ukrainian battlefront & Britain sends Zelensky Storm Shadow cruise missiles

Day 441.Today, we hear from our Senior Foreign Correspondent Roland Oliphant who is driving along the frontline in Ukraine. We also analyse the decision by the UK to supply Ukraine with Storm Shadow cruise missiles and discuss the evolving relationship between Russia and Central Asia following the Victory Day Parade in Moscow.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comme

May 11, 2023 • 1:01:23

Ukraine counter-attacks in Bakhmut & lessons from the Ukrainian military

Ukraine counter-attacks in Bakhmut & lessons from the Ukrainian military

Day 440.Today, we analyse reports of a Ukrainian counter-attack in Bakhmut, bring you concerning updates from the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station, and ask former British soldiers Dom Nicholls and Hamish de Bretton-Gordon what they think armies can learn from the Ukrainian military.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Genevieve Holl-Allen (Foreign Correspondent). @genevieve_holl on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on T

May 10, 2023 • 47:13

Putin’s ‘humiliating’ Victory Day Parade & Ukraine’s counter-offensive with Dr Mike Martin

Putin’s ‘humiliating’ Victory Day Parade & Ukraine’s counter-offensive with Dr Mike Martin

Day 439.Today, we examine Putin’s scaled-back Victory Day Parade in Moscow, analyse the latest battlefield developments of recent days, and examine the possible strategies Ukraine will adopt for its imminent counter-offensive.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.Mike Martin (Senior Visiting Fellow in the Department of Wa

May 9, 2023 • 56:11

Special tanks, Putin's blunders & the Crimean War: we answer your questions

Special tanks, Putin's blunders & the Crimean War: we answer your questions

Day 438.Today, it's another Bank Holiday in the United Kingdom. As such, we have dug into our postbag to answer your questions.Thank you for getting in touch. We may are only able to respond to some of your emails, but we do read every single one.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.To support our work, subscribe to Th

May 8, 2023 • 37:06

Wagner leader in anti-Kremlin rant & Russia orders evacuations 'ahead of Ukrainian counter-offensive'

Wagner leader in anti-Kremlin rant & Russia orders evacuations 'ahead of Ukrainian counter-offensive'

Day 435.Today, we discuss the extraordinary videos from Yevgheny Prighozin, the head of the Wagner group, who filmed himself in front of dead Wagner soldiers and blamed Moscow for a shortage of ammunition. He even threatens to retreat from Bakhmut by the 10 May. Plus, we analyse how Russian state media is treating the alleged drone strike on the Kremlin and hear diplomatic updates from across the world.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Genevieve Holl-Allen&nbsp

May 5, 2023 • 47:45

Russia strikes Ukraine with ‘For Moscow’ attack drones & Zelensky visits The Hague

Russia strikes Ukraine with ‘For Moscow’ attack drones & Zelensky visits The Hague

Day 434.Today, we continue analysing the fallout of yesterday’s alleged drone attack on the Kremlin, hear from Roland Oliphant and photographer Heathcliff O’Malley on the ground in the east of Ukraine, and welcome back to the podcast Ukrainian political analyst Aliona Hlivco.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter. Heathcliff O'Malley (Photographer). @heathcliffom on Twitter.Genevieve Holl-Allen&nb

May 4, 2023 • 57:17

Russia accuses Ukraine of Kremlin drone strike & new evidence on the mysterious Nord Stream explosions

Russia accuses Ukraine of Kremlin drone strike & new evidence on the mysterious Nord Stream explosions

Day 433.Today, Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking the Kremlin with drones, and we speak to a Danish Investigative reporter about new evidence of Russian ships in the Baltic sea ahead of last year’s Nord Stream explosions. Plus, we ask whether Ukraine’s counter-offensive has already begun.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Genevieve Holl-Allen (Foreign Correspondent).Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Frederik Hugo Ledegaa

May 3, 2023 • 48:32

Russia's Donbas offensive 'has failed' after 100,000 casualties & Ukraine's drone strike on Crimean oil depot

Russia's Donbas offensive 'has failed' after 100,000 casualties & Ukraine's drone strike on Crimean oil depot

Day 432.Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine, analyse Ukraine’s drone strike on a Crimean oil depot & we explore the idea of a military ‘shaping’ operation ahead of a potential Ukrainian counter offensive.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Maighna Nanu (Foreign Reporter). @Maighna_N on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.To s

May 2, 2023 • 41:47

Torture, war crimes & organised violence : life in the occupied territories of Ukraine under Russia's rule

Torture, war crimes & organised violence : life in the occupied territories of Ukraine under Russia's rule

Day 431.Today, David Knowles hosts a special edition of the podcast, interviewing international Human Rights lawyers Vadym Chovgan and Therese Rytter from DIGNITY (the Danish Institute Against Torture) about their work documenting instances of torture and other possible war crimes in the occupied territories. Warning: this episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and cruelty. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Vadym Chovgan (International Human rig

May 1, 2023 • 44:47

Ukraine ‘is ready’ for counter-offensive & life in Russia as the country descends into authoritarianism

Ukraine ‘is ready’ for counter-offensive & life in Russia as the country descends into authoritarianism

Day 428.Today, we discuss the latest military & diplomatic updates from Ukraine, look at life in Russia as repression increases and violence breaks out as former fighters return home & discuss the issue of mines and de-mining across Ukraine. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Tank Commander and Telegraph Columnist)Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Corresp

Apr 28, 2023 • 50:13

Frustrated Putin sacks deputy defence minister & Zelensky appeals to China

Frustrated Putin sacks deputy defence minister & Zelensky appeals to China

Day 427.Today, we assess the evolving military situation on the ground, examine the news that Putin has sacked his deputy defence minister, reflect on the apparent assassination of a pro-Russian collaborator in the occupied Melitopol, and consider the latest developments following Zelensky’s call with President Xi.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host) @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Peter Dickinson (Atlantic Council). @At

Apr 27, 2023 • 1:02:35

Xi finally speaks to Zelensky & the long shadow of Chernobyl

Xi finally speaks to Zelensky & the long shadow of Chernobyl

Day 426.Today, we report on the latest updates from the ground in Ukraine and, on the 37th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, we reflect on reactions from within the country at the time and discuss its impact on contemporary Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Val Voshchevska (Ukraine Solidarity Pro

Apr 26, 2023 • 47:01

Dissecting Russia's new 'supertank' & deep dive into South Asia's perspectives on the war in Ukraine

Dissecting Russia's new 'supertank' & deep dive into South Asia's perspectives on the war in Ukraine

Day 425.Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine, discuss Russia’s T-14 Armata tank, and do a deep dive – with guests – into the view from South Asia; how countries like Pakistan, India and Bangladesh are reacting to a war far from their orbit, and what this means for the region as a whole.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholl

Apr 25, 2023 • 54:49

Ukraine attacks Russia's Black Sea fleet, more river crossings in Kherson and why Russia cancelled remembrance day marches

Ukraine attacks Russia's Black Sea fleet, more river crossings in Kherson and why Russia cancelled remembrance day marches

Day 424.Today, we analyse Ukraine’s sea-drone attacks on Russia’s Black Sea fleet in Sevastopol, discuss reports that Ukrainian troop have crossed the river in Kherson region, and ask why the Kremlin has cancelled nationwide Second World War remembrance marches.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @JKJournoon Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent

Apr 24, 2023 • 47:01

River battles in Kherson, Russia threatens another winter gas crisis & a year with an adopted Ukrainian dog

River battles in Kherson, Russia threatens another winter gas crisis & a year with an adopted Ukrainian dog

Day 421.In today's bumper episode, we discuss foreign volunteers and the river war being fought near Kherson and analyse the state of Europe’s gas reserves as Moscow threatens another winter crisis. Plus, we catch up with our Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan, who’s marking one year since she reported from the front lines and adopted a stray Ukrainian dog, Andrivka.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence) @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Apr 21, 2023 • 1:03:37

Superhumans: the new medical centre helping Ukrainians with life-changing injuries

Superhumans: the new medical centre helping Ukrainians with life-changing injuries

Day 420.Today, we analyse updates from the battlefront, bring you the latest news on the Russian ships snooping on key energy infrastructure & we interview Andrey Stavnitser is founder of Superhumans, a new Ukrainian medical centre that provides reconstruction, prosthetics & rehabilitation for soldiers who have lost their limbs in the war.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Bar

Apr 20, 2023 • 48:44

Ukraine attempts a night attack, Russia's spy ships & France under pressure to back further EU sanctions

Ukraine attempts a night attack, Russia's spy ships & France under pressure to back further EU sanctions

Day 419. Today, we look at updates from battlefront, analyse the alleged Russian plan to sabotage European energy, and discuss the militarisation of Russian society and what it means for the country’s future.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @JoeBarnes on Twitter.Hamish De B

Apr 19, 2023 • 53:01

Putin visits occupied Kherson & Macron's 'secret plan' with China to end Ukraine war

Putin visits occupied Kherson & Macron's 'secret plan' with China to end Ukraine war

Day 418. Today, we analyse the latest reports on the fighting for Bakhmut, report on Vladimir Putin’s visit to Kherson region, and look at the diplomacy of French President Emmanuel Macron amid his overtures to China.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter. To support our work, subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/

Apr 18, 2023 • 51:01

EU countries ban Ukrainian grain, Putin critic sentenced & interview with Victoria Amelina

EU countries ban Ukrainian grain, Putin critic sentenced & interview with Victoria Amelina

Day 417. Today, we discuss the sentencing of Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza, analyse criticism of Russian elites from Wagner’s leader Yevgheny Prighozin and welcome to our London studio Ukrainian writer and war crimes researcher Victoria Amelina.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @JKJourno on Twitter. Victoria Amelina (Writer & War Crimes Researcher). @vamelina on Twitter. To support our work, subscribe to The T

Apr 17, 2023 • 37:17

Battle for Bakhmut continues, Russian special forces 'gutted' & inside Poland's military expansion

Battle for Bakhmut continues, Russian special forces 'gutted' & inside Poland's military expansion

Day 414. Today, we analyse recent reports from Bakhmut and report the latest news on the Pentagon leaks. Plus, our colleague Steven Edginton interviews key members of the Polish military to understand the rapid Polish rearmament.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Gareth Corfield (Senior Technology Reporter). @GazTheJourno on Twitter.Steven Edginton (Video Comment Editor).'National Re

Apr 14, 2023 • 52:05

Pentagon leaks: security risk or ingenious deception? Plus Russia and Ukraine battle on in Donbas

Pentagon leaks: security risk or ingenious deception? Plus Russia and Ukraine battle on in Donbas

Day 413. Today, we give updates from the front lines and further analyse the leak of confidential documents in the U.S. Plus, we look at the latest economic numbers coming out of Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on TwitterGareth Corfield (Senior Technology Reporter). @GazTheJourno on Twitter.To support our work,

Apr 13, 2023 • 48:23

Russia 'beheads Ukrainian soldier' & Kyiv's conscription problem

Russia 'beheads Ukrainian soldier' & Kyiv's conscription problem

Day 412. Today, we examine the defences Russia is building on the southern front, analyse partisan activity in Melitopol and look at the blurred lines between patriotism and war profiteering with Spectator journalist Svitlana Morenets.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on TwitterJoe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe

Apr 12, 2023 • 1:05:40

Pentagon leaks, Russian dissidents & interviewing prisoners of war

Pentagon leaks, Russian dissidents & interviewing prisoners of war

Day 411. Today, we analyse the fallout from the leaked Pentagon documents on Ukraine and our Defence editor reflects on her most recent dispatch from the frontlines. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on TwitterHamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former NATO Commander). @HamishDGB on Twitter.Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). @SheridanDani on Twitter.Venetia Rainey (Weekend Foreign Editor).

Apr 11, 2023 • 55:12

Occupation, liberation & survival: the story of Bucha

Occupation, liberation & survival: the story of Bucha

Day 407. Today, in a special edition of Ukraine: The Latest, we take you to the town Bucha, a year after its liberation and the discovery of massacres and rapes committed by Russian troops. Reporter and host David Knowles visited last summer, a few months after the retreat of the Russian army. David speaks with locals about their lives during the occupation, visits a basement where people sheltered, and speaks once again to Katya Savchenko who first shared her story of being a Bucha residen

Apr 7, 2023 • 34:00

Ukraine 'may negotiate over Crimea' if counter-offensive succeeds & what Finland brings to NATO

Ukraine 'may negotiate over Crimea' if counter-offensive succeeds & what Finland brings to NATO

Day 406. Today, we hear from our Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan who’s been interviewing Ukrainian soldiers in the Donbas, analyse the latest diplomatic news as Emmanuel Macron visits China, and dive into what Finland will bring to NATO in terms of men and materiel.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on TwitterHamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former NATO Commander). @HamishDGB on Twitter.Danielle Sherid

Apr 6, 2023 • 48:16

Rumours of Ukraine's counter-offensive grow, facial recognition technology in Russia & interview with a Ukrainian architect

Rumours of Ukraine's counter-offensive grow, facial recognition technology in Russia & interview with a Ukrainian architect

Day 405. Today, we bring you updates from Ukraine, discuss the increasing use of facial recognition by Russian security forces & interview a Ukrainian architect about his new project to help Ukrainians rebuild their homes.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on TwitterLena Masri (Investigative & Data Reporter, Reuters). @masrilena on TwitterWith thanks to Slava Balbek of Balbek Bureau. http

Apr 5, 2023 • 58:15

Ukraine intercepts Russian drone strikes, Finland joins NATO and a modern history of Ukrainian art

Ukraine intercepts Russian drone strikes, Finland joins NATO and a modern history of Ukrainian art

Day 404. Today, we bring you updates from the front lines, analysis of global oil geopolitics as Saudi Arabia moves away from the US and we interview Ukrainian art historian and journalist Oksana Semenik on the impact of the war on the arts, cultural colonialism and the future of art in Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOl

Apr 4, 2023 • 56:52

Deadly bomb blast in St Petersburg, Ukraine's pilots speak out & Russia pushes on in Bakhmut

Deadly bomb blast in St Petersburg, Ukraine's pilots speak out & Russia pushes on in Bakhmut

Day 403. Today, we bring you updates from the front lines and analyse the café bombing in St Petersburg that killed Russian military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky. Plus, we hear from Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan who’s been interviewing Ukrainian pilots.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). @SheridanDani on Twitter.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent

Apr 3, 2023 • 47:35

Live from Bucha a year after liberation & a Ukrainian athlete's view on Russians in international sport

Live from Bucha a year after liberation & a Ukrainian athlete's view on Russians in international sport

Day 400. Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, bring you a live report from Bucha one year on from the city’s liberation.Plus we interview Vladyslav Heraskevych, two-time Olympian and Ukrainian skeleton racer on Russian and Belarusian inclusion in International sports.You can read Danielle's piece about Bucha here: Bucha: Colour returns to site of war’s worst atrocities on anniversary of liberationContributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Assoc

Mar 31, 2023 • 45:26

Russian troops facing 'slaughter-fest' in Bakhmut & interview with Tom Tugendhat

Russian troops facing 'slaughter-fest' in Bakhmut & interview with Tom Tugendhat

Day 399.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss the issues faced by Ukrainian refugees in Britain and Dom Nicholls interviews Tom Tugendhat, Minister of State for Security of the United Kingdom.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army colonel, expert on CBRN & Bio Security). @HamishDBG on Twitter.Maria Romanenko (Journalist) @rommari on Twitter.Harriet Marsden (Journalist). @harriet1marsden on Twitter

Mar 30, 2023 • 1:00:58

Ukraine repulses attacks in the Donbas and the changing face of Russia's cyber war

Ukraine repulses attacks in the Donbas and the changing face of Russia's cyber war

Day 398.Today, Brussels Correspondent Joe Barnes brings updates from across the battlefront and we analyse the state of the cyber war with Technology Reporter Gareth Corfield. Plus - why the EU is slapping trade restrictions on countries helping Russia acquire washing machines and used cars?Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Gareth Corfield (Technology Reporter). @GazTheJourno on Twitter. To support our work

Mar 29, 2023 • 47:39

Allied tanks arrive in Ukraine, Russia’s ‘cronies unit’ & Ukrainian women in the armed forces

Allied tanks arrive in Ukraine, Russia’s ‘cronies unit’ & Ukrainian women in the armed forces

Day 397.Today, we bring you updates from Ukraine, discuss Russia’s so-called ‘cronies’ unit’ and we hear from Ukrainian sociologist Anna Kvit on the experience of Ukrainian women in the armed forcesContributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent), @jkjourno and editor of the Central Asia & South Caucasus Bulletin - https://thebulletin.news/With thanks to Anna Kvit.To

Mar 28, 2023 • 47:43

Russian occupied cities 'rocked by powerful explosions'

Russian occupied cities 'rocked by powerful explosions'

Day 396.Today, we bring you up to date news from across the Battlefront, discuss Russia’s announcement to deploy tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus & analyse a Ukrainian sea-borne attack on Russian ships in Crimea.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.To support our work, subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk

Mar 27, 2023 • 38:43

Ukrainian children speak of abuse in 're-education camps' & Russia targets humanitarian point in deadly missile strike

Ukrainian children speak of abuse in 're-education camps' & Russia targets humanitarian point in deadly missile strike

Day 393.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, analysis of recent changes in President Zelensky’s cabinet & we discuss the surprise visit of the Prince of Wales to Poland where he met the Polish President & Ukrainian refugees.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.India McTaggart (Royal Correspondent).

