Ukraine: The Latest: Recent Episodes
The Telegraph
War in Ukraine is reshaping our world. Every weekday the Telegraph's top journalists analyse the invasion from all angles - military, humanitarian, political, economic, historical - and tell you what you need to know to stay updated.
Day 1,627.
Today, after a weekend that may have seen a record number of drones launched across Ukraine and Russia, we examine what it is actually like to endure a ballistic missile attack – and how different that experience is from a drone barrage. Then, as Kyiv and other cities come under constant bombardment from weapons Ukrainian air defences cannot reliably intercept, we assess the arguments made by some that Ukraine’s increasingly ambitious strikes inside Russia could give Vladimir Putin the pretext he needs to mobilise hundreds of thousands more men. We also answer your questions about what Kyiv can realistically do to solve its missile crisis, revealing why President Donald Trump appears to have reversed course over giving Ukraine the blueprints needed to manufacture Patriot missiles.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Antonia Langford (Freelance Journalist in Kyiv). @Antonialford on X.
With thanks to RAND engineer Michael Bohnert. @mbohnert on X.
Producer: Rachel Porter
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Our Community Page can be found on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
Interview with Francis on ‘History in the Making’ Podcast:
Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-war-beyond-the-headlines-a-chat/id1752915858?i=1000780259657
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/episode/1cOPsUP2JrZZOm8WxHFNao?si=L8UjqLVRRqGLxt6DIWrrSQ&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=1b28971d7531463e
Ukraine: The Latest interview with WHO’s Dr Jarno Habicht: https://youtu.be/1Ujqi91joMU?si=7j0bfvysNICRjwE1&t=1282v
Russia bombs Odesa’s city centre (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/08/09/russia-bombs-odesas-historic-city-centre/
Zwei Drohnen über Militärstützpunkt in der Eifel gesichtet (Die Zeit, in German)
https://www.zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2026-08/drohnen-mechernich-militaerstuetzpunkt-bundeswehr-nrw
Germany’s gas gamble puts Europe’s winter at risk (Politico)
https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-gas-reserve-low-europe-winter-energy/
Kosovan police load up with weapons on the Serbian border as tensions rise (Danielle Sheridan for The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/04/09/kosovan-police-weapons-serbia-border-tensions/
Paranoid Putin bans his fake opposition (Antonia Langford for The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/08/08/paranoid-putin-cracks-down-opposition/
Russia turns Ukraine’s fallen soldiers into propaganda (Antonia Langford for The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/08/06/russia-turns-ukraines-fallen-soldiers-into-propaganda/
‘Ukrainian’ drone explodes near European gas pipeline (Antonia Langford for The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/08/08/ukrainian-drone-explodes-european-gas-pipeline-bulgaria/
Ukraine’s audacious attacks may just play into Putin’s hands (The Times)
https://www.thetimes.com/world/russia-ukraine-war/article/ukraine-russia-war-putin-escalation-npp285zgv
Ukraine’s Short-Lived Comeback (The Atlantic)
https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/2026/08/ukraine-war-zelensky-trump/688203/
Spy cameras on Navy drones secretly sent data to China (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/08/09/spy-cameras-on-navy-drones-secretly-sent-data-to-china/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Revealed: Why Trump u-turned on Patriot missiles for Ukraine
- Kyiv fires 600+ drones in a single night
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Day 1,624.
Today, as Kyiv is in mourning following Wednesday's attack, President Donald Trump continues to backtrack on the promised Patriot blueprints. Ukraine hits another Wildberry warehouse overnight, which brings the number of hits to at least 20 since the beginning of the operation, and we reflect on the 40-day strike campaign – has it brought the war closer to an end? Meanwhile, President Zelensky performs a balancing act, meeting with two countries historically close to Russia. Finally, we discuss Ukraine’s effort to prosecute the war in real time, with a groundbreaking trial on Russia’s human safari.
Contributors:
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
Alex Nichol (Telegraph Journalist).
With thanks to Tom Watling, freelance reporter based in Kyiv. @TomAWatling on X.
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Russian attacks kill 9, injure 89 across Ukraine over past day as Dnipropetrovsk Oblast comes under nearly 80 attacks (Kyiv Independent)
https://kyivindependent.com/russian-attacks-kill-9-injure-89-across-ukraine-over-past-day-as-dnipropetrovsk-oblast-comes-under-nearly-80-strikes/
What did Ukraine's '40-day campaign' against Russia deliver? (Kyiv Independent)
https://kyivindependent.com/did-ukraines-40-day-campaign-against-russia-change-anything/
U.S. Intel Finds Putin Could Test NATO’s Resolve With Limited Incursion (Wall Street Journal)
https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/u-s-intel-finds-putin-could-test-natos-resolve-with-limited-incursion-e3b02e2c
Alex’s interview with Andrei Sizov, head of SovEcon grain consultancy
https://youtu.be/gzG-OjuHlgA?si=9zZZQ-aa41DeYvpj&t=1307
Leipzig drone incident fuels fears of Russian election meddling (Politico)
https://www.politico.eu/article/leipzig-drone-incident-fuels-fears-russia-election-meddling/
Russians face a war trial. Ukrainians face having to defend them (Tom Watling for The Times)
https://www.thetimes.com/world/russia-ukraine-war/article/ukraine-russia-crimes-against-humanity-icc-hssdzdswr
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Russia ‘could attack Nato within weeks’, US intelligence warns
- Ukraine burns Wildberries site 2000km from frontline
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Day 1,623.
Today, after an extraordinary drone attack in Germany raises fresh questions about Russia’s campaign against the West, we ask whether it is finally time to stop describing Moscow’s actions as “hybrid”, “grey zone” or “sub-threshold” warfare – and instead call them what they are. We also report on Russia’s worsening fuel crisis, with queues once again forming outside petrol stations following Ukraine’s latest drone strike on Yaroslavl oil refinery. In Kyiv, Britain’s new Defence Secretary reaffirms UK support, declaring, “We’re with Ukraine until they win,” as we assess what the change in leadership could mean for military aid and European security. And later, we speak to the founder of an NGO supporting Ukrainian children with learning disabilities and other special educational needs, exploring how war affects those with heightened sensory sensitivities and what can be done to help.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Sophie O'Sullivan (Telegraph Journalist).
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to Alex Khilodenko, the founder of the CodeIT4Life – an NGO that focuses on building secure underground spaces for children with learning disabilities or special needs, like autism, especially taking into account their sensory sensitivity in the midst of war.
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
CodeIT4Life, the NGO in Kharkiv providing safe underground spaces for children with special needs:
https://codeit4.life/no-limits-inclusive-resource-center-in-derhachi/
Russia blamed for explosive drone at German airport (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/08/05/explosive-drone-found-ukraine-plane-russia-germany/
Ukraine strikes oil refinery 800 miles inside Russia (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/08/06/russia-strikes-ukrainian-train-station/
Report: ‘Russia’s UAV Campaign Over Europe’ (IISS):
https://www.iiss.org/globalassets/media-library---content--migration/images-delta/publications/research-papers/2026-new/russia-uav/ammended-file/russia_uav-campaign-over-europe.pdf
Trump declined Zelenskyy's request for additional Patriot missiles (Ukrainska Pravda): https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/08/05/8047361/
North Korean missile unit deploys in Russia for Ukraine war, Kyiv says (Reuters);
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/north-korean-missile-unit-deploys-russia-ukraine-war-kyiv-says-2026-08-05/
Trump, Hegseth clashed at Camp David over Iran missile depletion concerns (Washington Post)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/08/05/trump-hegseth-clashed-camp-david-over-iran-missile-depletion-concerns/
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Moscow blamed for explosive drone at German airport
- Fuel queues return to Russia as Ukraine hits refineries
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Day 1,622.
Today, Kyiv reels from the deadliest attack this year after failing to intercept any Russian missiles overnight, as North Korea continues to support Russia’s war, providing 120 ballistic missiles and six launchers. Meanwhile, Ukraine carries out air strikes on another Wildberries warehouse and several industrial sites, including an oil refinery. Then, we keep an eye on Kyiv and Washington’s warming relationship in recent weeks and discuss whether Ukraine could decide Italy’s next election. Finally, examine the lives of war widows as Russian losses mount, and Francis speaks to the World Health Organization’s representative in Ukraine about providing medical care in a war zone.
Contributors:
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
Alex Nichol (Telegraph Journalist).
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Dr Jarno Habicht of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Russian soldier opens fire on his own platoon (Antonia Langford for The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/08/04/russian-soldier-opens-fire-on-his-own-platoon/
Syria tells US it is willing to drastically drop Russian oil imports (Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/syria-tells-us-it-is-willing-drastically-drop-russian-oil-imports-sources-say-2026-08-04/
Russia Approves State-Funded IVF for Widows as Birth Rates Hit Historic Low (Kyiv Post)
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/80941
Facing a demographic catastrophe, Ukraine is paying for troops to freeze their sperm (BBC)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqxd9549y4xo
Ukraine's war widows: 'None of us was prepared to pay such a high price for our country' (Le Monde)
https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/02/17/ukraine-s-war-widows-none-of-us-was-prepared-to-pay-such-a-high-price-for-our-country_6535062_4.html
British Widows of the First World War, The Forgotten Legion, Andrea Hetherington
https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/British-Widows-of-the-First-World-War-Hardback/p/14718
How Putin Turned Japan Into a Den of Spies (New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/12/world/asia/russia-spies-japan-war-drones-electronics.html
MI6, DGSE, Ukraine... L’Express reveals an unprecedented ranking of Europe’s best spies (L’Express)
https://shorturl.at/6t6hW
French spy TV series, The Bureau:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4063800/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Russian soldier opens fire on his own platoon
- Moscow rains missiles on Kyiv in heaviest attack this year
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Day 1,621.
Putin finds himself in a sticky situation this morning after two more Wildberry distribution centres are attacked. There is also more evidence of Russia’s drone safari against civilians after a market vendor in Kherson was seen being hunted by a drone. We look at the latest diplomatic developments, which have seen Kyiv’s ambassador to the US dismissed, and its ambassador to London Valery Zaluzhny say that Ukraine is unlikely ever to join NATO. And later, a frontline reporter tells us what life is like today in the embattled fortress cities of Sloviansk, Kramatorsk and Kostiantynivka.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Lily Shanagher (Foreign Breaking News Report for The Telegraph). @LilyShanagher on X.
With thanks to Francis Farrell, Kyiv Independent Senior Reporter.
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Learn more about the Kyiv Independent’s October event in London:
https://kyivindependent.com/live/
Russia’s Wildberries to build 260,000 square metres of warehouse space in Kazakhstan (Novaya Gazeta)
https://novayagazeta.eu/en/articles/2026/08/04/russias-wildberries-to-build-260000-square-metres-of-warehouse-space-in-kazakhstan-en-news
Ukraine energy chief says infrastructure attacks will shape war’s outcome (Politico)
https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-energy-denys-shmyhal-winter-war/
"Twelve years of fairy tales": former commander-in-chief Zaluzhnyi says Ukraine will never join NATO (Ukrainska Pravda)
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/08/03/8047090/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Russia’s ‘barbaric’ drone safari caught on film
- Another Wildberries warehouse burns in St Petersburg
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Day 1,620.
