Ukraine: The Latest podcast

Ukraine: The Latest

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 aspect of Russia's brutal invasion. Telegraph subscribers get early access to bonus episodes on Ukraine: The Latest and Battle Lines. You can subscribe within The Telegraph app, or tap on ‘Already a subscriber’ at the top of this page to log in to link your existing subscription. For more information, head to https://www.telegraph.co.uk/contact-us/telegraph-subscription-bonus-content-apple-podcasts/ Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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 aspect of Russia's brutal invasion. Telegraph subscribers get early access to bonus episodes on Ukraine: The Latest and Battle Lines. You can subscribe within The Telegraph app, or tap on ‘Already a subscriber’ at the top of this page to log in to link your existing subscription. For more information, head to https://www.telegraph.co.uk/contact-us/telegraph-subscription-bonus-content-apple-podcasts/ Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

 

#745

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

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: FrancisDearnley(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 Public Health). @nattyray11 on X. Content Referenced: Assad: The Triumph of Tyranny(by Con Coughlin): [https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/con-coughlin/assad/9781529074925] (https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/con-coughlin/assad/9781529074925) Russia’s Systematic Program of Coerced Adoption and Fostering of Ukraine’s Children (Yale Report) - [https://hub.conflictobservatory.org/portal/apps/sites/#/home/pages/ukraine-russia-children-adoption] (https://hub.conflictobservatory.org/portal/apps/sites/#/home/pages/ukraine-russia-children-adoption) Stolen Ukrainian children put up for adoption on websites funded by Putin (The Telegraph) - [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/03/stolen-ukrainian-children-forced-adoption-russia-putin/] (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/03/stolen-ukrainian-children-forced-adoption-russia-putin/) 70% of Ukrainians support 'West German' model for NATO accession, survey shows (Kyiv Independent) [https://kyivindependent.com/west-germany-survey/] (https://kyivindependent.com/west-germany-survey/) Subscribe to The Telegraph: [telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] (http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest) Email: [ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk] (mailto:ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

19 hrs Ago

56 MINS

56:32

19 hrs Ago


#744

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

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: VenetiaRainey (Co-host [Battle Lines] (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/battle-lines/) podcast). @venetiarainey on X. FrancisDearnley(Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X. James Kilner(Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X. With thanks to Jacob Heilbrunn (Editor, The National Interest). @JacobHeilbrunn on X. Content Referenced: How Russia is expanding its military foothold in Africa https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/03/russia-expands-military-presence-libya-pictures/ Jacob Heilbrunn's book, 'America Last': [https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324094661] (https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324094661) Subscribe to The Telegraph: [telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] (http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest) Email: [ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk] (mailto:ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

Yesterday

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:25

Yesterday


#743

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: FrancisDearnley(Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X. DominicNicholls(Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Tom Mutch (Freelance Journalist). @Tomthescribe on X. Ed Cumming (Senior Feature Writer). @edcumming on X. Content Referenced: Ukrainian special forces ‘capture 12 Russian soldiers’ in fresh Kursk advance (The Telegraph): [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/06/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news/] (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/06/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news/) Ukraine to open talks withTrump team on halting war (Wall Street Journal): [https://www.wsj.com/world/ukraine-to-open-talks-with-trump-team-on-halting-war] (https://www.wsj.com/world/ukraine-to-open-talks-with-trump-team-on-halting-war) Subscribe to The Telegraph: [telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] (http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest) Email: [ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk] (mailto:ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

06 Dec 2024

53 MINS

53:29

06 Dec 2024


#742

Huge sting exposes Russian criminal network & exclusive interview with Ukraine’s most famous rock st...

Day 1,016. Today, as Odesa faces renewed attacks down on the coast, we lead withthe 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: FrancisDearnley(Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X. DominicNicholls(Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X. RolandOliphant(Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X. With thanks to our special guest, Svyatoslav Vakarchuk of 'Okean Elzy'. @s_vakarchuk on X. Learn more about Slava's band, 'Okean Elzy': [https://okeanelzy.com/en/] (https://okeanelzy.com/en/) [https://www.softserveinc.com/en-us/news/softserve-and-okean-elzy-rock-band] (https://www.softserveinc.com/en-us/news/softserve-and-okean-elzy-rock-band) Content Referenced: Multi-billion pound Russian money laundering network exposed in international sting (The Telegraph): [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/12/04/russian-money-laundering-network-downfall/] (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/12/04/russian-money-laundering-network-downfall/) Subscribe to The Telegraph: [telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] (http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest) Email: [ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk] (mailto:ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