Mar 24, 2023 • 51:17

Russia 'will bomb any country that arrests Putin' & Xi's fateful final words in Moscow

Russia 'will bomb any country that arrests Putin' & Xi's fateful final words in Moscow

Day 392.Today, we bring you updates from Ukraine, the latest on diplomatic moves across Europe and an interview with Sophia Yan, The Telegraph’s China Correspondent, to get her analysis on President Xi’s visit to Moscow. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Venetia Rainey (Weekend Foreign Editor). @VenetiaRainey on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Sophia Yan (China Correspondent). @Sophia_Yan on Twitter.To supp

Mar 23, 2023 • 50:32

Reporting from the front lines, Poland's military expansion & the truth about British tank shells

Reporting from the front lines, Poland's military expansion & the truth about British tank shells

Day 391.Today, we bring you updates from across Ukraine, dispel Russian misinformation on British tank rounds & interview Kyiv Independent Reporter Francis Farrell on his time reporting from the front lines across Ukraine. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Commanding Office

Mar 22, 2023 • 1:11:43

Putin hails "meaningful and frank" talks with Xi & we interview former US National Security Adviser John Bolton

Putin hails "meaningful and frank" talks with Xi & we interview former US National Security Adviser John Bolton

Day 390.Today, we continue to analyse Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow, bring you the latest from the front lines & Dom Nicholls interviews former US ambassador to the UN & former National security Advisor John Bolton. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent).Subscri

Mar 21, 2023 • 49:46

Xi visits Moscow and Putin is heckled in occupied Mariupol

Xi visits Moscow and Putin is heckled in occupied Mariupol

Day 389.Today, we discuss Chinese President Xi Jinping’s much anticipated visit to Moscow and analyse Vladimir Putin’s weekend visit to Crimea and Mariupol. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @JKJourno on Twitter.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at https://a

Mar 20, 2023 • 44:06

Slovakia to donate fighter jets to Ukraine & how Trump could derail American support

Slovakia to donate fighter jets to Ukraine & how Trump could derail American support

Day 386.Today, we bring you updates from Bakhmut, discuss war crimes in Ukraine with our global health correspondent & interview a former top Republican strategist on the U.S. opinion on the war. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Harriet Barber (Global Health Correspondent).Stuart Stevens (American po

Mar 17, 2023 • 1:01:56

Deadly explosion rips through spy agency building in Russia

Deadly explosion rips through spy agency building in Russia

Day 385.Today, we discuss the deadly fire at an FSB Border Service Department building in Rostov-on-Don, Russia and analyse the recent spate of mutinous videos shared by Russian soldiers. Plus, we explore American strategy in Ukraine and around the world. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter. Nataliya Vasilyeva (R

Mar 16, 2023 • 59:34

‘Reckless’ Russian fighter jet brings down US drone over Black Sea

‘Reckless’ Russian fighter jet brings down US drone over Black Sea

Day 384.Today, we bring you updates from the front line, analyse yesterday’s confrontation between an American drone and Russian jets in the Black Sea and we look again at questions of nuclear escalation. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former NATO Commander). Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.

Mar 15, 2023 • 42:50

Zelensky to meet China's President & Russia “running out of shells”

Zelensky to meet China's President & Russia “running out of shells”

Day 383.Today, we analyse frontline reports that Russia is running out of shells, discuss whether the current military situation is favourable or unfavourable for Ukraine, cover the news President Xi will talk to Zelensky after the former’s trip to Moscow, and hear more from a conference in Oxford with key figures about the future trajectory of this war.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host).Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.With thanks to Andrew Byzov.Subs

Mar 14, 2023 • 57:32

Ukrainian partisans strike behind Russian lines & interview with an Oscar-winning director

Ukrainian partisans strike behind Russian lines & interview with an Oscar-winning director

Day 382.Today, we analyse the latest updates Ukraine, chat to Estonia’s ambassador to the UK & Francis Dearnley interviews an Oscar-winning director about his work in supporting Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor).With thanks to Michel Hazanavicius.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@tele

Mar 13, 2023 • 1:03:47

Ukraine pushes back in Bakhmut & understanding Zelensky's strategic vision for the months ahead

Ukraine pushes back in Bakhmut & understanding Zelensky's strategic vision for the months ahead

Day 379.Today, we analyse the latest updates from the front line, report on developments in Georgia and Dom Nicholls interviews Ukrainian rock band Antytila.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter. Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at htt

Mar 10, 2023 • 1:03:12

Massive missile strikes across Ukraine, Georgian protestors force concessions & behind Russian disinformation

Massive missile strikes across Ukraine, Georgian protestors force concessions & behind Russian disinformation

Day 378.Today, we discuss Russia’s massive overnight missile strike on Ukraine and analyse the dramatic developments this week in Georgia. Plus, we interview Kataryna Stepanenko, a Russia analyst the Institute for the Study of War. We speak about Russia’s mobilisation effort, information warfare and understand the numerous pro-Russia telegram groups.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.James Kil

Mar 9, 2023 • 56:36

Ukrainian women at war

Ukrainian women at war

Day 377.Today, we bring you updates from Bakhmut, discuss the impact of the last year on women in Ukraine & look at the work of international and Ukrainians volunteers on the war-effort across the country.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on TwitterAliona Hlivco (Former MP in Ukraine, now senior consultant at Atticus Partners in London), @aliona_hlivco on Twitter Felicity Spector (British Volun

Mar 8, 2023 • 53:38

Russia's 'Frankenstein' tanks, mutiny in Vuhledar & Ukrainian refugees in Poland

Russia's 'Frankenstein' tanks, mutiny in Vuhledar & Ukrainian refugees in Poland

Day 376.Today, we bring you updates from the battlefront, discuss the frankenstein military Russian vehicles that seem to be heading to the front lines & we hear from a Ukrainian in Warsaw on the experiences of Ukrainian refugees in the country. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on TwitterHamish de Bretton-Gordon (Former Commander of the First Royal Tank Regiment). @HamishDBG on Twitter.Joe Barnes (

Mar 7, 2023 • 1:00:41

Ukrainian partizans in Kherson, Putin's trolls & catch-up with an undercover volunteer

Ukrainian partizans in Kherson, Putin's trolls & catch-up with an undercover volunteer

Day 375Today, we bring you updates from the battlefront as Ukraine fights on in Bakhmut, discuss the activities of Russian trolls and, at the end of today’s panel, we have a catch-up with an undercover volunteer helping supply Ukrainian front-line troops.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on TwitterColin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @Colinfreeman99 on Twitter.With thanks to Jessikka Aro. @Jessik

Mar 6, 2023 • 1:14:30

Bakhmut on the edge & inside Putin's secret palace

Bakhmut on the edge & inside Putin's secret palace

Day 372Today, we bring you updates from the front lines in Ukraine as the situation in Bakhmut worsens and analyse the fringe Russian fighters who claim responsibility for raiding border villages in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast. Plus, we get the view from China, as Belarus’s Alexander Lukashenko visits Beijing.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent).Sophia Yan (China Correspondent).Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent).Subscribe to The T

Mar 3, 2023 • 44:07

Ukraine fights on in Bakhmut & mental health in wartime

Ukraine fights on in Bakhmut & mental health in wartime

Day 371Today, we bring you updates from the front lines in Ukraine and the latest developments in the world of diplomacy.Our guest today is Paul Niland, founder of Lifeline Ukraine, a suicide prevention hotline based in the country, In today’s episode we talk a lot about mental health and specifically issues of dependency, addiction and suicide. We are not experts, if you’re in need of help please do seek professional qualified mental health advice.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @d

Mar 2, 2023 • 59:12

Russian pressure builds in Bakhmut & the geopolitical battle for Central Asia

Russian pressure builds in Bakhmut & the geopolitical battle for Central Asia

Day 370Today, we bring you updates from the front lines and discuss daily life in Russia after more than a year of the full-scale invasion. Plus, led by Foreign Correspondent James Kilner, we do a deep dive into the Central Asian positions and their shifting stances towards Ukraine, Russia and China.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on TwitterFrancis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDea

Mar 1, 2023 • 51:29

Putin's spy plane blown up by Belarusian partisans & interview with charity supplying Ukraine's frontline soldiers

Putin's spy plane blown up by Belarusian partisans & interview with charity supplying Ukraine's frontline soldiers

Day 369.Today, we bring you updates from across Ukraine and the world and we interview Dimko Zhluktenko, the 24-year old founder of Ukrainian charity Dzyga's Paw. The organisation supplies the Ukrainian military with equipment for the front lines. We discuss his experiences in the past year, the challenges he’s faced and the emotional impact of his work where many of the soldiers he’s helping are friends.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate

Feb 28, 2023 • 55:47

Russia stares into a "population abyss" as Putin sends its young men to die

Russia stares into a "population abyss" as Putin sends its young men to die

Day 368.Today, we bring you the latest updates from the frontlines and analyse the demographic and economic havoc Russia's invasion is wreaking on its economy and society.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on TwitterFrancis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Szu Ping Chan (Economics Reporter). @szupingc on Twitter.Read Szu's article here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business

Feb 27, 2023 • 50:51

Putin’s folly: Russia's brutal invasion one year on

Putin’s folly: Russia's brutal invasion one year on

The war in Ukraine is reshaping our world. Every weekday since the invasion, the Telegraph's team of experts in London and correspondents on the ground have analysed the conflict for the ‘Ukraine: The Latest’ podcast, combining our reporting with detailed analysis of the war from all angles – military, humanitarian, political, economic, and historical.To mark a year of war, we recorded a special episode of the podcast with its three core presenters – David Knowles, Dominic Nicholls, and Francis

Feb 25, 2023 • 1:13:38

365 days since Putin's "barbaric" invasion & China unveils its peace plan

365 days since Putin's "barbaric" invasion & China unveils its peace plan

Day 365.Today, we bring you the latest updates from the front lines, discuss China calling for peace talks and reflect on a year of the conflict. Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host). @DomNicholls on TwitterFrancis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on TwitterVenetia Rainey (Weekend Foreign Editor). @VenetiaRainey on Twitter. Watch our anniversary video-special, hosted by Dom, David

Feb 24, 2023 • 45:10

Fears of Russian false flag attack on Moldova & how to bring war criminals to justice

Fears of Russian false flag attack on Moldova & how to bring war criminals to justice

Day 364.Today, we bring you the latest updates from the front lines and speak to Janine di Giovanni & Nataliya Gumenyuk, co-founders of The Reckoning Project - who collect testimonies across Ukraine to help bring Russian war criminals to Justice. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on TwitterFrancis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.With thanks to Janine di Gi

Feb 23, 2023 • 1:14:32

Defiant Biden, deep dive on tanks and interview with the UK's Shadow Defence Secretary

Defiant Biden, deep dive on tanks and interview with the UK's Shadow Defence Secretary

Day 364.Today, we do a deep dive on tanks, discuss Biden’s speech in Warsaw & Danielle Sheridan and Dominic Nicholls interview the UK’s Shadow Secretary for Defence, Labour MP John Healey.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Venetia Rainey (Weekend Foreign Editor). @venetiarainey on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on TwitterColin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @colinfreeman99 on Twitter.Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). @

Feb 22, 2023 • 1:12:54

Putin blames West for starting the War & the latest intelligence on Russia’s faltering offensive

Putin blames West for starting the War & the latest intelligence on Russia’s faltering offensive

Day 363.Today, we analyse Vladimir Putin’s speech to the nation, look at the most recent intelligence reports on the situation on the ground and discuss Russia’s most recent defeats, including a bloody engagement near Vuhledar.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on TwitterFrancis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent).Nataliya Vasilyeva (R

Feb 21, 2023 • 58:39

Joe Biden visits Kyiv & what is Alexander Lukashenko thinking?

Joe Biden visits Kyiv & what is Alexander Lukashenko thinking?

Day 362.Today, we discuss US President Joe Biden’s momentous visit to Kyiv and look at the stories that came out of the Munich Security conference.Plus, we deep dive into the state of the war across Ukraine’s East and we speak to former Belarusian diplomat Pavel Slunkin about his experiences in 2015 at Minsk and his thoughts on the impact of the invasion on Alexander Lukashenko and Belarus as a whole. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Edi

Feb 20, 2023 • 1:09:07

Heavy fighting across Donbas & the Ukrainian experience in Britain

Heavy fighting across Donbas & the Ukrainian experience in Britain

Day 359.Today, we discuss Russia’s latest strikes on Ukraine as the Munich Security conference gets underway.Plus, we talk to Ukrainian journalist Maria Romanenko and her partner Jez Myers about their journey to the UK, work with Ukrainian refugees and the cultural challenges faced by those making Britain their home.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.With thanks to Maria Romanenko (@rommari on

Feb 17, 2023 • 58:35

Balloons spotted over Kyiv & 6,000 children kidnapped by Russia

Balloons spotted over Kyiv & 6,000 children kidnapped by Russia

Day 358.Today, we analyse Russia’s latest strikes on Ukraine, discuss the impact of the six Russian balloons shot down over Kyiv and Francis Dearnley interviews Ben Jones, an election expert specialising in emerging threats to electoral integrity.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.With thanks to Ben Jones. You c

Feb 16, 2023 • 1:05:35

Russia suffers "almost First World War levels of attrition" & one author's journey into her family's Ukrainian history

Russia suffers "almost First World War levels of attrition" & one author's journey into her family's Ukrainian history

Day 357.Today, we get an expert assessment of the current state of the land war in Ukraine with our Associate Editor for Defence, Dom Nicholls. Plus, we interrogate the recent packages of support from Ukraine’s allies and what that means. And finally, we speak to Ukrainian-American Megan Buskey on discovering her grandmother’s story, from the mine’s of the Gulag to leaving the Soviet Union for the USA.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Edi

Feb 15, 2023 • 56:01

Ukrainian HIMARS strike in Donbas & Moldova battles Russian interference

Ukrainian HIMARS strike in Donbas & Moldova battles Russian interference

Day 356.Today, we hear updates from the NATO / Ramstein meeting in Brussels and analyse accusations from Moldova that Moscow was plotting to violently overthrow the country's pro-European leadership with the help of saboteurs. We also hear from journalist Colin Freeman on the Olena Zelenska foundation & the similarities one Ukrainian soldier found between his experience in the war and the film ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis

Feb 14, 2023 • 1:08:22

Russia ‘suffering unprecedented casualties’ & the role of Belarus

Russia ‘suffering unprecedented casualties’ & the role of Belarus

Day 355.Today, we discuss reports of huge battlefield casualties being suffered on the frontlines, and cover a cluster of significant political updates, including the latest on fighter jets, the destabilisation of the Balkans, the impact of the Turkish earthquake, and the mystery of a Ukrainian reservoir being slowly emptied by Russian forces.Plus, we have part one of a two part interview with Dr David Marples, a professor at the University of Alberta, Canada, who delves deep into the history of

Feb 13, 2023 • 1:21:06

Reaction to Russia's major offensive, the loss of Starlink and training Ukrainian soldiers

Reaction to Russia's major offensive, the loss of Starlink and training Ukrainian soldiers

Day 352.Today, we discuss the missile strikes across Ukraine, the heaviest bombardment since the start of the war. We also hear from Dan Ridley, a former British soldier, about his efforts to train Ukrainian troops. Plus, Dom recounts what it was like to be a "fly on the wall" in Rome with Defence Secretary Ben Wallace as Zelensky visited London.Contributors:Dom Nicholls (Host). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Gareth Corfield (Senior Technology Reporter). @GazTheJourno on Twitter.With thanks to Dan

Feb 10, 2023 • 56:58

Zelensky in Brussels as Russia attacks in the Donbas

Zelensky in Brussels as Russia attacks in the Donbas

Day 351.Today, we analyse Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Paris and Brussels, look at the latest military updates from Ukraine and discuss the diplomatic context of the Ukrainian president’s meetings with his European counterparts.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Colonel). @HamishDBG on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent) @Barnes_Jo

Feb 9, 2023 • 54:43

"We know freedom will win": Analysing Zelensky's surprise visit to the UK

"We know freedom will win": Analysing Zelensky's surprise visit to the UK

Day 350.Today, Volodymyr Zelensky addressed British Parliamentarians in a surprise visit to the United Kingdom - In a passionate and eloquent speech, the Ukrainian president paid tribute to Britain’s support for Ukraine, hailed the "strong British character and presented Commons speaker Lindsay Hoyle with a Ukrainian fighter pilot's helmet inscribed with the words ‘ "We have freedom, gives us wings to protect it"Today, we bring you a special Ukraine the Latest recorded minutes a

Feb 8, 2023 • 42:20

Russian troops pour into the East as Ukraine warns of a new offensive

Russian troops pour into the East as Ukraine warns of a new offensive

Day 349.Today, we bring you updates from the front lines as Russian reinforcements build-up in the Donbas amid Ukrainian warnings of an upcoming offensive.Plus, we welcome back to the telegraph Gabriella Jozwiak to update us on her work looking at the impact of the war on Ukrainian children.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls o

Feb 7, 2023 • 57:36

Ukraine fights on in "Fortress" Bakhmut & Russia's German spy exposed

Ukraine fights on in "Fortress" Bakhmut & Russia's German spy exposed

Day 348.Today, we bring you updates from the front lines and analyse why Ukraine’s bid for EU membership may be more difficult than it first appears. Plus, we explore how Germany's intelligence agency became a liability for Europe.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.James Crisp (Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on Twitter.With

Feb 6, 2023 • 1:08:06

Russian shells creep closer to Chasiv Yar & deep-dive into France's role in the war

Russian shells creep closer to Chasiv Yar & deep-dive into France's role in the war

Day 345.Today, we hear from Roland Oliphant who’s on the ground in Donbas as well as exploring Russia's relationship with the history of the Second World War.Plus, Francis Dearnley interviews French journalist Anne-Elisabeth Moutet in a deep-dive on the role of France in this war.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.Na

Feb 3, 2023 • 58:47

On the ground after a deadly missile strike & tackling corruption with Ukraine's former Minister for the Economy

On the ground after a deadly missile strike & tackling corruption with Ukraine's former Minister for the Economy

Day 344.Today, we hear from Roland Oliphant who is on the ground in Kramatorsk at the scene of a deadly missile strike and we discuss the economy, corruption and Ukrainian society with Tymofiy Mylovanov, KSE President, Associate Professor of the University of Pittsburgh, former minister of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis De

Feb 2, 2023 • 1:00:31

Dispatch from the Donbas & why the Russian Orthodox Church backs Putin

Dispatch from the Donbas & why the Russian Orthodox Church backs Putin

Day 343.Today, we continue our reporting from the ground in Donbas with Roland Oliphant, bring you diplomatic updates from across the world and discuss the role of the Russian Orthodox Church and its ties to the regime. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOli

Feb 1, 2023 • 1:01:01

Russians close in on gateway to Bakhmut: "the situation is stably f----d"

Russians close in on gateway to Bakhmut: "the situation is stably f----d"

Day 342.Today, we hear from Roland Oliphant who’s reporting in Donbas, discuss the reticence of Ukraine’s allies to supply F-16 fighter jets and we speak to Ukrainian journalist Svitlana Morenets on her reporting and analysis of Ukrainian politics.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Cor

Jan 31, 2023 • 1:02:23

Ukraine under pressure in the east & understanding the new president of the Czech Republic

Ukraine under pressure in the east & understanding the new president of the Czech Republic

Day 341.Today, we discuss the latest news from Ukraine, analyse the election of the new pro-NATO president of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel and look at how the full-scale invasion of Ukraine has made geo-political waves across the word.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter. James Crisp (Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on Twitter.Subsc