Today, we report on another weekend of intense military activity: from renewed strikes on Wildberries warehouses – so severe that the company's owner and CEO Tatyana Kim was compelled to issue a public statement – to assassination attempts and a bombing at a Moscow restaurant. Plus, drone strikes on Russian positions in Crimea and a brutal attack on Kyiv that reveals the city's vulnerability to ballistic missile strikes. Dom and Francis also examine the latest casualty figures claimed by President Zelensky, the evolving US position on Ukraine, and what the new adaptation of The Odyssey might be trying to say about how modern warfare is having a corrosive effect on contemporary society.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
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James Kilner on the true significance of the Wildberries attacks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_UYWPnaFRM&t=835s
Ukraine only able to intercept one of 27 Russian missiles aimed at Kyiv (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/08/01/ukraine-only-able-intercept-one-27-russian-missiles-kyiv/
Trump backtracks on promise to give Ukraine Patriot blueprints (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/07/31/trump-backtracks-promise-ukraine-patriot-blueprints/
'Nature of the threats has changed' — Kyiv removes protective structures from city monuments (Kyiv Independent)
https://kyivindependent.com/kyiv-to-remove-protective-coverings-over-monuments/?mc_cid=f58d6cc26e&mc_eid=08d0680a95
Zelensky Updates NSDC Roster Amid Government Reshuffle (Kyiv Post):
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/81516
Tulsi Gabbard and her guru (The Washington Post):
https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2026/06/21/tulsi-gabbard-her-guru-mysterious-messages-that-helped-shape-her-political-career/
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Thumbnail image credit: X/@bayraktar_1love
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Wildberries strikes light up the sky 1000km inside Russia
- Zelensky ‘reveals’ wartime death tolls
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Day 1,617.
As yet more Russian Wildberries distribution sites reach for the stars, Ukrainian missile producer Firepoint wins the month’s top-trolling award by offering merch to anyone who correctly predicts their next target. Dom reports how ballistic-missile defence is the hot topic of military and diplomatic discussion at the moment, with offers from Poland, favours asked of SpaceX and, perhaps least surprising of all, a growing coolness from Donald Trump over the plan/idea/wishful thinking that Ukraine would be given the Patriot blueprints. Alex Nichol reports that Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff may be in Ukraine in the next few weeks, which would be their first trip to Kyiv despite making multiple visits to Putin in Moscow. Finally, Adélie discusses Ukrainian war poetry, with the man who brought the newest generation of poets to English-speaking audiences.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Alex Nichol (Telegraph Journalist).
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to Hugh Roberts (@hugh.g.a.roberts on Instagram) and the University of Exeter.
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
If you’re interested in sponsoring Dom’s upcoming defence event, email our colleagues at events@telegraph.co.uk
Russian missile destroys US firm’s Kyiv drone factory (The Guardian)
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/30/us-firm-drone-factory-terminal-autonomy-ukraine-russia
Zelensky Asked Trump for a Favor From Elon Musk (The Atlantic)
https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/2026/07/zelensky-asked-trump-for-a-favor-from-elon-musk/688122/
Donald Trump ‘not sure’ he will let Ukraine build Patriot missiles (Financial Times)
https://www.ft.com/content/d8c42f6b-4dba-4976-a907-c7c93bca0bbd?syn-25a6b1a6=1
War and peace: Ukraine’s ambassador in Washington joins our table (Christian Science Monitor)
https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/monitor_breakfast/2026/0731/ukraine-ambassador-olga-stefanishyna?icid=rss
The Geopolitics of Russia’s Civil Nuclear Exports Four Years into the War (Centre for Strategic and International Studies)
https://www.csis.org/analysis/geopolitics-russias-civil-nuclear-exports-four-years-war
Ukrainian War Time Poetry:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx2YPXiQIIQvRHSFfabgsOZM_5G5eqj5O
Jantar Publishing House:
https://www.jantarpublishing.com/
Lines from the frontline: the poet soldiers defending Ukraine (The Conversation):
https://theconversation.com/lines-from-the-frontline-the-poet-soldiers-defending-ukraine-276676
Death of a Ukrainian Writer (New Yorker):
https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/the-death-of-a-ukrainian-writer-victoria-amelina
The Buried Book That Helped Ukraine’s Literary Revival (The New York Times):
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/20/world/europe/ukraine-publishing-buried-book.html
More about Aliaksei Lazarau: https://x.com/Alx_lazarau/status/2050195969103307014
The petition to allow non-Ukrainian to be recognised as Hero of Ukraine: https://petition.president.gov.ua/petition/264020
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Russians 'fear being killed in Red Square,' Kyiv claims
- Zelensky asks Elon Musk a favour
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Day 1,616.
A Russian cruise missile is believed to have landed in Poland overnight, just after President Zelensky and Polish prime minister Donald Tusk met to patch up a rumbling diplomatic spat. Meanwhile, inside Ukraine, former Minister of Defence Fedorov gives his first big interview since being sacked, saying there is 'resistance to change' in the defence ministry and laying out his vision to win the war. Finally, Dom, Adelie, and Francis read your best summer postcards and answer your questions.
Contributors:
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Producer: Tom Steed
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Anita Blay
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
‘Russian missile’ leaves crater in Poland (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/30/poland-explosion-russian-missile-attack/
Attacks on Ukrainians in Poland are rising. Disinformation fuels the flames (Kyiv Independent)
https://kyivindependent.com/attacks-on-ukrainians-in-poland-are-rising-disinformation-fuels-the-flames/
Watch the full interview with Mykhailo Fedorov (Ukrainska Pravda, in Ukrainian)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbjYc4-OuT0
Russia importing sensitive UK, EU tech through India, data shows (Politico)
https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-import-uk-eu-technology-india-data/
Francis’s Interview with Michael Bohnert re. Patriot missile timescales:
https://youtu.be/Fg_PmGkpJu4?si=Jf7HoU6anVj1JCQW
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Russian missile leaves crater in Poland
- Fedorov reveals all in first interview since sacking
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Day 1,615.
After Russia sees another night of Ukrainian drone strikes on a Wildberries warehouse and oil refinery attacks, Francis examines Kyiv’s campaign to disrupt Putin’s logistics and wartime economy. He also looks at encouraging developments in Washington, where Presidents Zelensky and Trump met ahead of the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, before Graham’s landmark bipartisan sanctions bill took a significant step forward in Congress. Then James Kilner has his regular Russia roundup, as rumours of a fresh mobilisation continue to circulate, before we explore the dramatic downfall of the powerful head of Russia’s international chess federation.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
James Kilner (Russia Analyst). @Jkjourno on X.
Malcolm Pein (Telegraph chess correspondent). @TelegraphChess on X.
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Anita Blay
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Russia explores support for Wildberries after Ukrainian drone attacks, sources say (Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/russia-explores-support-wildberries-after-ukrainian-drone-attacks-sources-say-2026-07-28/
Laura Loomer says she called Trump from Ukraine, plans to brief president on visit (Kyiv Independent)
https://kyivindependent.com/laura-loomer-says-she-called-trump-from-ukraine-plans-to-brief-president-on-visit/
Kremlin Gambit: German FIDE presidential candidate Vadim Rosenstein continues to earn millions in Russia (Ukrainian Independent Information Agency of News, in Russian)
https://sport.unian.net/othersports/kandidat-v-prezidenty-fide-vadim-rozenshteyn-prodolzhaet-vesti-biznes-v-rossii-13451784.html
Russians Form Street Patrol to Shield Men From Forced Recruitment (Kyiv Post)
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/81265
World chess chief faces endgame after EU announces Russia war sanctions (BBC)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cewrk58k2k4o
No contact with political prisoner Andrei Trofimov since April (Memorial)
https://memopzk.org/en/news/no-contact-with-political-prisoner-andrei-trofimov-since-april/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Ukraine wipes out seventh Wildberries warehouse and major oil refinery
- US senate advances key Russia sanctions bill
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Day 1,614.
As Ukraine strikes a target more than 1,300 kilometres from Kyiv, Francis and Alex Nichol assess the significance of President Zelensky’s visit to Washington for Lindsey Graham’s funeral and to meet with President Trump. It comes a day after Ukraine struck a tanker from Iran in the Caspian Sea, something the US president was asked about on Air Force One. Meanwhile, attention is focused on Congress as lawmakers prepare to decide the fate of the bipartisan sanctions bill, which would impose sweeping tariffs on countries continuing to buy Russian energy. Later, we take a deep dive into the Black Sea grain corridor, exploring why it’s returned to the centre of the war after recent attacks on merchant shipping, and what it means for global food security.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Alex Nichol (Telegraph Journalist).
With thanks to Andrey Sizov, head of SovEcon grain consultancy (@sizov_andre on X).
Producer: Tom Steed
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Anita Blay
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Democrats ‘undermining US support for Ukraine’ (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/27/democrat-opponents-sanctioning-russia-act-undermine-ukraine/
Life of a Ukrainian draft dodger (Antonia Langford for The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/28/ukraine-hunt-for-draft-dodgers-becomes-battle-on-the-street/
EU hesitates to target Irish plant accused of supplying Russia’s war industry (Financial Times)
https://www.ft.com/content/ef7ff634-b738-4975-91b5-2edffc51da68?syn-25a6b1a6=1
The Sizov Report
http://sizov.report
Wagner’s Remnants Are Running an Opioid Empire in the Center of Africa (Wall Street Journal)
https://www.wsj.com/world/africa/russia-wagner-africa-opioid-trade-d015c4bc
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Crimea 'without power' after deadly raids
- Zelensky meets Trump in Washington ahead of Lindsey Graham funeral
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Day 1,613.
As Putin is forced to cancel his annual Navy Day parade in St. Petersburg for the second year in a row – forced to stand by an image of a submarine instead – we report on another major weekend on the battlefield for both Russia and Ukraine, including a strike by Kyiv on an Iranian-linked tanker in the Caspian Sea. Meanwhile Volodymyr Zelensky is in London to meet with new British PM Andy Burnham for the first time, as the Ukrainian president warns of a new mobilisation drive by Moscow amid mounting Russian losses. Then we hear from the WELT offices in Germany about their wargame that caused such a stir, NATO’s Secretary General had to respond.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
With thanks to Caroline Drüten, international security correspondent at WELT.