05 Dec 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:20

05 Dec 2024


#741

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: DominicNicholls(Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X. FrancisDearnley(Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X. RolandOliphant(Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X. With thanks to our special guest, Andrei Yermak, adviser to President Zelensky. Content referenced: Video Version of the Interview with Yermak: [https://youtu.be/CneThrXUHSI] (https://youtu.be/CneThrXUHSI) Subscribe to The Telegraph: [telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] (http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest) Email: [ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk] (mailto:ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

04 Dec 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:44

04 Dec 2024


#740

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 theBudapest 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: DominicNicholls(Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X. FrancisDearnley(Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X. HamishDe Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X Content referenced: Ukraine ‘halts Russian attempt to cross river on eastern front’ (The Telegraph): [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/03/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news59/] (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/03/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news59/) Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Budapest Memorandum (Ukrainian Government): [https://mfa.gov.ua/en/news/zayava-mzs-ukrayini-z-nagodi-30-richchya-z-chasu-pidpisannya-budapeshtskogo-memorandumu] (https://mfa.gov.ua/en/news/zayava-mzs-ukrayini-z-nagodi-30-richchya-z-chasu-pidpisannya-budapeshtskogo-memorandumu) Vladimir Putin to reject Donald Trump’s opening peace offer, says Russian tycoon (FT) [https://www.ft.com/content/ac39b604-ef6d-41cb-bb8c-0eb76e002176] (https://www.ft.com/content/ac39b604-ef6d-41cb-bb8c-0eb76e002176) Subscribe to The Telegraph: [telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] (http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest) Email: [ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk] (mailto:ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

03 Dec 2024

48 MINS

48:27

03 Dec 2024


#739

Zelensky moots ceasefire in return for NATO membership & Kyiv's 'mobilisation police' work to increa...

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: DominicNicholls(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 force Ukrainians to the front lines’ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/28/ukrainian-mobilisation-officer-explained-kyiv-war-russia/ Subscribe to The Telegraph: [telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] (http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest) Email: [ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk] (mailto:ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

02 Dec 2024

41 MINS

41:27

02 Dec 2024


#738

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: VenetiaRainey (Co-host [Battle Lines] (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/battle-lines/) podcast). @venetiarainey on X. DominicNicholls(Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X. With thanks Marika Mikiashvili (Georgian researcher and political activist) @Mikiashvili_M on X; and Margus Tsahkna (Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia) @Tsahkna on X. Content referenced: N. Korea conceals combat deaths of troops fighting in Russia https://www.dailynk.com/english/north-korea-conceals-combat-deaths-troops-fighting-russia/ Subscribe to The Telegraph: [telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] (http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest) Email: [ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk] (mailto:ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

29 Nov 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:32

29 Nov 2024


#737

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: DominicNicholls(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-johnson?variant=41552640835662 Content referenced: Boris Johnson interview VIDEO VERSION: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01DdfMqP4-g] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01DdfMqP4-g) Syrian rebels launch surprise offensive against Assad (The Telegraph): [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/28/syrian-rebels-launch-surprise-attack-against-assad-regime/] (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/28/syrian-rebels-launch-surprise-attack-against-assad-regime/) Subscribe to The Telegraph: [telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] (http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest) Email: [ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk] (mailto:ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

28 Nov 2024

59 MINS

59:48

28 Nov 2024


#736

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. DominicNicholls(Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Content referenced: Russian rouble falls to 31-month low as fresh sanctions hammer currency: [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/11/26/ftse-100-markets-latest-news-uk-trump-tariffs-china-jobs/] (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/11/26/ftse-100-markets-latest-news-uk-trump-tariffs-china-jobs/) Subscribe to The Telegraph: [telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] (http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest) Email: [ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk] (mailto:ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

27 Nov 2024

33 MINS

33:14

27 Nov 2024


#735

'Learn not to be afraid of death': Zaluzhny's message to Ukrainian recruits in Britain amid "critica...