Jan 30, 2023 • 1:02:12

Poland to send 74 tanks to Ukraine & interview with a volunteer chef in Lviv

Poland to send 74 tanks to Ukraine & interview with a volunteer chef in Lviv

Day 338.Today, we analyse the latest updates from the front line, discuss western thinking on Ukraine’s increasingly complex logistical supply train and interview Richard Woodruff, a British volunteer Chef who spent most of 2022 cooking food for Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines at the Front Line kitchen in Lviv.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_

Jan 27, 2023 • 1:00:24

The West moves on tanks & understanding Ukraine's 'Unnamed War'

The West moves on tanks & understanding Ukraine's 'Unnamed War'

Day 337.Today, we analyse this morning’s new Russian strikes on Ukraine; bring you the latest diplomatic updates from across Europe; and speak to Dominique Arel, Chair of Ukrainian Studies, University of Ottawa.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.Wi

Jan 26, 2023 • 1:17:31

Germany releases the Leopards

Germany releases the Leopards

Day 336.Today, we discuss the news that the West is poised to send nearly 200 battle tanks to Ukraine after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz succumbed to weeks of international pressure.Plus, we speak to Marichka Buchelnikova and Stas Olenkchenko, co-founders of Ukraine Explainers. In that conversatiion, we discuss about Ukrainian society, language and concepts of Russian guilty and responsibility.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @

Jan 25, 2023 • 57:39

Russia's propaganda battles & Ukraine's statue wars

Russia's propaganda battles & Ukraine's statue wars

Day 335.Today, we bring you updates from the ongoing Leopard II tank story as hopes raise of a breakthrough in deliveries of the vehicles. We hear from Foreign correspondent Colin Freeman who’s been speaking to Ukrainian activists tearing down Russian statues. Plus, Francis Dearnley speaks to Dr Ivana Stradner - an expert on Russia’s propaganda warfare - to examine how the West can fight back against Putin’s disinformation, not just in the english-speaking world, but in Ukraine, Africa and

Jan 24, 2023 • 1:14:19

Germany on the brink of backing down over tank deliveries

Germany on the brink of backing down over tank deliveries

Day 334. Today, we bring you the latest developments on the Leopard II saga as Poland says it would seek Berlin's permission to send the German-made tanks to UkraineElsewhere, Roland Oliphant is on the ground in Kyiv and talks us through recent corruption scandals that have made the news in Ukraine. Plus, Dom Nicholls looks at the new Russian commander, General Gerasimov ‘s reported drive to improve day to day discipline by, among other things clamping down on non-regulation haircuts.&

Jan 23, 2023 • 53:11

Germany says “nein” at Ramstein & China plays both sides

Germany says “nein” at Ramstein & China plays both sides

Day: 331. Today, as the long-awaited Ramstein summit begins, we discuss the very latest political manoeuvrings in Germany and elsewhere – from the latest military donations to Ukraine, to the war of words fast-developing within the European alliance against Russian aggression.Plus, it’s Chinese New Year on Sunday, so an opportune moment to re-focus our attention to a country playing an increasingly important role in the war. We talk again to the Telegraph’s China Correspondent, Sophia Yan.Contri

Jan 20, 2023 • 54:57

Poland threatens to send tanks without Germany's permission

Poland threatens to send tanks without Germany's permission

Day 330. Today, as international pressure builds on Germany for allow countries to send their Leopard tanks to Ukraine, we discuss new announcements of weaponry being sent to Kyiv by Western countries, and what it means for have one Prime Minister threatening to send the tanks without German permission.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host) @FrancisDearnley on Twitter. Dom Nicholls (Host). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.

Jan 19, 2023 • 54:41

Helicopter crashes on Kyiv and what happened to London’s oligarchs?

Helicopter crashes on Kyiv and what happened to London’s oligarchs?

Day 329. Today, we discuss the most recent events in Ukraine and around the world with Senior Foreign Correspondent Roland Oliphant, live from Ukraine, and special correspondent Mick Brown who has written about Russian oligarchs and the effect of sanctions on their lavish London lifestyles.Contributors:Dom Nicholls (Host). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent).Mick Brown (Special Correspondent).Aliona Hlivko (Former Ukrainian MP).Read Mick's story here:

Jan 18, 2023 • 1:00:20

Exclusive interview with former head of RAF Intelligence Edward Stringer

Exclusive interview with former head of RAF Intelligence Edward Stringer

Day 328. Today, further to our usual updates, we feature an exclusive, in-depth interview with Former Air Marshal Edward Stringer – former head of Britain’s Air Warfare Centre and of the MoD's department to design the future armed forces – to discuss the logical and strategic context of the war, at this vital moment.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.With thanks to Edward Stringer. Subscribe to

Jan 17, 2023 • 1:09:36

Britain to send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine as Russia strikes Dnipro

Britain to send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine as Russia strikes Dnipro

Day 327. Today, we cover the deadly Russian strike on an apartment block in Dnipro in central Ukraine that killed dozens of men, women, and children. Plus, we look at the extraordinary news on Saturday that Britain will send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine, and ask whether this is a turning point in Western support for the Ukrainian war effort.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.James Kilner (Correspondent). @jk

Jan 16, 2023 • 1:07:36

Soledar “falls to Russia” & delivering humanitarian aid to the front line

Soledar “falls to Russia” & delivering humanitarian aid to the front line

Day 324.Today, we reflect on the breaking news regarding the Russian defence ministry claims that it has captured the town of Soledar in what would be their first breakthrough in months.Plus, we interview British volunteer Jack Ross, founder of the charity Vans without Borders, who has been delivering aid to isolated areas in Ukraine.Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.With thanks to Jack

Jan 13, 2023 • 49:35

Putin replaces Sergei Surovikin & the power of Russian propaganda

Putin replaces Sergei Surovikin & the power of Russian propaganda

Day 323.Today, Dominic Nicholls and Francis Dearnley discuss yet another significant 24 hours in the military and diplomatic space, including the removal of General Sergei Surovikin as commander of Russian forces, and further developments on the vital question of tank deliveries to Ukraine.Plus, Francis interviews Dr Jade McGlynn about the tangled ways in which the war is tied up with Russian national identity.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host, Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley

Jan 12, 2023 • 1:09:14

Confusion over Russian advances & what defeat would mean for Putin

Confusion over Russian advances & what defeat would mean for Putin

Day 322.Today, Dominic Nicholls and Francis Dearnley discuss the latest significant news in the military and diplomatic spheres – including possible Russian advances.Plus we ask three experts for their insights on three different outcomes of the war for Russia, and what different outcomes would mean for the future of the country.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host, Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Subscribe

Jan 11, 2023 • 59:29

Britain's decision on sending tanks to Ukraine & Kyiv's comedy circuit

Britain's decision on sending tanks to Ukraine & Kyiv's comedy circuit

Day 321.Today, we reflect on the news Britain has not yet made a final decision on whether to send tanks to Ukraine and hear how Kyiv’s comedy circuit has evolved over the last 11 months.Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.With thanks to Anton Tymoshenko. @_Tymoshenko on TwitterSubscribe to The Telegraph: https://telegraph.co.u

Jan 10, 2023 • 54:02

Weapons, tanks and military aid: analysing the latest donations to Ukraine

Weapons, tanks and military aid: analysing the latest donations to Ukraine

Day 320.Today, we examine claims by Moscow that a Russian missile killed 600 Ukrainian soldiers in Kramatorsk.And, as Britain considers sending Challenger 2 battle tanks to Ukraine, we analyse the latest weapons, tanks and military aid pledged by the country's allies.Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Subscribe to The Telegraph: https://te

Jan 9, 2023 • 58:59

Putin’s “ceasefire” and Ukraine’s healthcare battle

Putin’s “ceasefire” and Ukraine’s healthcare battle

Day 317.Today, following the news that Putin has offered Ukraine a temporary “ceasefire”, we discuss the possible motivations for such an offer, and whether everything is as it seems.And we hear of the challenges faced, and ensuing resilience and adaptability, shown by doctors and healthcare workers in Ukraine’s hospitals, in an interview with public health expert Oksana Pyzik.Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @Francis

Jan 6, 2023 • 54:25

Ukraine receives armoured cars and high-tech artillery shells from the West

Ukraine receives armoured cars and high-tech artillery shells from the West

Day 316.Today, we discuss the latest donations of weapons and armoured cars from the West to Ukraine. Plus, the latest from the Wagner group prison conscripts, who were recruited to fight for the Russian Army. Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.Natalia Vasileyva (Russia Correspondent). Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). Listen to the full interview with Brooks Newmark on Choppers Politics Podcast: playpodca.st/chopperSubscribe to The Telegraph: https://telegraph

Jan 5, 2023 • 50:42

Moscow's losses mount following HIMARS attack & the vital role of Crimea

Moscow's losses mount following HIMARS attack & the vital role of Crimea

Day 315. Today, as details of Ukraine’s attack in Makiivka continue to unfurl, we consider what the response on Russian social media may tell us about Moscow’s next move.Plus, we’re joined by guest Dr Rory Finnin, a specialist on Crimea, to discuss the critical role the peninsula seems destined to play in the months, and years, ahead.Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Se

Jan 4, 2023 • 1:11:41

Ukraine destroys Russian barracks with deadly HIMARS attack & predictions for 2023

Ukraine destroys Russian barracks with deadly HIMARS attack & predictions for 2023

Day 314. Today, we discuss Moscow’s reaction following Ukraine’s deadly New Year’s Eve HIMARS attack which battered a temporary deployment base in the town of Makiivka, killing at least 63. Plus, we consider the state of geopolitics as 2023 begins.Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.Subscribe to The Telegraph: http

Jan 3, 2023 • 43:07

Stories from the Ukrainian Welcome Centre

Stories from the Ukrainian Welcome Centre

Today, in a special episode, we hear a constellation of voices from a special concert hosted at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Mayfair, London, in support of the Ukrainian Welcome Centre, who have been at the forefront helping Ukrainians in Britain displaced by the War.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Yuliya Trishkeu (Soprano, Ealing Symphony Orchestra).Kenneth Nowakowski (Bishop of the Ukrainian Cathedral in London).Andray Marchenko (Director of the Uk

Jan 2, 2023 • 20:33

Putin announces state visit by China's Xi Jinping & 100 years since the birth of the Soviet Union

Putin announces state visit by China's Xi Jinping & 100 years since the birth of the Soviet Union

Day 310. Today, as Putin announces that China's leader Xi Jinping will be visiting Russia in the New Year, we discuss what this meeting means for the war in Ukraine. Plus, we reflect on the 100 year anniversary of the birth of the Soviet Union and what it can tell us about the current conflict.Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twit

Dec 30, 2022 • 57:55

Russia bombards Ukraine with 130 missiles & Odesa dismantles statue of Catherine the Great

Russia bombards Ukraine with 130 missiles & Odesa dismantles statue of Catherine the Great

Day 309. Today, we discuss a continued barrage of missiles on civilian infrastructure from Russia, talk about the Kremlin using the offer of free IVF to persuade more people to join the military and consider the dismantling of the Catherine the Great monument in Odessa. Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor). @venetiarainey on Twitter.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.Read

Dec 29, 2022 • 30:03

Cocktails and Revolutions

Cocktails and Revolutions

Day 308. Today, we discuss the concept of a Russian Union State, and we’re joined by former MP Aliona Hlivco to consider the 2014 Revolution of Dignity and talk about the origin of the Zelensky cocktail. Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host). @DomNicholls on Twitter.With thanks to Aliona Hlivco. @aliona_hlivco on Twitter.Read: Introducing the Zelensky Cocktail, a drink as strong and refreshing as Ukraine’s leader, by Dominic NichollsEmail: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy P

Dec 28, 2022 • 58:55

The life & times of Taras Shevchenko (part 2)

The life & times of Taras Shevchenko (part 2)

Over the Christmas week we’re doing things a little differently. Today is the second part of a special two part podcast on the life and works of Ukrainian poet, writer and artist, Taras Shevchenko.In the last episode, we heard about the historical period in which the young Shevchenko grew up. We heard about the boy who was born a serf but went to St Petersburg for his education.Lyubov spoke about his poetry and ended the episode with his arrest by the Tsarist powers. That’s where we pick up his

Dec 27, 2022 • 24:50

The life & times of Taras Shevchenko (part 1)

The life & times of Taras Shevchenko (part 1)

Over the Christmas week we’re doing things a little differently. Today is the first part of a special two part podcast on the life and works of Ukrainian poet, writer and artist, Taras Shevchenko.Shevchenko’s life is a fascinating story. Born in serfdom in 1814, he died in 1861 in St Petersburg. His life is one of incredible creativity, artistic talent and gives us a fascinating glimpse back into 19th century Ukrainian history at a time when the Russian Empire was in its heyday. Unders

Dec 26, 2022 • 42:38

Car bomb in Melitopol and comparing Churchill and Zelensky

Car bomb in Melitopol and comparing Churchill and Zelensky

Day 303. Today, we discuss the Russian destruction of the ruined theatre in Mariupol, look at the recent car bomb in Melitopol and compare Zelensky’s trip to Washington to Winston Churchill’s visit to the White House at the height of the second world war in December 1941. Plus we hear from the charity Lumos about the work they are doing to help children in Ukraine. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitt

Dec 23, 2022 • 1:06:51

Zelensky's triumphant US visit, Patriot missiles and the reaction in Russia

Zelensky's triumphant US visit, Patriot missiles and the reaction in Russia

Day 302. Today, we discuss all the news and reaction to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Washington, analyse the new military aid package announced by the United States and we look in detail at Russia’s reaction to the Biden and Zelensky meeting. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Natalia Vasilyeva

Dec 22, 2022 • 42:23

Russia rages as Zelensky visits Washington & understanding Crimea

Russia rages as Zelensky visits Washington & understanding Crimea

Day 301. Today, we discuss President Zelenky’s upcoming visit to Washington and we speak to Ukrainian blogger and Tiktok creator Kseniia Solodukhina about Crimea, misinformation and hope for the future.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.With thanks to Kseniia Solodukhina, you can find Kseniia on Twitter, Youtube and Tiktok @xenasoloSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca

Dec 21, 2022 • 51:34

Zelensky visits Bakhmut & Ukraine’s literary scene in wartime

Zelensky visits Bakhmut & Ukraine’s literary scene in wartime

Day 300. Today, we discuss Zelensky's visit to war torn Bakhmut, Putin's meeting with Alexander Lukashenko and unpack Ukraine's literary scene with our guest today is Bohdana Neborak, a journalist & culture manager.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on Twitter.With thanks to Bohdana Neborak, @BohdanaNeborakSee Privacy Policy at https:

Dec 20, 2022 • 52:37

Ukraine, Russia & NATO: interview with Sir Tony Radakin

Ukraine, Russia & NATO: interview with Sir Tony Radakin

Day 299. Today, we have an in depth interview conducted by our Associate Editor Dominic Nicholls with Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, the head of the UK Armed Forces. Contributors:David Knowles( Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.With thanks to Sir Tony Radakin.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com

Dec 19, 2022 • 49:49

Putin planning another offensive on Kyiv & the ordeal of freed prisoner Aiden Aslin

Putin planning another offensive on Kyiv & the ordeal of freed prisoner Aiden Aslin

Day 296. Today, as Moscow launches yet more strikes in Kyiv and Kharkiv, we discuss suggestions by Ukraine's top commander that Russia is plotting another offensive on Kyiv.Plus, Senior Foreign Correspondent Roland Oliphant recalls his interview with Aiden Aslin, the dual British and Ukrainian volunteer marine who was captured by Russian forces while fighting in Mariupol. Read: Aiden Aslin on life in Russian prison: 'He said he’d stabbed me. I just went into survival mode', b

Dec 16, 2022 • 55:03

Russia hit by another mysterious blaze & Germany's foreign policy strategy unveiled

Russia hit by another mysterious blaze & Germany's foreign policy strategy unveiled

Day 295.Today, after two people were killed and five injured at a fire at an oil refinery, we discuss the unusually frequent blazes ripping through shopping malls, factories and other facilities in Russia.Plus, in the second half of today’s episode, Francis Dearnley interviews Dr Thomas Clausen, a historian who works for a liberal think tank in Berlin, on recent developments with chancellor Olaf Scholz and Germany’s relationship with Ukraine. Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). @By

Dec 15, 2022 • 55:11

US pledges state of the art Patriot missiles to Ukraine & new sanctions hit Russia

US pledges state of the art Patriot missiles to Ukraine & new sanctions hit Russia

Day 294.Today, as it’s claimed Ukraine shot down 13 so-called kamikaze drones that targeted the capital, we hear how more support is coming from abroad. Plus, we are joined again by our Brussels Correspondent Joe Barnes, who reflects on seeing the liberation of Kherson, and a speech from President Zelensky, firsthand.Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (As

Dec 14, 2022 • 58:39

Russia forced to use 40-year-old rockets & the best books about the invasion

Russia forced to use 40-year-old rockets & the best books about the invasion

Day 293.Today, we hear details of Ukraine’s reported strike on a bridge in Russian-occupied Melitopol and discuss claims Moscow is turning to decades-old ammunition with high failure rates as it burns through its stockpiles.Plus - with the year drawing to a close, many of us might be finding ourselves with extra time to sink our teeth into some new reading material. We hear three Telegraph journalists’ recommendations for books that provide context, reflection and analysis on Russia’s

Dec 13, 2022 • 53:47

Riot brewing in Russian-occupied Mariupol & analysing Surovikin

Riot brewing in Russian-occupied Mariupol & analysing Surovikin

Day 292.Today, we discuss reports that Ukrainian armed forces have destroyed the Wagner Group’s headquarters in Luhansk, and analyse the influence of Putin's new 'General Armageddon’, Sergey Surovikin.Plus – the human cost of this war grows by the day. But what about pets Ukrainians were forced to leave behind? David Knowles speaks to the CEO of the U-hearts foundation, whose organisation cares for animals misplaced due to the invasion of Ukraine.Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). @ByC

Dec 12, 2022 • 48:38

Analysing the opening months of the war & Brittney Griner swapped for Russian arms dealer

Analysing the opening months of the war & Brittney Griner swapped for Russian arms dealer

Day 289.Today, we discuss the fierce fighting taking place on the battlefront and explore what the prisoner swap involving American basketball star Brittney Griner means for US- Russia relations.Plus, we take a closer look at the report from the Royal United Services Institute, the UK’s oldest defence and security think tank, into what conflict in Ukraine teaches us about the future of warfare. Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Co