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
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‘Ernstfall: What if Russia Attacks NATO? Inside a German Wargame’ (WELT Podcast):
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ernstfall-what-if-russia-attacks-nato-inside-a/id6785429115
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033GHuBrh6zwl1mq4TVeY6
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/21/new-missile-at-centre-of-anglo-german-golden-age-of-defence/
Fabrice Deprez’s Substack describing Kramatorsk:
https://eastradar.substack.com/p/the-long-war-60?triedRedirect=true
Kazakhstan’s Tokayev Urges Putin to Freeze Ukraine War (Kyiv Post)
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/81070
Kremlin Shrugs Off Reports of US-Ukraine Air Truce Plan, Says It’s ‘Too Early’ (Kyiv Post)
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/81124
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- ‘Humiliated’ Putin poses with fake submarine after navy parade cancelled
- Ukraine strikes Iranian tanker in Caspian Sea
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Day 1,610.
Today, as Ukraine expands its long-range strike campaign with fresh attacks on Russian logistics hubs and warehouses – including targets in St Petersburg – we examine the growing economic cost to Moscow as Kyiv intensifies its effort to disrupt supply chains and undermine Russia’s war machine. We also explore why American political commentator and Donald Trump ally Laura Loomer has dramatically reversed her position on Ukraine after years of amplifying pro-Kremlin narratives, and what that shift could signal for Republican support for Kyiv. And later, Dom brings you an exclusive interview with Ukraine’s new Veterans Minister, recorded during a visit to Mykolaiv earlier this year.
Contributors:
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
Alex Nichol (Telegraph Journalist).
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Vitali Kim, the new Veteran Affairs Minister of Ukraine, former frontline mayor of Mykolaiv.
Producer: Rachel Porter
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: James England
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Why Russia’s Amazon became Ukraine’s number one target (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/24/why-russias-amazon-became-ukraines-number-one-target/
Inside Ukraine’s Kill Zone (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/graphics/UKRAINE-CRISIS/KILL-ZONE/znpnojmknvl/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- St Petersburg burns as new ‘number one target’ revealed
- Dom tours a frontline city with its mayor
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Day 1,609.
Today, after Mykhailo Drapatyi is appointed Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, we examine the reaction from Russian soldiers and military commentators as Kyiv reshapes its wartime leadership. We also report on Ukraine’s continuing campaign of long-range strikes, with fresh attacks on a key Russian logistics hub and another strategically important oil refinery as Kyiv seeks to weaken Moscow’s war machine far behind the front lines. Then we assess how Russia’s war against Ukraine is reshaping global grain exports and food prices, before unpacking the European Union’s latest sanctions against Vladimir Putin’s regime, finally agreed after weeks of difficult negotiations.
Contributors:
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
Alex Nichol (Telegraph Journalist).
Producer: Phil Atkins
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Yesterday’s Ukraine: The Latest, offering a deep dive into Kyiv’s new commander-in-chief:
YouTube – https://youtu.be/xqBiyMPM4jo?si=p1rlhUOodgg781ck
Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ukraines-legendary-new-commander-takes-charge-after/id1612424182?i=1000777916224
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/episode/3CktsLADyTxmHVesqf6RxW?si=abe2835da3fc4782
Kremlin propagandist Xenia Fedorova escapes EU sanctions targeting Russian figures (Le Monde):
https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/07/22/kremlin-propagandist-xenia-fedorova-escapes-eu-sanctions-targeting-russian-figures_6755722_4.html?srsltid=AfmBOopfQv9I8HMURwgR6Hkc7GNY7nqJuYDoS-YXXq1t3JMx29P71kMx
From the Shannon to Siberia: How alumina from a Limerick refinery enters Russia’s weapons supply chain (The Irish Times)
https://www.irishtimes.com/world/europe/2026/03/24/from-the-shannon-to-siberia-how-alumina-from-a-limerick-refinery-enters-russias-weapons-supply-chain/
For more on Caolan Robertson’s investigation into the Auginish aluminium plant, Ukraine: The Latest June 16th episode:
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mimSeae4Nw&t=1492s
Apple podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/trump-tells-putin-to-make-a-deal-at-g7-revenge/id1612424182?i=1000772992491
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XXCl4A8oZ871GwjvdXowY
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- The European Union’s 21st sanction package
- Interview with Kharkiv mayor Ihor Terekhov
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Day 1,608.
Today, in another historic day for the war, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi is replaced with one of the most famous generals in Ukraine: Mykhailo Drapatyi, a popular and innovative military leader with a remarkable backstory. We bring together a frontline Ukrainian drone pilot and two leading experts to hear what really happened in the past 72 hours, what this means for the conflict, and the likely strategy Kyiv will adopt as the war enters the next phase.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dr Jade McGlynn (Centre for Statecraft and National Security, King's College London)
Special thanks to Dr Jack Watling – Senior Research Fellow for Applied Military Sciences at the Royal United Services Institute – and Dimko Zhluktenko, best known as a drone pilot in the 413th Regiment of the Unmanned Systems Forces.
Producer: Alexis Adimora
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
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Day 1,607.
Today, as Ukraine strikes a plant belonging to Russia’s largest steel producer, we assess Moscow’s increasing use of ballistic missiles as the fighting on the frontline heads towards Russia’s bloodiest month in a year and a half. We also report on the man expected to replace Kyiv’s Commander-in-Chief, before a special interview with one of the founding members of Pussy Riot about the group’s origins and the protest performance that led to members being sent to a Russian penal colony.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Nadya Tolokonnikova of Pussy Riot.
Producer: Phil Atkins
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
The Pavilion of dis(Sense) – conceived and curated by the Russian dissident artist Katia Margolis – is in the former Church of San Leonardo, Venice, until August 7. Learn more: https://www.instagram.com/pavilionofdissense/
Francis’s Dispatches from La Biennale in Venice –
Part I: https://youtu.be/ay2UT-SeKDI?si=HcbI6rpImmWdnEIM&t=559
Part II (featuring the first section of Francis’s interview with Nadya of Pussy Riot): https://youtu.be/KVCZ9mVVFNI?si=zpNovKCPKyoDJdbU&t=829
Nadja’s Strasbourg exhibition, ‘Resistance Imprisoned’:
https://www.ritschfisch.com/exhibition/resistance-imprisoned/
Russian warship opens fire off Devon (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/07/21/russian-warship-neustrashimy-fires-plymouth-royal-navy/
White House concerned over Miliband as Foreign Secretary (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/07/21/white-house-deeply-concerned-miliband-foreign-secretary/
Mykhailo Drapatyi, the man some protesters want to replace Syrskyi (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/mykhailo-drapatyi-the-man-some-protesters-want-to-replace-syrskyi/
Zelensky’s crisis deepens as ex-defence minister rejects offer to return (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/51dad580-487a-43d4-8427-cdd764cbe8f5?syn-25a6b1a6=1
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Russia faces bloodiest month for a year and half
- Interview with Pussy Riot founder Nadya Tolokonnikova
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Day 1,606.
Today, after one of its biggest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv of the war, we hear about Ukraine’s strikes on warehouses belonging to Russia’s equivalent to Amazon, costing millions in damages and a 2000 square mile cloud that can be seen from space. Then we consider the rumours that Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi may be next for the chop as protests continue over President Zelensky’s removal of Defence Minister Fedorov. And, with our guest, we try to answer a key question: now President Trump has promised to share the blueprints for Patriot missiles with Kyiv, how long will it take for Ukraine to build its own version?
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Alex Nichol (Telegraph Journalist).
With thanks for Michael Bohnert – Engineer at RAND.
Producer: Rachel Porter
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Russia unleashes largest ballistic missile attack of the war (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/19/russia-ukraine-war-ballistic-missile-attack-kyiv-zelensky/
Ukraine strikes warehouses of ‘Russian Amazon’ in revenge attack (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/18/ukraine-strikes-warehouses-russian-amazon-revenge-attack/
Fires rage near Moscow after Ukrainian drone strikes (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/20/fires-rage-near-moscow-after-ukrainian-drone-strikes/
Russian pensioners dying in queues for fuel (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/17/russian-pensioners-dying-queues-fuel/
Video shows bomb attack on Ukrainian tycoon in Monaco (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/18/video-bomb-attack-ukrainian-tycoon-monaco/
FIFA risks prosecution over World Cup payments to Russian clubs (Follow The Money):
https://www.ftm.eu/articles/fifa-world-cup-sanctions-payments-russian-clubs
Russia Plans to Mobilize 500,000 Personnel by Autumn, Prepares for New Fronts (Kyiv Post):
kyivpost.com/post/80585
More from Michael Bohnert on Patriot Missiles:
https://x.com/mbohnert/status/2079146203795890363
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Putin unleashes largest ballistic missile attack of the war
- Ukraine strikes warehouses of ‘Russian Amazon’ in revenge strikes
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Day 1,603.
Today, as Ukraine reels from the dismissal of its popular Defence Minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, we examine the speculation surrounding his sudden departure, and reveal details of his new successor. We also bring you the latest on Ukraine’s extraordinary campaign in the naval theatre, where more than 100 Russian vessels have been struck in little over a week, before our regular segment on the occupied territories. Finally, with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer – one of Ukraine’s strongest international supporters – leaving office on Monday, we assess what his successor, Andy Burnham, will mean for the war.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dr Jade McGlynn (Centre for Statecraft and National Security, King’s College London)
Lilian Fawcett (Senior Producer on Ukraine: The Latest)
Producer: Rachel Porter
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Jade’s Project – ‘TOT Insights’ (Ukraine’s Temporarily Occupied Territories):
https://totinsights.org/
Ukraine turns Sea of Azov into graveyard for Russian ships (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/17/ukraine-turns-sea-of-azov-into-graveyard-for-russian-ships/
The sacking that turned Ukrainians against Zelensky (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/16/protests-erupt-zelensky-fires-defence-minister-fedorov/
Why Zelensky has fired the man beating Russia (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/07/16/why-zelensky-fired-mykhailo-fedorov/
Starmer tells Zelensky: You have Britain’s ‘cast-iron’ support (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/07/16/keir-starmer-heads-to-ukraine-volodymyr-zelensky-burnham/
Russia Strips Arctic Air Defenses As Ukraine War Strains Military (Radio Liberty):
https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-air-defense-removal-arctic-satellite-photos-ukraine-war/33803628.html
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Spy chief named Ukraine's new defence minister amid Fedorov sacking fallout
- 12 Russian shadow fleet ships hit in single day
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Day 1,602.
Following President Zelensky’s seismic sacking of 35-year-old Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov – a popular, dynamic moderniser in the government – we bring you the reaction on the streets of Kyiv, where protests have broken out. Reports suggest it was irreconcilable differences with commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi that ultimately got Fedorov dismissed – but also that his personal political ambitions had Zelensky worried. Is this the president’s biggest political miscalculation since his move against the country’s anti-corruption bodies in 2025? Then, we have the latest Ukrainian strikes on Russian ships in the Black Sea. Finally Adelie learns about the remarkably brave women who have become the backbone of the resistance movement in the occupied territories.