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: RolandOliphant(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. Plus the latest dispatch from Francis Dearnley in Ukraine. Content referenced: Ukraine Focus: [https://ukrainefocus.org/] (https://ukrainefocus.org/) Drones drop water bombs as Britain trains Ukrainians for changed war (The Telegraph): [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/20/drones-drop-water-bombs-as-britain-trains-ukrainians/] (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/20/drones-drop-water-bombs-as-britain-trains-ukrainians/) Russia kicks out British diplomat for ‘spying’ (The Telegraph): [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/26/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news57-lammy-troop/] (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/26/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news57-lammy-troop/) Subscribe to The Telegraph: [telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] (http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest) Email: [ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk] (mailto:ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

26 Nov 2024

57 MINS

57:39

26 Nov 2024


#734

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: RolandOliphant(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. Plus the latest dispatch from Francis Dearnley in Ukraine. Articles referenced: DHL cargo plane crashes into house killing at least one https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/25/dhl-cargo-plane-crashes-house-killing-one/ Britain is in ‘AI arms race’ with Russia, Pat McFadden to warn https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/11/25/ai-arms-cyber-race-pat-mcfadden-putin-russia-ukraine/ Putin ready to cripple Britain with cyber attacks, minister warns https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/11/23/putin-ready-to-cripple-britain-in-cyber-war/ Subscribe to The Telegraph: [telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] (http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest) Email: [ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk] (mailto:ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

25 Nov 2024

51 MINS

51:21

25 Nov 2024


#733

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

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: RolandOliphant(Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X. James Kilner(Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X. James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X. With special thanks to our guest Matthew Savill, Director of Military Sciences at the Royal United Services Institute. @MTSavill on X. Plus we hear from Francis Dearnley in Ukraine. Articles referenced: My 24 hours strapped into Putin’s propaganda machine https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/15/putin-propaganda-24-hours-of-russian-media/ Subscribe to The Telegraph: [telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] (http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest) Email: [ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk] (mailto:ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

22 Nov 2024

48 MINS

48:52

22 Nov 2024


#732

Ukraine fires UK Storm Shadow missiles into Russia & Moscow retaliates with first use of intercontin...

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 (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X. With special thanks to our guest Oleksandr Merezhko, a Ukrainian politician, jurist and academic. Subscribe to The Telegraph: [telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] (http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest) Email: [ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk] (mailto:ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

21 Nov 2024

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:11

21 Nov 2024


#731

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

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: DominicNicholls(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 Telegraph: [telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] (http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest) Email: [ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk] (mailto:ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

20 Nov 2024

47 MINS

47:14

20 Nov 2024


#730

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: DominicNicholls(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 Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X. Francis Farrell (Reporter at the Kyiv Independent). @francisjfarrell on X. Content Referenced: My 24 hours strapped into Putin’s propaganda machine (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/15/putin-propaganda-24-hours-of-russian-media/ Subscribe to The Telegraph: [telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] (http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest) Email: [ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk] (mailto:ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

19 Nov 2024

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:19

19 Nov 2024


#729

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: DominicNicholls(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 Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on X. Subscribe to The Telegraph: [telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] (http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest) Email: [ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk] (mailto:ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