Dec 9, 2022 • 47:18

How British farming vehicles are being turned into Ukrainian rocket launchers

How British farming vehicles are being turned into Ukrainian rocket launchers

Day 288.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the battlefront, explore how old British farming vehicles are being turned into Ukrainian rocket launchers and we analyse Vladimir Putin’s latest speech .Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Colin Freeman (Freelance Journalist).Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Reporter).Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com

Dec 8, 2022 • 52:15

Third Russian airfield set ablaze and using lessons from WW2 on the war today

Third Russian airfield set ablaze and using lessons from WW2 on the war today

Day 287.Today, we discuss the updates from Ukraine and around the world, and with our History Correspondent Daniel Capurro, look at the invasion of Ukraine in the light of the Second World War.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor). @VenetiaRainey on Twitter.Daniel Capurro (History Correspondent & Senior Reporter). @CapurrodDaniel on Twitter.Email:

Dec 7, 2022 • 47:32

Further strikes inside Russia & military deep dive on Ukraine

Further strikes inside Russia & military deep dive on Ukraine

Day 286.Today, we discuss the updates from Ukraine, the latest on developments around nuclear threats and sabre-rattling and we interview John Spencer, author of The Mini-Manual for the Urban Defender. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army colonel, expert on CBRN). Find out more about Hamish' app here: https://www.thomsonfoundation.org/latest/new

Dec 6, 2022 • 1:01:47

Explosions at Russian air bases & the oil price cap comes into force

Explosions at Russian air bases & the oil price cap comes into force

Day 285.Today, we discuss the diplomatic fallout between Paris & Kyiv; analyse the Russian oil price cap that comes into effect today; and hear from our Global Health Reporter Harriet Barber on sexual violence in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Trigger warning: the interview with Harriet contains descriptions of sexual violence that some listeners may find distressing. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNic

Dec 5, 2022 • 54:24

Diplomatic moves heat up as Macron visits Biden & understanding US aid to Ukraine

Diplomatic moves heat up as Macron visits Biden & understanding US aid to Ukraine

Day 282.Today, we discuss the latest from Ukraine; get an update from Latvia and the Baltic states; and we speak to Luke Coffey, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, on US geopolitical interests, strategy and military support for Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno

Dec 2, 2022 • 1:04:47

Business in Darkness: how Ukraine's companies are battling to keep the lights on

Business in Darkness: how Ukraine's companies are battling to keep the lights on

Day 281.Today, we bring you the latest updates from the front and discuss the ongoing impact of the war on Ukrainian businesses, small and large, as they battle to stay open under the threat of missile strikes and Winter.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNichollsWith thanks to Alina Horbenko & Daryna Sydorenko from the TDC Center. To find out more, head to https://tdcenter.org/See Privacy Policy at htt

Dec 1, 2022 • 48:21

NATO meets in Bucharest & interview with Alona Shevchenko

NATO meets in Bucharest & interview with Alona Shevchenko

Day 280. Today, we bring you updates from across the continent as NATO meets in Bucharest and discuss Kazakhstan's President’s visit to Moscow. Plus, we speak to Alona Shevchenko, lead at Ukraine DAO and Kyiv tech summit, about crypto, fundraising and her trips back to Ukraine. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on Twitter.With thanks to Alona Shevchenko, @cryptodrftng@on Twitter.Details: Ukraine DAO - https:

Nov 30, 2022 • 36:20

Russia abandons battalion tactical groups & interview with Orysia Lutsevych

Russia abandons battalion tactical groups & interview with Orysia Lutsevych

Day 279. Today, Kyiv braces for more Russian strikes on infrastructure, we analyse the latest remarks on the invasion from Pope Francis, and discuss the extraordinary story of the Zambian student who was killed on the front lines in Ukraine, fighting for Russia. We also speak to Orysia Lutsevych, Head @CHUkraineForum at Chatham House in London, about NATO and the war, Russia’s proxy use of NGOs and contemporary Ukrainian politics.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKn

Nov 29, 2022 • 1:09:30

Analysing Ukraine's new drone navy in the Black Sea

Analysing Ukraine's new drone navy in the Black Sea

Day 278. Today, we bring you the latest military and diplomatic updates from the invasion of Ukraine and we analyse the rise of Ukraine’s maritime drone forces that’s challenging the Russian fleet in the Black Sea. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOlipha

Nov 28, 2022 • 58:07

Ukraine defiant as emergency services battle to restore power

Ukraine defiant as emergency services battle to restore power

Day 275. Today, as his time in Ukraine draws to a close, we talk to Freelance journalist Sergio Olmos in Kyiv about life under bombardment and the spirit of determination seen in cafés and on street corners. We also discuss recent remarks by Angela Merkel about Germany's response to the invasion and - to mark 9 months since the start of the full-scale invasion - we reflect on the conflict’s major turning points so far.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dom

Nov 25, 2022 • 1:13:27

Power outages across Ukraine, US military aid unpacked & how Central Asia is moving away from Russia

Power outages across Ukraine, US military aid unpacked & how Central Asia is moving away from Russia

Day 274. Today, amid freezing cold conditions we have the latest updates on the power outages across Ukraine after massive Russian strikes. We also discuss the latest US military aid package and look in detail at a grumpy CSTO meeting in Yerevan, Armenia, in the context of Russia’s fast declining influence in Central Asia. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Commen

Nov 24, 2022 • 59:43

Live from Kyiv as Ukraine endures further Russian air strikes

Live from Kyiv as Ukraine endures further Russian air strikes

Day 273. Today, we discuss the Russian strikes across Ukraine that have killed civilians and left regions without power as the Ukrainian Winter bites. We also discuss Putin’s turn to the Arctic, new revelations from former PM Boris Johnson and the detail of the most recent British military aid offering to Ukraine. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)

Nov 23, 2022 • 52:26

Ukraine freezes after Russian strikes & remembering Euromaidan

Ukraine freezes after Russian strikes & remembering Euromaidan

Day 272. Today, as temperatures in Kyiv drop below freezing we discuss Russian war crimes; the EU’s new assistance package to Ukraine; and the memory and legacy of Euromaidan, which started just over 9 years ago.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.With thanks to Victoria Amelina. @vamelinaSee Privacy Policy at https

Nov 22, 2022 • 57:09

Heavy shelling in Donbas and interview with an undercover volunteer supplying the front lines

Heavy shelling in Donbas and interview with an undercover volunteer supplying the front lines

Day 271. Today, we discuss the latest updates from across Ukraine; hear from our Foreign Correspondent Colin Freeman who’s been on the ground looking at the Torture Chambers in Kherson; we interview a volunteer about the challenges supplying Ukrainian troops fighting on the front line.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Nov 21, 2022 • 1:07:23

Russia digs trenches far behind the front lines as Ukraine shivers after the first snowfall of Winter

Russia digs trenches far behind the front lines as Ukraine shivers after the first snowfall of Winter

Day 268. Today, we discuss Russia digging trenches far back from the front lines. This follows the news that more than 10 million Ukrainians were without electricity last night after Russia again pounded the country's energy infrastructure. And we hear how Russian state television has evolved to deal with Ukraine’s success on the battlefield.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter. Hamish de

Nov 18, 2022 • 45:31

Dozens of torture victims' bodies discovered in Kherson

Dozens of torture victims' bodies discovered in Kherson

Day 267. Today, as the bodies of 63 torture victims are discovered in the newly liberated Kherson region, we discuss the challenges of recording war crimes within arm’s reach of the front line. Contributors: Claire Hubble (Host). Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.James Crisp (Europe Editor). Sergio Olmos (Freelance Journalist)Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht

Nov 17, 2022 • 47:53

Missile strike in Poland and understanding democracy in Ukraine

Missile strike in Poland and understanding democracy in Ukraine

Day 266. Today, we analyse the news of a missile strike in Poland, close to the Ukrainian border, discuss the diplomatic moves made at the G20 in Indonesia and we interview Dr Olga Onuch about Ukrainian politics, society & democracy.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent).Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor).With th

Nov 16, 2022 • 1:21:53

Inside liberated Kherson & the war's impact on Ukraine's children

Inside liberated Kherson & the war's impact on Ukraine's children

Day 265. Today, we hear from Foreign Correspondent Joe Barnes who was at the scene when President Zelensky visited the liberated city of Kherson just yesterday. We also speak to freelance journalist Gabriella Jozwiak, who’s been looking at the impact of the invasion on the children of Ukraine. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent)

Nov 15, 2022 • 1:07:59

How Ukraine liberated Kherson & what happens next?

How Ukraine liberated Kherson & what happens next?

Day 264. Today, we look at the Ukrainian liberation of Kherson in more tactical and strategic detail and we ask the question, with Winter fast approaching, what happens now? Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22.Roland Oliphant (Senior Reporter). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphant.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a

Nov 14, 2022 • 48:49

Ukraine advances on Kherson as Russia flees & inside the politics of the Kremlin

Ukraine advances on Kherson as Russia flees & inside the politics of the Kremlin

Day 261. Today, Ukrainian soldiers are warmly welcomed to Kherson city amid jubilant scenes marking the end of more than eight months of Russian occupation. Pictures of Ukrainian flags being raised in the centre of the city are being posted on social media a month after Vladimir Putin claimed sovereignty over the Kherson region in southern Ukraine.The Kremlin insisted Kherson was still part of Russia after announcing it had withdrawn all its troops and equipment from the city in the ea

Nov 11, 2022 • 1:08:03

Putin orders retreat from Kherson. Ukrainian victory or Russian trap?

Putin orders retreat from Kherson. Ukrainian victory or Russian trap?

Day 260. Today, after Russia announces its retreat from Kherson city, we discuss the implications of what some are calling the most significant moment in the war since the Ukrainian counteroffensive began. But is this really the triumph it appears - a damning defeat for Russian forces? Or is there more to it than meets the eye?Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22.Roland Oliphant (Senior Reporter). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphant.Joe Bar

Nov 10, 2022 • 52:03

The rise of Russian fascism

The rise of Russian fascism

Day 259.Today, we discuss updates from across the war zone; analyse the latest diplomatic news from the U.S. and Europe; and we speak about the rise and development of Russian fascism with historian Dr Ian Garner.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.With thanks to Dr Ian Garner.

Nov 9, 2022 • 51:06

The Wagner Group emerges from the shadows & examining Russia’s defences

The Wagner Group emerges from the shadows & examining Russia’s defences

Day 258.Today, we discuss the brutal fighting in the centre of Ukraine; analyse the emergence from the shadows of Yevgeny Prigozhin and his mercenary army, the Wagner group; and Dom Nicholls takes us through the principles of a good defence as the Russian army digs-in, in the South. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow

Nov 8, 2022 • 53:12

Analysing the air war over Ukraine

Analysing the air war over Ukraine

Day 257.Today, as well as the latest updates from Ukraine, we look at the story of how the citizens of Kryvyi Rih saved their city from Russian forces in the early days of the invasion and dive into the issues facing both sides in the air war and ask what the West needs to do to support Ukraine.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent

Nov 7, 2022 • 59:03

Russian strikes leave millions without power & interview with a Ukrainian soldier

Russian strikes leave millions without power & interview with a Ukrainian soldier

Day 254.Today, we bring you the latest news from Kherson & discuss what the suspected deployment of Russian ‘barrier troops’ (that’s troops from your own side that shoot you if you run away) means for Russia’s fighting ability and morale.Plus, we unpack the impact of Elon Musk's Twitter takeover and what that could mean on the war against disinformation.And finally, David interviews Ievgenni Slavnyi, a lieutenant in the Armed Forces of Ukraine - Eugene was a journalist for many years an

Nov 4, 2022 • 1:15:34

Russia under pressure in Kherson & German attitudes to the invasion

Russia under pressure in Kherson & German attitudes to the invasion

Day 253.Today we discuss some of the early news filtering out of Kherson, worrying news from the ZNPP and we look closer at recent stories from Germany with Dr Thomas Clausen. It’s worth noting that some of the stories we discuss at the beginning of the episode are fast moving and unfolded as we were recording today, we’ll bring you more information tomorrow. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence).&nb

Nov 3, 2022 • 57:05

Russia re-enters grain deal & we analyse the future of Ukraine's energy security

Russia re-enters grain deal & we analyse the future of Ukraine's energy security

Day 252.Today we look at the latest updates from Ukraine, discuss Russia’s re-entry into the Grain Deal and analyse the impact of the war on European, Ukrainian and Russian energy security and resilience. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.With thanks to Dionis Cenusa.Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

Nov 2, 2022 • 43:42

Putin's 'Unconventional Warfare', the U.S. midterm elections & the raid on Sevastopol

Putin's 'Unconventional Warfare', the U.S. midterm elections & the raid on Sevastopol

Day 251. Today we discuss the impact of Russia’s strikes on energy and civilian infrastructure, preview the American mid term elections a week before the US goes to the polls and reflect further on the daring attack on the Russian Black Sea fleet in Sevastopol.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent).Rozina Sabur (Washington Editor).Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Former commander of UK & NATO CBRN Forces).Email: po

Nov 1, 2022 • 1:04:21

Ukraine targets the Black Sea Fleet, Russian missile strikes hit cities and grain deal in jeopardy

Ukraine targets the Black Sea Fleet, Russian missile strikes hit cities and grain deal in jeopardy

Day 250. Today, we discuss Monday morning’s massive missile strikes against Ukrainian cities that left thousands of people without electricity and water, analyse the impact of Russia’s exit from the Black Sea Grain Deal and report on the Ukrainian attack on the Black Sea Fleet on Saturday.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Katie O'Neill (Assistant Foreign Editor). Fol

Oct 31, 2022 • 1:02:33

Life in blackouts & why Russia has stolen the bones of Grigory Potemkin

Life in blackouts & why Russia has stolen the bones of Grigory Potemkin

Day 247. Today, we speak to Anna Virtsan, a Kyiv native and previous guest on the podcast about how people in the city are living through the blackouts caused by Russian drone and missile strikes. Plus, we discuss the news that Russian troops have stolen the bones of Grigory Potemkin, the 18th-century prince, from a grave in Kherson. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22.Daniel Capurro (Senior Reporter). Follow Daniel on Twitter @

Oct 28, 2022 • 42:32

Putin simulates a nuclear strike & what is Xi Jinping really thinking?

Putin simulates a nuclear strike & what is Xi Jinping really thinking?

Day 246. Today, we discuss Russia’s nuclear strike simulations overseen by President Putin; look at how the Russian state is tightening the screw on dissenters; and our China correspondent, Sophia Yan, gives her take on Xi Jinping’s approach to the conflict, after months of looking into his life story.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). Follow Nataliya on Twitter @Nat_Vasilyeva.Sophia Yan (China C

Oct 27, 2022 • 42:33

Russian anti-war protesters blow up key railway line to Belarus and we're live in Kyiv

Russian anti-war protesters blow up key railway line to Belarus and we're live in Kyiv

Day 245. Today, we investigate what appears to be growing internal opposition to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, get the latest from the ongoing battle for Kherson and hear from our reporter on the ground in Kyiv, where life continues under constant threat of missile strikes.Contributors: Claire Hubble (Host). Follow Claire on Twitter @byclairehubbleDom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Foll

Oct 26, 2022 • 51:36

‘Our captors electrocuted us – and they liked the job’ - what life was like for two American POWs captured by Russia

‘Our captors electrocuted us – and they liked the job’ - what life was like for two American POWs captured by Russia

Day 244. Today, we talk about the latest tactical updates from the front, look at the debate in the Democratic Party in the United States on the country’s support for Ukraine, and we hear the shocking account of life in Russian captivity from Colin Freeman who interviewed two recently released American volunteers, who were captured by Russian forces.Today's episode contains descriptions of torture.Read Colin's interview here: ‘Our Russian captors electrocuted us – and they liked the job’Contribu

Oct 25, 2022 • 56:52

The looming counterattack on Kherson, 'dirty bomb' fears & the energy crisis in Germany's industrial heartlands

The looming counterattack on Kherson, 'dirty bomb' fears & the energy crisis in Germany's industrial heartlands

Day 243.Today, Russia attempts to form a militia in Kherson while evacuating much of its forces from the city, we discuss the warnings of a ‘dirty bomb’ attack & we hear from our Senior Economics reporter, who’s just back from a reporting trip to Germany, to hear how sanctions and the energy crisis are affecting German industry and support for Ukraine.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on

Oct 24, 2022 • 1:05:28

Missiles rain down on key cities as Ukraine warns of threat to hydroelectric dam near Kherson

Missiles rain down on key cities as Ukraine warns of threat to hydroelectric dam near Kherson

Day 240Today, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Russia of planting mines at a hydroelectric dam in near Kherson, we look in detail at the the diplomacy and technicalities of the September run in a British spy plane had with Russian fighter jets and we talk about what life is like for a soldier in Winter. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.D

Oct 21, 2022 • 58:49

On the ground  in Kherson and what does the resignation of Liz Truss mean for British support for Ukraine

On the ground in Kherson and what does the resignation of Liz Truss mean for British support for Ukraine

Day 239Today, Francis Dearnley and David Knowles speak to Journalist Sergio Olmos, who’s been on the ground in southern Ukraine speaking to soldiers and civilians as Ukraine forces advance towards Kherson. Starting the recording at 1pm, they also tracked today’s extraordinary events in Westminster and ask what the resignation of Liz Truss means for British support for Ukraine.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Edi

Oct 20, 2022 • 51:42

Battle for Kherson 'about to begin' & how Ukrainian businesses are working through the Russian invasion

Battle for Kherson 'about to begin' & how Ukrainian businesses are working through the Russian invasion

Day 238. Today, we examine the evolving situation on the ground in Kherson as Russia braces for a Ukrainian attack on the occupied city. Plus we discuss a number of important diplomatic updates from around the world and speak to Ukrainian businesswoman Olga Shapovalova about the world of business and start-ups during the Russian invasion.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitt

Oct 19, 2022 • 46:19

Why is Russia attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure & understanding the geopolitics between Russia, Israel and Iran

Why is Russia attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure & understanding the geopolitics between Russia, Israel and Iran

Day 237. Today, we discuss the latest strikes on the Ukrainian capital, discuss the delicate diplomatic relationship between Russia and Israel and ask why Russia is attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.James Rothwell (Middle East Editor ). Follow James on Twitter @JamesERothwellEmail: podcasts@telegraph.