Contributors:
Roland Oliphant (Chief Foreign Analyst). @RolandOliphant on X.
Alex Nichol (Telegraph Journalist).
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
Producer: Phil Atkins
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Protests erupt after Zelensky fires popular defence minister (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/16/protests-erupt-zelensky-fires-defence-minister-fedorov/
Zelensky rejected push to fire Syrskyi as commander-in-chief, Fedorov reveals (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/fedorov-admits-trying-to-replace-syrskyi-before-his-dismissal-as-defense-minister/
Russia's Engels air base reportedly struck in Ukrainian drone attack (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/russias-engels-air-base-reportedly-struck-in-ukrainian-drone-attack/
The Warrior-Witches of Ukraine’s Resistance (Ken Harbaugh in The Atlantic):
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/2026/06/underground-intelligence-network-russia-ukraine/687578/
EMAIL US:
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Protests sweep Ukraine
- Zelensky sacks 'modernising' defence minister Fedorov
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Day 1,601.
As Ukraine expands its campaign in the Black Sea, tightening Kyiv’s stranglehold on occupied Crimea, Dom reports on the fifth consecutive day of combined missile and drone attacks on the southern Odesa region, as civilians continue to bear the brunt of the bombardment. Then Francis turned to the latest political developments shaping the war, including fresh manoeuvring in Hungary. And later, they are joined by Adelie to answer your questions on the Kerch bridge, the impact of fuel shortages for the Russian harvest, and European preparedness for the kind of aerial bombardments Ukraine suffers daily.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
Producer: Phil Atkins
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Unmanned Systems Forces Online Killboard: https://sbs-group.army/en/
‘THE PINK FLAME OF THE TUZLY LAGOONS’ (Birding in Ukraine):
https://www.birdinginukraine.com/blog/the-pink-flame-of-the-tuzly-lagoons
Exclusive: Lockheed Martin supports granting Ukraine Patriot missile licenses, official says (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/lockheed-martin-supports-granting-ukraine-patriot-missile-licenses/
EMAIL US:
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Drone 'downs' Russian Mi-28 helicopter
- 'Moscow will fall through Crimea': Ukraine's new campaign
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Day 1,600.
In Paris, the Coalition of the Willing announces a new joint anti-missile defence system to ensure Ukraine’s winter supply of Patriots before attending the military parade on Bastille Day. Dom reports on the latest Russian oil refinery strike by Ukraine and Adelie has the latest on Ukraine’s cabinet reshuffle. Later, they hear from Berlin correspondent James Rothwell after his exclusive interview with the AfD’s defence chief – who claims a Russian attack on Germany is “completely unrealistic”.
Contributors:
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
Producer: Phil Atkins
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Power Outages Hit Sevastopol as Russia Declares ‘Special Regime’ After Reported Ukrainian Attack (Kyiv Post)
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/80213
Commander of Ukraine's 155th brigade detained in kidnapping, murder case (Kyiv Independent)
https://kyivindependent.com/commander-of-ukraines-155th-brigade-detained-in-kidnapping-murder-case/
Luftwaffe chief warns Europe has ‘no time’ to counter Putin without US weapons (Politico)
https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-isnt-ready-replace-us-weapons-german-air-chief-warns/
London Playbook: ‘Endings and beginnings’ (Politico)
https://www.politico.eu/newsletter/london-playbook/endings-and-beginnings/
Ukraine's parliament dismisses prime minister, paving way for government reshuffle (Kyiv Independent)
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraines-parliament-dismisses-prime-minister-paving-way-for-government-reshuffle/
Zelensky eyes replacing Defense Minister Fedorov, source says (Kyiv Independent)
https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-eyes-replacing-defense-minister-fedorov-source-says/
Why the AfD is not scared of World War Three (James Rothwell for The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/10/why-afd-not-scared-third-world-war/
How Putin Turned Japan Into a Den of Spies (New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/12/world/asia/russia-spies-japan-war-drones-electronics.html
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Russian recruits run dry, Ukrainian intelligence reports
- Paris holds biggest Bastille Day parade since WWII
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Day 1,599.
After a weekend that took the tally of oil exporting Russian ships hit by drones in the Sea of Azov to over 100, Dom reports how Ukraine has trialled an autonomous amphibious assault into Russian-held territory. Meanwhile Ukraine strikes another oil refinery, as fights break out over Russian fuel shortages. Adelie examines the first-ever joint EU-UK sanctions against the Russian cyber-war complex and asks what direction President Zelensky is heading in with his latest cabinet reshuffle. Dom looks at the latest United Nations response to the bombing of civilians and asks how they manage to condemn the killings in such strong terms, without once having to apportion blame. And later, he talks to US international affairs commentator Melinda Haring about the sudden death over the weekend of Senator Lindsay Graham and what the death of a leading Russia hawk means for Kyiv.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to Melinda Haring, nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center.
Producer: Rachel Porter
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Lindsey Graham, Republican Senator and Staunch Trump Ally, Dies at 71 (NYT)
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/12/us/politics/lindsey-graham-dead.html
Zelenskyy dismisses Ukraine’s prime minister in cabinet shake-up (FT)
https://www.ft.com/content/db48418a-f906-4afd-86a2-1ab08004bd13?syn-25a6b1a6=1
Beyond the Battlefield: Russia’s Information War Against Ukraine’s European Future
https://cpd.gov.ua/en/report/beyond-the-battlefield-russias-information-war-against-ukraines-european-future/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Ukraine hits 100 Russian tankers in Sea of Azov
- What Lindsey Graham’s death means for Kyiv
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Day 1,596.
Ukraine continues playing its game of Whack-A-Hole on the Kremlin's energy plants. Dom looks at technical developments on the battlefield, including the suggestion Ukrainian troops are now deliberately starting their assaults with next to no equipment, before turning to politics: with Tomahawks on their way to Europe and Marine Le Pen, possibly, on her way to the Elysee Palace. Adelie French-splains what a National Rally presidency could mean for European security and Ukraine. Finally, Adelie is joined by Alexander Browder, the 17-year-old who was sanctioned by the Kremlin for exposing a Russian-backed crypto laundering network.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to Alexander Browder.
Producer: Rachel Porter
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Exclusive: US fund to make 'big' investment in Ukraine's critical minerals this fall, economy minister says (Kyiv Independent)
https://kyivindependent.com/exclusive-us-fund-to-make-big-investment-in-ukraines-critical-minerals-this-fall-economy-minister-says/
Uefa drags its heels over action against Russia’s fake Ukrainian clubs (The Guardian)
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/27/uefa-action-russia-fake-ukrainian-clubs-shakhtar-donetsk#:~:text=The%20fake%20Shakhtar%2C%20who%20play,promoted%20to%20the%20third%20tier.
Au RN, quinze ans d’affaires judiciaires sous l’ère Marine Le Pen (Le Monde)
https://www.lemonde.fr/les-decodeurs/article/2026/07/07/au-rassemblement-national-quinze-ans-d-affaires-judiciaires-sous-l-ere-marine-le-pen_6721393_4355770.html
French court clears way for Marine Le Pen to run for president but orders her to wear electronic tag (BBC)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c70yk5xjyl1t
No longer Putin's friends but not for sure. What connects Le Pen's party with the Kremlin (European Pravda)
https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/articles/2025/09/17/7220329/
Confronting the Illicit-Finance Hydra in Crypto Markets: Protecting Retail Investors and Disrupting Hostile Government Exploitation (Alexander Browder for Henry Jackson Society)
https://henryjacksonsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HJS-Crypto-Currency-Report-web-final.pdf
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Ukraine smashes major Russian oil refinery
- US sells Tomahawks to Germany
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Day 1,595.
Ukraine strikes yet more Russian shadow fleet tankers in the Black Sea, bringing their total to more than 30 in just four days. Adelie reports on how Kyiv’s latest strikes on oil facilities has President Putin feeling the mounting frustration of ordinary Russians. Then we hear from our correspondents in Ankara who reflect on “a Nato summit of two halves,” where Donald Trump’s bombastic remarks about Greenland and Spain gave way to discord and, apparently, love in the Turkish capital. Finally, Latvia’s foreign minister looks ahead to the next meeting of Nato countries.
Contributors:
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
Sophie O’Sullivan (Telegraph journalist).
Sophia Yan (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @Sophia_yan on X.
Joe Barnes (Diplomatic Editor). @Barnes_Joe on X.
Roland Oliphant (Chief Foreign Analyst). @RolandOliphant on X.
Producer: Phil Atkins
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
North Korea Supplies Up to 40% of Russia's Artillery Shells, Ukrainian Intel Says (Kyiv Post)
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/79862
The Nato member powering Europe’s rearmament (Sophia Yan for The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/09/how-turkey-became-new-pillar-european-defence/
Ukraine has ‘two months before Putin escalates war’ (Joe Barnes and Sophia Yan for The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/09/ukraine-has-two-months-end-war-or-face-massive-escalation/
Listen to our sister podcast Iran: The Latest for updates on the conflict in the Middle East
https://linktr.ee/IranTheLatest
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Ukraine strikes over 30 Russian tankers in four days
- Trump gushes about “tremendous unity” at Nato summit
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Day 1,594.
Donald Trump has handed Ukraine permission to build its own Patriot missiles as he met with Volodymyr Zelensky at the Nato summit. It comes after the American president told the meeting in Ankara the US-Iran ceasefire was “over”, and said Washington would cut all trade ties with Spain as he met with Mark Rutte. Our team in Ankara has all the latest updates from a busy day in the Turkish capital. Dom and Francis discuss the former Ukrainian commander-in-chief’s piece for the Telegraph where he warns we mustn't “assume Russia has lost the war”. Later, Joe Barnes speaks exclusively to the Czech president Petr Pavl.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Joe Barnes (Diplomatic Editor). @Barnes_Joe on X.
Roland Oliphant (Chief Foreign Analyst). @RolandOliphant on X.
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Listen to Iran: The Latest for more from NATO and interview with Al Carns:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iran-the-latest/id1712903296
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7gPBO0qnZI1YBi25zaVT1c
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVAif-vifC6F2aoPB8GIw6dk
Listen to Iran: The Latest for more from NATO:
https://linktr.ee/iranthelatest
Telegraph Live Blog of the NATO Summit:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/08/us-iran-strikes-persian-gulf-nato-chief-summit-ankara/
Do not assume Russia has lost the war (Valerii Zaluzhnyi for The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/08/ukraine-ambassador-do-not-assume-russia-has-lost-war/
Ankara Summit Declaration (NATO):
https://www.nato.int/en/about-us/official-texts-and-resources/official-texts/2026/07/08/the-ankara-summit-declaration?utm_source=multi&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ankara-declaration
Trump revives plan to buy Greenland (Connor Stringer, Joe Barnes and Tony Diver for The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/07/trump-revives-plan-to-buy-greenland/
Russia back in Olympics...World Cup could be next
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/olympics/2026/07/07/russia-olympic-ban-lifted/
The one sport moving against Russia is run by its ex-deputy PM (Euromaidan Press)
https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/07/06/fide-suspends-russia-malcolm-pein-interview/
NATO allies to sign a raft of missile deals with US companies (Politico)
https://www.politico.eu/article/nato-allies-to-sign-a-raft-of-missile-deals-with-us-companies/
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Day 1,593.