18 Nov 2024

46 MINS

46:27

18 Nov 2024


#728

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. RolandOliphant(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 book is Putin's War on Ukraine: [https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/putins-war-on-ukraine/] (https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/putins-war-on-ukraine/) Articles Referenced: The best books on Ukraine in 2024, from Chernobyl to Zelensky (Ada Wordsworth inThe Telegraph): [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/non-fiction/best-ukraine-books-2024-zelenskyy/] (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/non-fiction/best-ukraine-books-2024-zelenskyy/) Record Death Toll: What We Know About Russia's Losses in Ukraine by November (BBC): [https://www.bbc.com/russian/articles/cjr4zy2nye5o] (https://www.bbc.com/russian/articles/cjr4zy2nye5o) The ‘Deathonomics’ Powering Russia’s War Machine (Wall Street Journal): [https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/russia-ukraine-war-military-death-pay-6cfe936e?mod=Searchresults_pos6&page=1] (https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/russia-ukraine-war-military-death-pay-6cfe936e?mod=Searchresults_pos6&page=1) Biden’s escalation paralysis has devastated Ukraine (The Hill): [https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/4988504-biden-administration-ukraine-war/] (https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/4988504-biden-administration-ukraine-war/) Former Governor Confirms Russian Military Engaged in Looting in Kursk Region Villages (Meduza): [https://meduza.io/news/2024/11/14/byvshiy-gubernator-podtverdil-chto-rossiyskie-voennye-zanimalis-maroderstvom-v-selah-kurskoy-oblasti] (https://meduza.io/news/2024/11/14/byvshiy-gubernator-podtverdil-chto-rossiyskie-voennye-zanimalis-maroderstvom-v-selah-kurskoy-oblasti) Putin cuts payments for wounded in war against Ukraine (Kyiv Independent) [https://kyivindependent.com/putin-approves-reduction-of-payments-for-injured-in-war-against-ukraine/?mc_cid=f0af270ac7&mc_eid=08d0680a95] (https://kyivindependent.com/putin-approves-reduction-of-payments-for-injured-in-war-against-ukraine/?mc_cid=f0af270ac7&mc_eid=08d0680a95) In echo of Soviet era, Russians are informing on each other over Ukraine (Reuters) [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/more-russians-denounce-each-other-over-ukraine-echo-soviet-era-2024-11-15/] (https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/more-russians-denounce-each-other-over-ukraine-echo-soviet-era-2024-11-15/) Subscribe to The Telegraph: [telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] (http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest) Email: [ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk] (mailto:ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

15 Nov 2024

59 MINS

59:18

15 Nov 2024


#727

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: DominicNicholls(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 presenter of The Daily T Podcast). @kamalahmednews on X. Content referenced: Lord Hague's Comments onThe Daily T (The Telegraph): [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/13/russia-ukraine-war-zelensky-putin-trump-latest-news/] (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/13/russia-ukraine-war-zelensky-putin-trump-latest-news/) You can subscribe toThe Daily There: [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-daily-t/id1489612924] (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-daily-t/id1489612924) Could Zelensky use nuclear bombs? Ukraine’s options explained (The Times): [https://www.thetimes.com/article/2343d101-1c8e-4ca4-a4c1-913ce31e9e42?shareToken=549ff0795172888afdb2ac9c73300c74] (https://www.thetimes.com/article/2343d101-1c8e-4ca4-a4c1-913ce31e9e42?shareToken=549ff0795172888afdb2ac9c73300c74) British Challenger 2 tank ‘destroyed in Kursk’ (The Telegraph): [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/14/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest-uk-challenger2-new/] (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/14/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest-uk-challenger2-new/) Subscribe to The Telegraph: [telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] (http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest) Email: [ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk] (mailto:ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

14 Nov 2024

50 MINS

50:17

14 Nov 2024


#726

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. DominicNicholls(Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Julian Evans (author of Undefeatable: Odesa in Love & War). @thejulianevans on X. Julian Evans' book,Undefeatable: Odesa in Love & War [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Undefeatable-Odesa-Love-Julian-Evans/dp/1910895989] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Undefeatable-Odesa-Love-Julian-Evans/dp/1910895989) Russia's oil and gas industry an easy target for Europe after Trump's election victory (Business Insider): [https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-oil-gas-energy-industry-europe-target-trump-election-win-2024-11] (https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-oil-gas-energy-industry-europe-target-trump-election-win-2024-11) Subscribe to The Telegraph: [telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] (http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest) Email: [ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk] (mailto:ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