Oct 18, 2022 • 40:15

Russia strikes Kyiv with 'kamikaze' drones, moves troops to Belarus and we report from Bakhmut

Russia strikes Kyiv with 'kamikaze' drones, moves troops to Belarus and we report from Bakhmut

Day 236. Today, we look at the geopolitical implications after Russian kamikaze drones and missiles strike Kyiv, thousands of Russian troops head to Belarus and Roland Oliphant discusses his recent visit to the front line city of Bakhmut in Donetsk.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.James Kilner (Correspondent). Follow James on Twitter @jkjourno.Joe Bar

Oct 17, 2022 • 1:04:01

Nuclear ‘ambiguity’ & an interview with the Head of the British Armed Forces

Nuclear ‘ambiguity’ & an interview with the Head of the British Armed Forces

Day 233. Today, as France breaks away from the West’s policy of nuclear ‘ambiguity’ in response to Putin’s threats, we discuss the latest developments in Ukraine and beyond. Plus, the Telegraph's Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan speaks to Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of Defence Staff, about Nord Stream pipeline sabotage. Contributors: Claire Hubble (Host). Follow Claire on Twitter @byclairehubble.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Follow Roland on Twitter @Rol

Oct 14, 2022 • 58:22

Nato countries boost Ukraine’s defence as Moscow threatens ‘escalation to World War III’

Nato countries boost Ukraine’s defence as Moscow threatens ‘escalation to World War III’

Day 232. Today, we discuss Moscow’s threat of ‘’WWIII' if Ukraine is admitted to Nato, and delve into the Ramstein group’s pledge to boost Ukraine’s missile defence.Contributors: Claire Hubble (Host). Follow Claire on Twitter @byclairehubble.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphant.Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac

Oct 13, 2022 • 44:45

Private mercenaries, GCHQ's nuclear response and on the ground in the Donbas

Private mercenaries, GCHQ's nuclear response and on the ground in the Donbas

Day 231. Today, as the world continues to react to the Russian bombardment of Ukrainian cities, we hear from our Senior Reporter in the Donbas, and look deeper into the mysterious Wagner group.Contributors: Francis Dearnley (Host & Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). Follow Nataliya on Twitter @Nat_Vasilyeva.Roland Oliph

Oct 12, 2022 • 59:20

Putin unleashes fresh strikes, on the ground in Kyiv, and the culpability of the Russian people

Putin unleashes fresh strikes, on the ground in Kyiv, and the culpability of the Russian people

Day 230. Today, we discuss Russia’s continued missile strikes across Ukraine and get the view on the ground in Kyiv the day after the city was rocked by fresh shelling.Contributors: Claire Hubble (Host). Follow Claire on Twitter @byclairehubble.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). Follow Joe on Twitter @Barnes_Joe.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). Follow Nataliya on Twitter @Nat_Vasily

Oct 11, 2022 • 55:49

Russia steps up shelling in Ukraine after Crimea bridge explosion

Russia steps up shelling in Ukraine after Crimea bridge explosion

Day 229. Today, we discuss Putin’s ongoing escalation of strikes against Ukraine, following damage to a key bridge linking Crimea and Russia in an explosion on Saturday, October 8th. The team dig into why the Kerch bridge is so important to Putin and what his furious response means.Contributors: Claire Hubble (Host). Follow Claire on Twitter @byclairehubble.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.James Kilner (Correspondent). Follow James on Twitter

Oct 10, 2022 • 52:16

Analysing nuclear tensions as Biden warns that Putin is not bluffing

Analysing nuclear tensions as Biden warns that Putin is not bluffing

Day 226.Today, as well as looking at updates from across the battlefront, we speak to Matthew Harries, Director, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy at the defence and security think tank RUSI, to discuss and analyse the rising nuclear tensions between Russia and the West.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis

Oct 7, 2022 • 56:12

What do Russian elites really make of the war?

What do Russian elites really make of the war?

Day 225.Today, we discuss the latest updates from Zaporizhzhia and we speak to journalist Farida Roustamova who’s been talking to members of Russia’s elite and gauging their attitudes to the war and Putin’s handling of it. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.With thanks to: Ind

Oct 6, 2022 • 59:13

Ukraine recaptures settlements, we're live in Kharkiv & what motivates Russians to join Putin's conscript army

Ukraine recaptures settlements, we're live in Kharkiv & what motivates Russians to join Putin's conscript army

Day 224Today, we discuss the latest updates from the battlefront as fierce fighting rages across Ukraine. We also hear about the situation in the north as our Senior Foreign Correspondent Roland Oliphant calls in from Kharkiv. And we discuss our Russia Correspondent Nataliya Vasileya’s fascinating interview with a newly mobilised Russian soldier, the first of which to appear in the Western press.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Dom Nicholls (Assoc

Oct 5, 2022 • 1:01:07

Russia retreats in Kherson, mobilisation chaos and the problem with Elon Musk's 'peace plan'

Russia retreats in Kherson, mobilisation chaos and the problem with Elon Musk's 'peace plan'

Russia retreats in Kherson, mobilisation chaos and the problem with Elon Musk's 'peace plan'Day 223Today, we discuss the latest updates from the warzone as the Ukrainian army pushes Russian troops back in Kherson - we also analyse European energy security as Autumn descends across the continent and discuss some of the revealing reactions to tweets by Tesla founder Elon Musk.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment

Oct 4, 2022 • 53:28

Ukraine advances on all fronts & the renaissance in culture with Dr Sasha Dovzhyk

Ukraine advances on all fronts & the renaissance in culture with Dr Sasha Dovzhyk

Day 222Today, we discuss the latest updates from the warzone, looking at the advances made by Ukraine in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia. and Donetsk and we speak to Dr Sasha Dovzhyk about Nuclear threats, the sham referenda and Ukrainian literary culture.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.With tha

Oct 3, 2022 • 57:06

Vladimir Putin announces annexation of four Ukrainian regions & interview with journalist Kristaps Andrejsons

Vladimir Putin announces annexation of four Ukrainian regions & interview with journalist Kristaps Andrejsons

Day 219.Today, we have reaction to Vladimir Putin’s historic speech in Moscow where the Russian leader announced the annexation of four Ukrainian regions.We also speak to Latvian journalist Kristaps Andrejsons who’s been reporting from across Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent).Kristaps Andrejsons (Journalist).Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv

Sep 30, 2022 • 46:17

On the ground in Kharkiv and analysing the latest US support package

On the ground in Kharkiv and analysing the latest US support package

Day 218.Today, we hear from our Senior Foreign correspondent Roland Oliphant on the ground near Kharkiv and Dominic Nicholls discusses the latest updates from the battlefront. Plus, as the United States' mid-terms move into view, our Washington Editor Rozina Sabur analyses the U.S. support for Ukraine. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNichollsRozina Sabur (Washington correspondent)

Sep 29, 2022 • 57:08

Ukrainian troops advance on Lyman & pipe lines mysteriously rupture in the Baltic Sea

Ukrainian troops advance on Lyman & pipe lines mysteriously rupture in the Baltic Sea

Day 217.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the across the battlefront as Ukrainian troops advance on Lyman, analyse the ruptured pipelines in the Baltic Sea and look at the latest updates from Russia as the state attempts to mobilise thousands for combat. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Joe Barnes (Brussels correspondent).Natalia Vasilyeva (Russia

Sep 28, 2022 • 59:06

Nuclear tensions rise while Russia starts to mass troops on the Kharkiv border

Nuclear tensions rise while Russia starts to mass troops on the Kharkiv border

Day 216.Today, we discuss the latest from the across the battlefront, update on Russian mobilisation & talk in detail about the rising nuclear tensions with our guest, Hamish de Bretton Gordon.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor). Follow Venetia on Twitter @VenetiaRainey.Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Contributor). Follow Hamis

Sep 27, 2022 • 58:11

Heavy fighting engulfs the frontlines, Russian mobilisation & the impact of the Italian election

Heavy fighting engulfs the frontlines, Russian mobilisation & the impact of the Italian election

Day 215.Today, we report on brutal fighting across Ukraine, discuss the fallout from Italy’s election & and analyse Russia’s faltering attempts to mobilise hundreds of thousands of its people to send to Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Joe Barnes (Brussels correspon

Sep 26, 2022 • 1:00:32

Secret drones, conscripts flee Russia, and the impact of Italy's election

Secret drones, conscripts flee Russia, and the impact of Italy's election

Day 212.Today, we discuss a tumultuous 24 hours in Russia, Ukraine, and at the UN in New York. And we ask whether EU countries should follow Germany in granting asylum to Russians fleeing conscription. Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). Follow Claire on Twitter @byclairehubble.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Nick Squires (Italy correspondent).Col

Sep 23, 2022 • 51:00

Protestors storm Russia’s streets & Biden condemns Putin’s nuclear threat

Protestors storm Russia’s streets & Biden condemns Putin’s nuclear threat

Day 211.Today, we discuss the latest updates on the Ukraine invasion, including protests on Russia’s streets after Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilisation of 300,000 reservists yesterday. Plus, we address Joe Biden’s stark warning to Moscow that ‘nuclear war cannot be won’.Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). Follow Claire on Twitter @byclairehubble.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor).

Sep 22, 2022 • 46:48

Putin calls up 300,000 reservists and issues new nuclear threat

Putin calls up 300,000 reservists and issues new nuclear threat

Day 210.Today, we discuss Vladimir Putin’s extraordinary speech this morning, ordering a partial mobilisation of 300,000 Russian reservists and claiming that he is not bluffing on the use of nuclear weapons. What is his strategy? And how should the West, and the wider world, respond?Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host & Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnleyDom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Roland Oliphan

Sep 21, 2022 • 1:01:40

Russian submarines retreat & China snaps up the Kremlin's energy

Russian submarines retreat & China snaps up the Kremlin's energy

Day 209.Today, we discuss the latest updates from Ukraine; get a read on the Russian economy as we enter Autumn in the Northern hemisphere; and look at diplomacy in the United Nations.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22.Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnleySzu Chan (Economics Editor). Follow Szu Chan on Twi

Sep 20, 2022 • 49:10

Ukraine breaks through on the Oskil River and Central Asian states slowly drift further from Moscow's orbit

Ukraine breaks through on the Oskil River and Central Asian states slowly drift further from Moscow's orbit

Day 208.Today we discuss the latest updates from Ukraine, analyse recent losses in Russian aviation and talk about the shifting tectonic plates of international influence in Central Asia, as Russian power in the region erodes.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22.Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.James Kilner (Correspondent). Follow James on Twitter @jkjournoEmail: podcasts@telegraph.co

Sep 19, 2022 • 47:08

Early reports from liberated Izyum & analysing Putin's meeting with Xi

Early reports from liberated Izyum & analysing Putin's meeting with Xi

Day 205.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the battlefront including what our reporter found when we entered the recently recaptured city of Izyum and we analyse the meeting between Vladimir Putin and Xi Ping yesterday in Uzbekistan. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphant.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @Franci

Sep 16, 2022 • 37:04

Russia desperately searches for allies as Vladimir Putin & Xi Jinping meet for first time since the invasion

Russia desperately searches for allies as Vladimir Putin & Xi Jinping meet for first time since the invasion

Day 204.Today, we analyse a leaked video of what appears to be the Wagner group recruiting convicts in a Russian penal colony. Plus, we’re on the ground in Samarkand, Uzbekistan ahead of the first meeting because Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping since before the Invasion of Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22.Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Nataliya Vasilye

Sep 15, 2022 • 43:42

Understanding Ukrainian strategy, a first glimpse of the liberated territories and reaction from Kyiv

Understanding Ukrainian strategy, a first glimpse of the liberated territories and reaction from Kyiv

Day 203.Today, we analyse the tactics Ukraine used to break the Russian lines in the east; look at what Ukrainian troops and journalists are finding in the liberated territories; and finally we discuss something that’s been on the edge of conversations for many months now: nuclear weapons.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22.Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspond

Sep 14, 2022 • 51:15

Ukrainian troops reach the Russian border in the East while fighting rages across the South

Ukrainian troops reach the Russian border in the East while fighting rages across the South

Day 202.Today, we continue to reflect on Ukraine’s counter-offensive, answer some of your questions and ask whether Europe has done enough to avoid an energy crisis this Winter.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22.Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnleyEmail: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at https://ar

Sep 13, 2022 • 40:09

Ukraine nears a stunning victory in the East as the Russian front line collapses

Ukraine nears a stunning victory in the East as the Russian front line collapses

Day 201.Today, we discuss an extraordinary few days on the front lines. Over the weekend Ukraine executed a devastating offensive in the north eastern Kharkiv region, liberating scores of settlements and driving Russian forces back in disarray and confusion, leaving behind equipment, ammunition and their fallen comrades. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22.Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Francis D

Sep 12, 2022 • 58:57

Russian lines crumble in the North as Ukraine makes progress across the battlefront

Russian lines crumble in the North as Ukraine makes progress across the battlefront

Day 198.Today, we discuss the lightning advance, consider Russia's continued occupation of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant and debate what impact a harsh incoming winter will have on Western support for Ukraine. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22.Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphant.Sergio Olmos (Freela

Sep 9, 2022 • 38:17

Ukraine smashes through Russian lines near Kharkiv & an interview with Vladyslav Heraskevych

Ukraine smashes through Russian lines near Kharkiv & an interview with Vladyslav Heraskevych

Day 197.Today, we discuss the latest updates the battlefront and we have a fascinating interview with Vladyslav Heraskevych, the first-ever Ukrainian skeleton racer, who talks about how the war has impacted Sport in Ukraine and his own life. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22.Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.With thanks to Vladyslav Heraskevych.Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at

Sep 8, 2022 • 36:40

Ukraine launches a surprise attack near Kharkiv as fighting rages across the frontlines

Ukraine launches a surprise attack near Kharkiv as fighting rages across the frontlines

Day 196.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the battlefront, north, south and east; dig into the composition and tactics of the Ukrainian army; and ask why Russia has resorted to buying millions of artillery shells and rockets from North Korea.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22.Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @Franc

Sep 7, 2022 • 51:46

Understanding the battlefront, worrying news from the ZNPP & threat of famine in Somalia

Understanding the battlefront, worrying news from the ZNPP & threat of famine in Somalia

Day 195.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the battlefront, analysing more worrying developments at the ZNPP.Plus, we learn about the dire situation in Somalia and how it's linked to conflict in Europe thousands of miles away.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22.Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphant.Sarah

Sep 6, 2022 • 41:19

How the West is racing to stop Ukraine's guns falling silent

How the West is racing to stop Ukraine's guns falling silent

Day 194.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the Ukrainian counter attack in the south, talk about the Russian telegram channels that give us a different understanding of the conflict than state media, and analyse questions of weapon and ammunition supply from the West to Ukraine.Plus, we reflect on the UK's change of Prime Minister, as the Johnson era ends and the Truss one begins.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22.Roland Oliphant (Senior Fore

Sep 5, 2022 • 43:42

Ukraine presses the counter attack, Putin snubs Gorbachev's upcoming funeral and the latest from the Zaporizhzhya NPP

Ukraine presses the counter attack, Putin snubs Gorbachev's upcoming funeral and the latest from the Zaporizhzhya NPP

Day 191.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the war zone, the ongoing developments at the ZNPP and analyse what Putin’s snub of Gorbachev tells us about him and modern Russia.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent).Hamish de Bretton Gordon OBE (Former commander of UK and Nato CBRN Forces).Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukS

Sep 2, 2022 • 45:24

Fighting continues around Zaporizhzhia, how drones have changed warfare, & the view from Latvia

Fighting continues around Zaporizhzhia, how drones have changed warfare, & the view from Latvia

Day 190.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the warzone, hear from our correspondent Campbell MacDiarmid who’s on the ground in Ukraine and we interview journalist Kristaps Andrejsons, who gives us the view of the war from Latvia.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor). Follow Venetia on Twitter @venetiarainey.C

Sep 1, 2022 • 1:07:58

Fighting rages in the south & assessing the legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev

Fighting rages in the south & assessing the legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev

Day 189.Today, we discuss the continuing Ukrainian counter offensive in the south. Plus, we look at the life and legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev, former president of the Soviet Union who died yesterday, aged 91.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Daniel Capurro (Senior Reporter & History Correspondent).Email

Aug 31, 2022 • 46:33

Ukraine ‘breaks through’ Russian defences in Kherson counterattack & Ukraine's cyberspace army - NAFO

Ukraine ‘breaks through’ Russian defences in Kherson counterattack & Ukraine's cyberspace army - NAFO

Day 188.Today, we look at the intense fighting in the south around the occupied city of Kherson, the start of what some believe is the long awaited Ukrainian counter offensive - we also explore the world of NAFO ,the fellas and images of Shibuya dogs? Confused? Well, listen on to discover a fascinating aspect of Ukraine’s fightback against Russian disinformation.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Foll

Aug 30, 2022 • 51:45

Hunting Russian mines with the Royal Navy

Hunting Russian mines with the Royal Navy

Day 187.Due to it being a Bank Holiday in the UK, our Defence and Security Editor Dominic Nicholls presents a special programme looking back on his time with the British Royal Navy and the Ukrainian Navy, and their use of autonomous mine-hunting drones. Contributors:Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se

Aug 29, 2022 • 18:57

Nuclear and Gas: Putin's energy games threaten the West

Nuclear and Gas: Putin's energy games threaten the West

Day 184.Today, we look at updates from Ukraine, including concerning developments at the ZNPP and why Russia is burning millions of dollars worth of gas a day on the border with Finland while Europe enters an energy crisis.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Email: podcasts@t

Aug 26, 2022 • 40:23

Russian tanks spotted at a Nuclear Power Station, diplomatic fissures in Europe and how has the invasion impacted the environment?

Russian tanks spotted at a Nuclear Power Station, diplomatic fissures in Europe and how has the invasion impacted the environment?

Day 183.Today, we look at updates from the battlefront, dig into the latest diplomatic developments in the EU, India and Turkey - and we discuss the invasion’s environmental impact. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent).Email: podcasts@telegr

Aug 25, 2022 • 45:02

Ukraine's Independence Day, 6 months of war & understanding Russian influence in Africa

Ukraine's Independence Day, 6 months of war & understanding Russian influence in Africa

Day 182.Today, we discuss Ukraine’s independence day and analyse 6 months of conflict. We hear how Ukrainians are marking the bloody anniversary on the ground and hear from our correspondent Will Brown on Russian influence in Africa.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphant.Will Brown (Africa Correspondent). Follow Will on Twitter @_Will_Brown.Oleksandra Povoroznyk (Journali

Aug 24, 2022 • 51:32

Analysing 6 months of economic turmoil & we ask, what happens next?

Analysing 6 months of economic turmoil & we ask, what happens next?