Today, as Ukraine reportedly launches one of the largest waves of air strikes inside Russia since the full-scale invasion began – while also targeting multiple Russian vessels in the Sea of Azov – we bring you the latest from the NATO summit in Turkey, where world leaders are gathering for what could prove one of the most consequential meetings of the war. What is really at stake for the alliance? How secure is continued US support for NATO? And what military commitments can realistically be expected that will strengthen President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hand, both on the battlefield and at the negotiating table, as pressure mounts on Vladimir Putin at home?
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Venetia Rainey (Host on Iran: The Latest). @Venetiarainey on X.
Roland Oliphant (Host on Iran: The Latest). @RolandOliphant on X.
Sophia Yan (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @Sophia_Yan on X.
With thanks to Lithuania’s representative to NATO, Darius Jauniskis, and former UK Armed Forces Minister, Al Carns MP.
Producer: Phil Atkins
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Listen to Iran: The Latest for more from NATO and interview with Al Carns:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iran-the-latest/id1712903296
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7gPBO0qnZI1YBi25zaVT1c
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVAif-vifC6F2aoPB8GIw6dk
NATO Summit Live Blog (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/07/nato-summit-latest-ankara-turkey-starmer-trump/
Britain to lead European drive to build long-range Nato missiles (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/06/britain-lead-european-missile-project-reliance-us/
Sleeping families crushed by Putin’s trademark ‘double tap’ strike (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/06/sleeping-families-crushed-putin-trademark-double-tap-strike/
Woman suspected of Ukrainian tycoon bomb plot in Monaco shot dead (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/07/woman-suspected-of-ukrainian-tycoon-bomb-plot-monaco-shot/
How Britain let Europe down on defence (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/07/how-britain-let-europe-down-with-defence/
Erdogan crushes dissent before rolling out Nato red carpet (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/07/recep-erdogan-turkey-ankara-dissent-nato-summit-ankara/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Ukraine hits Russia with ‘biggest drone attack in two years’
- Trump tells Nato summit war will be settled ‘soon’
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Day 1,592.
Ahead of the NATO summit in Turkey, Russia kills more Ukrainian civilians in the second mass aerial strike in four days. Moscow also claims they’ve taken the Donbas city of Kostiantynivka, then later says fighting is ongoing – Dom tries to decipher the conflicting reports. Then he has the latest on Ukraine’s most recent drone strikes against a St Petersburg oil terminal, as Russians consider refuelling in China amid petrol shortages across the country. And we hear from our team on the ground in Ankara before looking ahead to what we can expect from this year’s NATO summit, where Trump is expected to put pressure on allies over defence spending.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Producer: Rachel Porter
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Trump threatens NATO on eve of summit
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/07/05/trump-threatens-nato-on-eve-of-summit/
Putin faces a fork in the road (Memphis Barker for the Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/06/vladimir-putin-faces-fork-in-road-russia-ukraine/
Fuel shortages after Ukrainian drone attacks push Russians to refuel in China (RBC Ukraine)
https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/fuel-shortages-push-russians-to-refill-their-1783332958.html
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Kyiv strikes St Petersburg again as NATO leaders prepare for Trump summit
- War unleashes 'fire tornado' in Chernobyl
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Day 1,589.
Russia’s fuel crisis continues, to the intense frustration of ordinary Russians, and to the delight of Ukrainians, who are trolling Russians by flooding a fuel availability app with fake reviews. After Ukraine’s attack on the NORSI oil refinery in Kstovo, 800km inside Russia, Alex Nichol reports on how Kyiv is shutting down more energy facilities in occupied areas. Adelie dives into reports that Moscow is planning an attack on Poland and the Baltics to test Nato. Plus, authorities in Germany have just accused Kyiv of sanctioning the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline attack. Finally we hear from Dr Jade McGlynn, occupied territories expert, on what comes next for Crimea – isolation or liberation?
Contributors:
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
Alex Nichol (Telegraph journalist).
Dr Jade McGlynn (Occupied Territories Expert, King’s College London).
Producer: Rachel Porter
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Russia planning attack on Poland to test Nato resolve, US warns (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/03/russia-planning-attack-on-poland-test-nato-resolve-us-warns/
Ukrainian refugees face eviction amid Poland and Kyiv spat (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/02/ukrainian-refugees-face-eviction-amid-poland-kyiv-spat/
EU shipyard races to service Putin’s LNG fleet before sanctions bite (Politico)
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-shipyard-races-to-service-russia-vladimir-putin-lng-fleet-before-sanctions-bite/
The ‘Waze of Petrol’, according to Dr Jade McGlynn
https://estbenzin.ru/
Ukrainian Digital Media Archive
https://duma.org.ua/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Russia planning attack on Poland to test Nato, US warns as
- Ukraine strikes shut down oil refineries in occupied territories
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Day 1,588.
After Russia unleashes one of its deadliest attacks on Kyiv in recent weeks, killing at least 20 people and injuring dozens more, Dom reports on a city that knew the assault was coming hours in advance. He then examines a major new report alleging that Russia’s shadow fleet has been used not only to evade sanctions, but potentially to launch drones targeting military bases and civilian airports across Europe, raising profound new questions about the Kremlin’s hybrid war against the West. Later, Dom, Adelie and Francis answer your questions in the first edition of our new regular postbag segment.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
Producer: Phil Atkins
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Listen to ‘Ernstfall: What if Russia Attacks NATO? Inside a German Wargame’ (featuring dubs from Francis Dearnley and James Rothwell): –
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ernstfall-what-if-russia-attacks-nato-inside-a/id6785429115
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/033GHuBrh6zwl1mq4TVeY6?si=-RApaIauQXaQhD5tgzhD_g&nd=1&dlsi=50aee65f40c4451b
Eighteen killed in massive Russian attack on Kyiv (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/02/ukraine-war-russia-attacks-kyiv-drones-missiles/
Russia’s UAV Campaign Over Europe (International Institute for Strategic Studies)
https://www.iiss.org/research-paper/2026/06/russias-uav-campaign-over-europe/
Russian drones spy on nuclear weapons in Britain (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/07/02/putin-shadow-tankers-drones-nuclear-weapons-russia-nato/
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 1, 2026 (Institute for the Study of War)
https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-july-1-2026/
Sanctioned Russian billionaire retains control of Aughinish parent company, Sweden finds (Irish Times)
https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/07/01/sanctioned-russian-billionaire-retains-control-of-aughinish-parent-company-sweden-finds/
Russia buys gasoline from India to tackle shortages, sources say (Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/russia-buys-gasoline-india-tackle-shortages-sources-say-2026-07-01/
Russia shuts railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia and Latvia (Politico)
https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-suspends-railway-border-crossings-finland-baltic-neighbors/
How likely is the use of nuclear weapons by Russia? (Chatham House)
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2022/03/how-likely-use-nuclear-weapons-russia
Russia’s Nuclear Signaling in 2026 and Implications for European Security (DGAP)
https://dgap.org/en/research/publications/russias-nuclear-signaling-2026-and-implications-european-security
Nuclear Signaling since the beginning of the full-scale invasion (Ukraine: The Latest, February 3rd)
https://podcasts.apple.com/gr/podcast/putin-waits-until-kyiv-hits-20c-before-knocking-out/id1612424182?i=1000747895284
Postcards of the Front:
https://postcardstothefrontcanada.com/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Ukraine's '40-day campaign' to break Russia continues as Kyiv suffers huge attack
- Shadow fleet drones spy on Europe's nuclear warheads
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Day 1,587.
As more of Russia’s ground-based space infrastructure is launched by Ukraine into low earth orbit, eight days after the first such strike, Dom asks: where are the air defences? In the words of Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov it’s just “one crisis after another" for Russia, as he talks about the campaign to strangle Crimea. Meanwhile, Russian milbloggers are complaining that the life expectancy of a Russian soldier at the front is now about half an hour; criticisms that drew the remarkable response from the State Duma that Russian people should “just get on with it”. Russia analyst James Kilner reports on how fuel shortages are dominating life in the country. Later, David Miliband of the International Rescue Committee gives a glimpse of civilian life near the frontline.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
James Kilner (Russia Analyst). @Jkjourno on X.
Adrian Blomfield (Telegraph Senior Foreign Correspondent). @adrianblomfield on X.
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Africans being tricked by Russia to fight in the killing forests of Ukraine (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/14/africans-tricked-russia-killing-forests-ukraine/
As the Tide Turns Against Putin, Beware the Drowning Man (Foreign Policy)
https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/06/25/russia-ukraine-war-putin-escalation-nato-europe/
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Day 1,586.
Today, as Vladimir Putin continues to make grossly exaggerated claims about Russia’s gains on the battlefield, we assess the latest military progress of both sides, before looking at the long-delayed and controversial defence investment plan finally announced by the British. More money for drones, autonomous systems, and artificial intelligence: but does it go far enough, and how close is London to hitting the 5% NATO target demanded by President Donald Trump? Then we hear what the citizens of Kyiv think about Ukraine being on the pathway to membership of the European Union, and report on a manhunt underway in southern France after a parcel bomb exploded at a residential building in neighbouring Monaco, injuring wealthy Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolaiev.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
James Crisp (Telegraph’s Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on X.
Antonia Langford (Freelance Journalist in Kyiv). @Antonialford on X
Producer: Phil Atkins
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Gabby Colvin
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Listen to our sister podcast Iran: The Latest:
Video: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVAif-vifC6F2aoPB8GIw6dk
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/iran-the-latest/id1712903296
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7gPBO0qnZI1YBi25zaVT1c
The battle to bring Europe’s biggest military into the EU (James Crisp, Antonia Langford and Joe Barnes for The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/24/the-battle-to-bring-europes-biggest-military-into-the-eu/
Ukrainian tycoon injured in Monaco bombing (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/29/monaco-house-explosion-three-injured/
Meduza has identified over a thousand war veterans who have already received positions within the Russian government (Meduza, in Russian):
https://meduza.io/feature/2026/06/29/novaya-rossiyskaya-elita
EMAIL US:
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Thumbnail image credit: Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Ukraine blows up railway bridges and Russian space centre
- UK claims army will be '10 times more lethal' as new defence plan revealed
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Day 1,585.