13 Nov 2024

46 MINS

46:33

13 Nov 2024


#725

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

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. DominicNicholls(Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X. With special thanks to our guest, a Ukrainian officer we shall not name who served in the historic Kharkiv counteroffensive. Content referenced: Putin rushes to recapture Kursk from Ukrainians before Trump takes office (The Telegraph): [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/11/putin-kursk-assault-ukraine-trump-north-korea/] (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/11/putin-kursk-assault-ukraine-trump-north-korea/) Donald Trump expected to nominate China hawk Marco Rubio for secretary of state (FT): [https://www.ft.com/content/5ec67430-7c68-4783-bf88-92c82e9d7f6f] (https://www.ft.com/content/5ec67430-7c68-4783-bf88-92c82e9d7f6f) Brussels to free up billions of euros for defence and security from EU budget(FT): [https://www.ft.com/content/eb0de7f4-5ba1-460a-a83d-1a7302fc1536] (https://www.ft.com/content/eb0de7f4-5ba1-460a-a83d-1a7302fc1536) Russian forces damage Kurakhove Reservoir dam in Donetsk Oblast (Kyiv Independent) [https://kyivindependent.com/russian-forces-damage-dam-of-kurakhove-reservoir-in-donetsk-oblast-ukraine-says/?mc_cid=0e0eef55ad&mc_eid=08d0680a95] (https://kyivindependent.com/russian-forces-damage-dam-of-kurakhove-reservoir-in-donetsk-oblast-ukraine-says/?mc_cid=0e0eef55ad&mc_eid=08d0680a95) Starmer to demand Biden hands Ukraine missing $20bn before Trump takes over (The Telegraph): [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/11/11/keir-starmer-demand-biden-ukraine-20bn-before-trump-talks/] (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/11/11/keir-starmer-demand-biden-ukraine-20bn-before-trump-talks/) Subscribe to The Telegraph: [telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] (http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest) Email: [ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk] (mailto:ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

12 Nov 2024

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:19

12 Nov 2024


#724

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

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: DominicNicholls(Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Venetia Rainey (Co-host [Battle Lines] (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/battle-lines/) podcast). @venetiarainey on X. With thanks to Admiral Rob Bauer (Chair of the Military Committee NATO), Hanno Pevkur (Defence Minister of Estonia), and Lawrynas Kasčiunas (Defence Minister of Lithuania). Subscribe to The Telegraph: [telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] (http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest) Email: [ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk] (mailto:ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

11 Nov 2024

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:20

11 Nov 2024


#723

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

Day 990. Today, we considerthe 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). @FrancisDearnley on X. James Crisp (Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on X. Michael Bohnert (Engineer & Researcher, RAND Corporation. @mbohnert on X. With thanks to Ievgeniia Gubkina, Ukrainian architect, architectural and urban historian, and curator. @BartlettArchUCL on X. Articles Referenced: Trump mulls Ukraine peace plan: British troops patrolling an 800-mile buffer zone (The Telegraph): [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/07/donald-trump-ukraine-peace-plan-british-troops-buffer-zone/] (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/07/donald-trump-ukraine-peace-plan-british-troops-buffer-zone/) Trump Promised to End the War in Ukraine. Now He Must Decide How(Wall Street Journal): [https://www.wsj.com/world/trump-presidency-ukraine-russia-war-plans-008655c0] (https://www.wsj.com/world/trump-presidency-ukraine-russia-war-plans-008655c0) Subscribe to The Telegraph: [telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] (http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest) Email: [ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk] (mailto:ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

08 Nov 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:40

08 Nov 2024


#722

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 Ukraine). AdrianSimp85802 on X. Dr Claudia Major (German Institute of International and Security Affairs). @SWPBerlin on X. Mission Ukraine You can learn more about the volunteer organisation here: [https://www.missionukraine.uk/] (https://www.missionukraine.uk/) Content Referenced: Trump’s victory means Europe has no choice but to arm – and fast (Francis inThe Telegraph) [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/11/07/donald-trump-victory-europe-now-has-two-months-save-ukraine/] (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/11/07/donald-trump-victory-europe-now-has-two-months-save-ukraine/) Biden team prepares to rush last-minute aid to Ukraine (Politico) [https://www.politico.com/news/2024/11/06/biden-trump-ukraine-assistance-00187897] (https://www.politico.com/news/2024/11/06/biden-trump-ukraine-assistance-00187897) Trump win casts fresh doubts over Wall Street's China strategy (Reuters) [https://www.reuters.com/markets/trump-win-casts-fresh-doubts-over-wall-streets-china-strategy-2024-11-07/] (https://www.reuters.com/markets/trump-win-casts-fresh-doubts-over-wall-streets-china-strategy-2024-11-07/) Subscribe to The Telegraph: [telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] (http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest) Email:ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See [acast.com/privacy] (http://acast.com/privacy) for more information. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

07 Nov 2024

1 HR 23 MINS

1:23:14

07 Nov 2024


#721

'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) @AdamKinzinger on X. Dr Dalibor Rohac (American Enterprise Institute Fellow & Eastern Europe expert) @DaliborRohac on X. Subscribe to The Telegraph: [telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] (http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest) Email:ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

06 Nov 2024

57 MINS

57:16

06 Nov 2024