Day 181.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the battlefront, look at the economic prospects for the world in the next six months and ask how countries can support Ukraine while dealing with the financial impacts of the invasion.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Louis Ashworth (Economics Reporter). Follow Louis on Twitter @Louis_AshworthEmail: podcasts@teleg

Aug 23, 2022 • 38:21

Understanding rising nuclear tensions and reaction to Moscow bomb attack

Understanding rising nuclear tensions and reaction to Moscow bomb attack

Day 180.Today, we discuss the latest updates from Ukraine, discuss Saturday evening’s deadly bomb attack on the outskirts of Moscow and we welcome former NATO battalion commander Hamish de Bretton-Gordon to discuss the ongoing risks to the ZNPP.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.

Aug 22, 2022 • 51:42

The problem with Russia's tanks & interview with Val Voshchevska

The problem with Russia's tanks & interview with Val Voshchevska

Day 177.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the battlefront, analyse one of the main problems with Russian battle tanks and we interview the independent activist Val Voshchevska on her work and recent journey back home to Ukraine. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Val Voshchevska. Follow Val on Twitter @Val_Voshchevska.Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee Priva

Aug 19, 2022 • 47:54

Russia strikes Kharkiv & understanding the risk to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

Russia strikes Kharkiv & understanding the risk to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

Day 176.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the battlefront, look at Russian shelling in Kharkiv and analyse the latest, worrying news from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent).Daniel Capurro (Senior Reporter).Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at https://art1

Aug 18, 2022 • 54:39

Has Russia committed a cyberwar crime?

Has Russia committed a cyberwar crime?

Day 175.Today, we discuss the latest updates from Ukraine, analysing strikes on Odessa, Russian arms fair and Russo-Chinese joint military exercises.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnleyDom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor). Gareth Corfield (Senior Tech Reporter).Email: pod

Aug 17, 2022 • 50:32

Crimea rocked by more blasts & new intelligence on Putin’s ambitions

Crimea rocked by more blasts & new intelligence on Putin’s ambitions

Day 174.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the battle front, looking in particular at a number of explosions reported today in occupied Crimea and Dom Nicholls discusses his important encounter with the Latvian Defence Minister.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnleyDom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNichollsEmail: podca

Aug 16, 2022 • 48:10

Putin leaves 10,000 soldiers stranded & understanding the cyber war

Putin leaves 10,000 soldiers stranded & understanding the cyber war

Day 173.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the battle front, looking at the situation in Kherson and the East. Plus, we also welcome the Telegraph’s Senior Tech Reporter to unpack developments from the cyber war.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnleyDom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNichollsGareth Corfield (Senior Tech

Aug 15, 2022 • 56:55

Do the attacks around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant risk another Chernobyl?

Do the attacks around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant risk another Chernobyl?

Day 170.Today, further to usual updates from the frontline of the war, we ask a sobering question: do the attacks around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant risk another Chernobyl? Plus how the war is shaping Ukrainian attitudes to their country and themselves.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host, Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnleyDom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNichollsWith thanks to: Hamish de Bretton-Gordon. Follow

Aug 12, 2022 • 57:57

The British Defence Secretary, nuclear escalation, and how Germany got hooked on Russian energy

The British Defence Secretary, nuclear escalation, and how Germany got hooked on Russian energy

Day 169.Today, we discuss updates from across the many front lines of the war in Ukraine, hear from the British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, and interview Dr Thomas Clausen on the history of how Germany became so reliant on Russian oil and gas.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host, Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnleyDom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNichollsKatie O'Neill (Assistant News Editor). Follow Katie on Twi

Aug 11, 2022 • 1:04:29

Ukraine strikes back: analysing the daring Crimean air base attack

Ukraine strikes back: analysing the daring Crimean air base attack

Day 168.Today, we discuss the latest updates from Ukraine, analysing the details and implications of the strike on a Russian airbase in Crimea. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnleyVenetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor). Follow Venetia on Twitter @VenetiaRainey.Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Email: podc

Aug 10, 2022 • 43:56

The mood in the EU, US military aid & why Zelenksy wants Europe to stop giving visas to Russians

The mood in the EU, US military aid & why Zelenksy wants Europe to stop giving visas to Russians

Day 167.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the battlefront, the mood in the EU and the details of the latest military aid package to Ukraine from the United States.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnleyJoe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). Follow Joe on Twitter @Barnes_JoeEmail: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal

Aug 9, 2022 • 39:21

Russian forces move south, the Wagner Group recruits in prisons & the latest from Central Asia

Russian forces move south, the Wagner Group recruits in prisons & the latest from Central Asia

Day 166.Today, we discuss the latest updates from Ukraine, analyse developments in central Asia and examine reports of how Russian militia the Wagner group is recruiting from Russian prisons. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Dominic Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNichollsJames Kilner (Correspondent). Follow James on Twitter @jkjournoEmail:podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva

Aug 8, 2022 • 46:30

History, geopolitics and the invasion of Ukraine

History, geopolitics and the invasion of Ukraine

Day 163.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine and welcome the Telegraph’s History correspondent Daniel Capurro to share some historical perspectives and thoughts on how contemporary geopolitics has been impacted by the invasion of Ukraine. Plus, we interview Alina Polyakova, managing editor of the English language news site Ukrainske Pravda about her experiences as a journalist in the war. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnle

Aug 5, 2022 • 1:02:09

Nuclear station at Zaporizhzhya 'out of control', Germany's scramble for energy alternatives and discussing Russian fascism

Nuclear station at Zaporizhzhya 'out of control', Germany's scramble for energy alternatives and discussing Russian fascism

Day 162.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the invasion of Ukraine, discuss how western sanctions are impacting Russian industry & and analyse Germany’s scramble to find alternative sources of energy. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnleyKatie O'Neill (Assistant News Editor). Follow Katie on Twitter @_Katie__ONeillNataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Corre

Aug 4, 2022 • 40:35

Ukraine cuts off Russia resupply, tensions in Asia and interview with the partner of a captured Ukrainian soldier

Ukraine cuts off Russia resupply, tensions in Asia and interview with the partner of a captured Ukrainian soldier

Day 161.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the invasion of Ukraine and look at the rising tensions between China and the West in Taiwan. Plus, we speak to Dariia Tskyunova, partner of a Ukrainian soldier in the Azov battalion who was captured by the Russians after the siege of Mariupol. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnleyDominic Nicholls (Defence & Secur

Aug 3, 2022 • 1:00:11

Fighting in the South, tension in the Balkans and an interview with Ukraine’s Military Intelligence

Fighting in the South, tension in the Balkans and an interview with Ukraine’s Military Intelligence

Day 160.Today, we analyse the tension in the Balkans, talk about a potential Ukrainian counter-offensive in Kherson, and Dom Nicholls interviews the acting Deputy Head of Ukrainian military intelligence.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnleyDominic Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNichollsRoland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent

Aug 2, 2022 • 1:04:41

War crimes, the first grain ship leaves Odessa & how the Russian economy is in worse shape than the Kremlin pretends

War crimes, the first grain ship leaves Odessa & how the Russian economy is in worse shape than the Kremlin pretends

Day 159.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the front lines of the war in Ukraine, look at the shipment of Ukrainian grain that left Odessa this morning and how the Russian economy might be in a far worse position than the Kremlin pretends. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Louis Ashworth (Economics Reporter). Follow Louis on Twitter @Louis_AshworthDominic Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNichollsEmail:

Aug 1, 2022 • 53:32

Live from Ukraine Special: Day 5, car graveyards and reflections on a week in Kyiv

Live from Ukraine Special: Day 5, car graveyards and reflections on a week in Kyiv

Day 156.Today is the fifth of our special episodes from Ukraine, as our usual host David Knowles, and our Defence and Security Editor Dominic Nicholls, spend time in the country. In this episode David and Dom visit a car graveyard in Irpin, and the pair reflect on the week they've had in Ukraine as they travel across the border into Poland. Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter

Jul 29, 2022 • 43:07

Live from Ukraine Special: Day 4, an interview with Ukraine's Deputy PM

Live from Ukraine Special: Day 4, an interview with Ukraine's Deputy PM

Day 155.Today is the fourth of our special episodes from Ukraine, as our usual host David Knowles, and our Defence and Security Editor Dominic Nicholls, spend time in the country. In this episode David speaks to the team from a market in central Kyiv, and Dom is joined by Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister, Olga Stefanishyna.Contributors:Sophie Coe (Host). Follow Sophie on Twitter @sophiecoe__.David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22.Dom Nicholls (Defence and Security Ed

Jul 28, 2022 • 51:26

Live from Ukraine Special: Day 3, interview with Vitali Klitschko & on the shooting range with a volunteer squadron

Live from Ukraine Special: Day 3, interview with Vitali Klitschko & on the shooting range with a volunteer squadron

Day 154.Today is the third of our special episodes from Ukraine, as our usual host David Knowles, and our Defence and Security Editor Dominic Nicholls, spend time in the country. In this episode Dom travels to the Territorial Defence unit of Boryspil city to see how recruits are taught to survive on the front lines, hear Dom and David's full interview with Mayor of Kyiv and former champion boxer Vitali Klitschko, and get our usual updates from the last 24 hours. Contributors:Sophie Coe (Host).&n

Jul 27, 2022 • 1:06:16

Live from Ukraine Special: Day 2, Kyiv's battle scars & a cameo from a Klitschko

Live from Ukraine Special: Day 2, Kyiv's battle scars & a cameo from a Klitschko

Day 153.Today is the second of our special episodes from Ukraine, as our usual host David Knowles, and our Defence and Security Editor Dominic Nicholls, spend time in the country. In this episode we hear briefly from Mayor of Kyiv Vitali Klitschko, David is shown around Kyiv by local resident and previous podcast guest Anna, plus all the usual latest updates.Contributors:Sophie Coe (Host). Follow Sophie on Twitter @sophiecoe__.David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22.

Jul 26, 2022 • 46:51

Live from Ukraine Special: Day 1, Border Trouble

Live from Ukraine Special: Day 1, Border Trouble

Day 152.Today our usual host, David Knowles, and our Defence and Security Editor, Dominic Nicholls, started their day in Poland, and then made their way across the border into Ukraine to report from the ground. Over the next 7 days we’ll be hearing from them as they meet prominent Ukrainian politicians, visit some significant locations of the war so far, and speak to those who are experiencing the struggle firsthand to hear their stories.Contributors:Sophie Coe (Host). Follow Sophie on Twitter @

Jul 25, 2022 • 33:16

Russia-Ukraine grain deal 'agreed' & interviewing the head of the Georgian Legion

Russia-Ukraine grain deal 'agreed' & interviewing the head of the Georgian Legion

Day 149.Today, we discuss the very latest updates from the front lines of the war in Ukraine and Europe and speak to Foreign Correspondent Colin Freeman about his interviews with the head of the Georgian legion and the Ukrainian singer Svyatoslav Vakarchuk.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Colin Freeman (Foreign Corespondent)Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee Pri

Jul 22, 2022 • 38:55

Russia closing in on Kharkiv & new weapons to Kyiv

Russia closing in on Kharkiv & new weapons to Kyiv

Day 148.Today, we discuss the very latest updates from the front lines of the war in Ukraine, and the significant diplomatic developments of the past 24 hours. We also interview Olena Chekryzhova, an entrepreneur and English teacher from Ukraine who currently volunteers in a military camp teaching English to Ukrainian soldiers.Contributors: Francis Dearnley (Host). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnleyJoe Barnes (Brussels Corespondent)Verity Bowman (Foreign Reporter)With thanks to Olen

Jul 21, 2022 • 1:01:58

Putin's ultimatum on grain & Ukraine fights back in Kherson

Putin's ultimatum on grain & Ukraine fights back in Kherson

Day 147.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the front lines of the war in Ukraine, hear how Russia’s foreign minister is escalating the invasion and analyse Putin’s first 24 hours in Iran.Sophie Coe (Host)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Verity Bowman (Foreign Reporter)Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent)Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on

Jul 20, 2022 • 41:41

Ukraine's spy problem & Putin's visit to Iran

Ukraine's spy problem & Putin's visit to Iran

Day 146.Today, we discuss the very latest updates from the front lines of the war in Ukraine, explore the alleged treachery uncovered in Ukraine’s security services and analyse the significance of Putin’s visit to Iran.Sophie Coe (Host)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent)Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor)Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv

Jul 19, 2022 • 42:54

"I survived Bucha": an interview with Katya Savchenko

"I survived Bucha": an interview with Katya Savchenko

Today, we break from the normal programme to interview Bucha survivor, Katya Savchenko.Before the 24th February, the town of Bucha was known as, an attractive suburb, north west of Kyiv. During the early part of the invasion, it was the scene of heavy fighting as Ukrainian and Russian forces battled for control. For weeks, the town was under Russian occupation and, soon after they were pushed back, horrendous stories of murder, rape and torture emerged from civilians who had stayed in the t

Jul 18, 2022 • 36:59

Medics on the front line & an interview with hybrid war expert Liubov Tsybulska

Medics on the front line & an interview with hybrid war expert Liubov Tsybulska

Day 142.Today, we analyse and discuss the very latest updates from the front lines of the war in Ukraine and speak to Liubov Tsybulska, a hybrid warfare expert who is an adviser to the Ukrainian government.Contributors: Francis Dearnley (Host).Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent)Katie O'Neill (Assistant Foreign Editor)With thanks to Liubov Tsybulska.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acas

Jul 15, 2022 • 55:49

Attacks in Vinnytsia & an interview with activist Walter Lekh

Attacks in Vinnytsia & an interview with activist Walter Lekh

Day 141.Today we discuss the latest updates from Ukraine with our Assistant Foreign Editor Venetia Rainey and our Senior Foreign Correspondent Roland Oliphant. Plus, an interview with Walter Lekh, a Ukrainian activist and founder of the Walter Report.Contributors: Sophie Coe (Host). Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphantVenetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor)With thanks to Walter Lekh.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva

Jul 14, 2022 • 38:08

Putin recruiting prisoners, new Ukrainian weapons & activist Pavlo Bondarenko

Putin recruiting prisoners, new Ukrainian weapons & activist Pavlo Bondarenko

Day 140.Today, we discuss the impact of the new HIMARs weapons systems that Ukraine is using to strike at Russian targets far behind the front line. We also analyse the Russian army’s faltering recruitment and we interview activity and fundraiser Pavlo Bondarenko who tells us about his life in Ukraine, his efforts to help aid the Ukrainian army and a host of other topics. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor).&nbs

Jul 13, 2022 • 1:01:11

The threat to Taiwan & what it's like to be sanctioned by Russia

The threat to Taiwan & what it's like to be sanctioned by Russia

Day 139.Today, we discuss the latest updates from Ukraine and Europe with our Brussels Correspondent @oe Barnes, our Asia Correspondent Nicola Smith (who has recently returned from Ukraine) and the Ukrainian-Taiwanese activist Oleksandr Shyn. Contributors: Francis Dearnley (Host). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnleyJoe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent)Nicola Smith (Asia Correspondent) With thanks to Oleksandr Shyn.Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.

Jul 12, 2022 • 53:17

On the ground in the grinding battle for the Donbas

On the ground in the grinding battle for the Donbas

Day 138.Today, we speak to Telegraph correspondent Colin Freeman, who’s been on the ground across the battlefront visiting Mykolaivka and Druzhivka in the Donbas and the area behind the front in the south of Ukraine near Kherson. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnleyColin Freeman (Reporter)Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

Jul 11, 2022 • 49:22

Memes, social media and life in Kyiv: interview with Oleksandra Povoroznyk

Memes, social media and life in Kyiv: interview with Oleksandra Povoroznyk

Day 135.Today, we analyse the latest updates from the battlefront, ask how Boris Johnson’s resignation is being received in Ukraine and we talk to Kyiv based journalist and translator Oleksandra Povoroznyk about life in Ukraine, social media and the meme-war against the Russian invasion.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Reporter)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)With thanks to Oleksandra Povoroznyk.Email us: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy P

Jul 8, 2022 • 1:00:15

The Russian advance halts, Boris Johnson resigns and we interview Oleksandra Matviichuk

The Russian advance halts, Boris Johnson resigns and we interview Oleksandra Matviichuk

Day 134.Today, we analyse and discuss the latest updates from the front lines of the war in Ukraine, analyse Boris Johnson's resignation, and interview Ukrainian human rights lawyer Oleksandra Matviichuk on Russian war crimes and human rights violations.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dominic Nicholls (Defence and Security Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)With thanks to Oleksandra Matviichuk.Email us: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.c

Jul 7, 2022 • 42:53

The Cold War, Vladimir Putin & what history can tell us about how the invasion of Ukraine may end

The Cold War, Vladimir Putin & what history can tell us about how the invasion of Ukraine may end

Day 133.Today, David Knowles and Roland Oliphant interview historian Sergey Radchenko on the Cold War, Eastern European history, Russian imperialism and how history can help us better understand the modern day invasion of Ukraine.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Reporter)With thanks to Sergey Radchenkoon.Email us: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel

Jul 6, 2022 • 46:16

What does the fall of Luhansk mean for the war?

What does the fall of Luhansk mean for the war?