After a weekend that saw Ukraine’s Constitution Day celebrated with yet more lengthy queues at petrol stations in Russia and Crimea – a situation not helped by Russian oil refineries continuing to self-sanction – Putin shrugs that these ‘difficult’ days are just a speed bump on the road to inevitable victory. Dom and Francis ponder on Alexander Lukashenko’s slightly odd weekend jaunt to China via Putin’s lakeside retreat in Valdai – at least we now know what all the extra air defence was shipped in for – and ask, is he looking for a new best friend? And finally, after news of a mass shooting in the northern German city of Stade, they speak to Berlin correspondent James Rothwell who has been reporting on NATO preparations for a possible future Battle of the Baltics.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
Producer: Rachel Porter
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Gabby Colvin
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Putin: Russia is facing problems in Ukraine war (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/28/putin-russia-is-facing-problems-in-ukraine-war/
Nato prepares for the Battle of the Baltics (James Rothwell for The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/23/nato-prepares-battle-baltics/
We’re ready to fight Russia tonight, vows head of German air force (James Rothwell for The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/15/luftwaffe-chief-warns-russia-german-ready-to-fight-for-nato/
How German trains became the shame of a nation (James Rothwell for The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/28/how-german-trains-became-the-shame-of-a-nation/
Germany considers return of military conscription (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/27/germany-considers-compulsory-conscription-defence-russia/
Turkey Offers to Host Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks (Kyiv Post)
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/79139
Putin Says Expecting US Negotiators Once US Less Busy With Iran (Kyiv Post)
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/79177
Serbian President Vučić says he will resign within ‘weeks’ (Politico)
https://www.politico.eu/article/serbian-president-vucic-says-he-will-resign-within-weeks/
Stray Ukraine drones worth the price of hitting Russia, says Estonian minister (Financial Times)
https://www.ft.com/content/f487526b-9646-456b-bccb-001f31090919?syn-25a6b1a6=1
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Putin confesses 'problems' in Ukraine war for first time
- Reports of fuel hoarding across Russia after long-range Ukrainian strikes
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Day 1,582.
Crimea declares a state of emergency after days of intense Ukrainian attacks, as footage shows thousands of cars queuing to leave the Russian-occupied peninsula. It comes as president Zelensky authorises a 40-day operation against Russia “to press for an end to the war”, days before the Nato summit in Ankara. Alex Nichol reports on a major scandal as the commander of one of Ukraine’s largest assault units has been suspended amid allegations of abuse against recruits. Meanwhile, Roland Oliphant has the updates on Ukraine’s row with Poland; the EU’s plan to end refugee protections for some Ukrainians; and Moscow and Washington’s very different recollections of the Trump-Putin meeting in Anchorage.
Contributors:
Roland Oliphant (Telegraph’s Chief Foreign Analyst). @rolandoliphant on X.
Alex Nichol (Telegraph journalist).
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to Katarína Mathernová, EU Ambassador to Ukraine.
Producer: Rachel Porter
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
The “Skelya” assault regiment commented on the Babel investigation into torture and murders in the unit (Babel)
https://babel.ua/en/news/127978-the-skelya-assault-regiment-commented-on-the-babel-investigation-into-torture-and-murders-in-the-unit
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Occupied Crimea declares state of emergency as thousands flee the peninsula
- Zelensky announces 40-day operation “to press for an end to the war”
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Day 1,581.
As the clock ticks down on President Zelensky’s ultimatum to Belarus, Dom examines reports that the drone relay stations Kyiv accused Minsk of hosting have suddenly stopped working – and asks whether Lukashenko may be edging away from Putin. He also has the latest on Ukraine’s long-range strikes deep inside Russia, as France seizes another shadow fleet tanker and Kyiv presses its campaign to raise the cost of war for the Kremlin. Francis unpacks NATO secretary general Mark Rutte’s visit to Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Later, we take you to Gdańsk for the Ukraine Recovery Conference, where the first tranche of the EU’s €90 billion support package is formally handed over to Kyiv.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Orysia Lutsevych, head of the Ukraine Forum at Chatham House.
Producer: Phil Atkins
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Orysia Lutsevych’s Chatham House paper, ‘Why a ‘whole-of-society’ model is essential for Ukraine’s recovery’:
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2026/06/why-whole-society-model-essential-ukraines-recovery
«Дураки за деньги закончились»: как российские власти пытаются решить проблему нехватки контрактников (Vertska, in Russian)
https://verstka.media/kak-rossiiskie-vlasti-pytayutsya-reshit-problemu-nehvatki-kontraktnikov
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Putin sacrifices Crimea air defences to shield Moscow
- Zelensky says 'Russia will be forced to choose peace'
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Day 1,580.
Today, after days of memes and mounting panic across Russia, Vladimir Putin finally breaks his silence on last week’s dramatic strikes on Moscow – insisting they are not a sign of vulnerability, but proof of Russian strength on the battlefield. Dom reports on the remarkable own goal from Russia’s defence ministry, which appears to have done Zelensky’s press office a favour by detailing just how many targets Ukrainian forces have hit in the last 24 hours. We also examine growing frustration in Moscow as the Kremlin accuses the United States of failing to honour the Trump–Putin “understandings” that were supposed to shape the next phase of diplomacy. And later, we get an update from one of the leading campaigners pushing to unlock billions of dollars in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s defence and reconstruction.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
James Kilner (Russia Analyst). @Jkjourno on X.
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to Hugo Dixon of 'The Russian Transfer'.
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Chris January
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Reported Gasoline Shortages in Russian Federal Subjects and Occupied Ukrainian Territories as of June 23, 2026 (Institute for the Study of War):
https://understandingwar.org/map/reported-gasoline-shortages-in-russian-federal-subjects-and-occupied-ukrainian-territories-as-of-june-23-2026/
Hugo Dixon’s initiative ‘The Russian Transfer’: moving Moscow’s account from Belgium:
https://www.therussiantransfer.com/
EMAIL US:
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Putin breaks silence over Moscow strikes humiliation
- Fuel shortages grip Russia
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Day 1,579.
Today, as reports emerge that Donald Trump urged President Zelensky to act “more boldly” towards Russia, the clock is ticking on Ukraine’s threat to target drone relay stations in Belarus that Kyiv says are helping facilitate attacks on Ukrainian territory. We examine the Kremlin’s extraordinary demand that Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko travel to Moscow for advice on protecting his country’s sovereignty – a suggestion that reveals much about the true nature of Russia’s relationship with its closest ally. We also bring you the latest Ukrainian strikes aimed at isolating Crimea, exposing the vulnerability of Russian supply routes as drones hunt convoys and pontoon crossings with increasing impunity. And later, in an exclusive interview, we speak to the European Union’s first Defence Commissioner about Europe’s plans to counter an increasingly aggressive Russia, strengthen continental security, and support Ukraine for the long haul.
Contributor:
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Producer: Phil Atkins
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Chris January
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
The European talks to create a Nato plan B (Joe Barnes for The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/22/europe-rearms-european-talks-to-create-nato-replacement/
Poland tells Britain: Pay up for defence or risk global irrelevance (Adrian Blomfield for The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/23/poland-tells-britain-pay-defence-risk-global-irrelevance/
Chalke Festival (this Friday):
https://www.chalkefestival.com/
Ukrainian Institute London’s Summer Garden Party (this Saturday):
https://uil.org.uk/events/uil-summer-garden-party/
EMAIL US:
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- ‘Act Boldly’: Trump backs Ukraine’s ruthless new campaign
- Exclusive interview with EU's first defence commissioner
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Day 1,578.
As fresh waves of drones are reported heading towards Moscow, Francis and Dom examine Ukraine’s escalating campaign against Crimea, where new strikes on key infrastructure have prompted restrictions on civilian fuel purchases as some residents attempt to flee the occupied peninsula. They also assess President Zelensky’s ultimatum to Belarus, threatening to target communications equipment helping guide Russian drone strikes. Then, in Britain, Francis unpacks the political shockwaves following Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation and Dom looks at what his likely successor Andy Burnham has said about support for Ukraine.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Producer: Rachel Porter
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Chris January
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Vladimir Putin’s war machine sputters in drone age (Financial Times)
https://www.ft.com/content/b409d72f-ccff-4952-8b71-dfd62d75a1cd?syn-25a6b1a6=1
Read more of The Telegraph’s coverage of Keir Starmer’s resignation:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/06/22/keir-starmer-resignation-labour-burnham-streeting-no-10/
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/06/22/the-last-thing-country-needs-stalemate-until-september/
And listen to or watch The Daily T podcast:
https://linktr.ee/thedailytpodcast
Chalke Festival
https://www.chalkefestival.com/
Ukrainian Institute London’s Summer Garden Party
https://uil.org.uk/events/uil-summer-garden-party/
Thumbnail image credit: X/@front_ukrainian/Telegram/@other_nikopol
EMAIL US:
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Ukraine explodes Zaporizhzhia bridge as strike campaign strangles Crimea
- What Keir Starmer’s resignation – and an Andy Burnham premiership – could mean for Ukraine
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Day 1,575.
After one of the most significant raids of the war left a cloud hanging over Moscow – in every sense – we report a fresh Ukrainian drone attack targeting the Russian capital. As the true extent of the chaos and confusion is revealed, new footage shows the blast at the Moscow oil refinery from a different angle, and indicates the true reason for the huge explosion. Will Vladimir Putin address the public? Later, the team examines the latest donations of military equipment to Kyiv at major meetings of Western leaders. Finally, Dr Jade McGlynn brings us her regular updates from the resistance operating inside occupied territories.
Contributors:
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dr Jade McGlynn (Occupied Territories Expert, King’s College London).
Producer: Rachel Porter
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: James England
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
How Ukraine found a way through Moscow’s air defences (Antonia Langford for The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/18/how-ukraine-found-a-way-through-moscows-air-defences/
Russia vows ‘massive’ retaliation for largest attack on Moscow since war began (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/18/ukraine-hits-moscow-oil-refinerylargest-attack-two-years/
EU struggles to define Ukraine role (Euractiv)
https://www.euractiv.com/news/eu-struggles-to-define-ukraine-role/
Some EU leaders furious at Costa official’s calls with the Kremlin (Politico)
https://www.politico.eu/article/some-eu-leaders-furious-antonio-costa-official-pedro-lourtie-kremlin-calls/
Costa outreach to Russia was ‘misguided,’ Estonian PM says (Politico)
https://www.politico.eu/article/antonio-costa-outreach-russia-misguided-estonia-prime-minister-kristen-michal/
L’influente Xenia Fedorova, ancienne directrice de RT France et désormais protégée de Vincent Bolloré (Le Monde)
https://www.lemonde.fr/politique/article/2026/05/26/l-influente-xenia-fedorova-ancienne-directrice-de-rt-france-et-desormais-protegee-de-vincent-bollore_6693959_823448.html?search-type=classic&ise_click_rank=3
Maxime Audinet : « Xenia Fedorova relaie activement et sans ambiguïté les récits russes, et les adapte aux audiences françaises » (INA La Revue des Médias)
https://larevuedesmedias.ina.fr/xenia-fedorova-influence-russe-cnews-jdnews-bollore
La propagandiste russe Xenia Fedorova en majesté chez Bolloré, le gouvernement dans la nasse (Mediapart)
https://www.mediapart.fr/journal/politique/310526/la-propagandiste-russe-xenia-fedorova-en-majeste-chez-bollore-le-gouvernement-dans-la-nasse
EMAIL US:
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- 'Black rain over Moscow' as Ukraine attacks again
- Russia's 'own goal' revealed after oil refinery blast
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Day 1,574.