Day 132.Today, we analyse the latest updates from Ukraine and ask what the fall of Luhansk means for Ukraine and Russia.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dominic Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Reporter)Email us: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

Jul 5, 2022 • 44:06

The fall of Luhansk and India's geopolitical position

The fall of Luhansk and India's geopolitical position

Day 131.Today we discuss the latest updates from across the front lines, hear from our reporter on the ground in Ukraine, and hear more about India’s geopolitical positionContributors: Sophie Coe (Host)Dominic Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent)Joe Wallen (South Asia Correspondent)Email us: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted

Jul 4, 2022 • 47:35

Fighting in the south, what is Risk? & the view from Japan

Fighting in the south, what is Risk? & the view from Japan

Day 128.Today, we analyse the latest updates from above the battlefront, discuss the concept of ‘Risk’ and how you calculate it and get the view from a state that neighbours Russia on the other side of the world, Japan. Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dominic Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva

Jul 1, 2022 • 49:49

Russia retreats from Snake Island & exclusive interview with the Klitschko brothers

Russia retreats from Snake Island & exclusive interview with the Klitschko brothers

Day 127.Today, we discuss the Russian retreat from Snake Island, get the latest from the final day of the NATO summit in Madrid, and we interrogate the CCTV from the site of the strike on the mall in Kremenchuk. Plus, an exclusive interview with the Klitschko brothers.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dominic Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv

Jun 30, 2022 • 48:31

On the ground at the NATO Summit

On the ground at the NATO Summit

Day 126.Today, we’re on the ground at the NATO summit in Madrid, discuss the latest updates from the war zone and delve into the law and ethics of ‘precision’ weapons.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dominic Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Katie O'Neill (Assistant Foreign Editor)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv

Jun 29, 2022 • 35:47

Live from NATO, Russia bombs a shopping mall & Britain's 1937 moment

Live from NATO, Russia bombs a shopping mall & Britain's 1937 moment

Day 125.Today:We discuss the Russian missile strike on a shopping mall in Kremenchuk in the centre of Ukraine.Our Brussels correspondent Joe Barnes is on the ground in Madrid for the NATO conference. We analyse remarks from the head of the British Army who has likened the country's current defence situation to the lead up to the Second World War, warning Britain is facing its "1937 moment".Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Joe Barnes (Brussels Corr

Jun 28, 2022 • 45:49

Russia occupies Severeodonetsk, defaults on its foreign debts and we are live from the G7

Russia occupies Severeodonetsk, defaults on its foreign debts and we are live from the G7

Day 124. Today, we assess the situation from the front lines as Russian occupies Severeodonetsk, as well as Russia defaulting on its foreign debts for the first time since 1918. Plus, our Whitehall Editor is live from the G7 in Austria.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence and Security Editor)Tony Diver (Whitehall Correspondent)Louis Ashworth (Economics Reporter)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no

Jun 27, 2022 • 50:48

Furious fighting in the east, the story from Lithuania’s border & Anna from Kyiv tells us her war story

Furious fighting in the east, the story from Lithuania’s border & Anna from Kyiv tells us her war story

Day 121.Today, we discuss the latest news from the front as Ukrainian troops pull back from Severodonetsk, after weeks of pounding by Russian artillery. Plus, we hear from our Brussels correspondent Joe Barnes who’s returned back from the Kaliningrad-Lithuania border. He talks about his reporting there and gives an insight into the EU’s thinking on Ukraine’s candidacy status.And finally, we speak to Anna Virstan. Anna’s from Kyiv where she lives with her husband and her dog. She spent the openin

Jun 24, 2022 • 58:09

Russia advances in the Donbas but default looms at home

Russia advances in the Donbas but default looms at home

Day 120.Today, we bring you the news from the Donbas as Russian forces continue their slow yet deadly advance. We discuss the latest updates on the energy crisis and look forward to the weekend, when Russia looks likely to default on its foreign debts for the first time since 1918.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence and Security Editor)Louis Ashworth (Economics Reporter)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri

Jun 23, 2022 • 46:18

Battle for the Donbas: ‘everything that can burn is on fire’

Battle for the Donbas: ‘everything that can burn is on fire’

Day 119.Today, we talk about the ferocious fighting across the Donbas, get updates on drone warfare and hear from Telegraph Correspondent Nicola Smith, who’s been on the ground in the East of Ukraine for the past week.Please note: there is mild profanity in this episode. Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence and Security Editor)Katie O'Neill (Assistant Foreign Editor)Nicola Smith (Correspondent)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not

Jun 22, 2022 • 45:52

Lithuania faces down Putin over Kaliningrad amid heavy fighting across Ukraine

Lithuania faces down Putin over Kaliningrad amid heavy fighting across Ukraine

Day 118.Today we discuss the news from Ukraine and Europe, looking in detail at the spat between Russia and Lithuania over Kaliningrad. Plus, we look at why Russia has banned The Telegraph newspaper and answer your questions. Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence and Security Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See a

Jun 21, 2022 • 47:22

Ukraine strikes Snake Island and we get the view from Central Asia as Putin threatens Kazakhstan

Ukraine strikes Snake Island and we get the view from Central Asia as Putin threatens Kazakhstan

Day 117.Today, we discuss the latest updates from Ukraine and Europe, and analyse the view of Putin’s invasion from central Asia with our correspondent James Kilner, who’s on the ground in Nur-Sultan, the capital of Kazakhstan.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Katie O'Neill (Foreign Correspondent)James Kilner (Correspondent)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info

Jun 20, 2022 • 47:37

Inside the secretive world of shipping Russia's tainted oil

Inside the secretive world of shipping Russia's tainted oil

Day 113.Today, we look into the shadowy world of Russian oil. With Moscow threatened by sanctions, our Economics Reporter Louis Ashworth explains how, from clandestine transfers to tankers 'going dark', Russia continues to export oil.We also discuss yesterday’s visit to Kyiv of European leaders and hear more about the Americans, fighting for Ukraine, who were captured by Russian soldiers.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Louis Ashworth (Business Co

Jun 17, 2022 • 57:23

EU leaders go to Kyiv and how Ukrainian schools are teaching their students about the war

EU leaders go to Kyiv and how Ukrainian schools are teaching their students about the war

Day 112.Today, we discuss events in Ukraine and Europe looking at the visit to Kyiv from the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and Romania. Plus, analysis of shocking reports coming from the frontlines as well as listener questions answered by our Russia Correspondent.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent)With thanks to Inna Sovsun.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com

Jun 16, 2022 • 1:00:30

Live on the ground in Donbas & on the road with the British Defence Secretary

Live on the ground in Donbas & on the road with the British Defence Secretary

Day 112.Today we discuss the latest updates from across Ukraine and Europe with Telegraph correspondent Nicola Smith in Ukraine, Assistant comment editor Francis Dearnley here in the studio and Dom Nicholls from Oslo Airport.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor, live from Oslo)Nicola Smith (Correspondent, live from Ukraine)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https

Jun 15, 2022 • 40:36

Russia blows up bridges in Severodonetsk & we speak to Olia Hercules on Russian colonialism and life for Ukrainians refugees

Russia blows up bridges in Severodonetsk & we speak to Olia Hercules on Russian colonialism and life for Ukrainians refugees

Day 111.Today, we discuss updates from across the battlefront and speak to Ukrainian Chef and Food Writer Olia Hercules about her and her family’s experience in the war, Russian colonialism and the challenges faced by Ukrainians who’ve left, more than three months after the start of the invasion. Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)With thanks to Olia Hercules. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt

Jun 14, 2022 • 32:59

Ukraine holds on in the Donbas while the invaders 'Russify' the occupied south

Ukraine holds on in the Donbas while the invaders 'Russify' the occupied south

Day 110.Today, we discuss the latest updates from across Ukraine and Europe, look at how much money Russia has made from selling fossil fuels this year and discuss the history behind the policy of Russification in the occupied regions of southern Ukraine.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dominic Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Rachel Millard (Energy Correspondent)Daniel Capurro (Senior Reporter & History Correspondent)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi

Jun 13, 2022 • 38:31

Putin's 'Peter the Great' moment & Angela Merkel breaks her silence

Putin's 'Peter the Great' moment & Angela Merkel breaks her silence

Day 107.Today, we analyse the latest news from Ukraine, discussing the implications made by remarks made by Putin on Thursday, in which the Russian leader drew a comparison between himself and Peter the Great. Plus, we catch up with Dr Thomas Clausen - a policy advisor for a liberal think tank in Berlin - to discuss Angela Merkel's first interview since leaving office, and the evolving German reaction to the crisis.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dominic Nicholls (Defence & Security E

Jun 10, 2022 • 1:01:25

Intense fighting across the Donbas and Ukrainian partisans strike in Kherson

Intense fighting across the Donbas and Ukrainian partisans strike in Kherson

Day 106.Today, we discuss the latest updates from across Ukraine, focusing on the battle in the Donbas. Plus, we analyse the emergence and implications of partisan warfare by Ukrainians in Occupied Kherson. Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dominic Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at https://a

Jun 9, 2022 • 47:46

Life in Kyiv after 105 days of war & how satellites are helping Ukraine

Life in Kyiv after 105 days of war & how satellites are helping Ukraine

Day 105.Today, we discuss the latest updates from across the front lines, hear from our reporter on the ground in Ukraine, and find out how satellites are helping Ukraine to beat the Russians. Contributors: Sophie Coe (Host)Dominic Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Nicola Smith (Foreign Correspondent)Jamie Johnson (US Correspondent)For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at ht

Jun 8, 2022 • 51:33

How Putin is weaponising the global food crisis and what the world can do

How Putin is weaponising the global food crisis and what the world can do

Day 104.Today, we discuss the Russian attacks on grain silos and ask what, realistically, the world can do. Plus, Dom Nicholls answers a listener's question about Bayraktar drones, after Lithuania crowdfunds to buy one for the Ukrainian army. Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dominic Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |S

Jun 7, 2022 • 49:17

A battle of artillery at the front, how Ukrainians are escaping Russia and Ukraine's 'Nude Army'

A battle of artillery at the front, how Ukrainians are escaping Russia and Ukraine's 'Nude Army'

Day 103.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the war, hear from Estonia and also the United Kingdom where one of Volodymyr Zelensky’s closest allies is facing huge trouble at home. Plus, an interview with Nasta Nasko, a 23-year-old Belarusian who has mobilised a group of volunteers who have raised almost £600,000 for the Ukrainian army and other charity groups.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Camilla Turner (Chief Political Corresponden

Jun 6, 2022 • 1:06:56

100 days of war: how did we come to this and what's next?

100 days of war: how did we come to this and what's next?

Day 100.Today marks 100 days since the start of the war in Ukraine. The conflict has upended global geopolitics, energy and food supplies, and caused an indescribable amount of suffering to thousands across Ukraine.To try to get to grips with this historic and horrific war, David Knowles speaks to The Telegraph's Senior Foreign Correspondent Roland Oliphant, who called us from the Donbas and The Telegraph’s Moscow Correspondent, Nataliya Vasilyeva. To contact us, email podcasts@telegraph.co.uk.S

Jun 3, 2022 • 41:14

What history can teach us in this conflict, and have Russia learnt from early mistakes: The team answers your questions

What history can teach us in this conflict, and have Russia learnt from early mistakes: The team answers your questions

Day 99.As the UK spends the day celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, the Ukraine: The Latest team answer some of your questions, covering a wide range of subjects from NATO and back-channel military communications, to what moment in history might shed the most light on this conflict.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)To contact us, email podcasts@telegraph.co.uk.See Privacy Policy at https://art1

Jun 2, 2022 • 33:29

Russia presses Severodonetsk and the world searches for Potash

Russia presses Severodonetsk and the world searches for Potash

Day 98.Today, we discuss intense fighting in the Donbas, as Russian forces close in on Severodonetsk and we look at the intricacies of the impact of the conflict on Potash, sanctions and rainforests.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Ben Gartside (Business Reporter)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio

Jun 1, 2022 • 43:31

Russia's Donbas offensive, China's reaction to the war and the threat of famine in Africa

Russia's Donbas offensive, China's reaction to the war and the threat of famine in Africa

Day 97.Today, we discuss the Russian offensive in the Donbas, the latest news from the European diplomatic stage and analyse how Chinese views of the war have changed over the past 3 months. Plus, The Telegraph's Sarah Newey unpacks how the situation in Ukraine could lead to famine in Africa. Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Sophia Yan (China Correspondent)Sarah Newey (Deputy Global Health Editor)Se

May 31, 2022 • 59:32

90 years after Europe appeased Hitler, is it making the same mistakes?

90 years after Europe appeased Hitler, is it making the same mistakes?

Day 96.Last week, diplomacy was at the forefront of the news with arguments raging over what kind of peace Ukraine should aim for with Russia. The dispute was ignited by comments made by Henry Kissinger at Davos - who remarked that Ukraine should be prepared to give up territory. Ukrainian policy makers reacted with understandable fury so to delve further into the the question of European geo-politics and to understand where the different sides are coming from, this episode features Daniel

May 30, 2022 • 48:58

The battle in the East rages on and we discover how special Ukrainian whisky is helping the army

The battle in the East rages on and we discover how special Ukrainian whisky is helping the army

Day 93.Today, we discuss the latest news from the battlefront, focussing on the Donbas, and whether there are some positives Ukraine can take from the situation. Plus, an interview with Alex Ostrovskyy, Head of Whisky at The Whisky Corner. Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor)Mutaz Ahmed (Comment Journalist)With thanks to Alex Ostrovskyy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No

May 27, 2022 • 58:06

On the ground in the Donbas as Ukraine's defence creaks under Russian pressure

On the ground in the Donbas as Ukraine's defence creaks under Russian pressure

Day 92.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the war as The Telegraph's Roland Oliphant calls in, live, from the Donbas. Plus, a look at the ongoing economic impact of the conflict with Louis Ashworth.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Louis Ashworth (Economics Reporter)Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hos

May 26, 2022 • 54:54

Understanding the fighting in the Donbas

Understanding the fighting in the Donbas

Day 91.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the war, including the fighting that's raging across the Donbas. Plus Dom Nicholls answers your questions.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 25, 2022 • 45:17

Russia pushes hard in the Donbas and understanding Ukraine's diplomatic position

Russia pushes hard in the Donbas and understanding Ukraine's diplomatic position

Day 90.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the war, including fierce fighting in the Central Donbas region. Plus an interview with Julia Osmólska, former diplomat and independent consultant to the Ukrainian negotiating team. Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Verity Bowman (Foreign News Reporter)With thanks to Julia Osmólska.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell

May 24, 2022 • 39:24

Zelensky's message to Davos, mounting Russian losses & what is the new 'Terminator' tank?

Zelensky's message to Davos, mounting Russian losses & what is the new 'Terminator' tank?

Day 89.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the war, look at Volodymyr Zelensky’s speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos, and unpack the Russian 'terminator' tank.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 2022 • 56:59

Is Putin trying to starve the world into submission?

Is Putin trying to starve the world into submission?

Day 86.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the war in Ukraine, including Putin's weaponisation of global food supplies and the economic impact of the emerging crisis.Plus, we are joined by reporter Colin Freeman, live from Odessa in Ukraine. Contributors: Sophie Coe (Host)Danielle Sheridan (Defence Correspondent)Louis Ashworth (Economics Reporter)Colin Freeman (Reporter)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se

May 20, 2022 • 36:16

On the ground in the Donetsk region & rehoming a dog from a warzone

On the ground in the Donetsk region & rehoming a dog from a warzone

Day 85.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the war in Ukraine, including the resurgence of Ukraine's second city, Kharkiv. We also speak to The Telegraph's Roland Oliphant who is reporting from the Donetsk region.Plus, some light in the darkness, as we catch up with our Defence Correspondent, Danielle Sheridan, who adopted a Ukrainian dog and managed to bring it back to the UK.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign

May 19, 2022 • 55:45

What will happen to the Azovstal fighters?

What will happen to the Azovstal fighters?

Day 84.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the war in Ukraine including the fate of the Ukrainian soldiers following their evacuation from the Azovstal steel-plant.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Katie O'Neill (Assistant Foreign Editor)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 2022 • 35:43

Azovstal surrenders, economic trouble in the West & we call a Ukrainian MP

Azovstal surrenders, economic trouble in the West & we call a Ukrainian MP

Day 83.Today, we discuss the surrender and evacuation of soldiers in Mariupol's Azovstal steel-plant and analyse the impact of the war on Western economies.Plus, we interview Ukrainian MP Mariia Ionova as she heads to Brussels.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Ben Gartside (Business Reporter)With thanks to Mariia Ionova.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. H

May 17, 2022 • 56:33

Ukraine's counter offensive around Kharkiv & what Finland and Sweden joining would mean for NATO

Ukraine's counter offensive around Kharkiv & what Finland and Sweden joining would mean for NATO

Day 82.Today, we discuss Ukraine's counter offensive around Kharkiv & what Finland and Sweden joining would mean for NATO.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Mutaz Ahmed (Comment Journalist)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 2022 • 39:38

Ukraine blows Russian forces away at a river crossing and an interview with Ukraine's Eurovision commentator

Ukraine blows Russian forces away at a river crossing and an interview with Ukraine's Eurovision commentator

Day 79.Today, we discuss Ukraine's attack on a Russian ship near Snake Island, a small but strategic output in the Black Sea. Plus, we interview Timur Miroshnychenko, Ukraine's commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest, who has been broadcasting from a bomb shelter.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr

May 13, 2022 • 56:52

Finland bids to join NATO and on the ground from Kyiv

Finland bids to join NATO and on the ground from Kyiv

Day 78.Today, we analyse Finland’s announcement that it will apply to join NATO ‘without delay’ and we’re joined live from Kyiv by Colin Freeman, who’s been reporting for The Telegraph from Ukraine. Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Assistant Foreign Editor (Katie O'Neill)Colin Freeman (Reporter)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast

May 12, 2022 • 45:55

Ukraine pushes Russia back from Kharkiv and Vladimir Putin's strategic errors

Ukraine pushes Russia back from Kharkiv and Vladimir Putin's strategic errors

Day 77.Today, we discuss the Ukrainian counter-offensive around Kharkiv, the ongoing battle for Snake Island and analyse the three major strategic errors committed by Vladimir Putin. Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast.