Today, as President Zelensky declares that “if Ukraine burns, so will Moscow”, we report on a wave of strikes inside Russia that have produced some of the most dramatic images of the war so far, with more than 1,000 drones sowing destruction across multiple regions. Then, after a prominent MAGA influencer admits she fell for Russian propaganda, we ask whether Putin’s continued attacks on religious and cultural sites in Ukraine may finally be seen for what they are by the Christian Right in the United States. And after the Russian president appears to answer criticism that he is isolated and afraid of meeting ordinary people, we take a closer look at footage of an apparently spontaneous walkabout that raised eyebrows when a security guard was overheard referring to “background actors”. Throughout the episode, we'll be joined by our friendly RAND analyst to help make sense of the latest military and technological developments shaping Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to RAND engineer Michael Bohnert.
Producer: Rachel Porter
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Moscow burns after Ukraine attacks Russia with 1,000 drones (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/18/ukraine-hits-moscow-oil-refinerylargest-attack-two-years/
Putin’s adoring crowd accidentally outed as ‘extras’ by bodyguard (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/18/putins-adoring-crowd-accidentally-outed-as-extras-bodyguard/
Almost 70% of Ukrainians expect Zelensky to be replaced after war, poll shows (Kyiv Independent)
https://kyivindependent.com/almost-70-of-ukrainians-expect-zelensky-to-be-replaced-after-the-war-poll-shows/?mc_cid=d2d0ed0168&mc_eid=08d0680a95
Belarus' Lukashenko says both sides must compromise to end Russia-Ukraine war (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/world/belarus-lukashenko-says-both-sides-must-compromise-end-russia-ukraine-war-2026-06-16/
EMAIL US:
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Ukraine blitzes Moscow with 1,000 drones
- Considered the ‘biggest attack of war’
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Day 1,573.
Today, after a Russian warship fires warning shots at an unarmed vessel in the English Channel, we take you to the G7 Summit, where observers are describing a “turning point” in perceptions of Ukraine’s progress in the war, as it continues to batter Russian infrastructure and strangle Crimea. We hear live from the ground about what has been unlocked for Kyiv, and later – in our regular segment on life inside Russia – we ask why Vladimir Putin may (or may not) be cracking down on organised crime at a time when public dissatisfaction is reportedly growing and his popularity plummeting.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Joe Barnes (Diplomatic Editor). @Barnes_Joe on X.
James Kilner (Russia Analyst). @Jkjourno on X.
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Give us Patriot blueprints so we can make our own, Zelensky tells Trump (Joe Barnes The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/16/zelensky-patriot-blueprints-trump/
Russian warship fires shots at yacht in Channel (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/06/16/russian-warship-fired-warning-shot-at-yacht-in-channel/
Warning shots should be a last resort. This is a dangerous escalation (Dom Nicholls in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/06/16/russian-warning-shots-channel-dangerous-escalation/
Anti-Putin artist shot dead in Poland car park ‘execution’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/16/anti-putin-artist-shot-dead-in-poland-car-park-execution/
Sending fuel trucks up in flames, Ukraine tries to cut off Crimea (New York Times):
ttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/17/world/europe/russia-ukraine-crimea-fuel-shortages.html
EMAIL US:
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Russian warship fires shots at boat in English Channel
- Putin 'hiding in bunkers' as popularity plummets
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Day 1,572.
Today, as Donald Trump tells the G7 summit that “Russia should make a deal”, we examine what this apparent shift in tone from the US president could mean for Ukraine, and what President Volodymyr Zelensky can realistically hope to achieve from this crucial gathering – perhaps even a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin. We also ask how Ukrainian drones continue to penetrate Moscow’s formidable air defences, after another strike reportedly hit a Russian oil refinery and disrupted operations at airports across the capital. We report on allegations that a Russian diplomat was involved in an arson attack targeting the home of Britain’s Prime Minister, and later speak to the independent journalist leading an investigation into an Irish manufacturing plant accused of supplying components that may be helping to sustain Putin’s war machine.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Caolan Robertson. @CaolanReports on X.
Producer: Phil Atkins
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Our sister podcast Iran: The Latest:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/iran--the-latest/
G7 Live Blog:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/16/g7-summit-latest-news-trump-ukraine-iran-war-peace-deal/
Russian diplomat ‘linked to Starmer firebomb attack’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/06/15/russia-firebombers-verdict-london-ukraine-keir-starmer/
Britain to supply Ukraine with more nuclear fuel (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/15/britain-to-supply-ukraine-with-more-nuclear-fuel/
EMAIL US:
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Trump tells Putin to ‘make a deal’ at G7
- 'Revenge strike' as Kyiv hits major Moscow oil refinery
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Day 1,571.
In what could prove one of the most consequential weeks of the year for international diplomacy, Francis and Dom assess what a ceasefire in Iran might mean for the war – and whether it could help unlock a pathway towards peace after another bloody weekend in which a Russian attack left one of Kyiv’s most historic cathedrals in flames. They also examine the significance of British Royal Marines boarding and seizing a Russian shadow fleet tanker, and report the latest on Ukraine’s EU negotiations as formal accession talks kick off today. Finally, Dom considers the sweeping military reforms now being undertaken by Kyiv that could have profound consequences for Ukraine’s armed forces and those fighting on the frontline.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Producer: Rachel Porter
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: James England
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Our sister podcast Iran: The Latest: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/iran--the-latest/
Trump negotiators to visit Moscow after birthday call with Putin (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/14/iran-ukraine-g7-witkoff-kushner-russia/
Russia bombs historic Kyiv cathedral (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/15/russia-bombs-kyiv-cathedral/
Royal Marines seize Russian shadow fleet tanker in Channel (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/06/14/british-armed-forces-russian-oil-tanker-english-channel/
Inside six-hour mission to storm Putin’s shadow oil tanker (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/06/14/inside-six-hour-mission-to-storm-russias-shadow-oil-tanker/
EU countries weigh ‘tearing apart’ bloc’s diplomatic service (Financial Times)
https://www.ft.com/content/a7278d93-98fc-4fa7-a14c-d0c089b693dd?syn-25a6b1a6=1
Russian MP warns Putin: We’re on the brink of social collapse (Antonia Langford for the Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/13/russian-mp-warns-putin-were-on-the-brink-of-social-collapse/
It Was Meant to Unify. Now the G7 Is Dogged by Chaos and Divided by Trump (New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/world/europe/g7-summit-evian-trump.html
Donald Trump stages show of political domination with UFC bout on White House lawn (Financial Times)
https://www.ft.com/content/11f71770-5872-4769-9ea5-a21f12151e10?syn-25a6b1a6=1
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- 'Barbarism' as Moscow bombs historic Kyiv cathedral
- British commandos seize Russian shadow fleet ship
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Day 1,568.
As Putin marks Russia Day by handing out state prizes, including to a former human rights commissioner who’s been sanctioned for gross human rights violations, Ukraine chose to celebrate the big day by launching attacks across Russia. Dom reports how repeated Ukrainian strikes have reduced traffic along the critical supply corridor to Crimea by nearly three quarters, and looks at the latest European diplomatic overtures to the Kremlin. Later, Adelie interviews two charities that rescue animals from the frontline.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to:
Yuriy Tokarski, CEO of U-Hearts Foundation and Yaryna Vintoniuk and Yuliana Symchych of Animal Rescue Kharkiv.
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: James England
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
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Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Exclusive: Ukraine's drone commander wants to cut Crimea off from Russia (Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraines-drone-commander-wants-cut-crimea-off-russia-2026-06-11/
Learn more about Animal Rescue Kharkiv:
https://youtube.com/@animalrescuekharkiv?si=eXf93VmXprnAGoMb
https://www.facebook.com/spt.kh/
https://www.instagram.com/animal.rescue.kharkiv.en
https://www.animalrescuekharkiv.org/
Learn more about U-Hearts Foundation:
https://u-hearts.com/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Ukraine wipes out 'critical' supply route on Russia's national day
- 50 Russian military trucks also destroyed
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Day 1,567.
As Ukraine intensifies its campaign against Crimea by striking key bridges and transport links in an effort to isolate the peninsula, we examine potentially seismic political developments in London. Britain’s Defence Secretary John Healey – one of Kyiv’s strongest allies and a leading advocate for military rearmament – has dramatically resigned in protest over defence spending and the country’s preparedness for a future conflict, triggering a crisis that could topple the Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Francis and Dom comb through Healey’s damning resignation letter and consider how Kyiv will react to the news. Later, Francis explores a major new report on the risks of a sudden ceasefire in Ukraine with some of the world’s leading experts.
Thumbnail image shows Crimean bridge ablaze in 2022.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to:
Orysia Lutsevych OBE (head of the Ukraine Forum, Chatham House)
Simon Smith (chair of the steering committee, Ukraine Forum, Chatham House, and British ambassador 2012 to 2015)
Keir Giles (senior consulting fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme, Chatham House, and author Who Will Defend Europe?)
John Lough (associate fellow, Chatham House, and head of foreign policy, New Eurasian Strategies Centre)
Producer: Phil Atkins
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: James England
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
John Healey resigns over Starmer’s defence spending plan (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/06/11/john-healey-resigns-as-defence-secretary-labour-starmer/
Russia is creating launch sites for combat drones near the borders of Belarus. We show you where (Radio Liberty, in Belarusian):
https://www.svaboda.org/a/33777451.html
How a Russia–Ukraine ceasefire could imperil Ukrainian and European security (Chatham House):
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2026/05/how-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-could-imperil-ukrainian-and-european-security
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Putin arms up summer palace as Ukraine deep strikes tear through Russian defences
- Is the election of a pro-Europe party in Armenia actually a win for Putin?
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Day 1,566.
As Putin installs yet more anti-drone defences around his mistress’ lakeside retreat north west of Moscow, Ukraine shows there are still glaring holes in the Russian air defence network with deep strikes on oil refineries and weapons factories elsewhere across the country. The main bridge linking to occupied Crimea from Kherson oblast has been hit again, this time reportedly closing it completely, leaving Russian authorities – in the words of one Ukrainian official – ‘trying to conceal the situation’ now in Crimea. And later, after Sunday’s election of western-leaning Nikol Pashinyan in Armenia, Dom speaks to Russia and Caucasus analyst James Kilner to ask how significant the result is, and why Mr Pashinyan may actually be left feeling slightly deflated.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
James Kilner (Russia Analyst). @Jkjourno on X.