May 11, 2022 • 43:39

Understanding the Cyberwar & undercover from Moldova

Understanding the Cyberwar & undercover from Moldova

Day 76.Today, we discuss the cyberwar in the conflict and ask whether the West has overestimated Russia’s military capabilities for years.Plus, The Telegraph's Sophie Coe interviews journalist James Kilner, who's been reporting from Moldova, a former Soviet republic to the West of Ukraine.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Sophie Coe (Co-host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Gareth Corfield (Senior Technology Reporter)James Kilner (Reporter)See Privacy Policy at https://art19

May 10, 2022 • 56:45

Putin's victory day parade & Russia's looming default

Putin's victory day parade & Russia's looming default

Day 75.Today, we explore Putin's Victory Day parade in Moscow and discuss how the Russian economy is still ​​teetering on the edge of default.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Theo Merz (Deputy Foreign Editor)Louis Ashworth (Economics Reporter)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 9, 2022 • 45:47

Yachts, Oligarchs & the view from Washington

Yachts, Oligarchs & the view from Washington

Day 72.Today, we discuss the latest updates and Business reporter, Ben Gartside, gives us the lowdown on Russian oligarchs' yachts and Western sanctions. Plus, we speak to The Telegraph's Washington Editor, Rozina Sabur, on how America sees the conflict and Joe Biden's response to Putin. Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Ben Gartside (Business Reporter)Rozina Sabur (Washington Editor)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P

May 6, 2022 • 54:25

‘Bloody battles’ at Azovstal steelworks and a trip to Finland with Ben Wallace

‘Bloody battles’ at Azovstal steelworks and a trip to Finland with Ben Wallace

Day 71.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the front lines and Dom Nicholls will give us an account of his trip yesterday to Finland with the British defence secretary Ben Wallace.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Theo Merz (Deputy Foreign Editor)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5, 2022 • 48:49

EU threatens Russia with Oil embargo & performing stand-up comedy in a Kyiv bomb shelter

EU threatens Russia with Oil embargo & performing stand-up comedy in a Kyiv bomb shelter

Day 70.Today we discuss the latest updates from the front lines and this week’s economic developments.Plus, an exclusive interview with Ukrainian stand-up comedian Anton Tymoshenko on how his weapon of choice in the fight against Putin is humour.Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Louise Moon (Business Features Editor)With thanks to Anton Tymoshenko.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d

May 4, 2022 • 58:58

Boris Johnson on Ukraine’s finest hour

Boris Johnson on Ukraine’s finest hour

Day 69.Today we look at Boris Johnson’s address to the Ukrainian parliament and analyse the latest tactical and strategic news from the war.Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Theo Merz (Deputy Foreign Editor)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 3, 2022 • 38:09

Notes from a month on the ground in Ukraine

Notes from a month on the ground in Ukraine

In a break from our normal programme due to a public holiday in the UK, Telegraph journalist Sophie Coe interviews The Telegraph's Campbell Macdiarmid, who's been reporting from Ukraine for the past few weeks.Our normal programme will resume tomorrow.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 2, 2022 • 23:44

Furious fighting rages in the Donbas

Furious fighting rages in the Donbas

Day 65.Today we examine the latest developments in the battle of Donbas and the news that President Joe Biden has asked congress for 33 billion dollars for Ukraine and its allies.Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Katie O'Neill (Assistant Foreign Editor)Mutaz Ahmed (Comment Journalist)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m

Apr 29, 2022 • 42:04

Russia's Black Sea blockade & interview with a Ukrainian TV anchor

Russia's Black Sea blockade & interview with a Ukrainian TV anchor

Day 64.Today we’ll examine the latest developments in Russia’s invasion, from Mariupol’s last stand to the protests against Russian rule in the occupied city of Kherson. We also ask - what does the West think victory looks like? Plus, we speak with Svyatoslav Hrynchuk, a news anchor for United News in Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)With thanks to Sv

Apr 28, 2022 • 1:06:04

Putin shuts off the gas to Poland & Bulgaria, American spies and understanding the tension in Transnistria

Putin shuts off the gas to Poland & Bulgaria, American spies and understanding the tension in Transnistria

Day 63.Today we’ll examine the latest developments in Russia’s invasion, look at how American spies are helping Ukraine, and discuss the impact of Russia cutting off gas from Poland and Bulgaria.Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Verity Bowman (Foreign News Reporter)Rachel Millard (Energy Correspondent)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See

Apr 27, 2022 • 40:47

Germany's U-turn, trouble in Moldova & further evidence of Russian war crimes

Germany's U-turn, trouble in Moldova & further evidence of Russian war crimes

Day 62.Today we look at the latest developments in Russia’s invasion - analyse Germany’s decision to start sending tanks to Ukraine - and answer your questions. Plus, we catch up with The Telegraph's Defence & Political Correspondent, Danielle Sheridan, who is now leaving the country. Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) Danielle Sheridan (Defence & Political Correspondent) See Privacy Policy at https://

Apr 26, 2022 • 56:32

Fire at a Russian fuel depot, Antony Blinken visits Ukraine and the fall-out from the French election

Fire at a Russian fuel depot, Antony Blinken visits Ukraine and the fall-out from the French election

Day 61.Today we discuss the battle in the Donbas, the fire at the Bryansk fuel depot in Russia and the latest visit from US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken.Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Theo Murz (Deputy Foreign Editor)Mutaz Ahmed (Comment Journalist)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co

Apr 25, 2022 • 40:21

Suspected mass graves in Mariupol & how a Ukrainian chef is rebuilding her career in London

Suspected mass graves in Mariupol & how a Ukrainian chef is rebuilding her career in London

Day 58.Today we look at the new evidence of mass graves in the city of Mariupol, look at the latest updates from across the front and pose the question: what are the big questions both sides need to answer in the next few weeks? Plus, an interview with Ukrainian chef, Alisa Cooper, who fled the country at the beginning of the conflictContributors:David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor)Mutaz Ahmed (Comment Journalist)With than

Apr 22, 2022 • 58:40

Putin unveils a new nuclear weapon & Zelensky's 3-year anniversary

Putin unveils a new nuclear weapon & Zelensky's 3-year anniversary

Day 57.Today we discuss the battles raging across the east of Ukraine and the siege of Mariupol, report on the latest diplomatic spat between the European powers and examine the news that Russia has tested a new nuclear warhead - the Satan II.Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Theo Merz (Deputy Foreign Editor)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva

Apr 21, 2022 • 43:04

The siege of Mariupol, German reluctance and your questions answered

The siege of Mariupol, German reluctance and your questions answered

Day 56.Today we discuss the siege of Mariupol, looking at the battle over the Azovstal steel plant, and in detail at the rest of the front in the Donbas region. Plus, we explore German reluctance at facing Russia and further sanctions against Russian sportspeople.Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Verity Bowman (Foreign News Reporter)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice

Apr 20, 2022 • 49:48

The battle for the Donbas begins

The battle for the Donbas begins

Day 55.Today we discuss the Russian offensive on the Donbas region, plus the impact of Vladimir Putin banning Russian companies from foreign stock markets. Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Louise Moon (Acting Business Features Editor)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo

Apr 19, 2022 • 53:35

Life as a Ukrainian journalist on the front line

Life as a Ukrainian journalist on the front line

Day 51.In this interview special, we speak with Iryna Ukhina, a Ukrainian News Correspondent and translator for The Telegraph's reporter, Danielle Sheridan.Warning: This episode contains graphic description of violence.Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Danielle Sheridan (Political & Defence Correspondent)With thanks to our guest:Irena UkhinaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast

Apr 15, 2022 • 24:27

Ukraine strikes back, understanding the Russian economy & what do the Nuremberg trials teach us about war crimes?

Ukraine strikes back, understanding the Russian economy & what do the Nuremberg trials teach us about war crimes?

Day 50.Today we discuss Ukraine's attack on Russia's Black Sea flagship, explore the strength of the Russian rouble, and finally, what history can teach us about the potential aftermath of the conflict.Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Louis Ashworth (Economics Reporter)Daniel Capurro (Senior Reporter & History Correspondent)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 14, 2022 • 46:06

The latest from Mariupol & aiding refugees in Ukraine

The latest from Mariupol & aiding refugees in Ukraine

Day 49.Today we discuss the latest situation in Mariupol and speak to Ukrainian activists in Kyiv and London.Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Katie O'Neill (Assistant Foreign Editor)With thanks to our guests:Olena Shevchenko Valerie VoshchevskaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 2022 • 43:11

The Fall of Mariupol, chemical weapons and Russia's economy

The Fall of Mariupol, chemical weapons and Russia's economy

Day 48.Today we discuss the siege in Mariupol, accusations of Russia using chemical weapons, and the impact of the conflict on the economies of Russia and Ukraine. Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor)Louise Moon (Business Features Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info

Apr 12, 2022 • 39:46

Boris Johnson and Ursula Von der Leyen go to Kyiv

Boris Johnson and Ursula Von der Leyen go to Kyiv

Day 47.Today we discuss the latest tactical and strategic updates from across Ukraine, including the surprise trip from British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to Kyiv. Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Olivia Utley (Assistant Comment Editor)Mutaz Ahmed (Journalist)For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P

Apr 11, 2022 • 51:01

Missile strike in the Donbas Region & China's response to Russia

Missile strike in the Donbas Region & China's response to Russia

Day 44.Today we discuss the latest tactical and strategic updates from across Ukraine, the situation in the Donbas region and the action, or inaction, of EU leaders in relation to the crisis. Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent)Sophia Yan (China Correspondent) For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph

Apr 8, 2022 • 1:02:58

Life under Russian occupation & analysis of a tank battle

Life under Russian occupation & analysis of a tank battle

Day 43.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the Russian invasion, plus in-depth decoding of a tank battle. Also on the podcast, we catch up with the Telegraph's Defence and Political Correspondent, Danielle Sheridan, reporting on the ground in Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence and Security Editor)Theo Merz (Deputy Foreign Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Danielle Sheridan (Defence and Political Correspondent)For 30 days' free access to The Teleg

Apr 7, 2022 • 1:01:47

Terror in Borodyanka and what do Russians really think of the war?

Terror in Borodyanka and what do Russians really think of the war?

Day 42.Today, we discuss the latest updates from Ukraine and speak to our Moscow correspondent on how Russian citizens see the war.Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence and Security Editor)Katie O’Neill (Assistant Foreign Editor)Nataliya Vasilyeva (Moscow Correspondent) For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

Apr 6, 2022 • 42:32

Russia forced back & reporting on the ground from Bucha

Russia forced back & reporting on the ground from Bucha

Day 41.Today, we examine the Russian army’s retreat and redeployment to the East. Plus, our reporter Danielle Sheridan gives her report from on the ground in Bucha, and the team answers your questions on Belarus and tank warfare.For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Ac

Apr 5, 2022 • 48:23

War crimes in Bucha

War crimes in Bucha

Day 40.Today, the latest updates from the frontline, with a look at the reports of war crimes in Irpin and Bucha. Plus, an insight into the latest situation for Ukrainian refugees.For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 4, 2022 • 34:02

Russian retreat, NATO's Arctic strategy and life in Lviv

Russian retreat, NATO's Arctic strategy and life in Lviv

Day 37.The Telegraph's leading journalists discuss the latest updates in the Ukraine conflict. Today, we look at the latest news from the frontline, explore NATO’s strategy in the Arctic and we’ll hear from The Telegraph’s Danielle Sheridan, who’s in Lviv in the west of Ukraine.For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a

Apr 1, 2022 • 52:36

Russian gas, sabotage in Belarus and what's behind the success of Ukraine's air force

Russian gas, sabotage in Belarus and what's behind the success of Ukraine's air force

Day 36.The Telegraph's leading journalists discuss the latest updates in the Ukraine conflict. Today, Dominic Nicholls, the Telegraph’s Defence, Assistant Foreign Editor Venetia Rainey and Louise Moon, the Telegraph's Business Features Editor, explore Germany’s efforts trying to wean itself of Russian gas. Plus James Rothwell, who has been reporting for us in Ukraine, ponders the question: what's behind the success of the Ukrainian air force? For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph:

Mar 31, 2022 • 47:48

Ukraine's impact on Boris Johnson and reaction from Poland

Ukraine's impact on Boris Johnson and reaction from Poland

Day 35.The Telegraph's leading journalists discuss the latest updates in the Ukraine conflict, including whether Boris Johnson owes his ongoing survival post-Partygate to the war. Plus, Alice Hearing talks to The Telegraph's Steven Edginton about his interview with Poland's Deputy Prime Minister. Watch Steven Edginton's interview with Piotr Gliński here: https://youtu.be/mTCcEwdwpsg |For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: pod

Mar 30, 2022 • 46:06

Russian peace talks & did Putin poison Abramovich?

Russian peace talks & did Putin poison Abramovich?

Day 34.The Telegraph's leading journalists discuss the latest updates in the Ukraine conflict, including ongoing peace talks and the apparent poisoning of Roman Abramovich.For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 2022 • 50:08

Are Joe Biden's gaffes derailing the West's response to Putin?

Are Joe Biden's gaffes derailing the West's response to Putin?

Day 33.The Telegraph's leading journalists discuss the latest updates in the Ukraine conflict over the weekend. Plus, an in-depth look at whether Joe Biden's comments are damaging the West's response to Russia. For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com

Mar 28, 2022 • 43:03

Chemical weapons, inside Mariupol and is Putin making the same mistakes as Stalin?

Chemical weapons, inside Mariupol and is Putin making the same mistakes as Stalin?

Day 30.The Telegraph's leading journalists discuss the West's red line with chemical weapons. Plus, an in-depth look at the siege of Mariupol and whether Putin is following in the footsteps of Stalin.For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo

Mar 25, 2022 • 1:00:48

The invasion of Ukraine: one month on

The invasion of Ukraine: one month on

Day 29. The Telegraph's leading journalists reflect on the invasion of Ukraine, one month on. Plus columnist and leader-writer for The Telegraph, Tim Stanley, explains the complicated relationship between Putin and the Russian Orthodox church, and the role religion is playing in this war. We ignore Vladimir Putin’s Orthodox zeal at our peril, by Tim Stanley: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/02/28/ignore-putins-orthodox-zeal-peril/ |For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https

Mar 24, 2022 • 51:53

Ukrainian counter-attack & photos from the frontline

Ukrainian counter-attack & photos from the frontline

Day 28. The Telegraph's leading journalists discuss the Ukrainian counter attack. Plus - one of the Telegraph’s photographers on the frontline, Simon Townsley, gives his response to those crying “fake news” to pictures of devastation in Ukraine. Read the article featuring Simon's photos of the children's hospital here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/terror-and-security/many-russians-dont-believe-pictures-real-ukrainian-children/ |For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: ht

Mar 23, 2022 • 47:55

The reality of Kyiv

The reality of Kyiv

Day 27. The Telegraph's leading journalists discuss the latest developments in Ukraine, with on the ground insights from the Telegraph’s journalist in Kyiv, Colin Freeman. Plus we speak to Iuliia Osmolovska - the former diplomat giving negotiating advice to the Ukrainians during their peace talks with Russia. For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

Mar 22, 2022 • 1:00:58

Devastation in Mariupol

Devastation in Mariupol

Day 26. The Telegraph's leading journalists discuss the horrendous situation unfolding on the ground in the besieged city of Mariupol. Plus Lt. General Ben Hodges, who served as a commanding general of the United States Army Europe, on why high defence spending by Russia doesn’t appear to be paying off. Read Olga's diary: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/terror-and-security/mariupol-diary-basement-have-left-now-fire/ |For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph

Mar 21, 2022 • 43:35

Hoax calls to British MPs, and will sport forgive Russia?

Hoax calls to British MPs, and will sport forgive Russia?

Day 23. The Telegraph's leading journalists give insights into Russia's assault on Ukraine as it moves westwards, and look at why and how imposters posing as Ukrainian politicians prank called British MPs. Plus, Ben Rumsby, Sport Investigations Reporter, discusses how the geopolitical tensions have played out in sporting arenas across the globe.For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr

Mar 18, 2022 • 42:22

What is Russia's future?

What is Russia's future?

Day 22. The Telegraph's leading journalists share insights into how life in Russia has shifted since the outbreak of invasion, discuss what Putin’s next moves could be, and what the future could hold for the country once the war has concluded. Plus, the Telegraph's Defence and Security Editor Dominic Nicholls grabs a moment with armed forces minister James Heappey on missile defence systems.For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegra

Mar 17, 2022 • 57:03

Are hopes of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal realistic?

Are hopes of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal realistic?

Day 21. The Telegraph's leading journalists bring you the latest news from Russia's assault on Ukraine and debate whether hopes of a peace deal realistic, and look at the global chess game linking Russia's war in Ukraine, the Iran nuclear deal and the release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe. For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19

Mar 16, 2022 • 35:42

Notes from a Ukrainian living in London

Notes from a Ukrainian living in London

Day 20. The Telegraph's leading journalists bring you the latest news and reaction as a Russian journalist protests on state TV, analyses how Ukraine is winning the drone war, and a Ukrainian living in London joins us to talk about what it's like living this conflict from afar. For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

Mar 15, 2022 • 39:45

Food, energy and aviation: the economic impacts of war in Ukraine

Food, energy and aviation: the economic impacts of war in Ukraine

Day 19. The Telegraph's leading journalists bring you the latest news and analysis as Russia's assault on Ukraine edges closer to the western border, examine the implications of the Kremlin’s alleged request for aid from China and look at the economic impact of the conflict.Plus we’ll talk to the Telegraph’s data team on the work they’re doing to throw light on this conflict.For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy

Mar 14, 2022 • 34:45

A plea from Ukraine

A plea from Ukraine

Day 16. The Telegraph's leading journalists bring you the latest news and analysis as Russia's weakened forces regroup for an assault on Kyiv, and a Ukrainian MP calls in with a plea: don't leave us to fight World War Three alone.For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on A

Mar 11, 2022 • 39:38

Why is Russia bombing hospitals?

Why is Russia bombing hospitals?

Day 15. The Telegraph's leading journalists bring you the latest news and reaction as Russian forces destroy cities, towns, roads and now, hospitals, and our China Correspondent Sophia Yan tells us how the conflict is being censored by Beijing.For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf

Mar 10, 2022 • 33:10

Why is the UK handling the refugee crisis so badly?

Why is the UK handling the refugee crisis so badly?

Day 14. The Telegraph's leading journalists bring you the latest news and reaction amid accusations of a slow and chaotic visa process for those fleeing to Britain.For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 9, 2022 • 35:22

Could Russia be heading for a humiliating defeat?

Could Russia be heading for a humiliating defeat?

Day 13. The Telegraph's leading journalists bring you the latest news and reaction amid reports Russia hasn't made any significant territorial gains in Ukraine since late last week, and we look into the role women are playing on the front line.Read Eleanor Steafel's reporting on the women of Ukraine: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/life/ukraines-women-showing-world-real-bravery-looks-like/ |For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email:&nbsp

Mar 8, 2022 • 43:46

What’s happening with the ceasefires in Ukraine?

What’s happening with the ceasefires in Ukraine?

Day 12. The Telegraph's leading journalists bring you the latest news and reaction after Russian troops reportedly violated a ceasefire agreement, and we dig into the effect Western economic sanctions are really having on Russia.For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast.

Mar 7, 2022 • 35:28

How dangerous is the nuclear plant attack?

How dangerous is the nuclear plant attack?

Day 9. The Telegraph's leading journalists bring you the latest news and reaction after Russian forces strike a nuclear power plant in Ukraine, and we look into how TikTok became a weapon in the war.For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

Mar 4, 2022 • 31:43

A deadly change of tactics?

A deadly change of tactics?

Day 8. The Telegraph's leading journalists bring you the latest news and reaction as Putin's army moves from Plan B back to Plan A, analyse the scale of the refugee crisis, and our Moscow correspondent tells us what effect global sanctions are really having in Russia.For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy

Mar 3, 2022 • 44:54

Russia intensifies its assault

Russia intensifies its assault

Day 7. The Telegraph's leading journalists bring you the latest news and reaction as Putin's forces ramp up strikes, and ask the question: Has the Russian president underestimated Volodymyr Zelensky?For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

Mar 2, 2022 • 51:20

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