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: James England
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Putin arms up summer palace as Ukraine deep strikes tear through Russian defences
- Is the election of a pro-Europe party in Armenia actually a win for Putin?
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Day 1,565.
As Russian forces reportedly withdraw from part of the southern Ukrainian frontline amid mounting supply problems, Francis and Dom examine claims that logistics networks in the sector are approaching breaking point. Dom reports on a huge explosion in Russia’s Belgorod region and a car bomb in Moscow Oblast, as the war’s effects continue to be felt far beyond the battlefield. Then they assess the EU’s proposed 21st sanctions package, including plans to ban Russian military personnel from entering the bloc, and consider what a two-tier Europe – allowing some countries affiliate membership without full participation in all EU structures – would mean. Later, Ruben Stewart of the International Institute for Strategic Studies explores what a war between NATO and Russia might look like if the US were to withdraw from the alliance.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Ruben Stewart, Senior Fellow for Land Warfare at the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
Producer: Phil Atkins
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: James England
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 8, 2026 (Institute for the Study of War)
https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-june-8-2026/
The Ukrainian weapons boom catching Putin off guard (Verity Bowman for The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/09/ukrainian-weapons-boom-catching-putin-off-guard/
Zelensky invites King to Ukraine for state visit (Ruby Cline for The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/09/ukrainian-president-zelensky-state-visit-king-charles/
Read the Irish Times’ coverage of the Aughinish Alumina story: https://www.irishtimes.com/tags/aughinish-alumina/
Berlin declares Franco-German fighter jet project dead in blow to Macron (Politico)
https://www.politico.eu/article/berlin-declares-france-germany-next-gen-fighter-jet-project-dead/
Prosecute Orbán’s inner circle over ‘stolen’ billions, Hungary’s anti-corruption watchdog says (Politico)
https://www.politico.eu/article/hungary-watchdog-urges-probe-viktor-orban-officials-over-missing-eu-funds/
EU quota system ‘could kill Ukrainian steel industry’, boss says (The Guardian)
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/09/eu-quota-ukrainian-steel-industry-metinvest
Ukrainian Drones Now Autonomously Down Shaheds (Kyiv Post)
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/77764
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Putin's troops abandon positions as supply lines 'at breaking point'
- Russian commander 'assassinated by car bomb'
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Day 1,564.
After Vladimir Putin rejects President Zelensky’s offer in his letter last week of face to face talks, claiming he doesn’t need a ceasefire as he’s on the verge of victory – plot spoiler, he does and he isn’t – the political momentum in support of Kyiv continues, with the leaders of Ukraine, France and Germany in London for talks hosted by Britain’s Prime Minister. Then Putin suffers another blow with a victory for the west-leaning incumbent leader in Armenia’s election and there are more attacks on Putin’s home city of St Petersburg, his beloved Sochi, and on one of the main bridges to Crimea.
Contributors:
Dom Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Producer: Rachel Porter
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: James England
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Ukraine strikes Putin's hometown St Petersburg – again
- And blows up key bridge to occupied Crimea
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Day 1,561.
Today, Adelie and Dom look at how Ukraine continues embarrassing Russia during its three-day International Economic Forum, as Zelensky publishes an open letter to Vladimir Putin where he points out Russia’s weaknesses. He again asks the Russian president for a face-to-face meeting to bring the war to an end. As we record the episode, Putin is set to take the stage in St Petersburg. Then, we discuss China’s increasing involvement enabling the occupation in the occupied territories and how the Ukrainian resistance may have contributed to Ukraine’s successful mid-range campaign.
Contributors:
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @adeliepjz on X.
Dom Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Dr Jade McGlynn (Occupied Territories Expert, King’s College London).
Producer: Rachel Porter
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Max Bower
Social Producer: Katie Inglis
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Full text of Zelensky's open letter to Putin
https://kyivindependent.com/full-text-of-zelenskys-open-letter-to-putin/
'Just a show for Putin' — Inside the 2026 St. Petersburg Economic Forum (Kyiv Independent)
https://kyivindependent.com/just-a-show-for-putin-inside-the-2026-st-petersburg-economic-forum/
Russia is flooding Ukraine with fake migrant stories — and it's working (Kyiv Independent)
https://kyivindependent.com/inside-the-campaign-behind-ukraines-migrant-influx-panic/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- 'Fight for your existence,' Zelensky tells Putin in letter demanding face-to-face talks
- How China is enabling the Russian regime in the occupied territories
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Day 1,560.
Today, Sweden impounds a Russian cargo ship allegedly exporting Ukrainian grain from occupied territories. Then, as images of the results of yesterday’s Ukrainian strikes in and around St Petersburg start to appear, Marco Rubio denies any knowledge at all of a US delegation at the nearby economic forum, just as said participants show that they really don’t like the press asking them questions one little bit. Dom reports how Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte has directly addressed Russian men, telling them that if they go to fight in Ukraine “you’ll be left to suffer in the mud and die”, and Lily looks at a tight vote in the US House of Representatives over Ukraine funding that managed, just, to get over the line. And later, we go hull down with Hamish de Bretton Gordon looking at his new book about tanks and ask: given the lessons we’re learning from Ukraine, is his book out of date already, or released just in the nick of time?
Contributors:
Dom Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Lily Shanagher (Telegraph journalist). @lilyshanagher on X.
With thanks to Hamish de Bretton-Gordon.
Producer: Phil Atkins
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Katie Inglis
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Rebuilding U.S. Missile Inventory: A Multiyear Project (Centre for Strategic and International Studies)
https://www.csis.org/analysis/rebuilding-us-missile-inventory-multiyear-project
'Heavy attack' hits Zaporizhzhia Thermal Power Plant, IAEA says (Kyiv Independent)
https://kyivindependent.com/heavy-attack-hits-zaporizhzhia-thermal-power-plant-serving-russian-occupied-nuclear-plant-iaea-says/
Peter Magyar interview with Allgemeine Zeitung (in German)
https://www.faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/peter-magyar-im-interview-wo-orban-recht-hatte-accg-200892861.html
Hamish’s book Tank Command: How the Tank Changed the Face of Battle is out now:
https://linktr.ee/TankCommand
Russia considers working age of 12 to solve wartime jobs crisis (Antonia Langford for The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/04/russia-considers-working-age-12-to-solve-wartime-job-crisis/
Putin is under pressure as the Ukraine war finally comes to Moscow and St Petersburg (Hamish de Bretton-Gordon for The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/06/04/putin-russia-st-petersburg-drone-strikes-moscow-casualties/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Sweden impounds a Russian cargo ship allegedly exporting Ukrainian grain from occupied territories
- US delegation at ‘Putin’s Davos’ refuses to speak to journalists
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Day 1,559.
Today, smoke billows over St Petersburg after Ukraine hits an oil terminal and military facilities, embarrassing Putin on the opening day of his International Economic Forum. Ukraine continues its mid-range and long-range strike campaign as Russia’s economy is bailed out by oligarchs. Finally, we hear from one of our reporters who bravely attempted to train with the Royal Marines snipers and how their unit is adapting for the future of warfare.
Contributors:
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @adeliepjz on X.
Alex Nichol (Telegraph journalist).
With thanks to the Telegraph’s deputy global security editor Arthur Scott-Geddes.
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Katie Inglis
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
US, NATO allies to launch scaled-back Baltic Sea drills (Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/world/us-nato-allies-launch-scaled-back-baltic-sea-drills-2026-06-02/
Russian weapons plant in flames after Ukrainian attack in Tambov Oblast (Kyiv Independent)
https://kyivindependent.com/russian-weapons-plant-in-flames-after-ukrainian-attack-in-tambov-oblast/
Future presence of US troops in Lithuania is 'under review,' says minister (Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/future-presence-us-troops-lithuania-is-under-review-says-minister-2026-06-02/
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy set to attend G7 summit in France (Politico)
https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-volodymyr-zelenskyy-attend-g7-summit-france/
Billionaires have begun making voluntary contributions to the budget (Expert.ru)
https://expert.ru/ekonomika/milliardery-nachali-perevodit-v-byudzhet-dobrovolnye-vznosy
I learnt to be a Royal Marines sniper (Arthur Scott-Geddes for The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/06/03/marine-sniper-training-arbroath/
Dom’s interview with a Ukrainian sniper on hunting Russian tanks at night, PTSD and handling trauma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3un6JguaOE
The Royal Marines Charity
https://rma-trmc.org/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Ukraine strikes St Petersburg on day one of ‘Putin’s Davos’
- What it’s like to train as a Royal Marines sniper
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Day 1,558.
Today, as more civilians across Ukraine are murdered by Russia in the latest mass aerial attack we look to the US for a response, given Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio last week that Russia planned only to strike Ukrainian "decision-making centers". We ask, again, when the United Nations is going to take a meaningful interest in the war, and look at the continuing diplomatic spat between Ukraine and Poland. And later, we examine possibly the most consequential election for Putin in years: this weekend’s contest in Armenia and a, perhaps surprising, intervention by Donald Trump.
Contributors:
Dom Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Venetia Rainey (Telegraph journalist and host on Iran: The Latest). @venetiarainey on X.
James Kilner (Russia Analyst). @Jkjourno on X.
Producer: Phil Atkins
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Katie Inglis
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Listen to our sister podcast, Iran: The Latest: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/iran--the-latest/
Read the Irish Times’ coverage of the Aughinish Alumina story: https://www.irishtimes.com/tags/aughinish-alumina/
Magyar signals Ukraine reset ahead of expected talks with Zelenskyy next week (Politico)
https://www.politico.eu/article/hungary-peter-magyar-ukraine-volodymyr-zelenskyy-upcoming-talks/
Danish shipyard still servicing LNG tankers for Russia trade (Financial Times)
https://www.ft.com/content/945c6085-e14a-4acb-8e41-3986e7486480?syn-25a6b1a6=1
Russian Officer Accused of Bucha Atrocities Secures Candidate Slot for Parliament Elections (United 24 Media)
https://united24media.com/world/russian-officer-accused-of-bucha-atrocities-secures-candidate-slot-for-parliament-elections-19382
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- 'Loser' Putin rains missiles on Ukraine as Russia 'out of ideas'
- Zelensky warns Moscow there are ‘no safe roads’ in south and east
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Day 1,557.
Today, after a weekend that saw Russian ships hit by drones, hit by drones and hit by drones again, it ended with another Russian ship being seized by abseiling Frenchmen. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s “logistics lockdown” continued, leading to fuel rationing in Crimea and more Russian oil refineries self-sanctioning in very dramatic ways; no wonder Putin’s Finance Minister has said Russia’s spending on the war has gone two trillion rubles over budget.
Contributors:
Dom Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Sophie O’Sullivan (Telegraph journalist).
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to Stergios-Aristoteles Mitoulis (Associate Professor of engineering at the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction at UCL). @DrMitoulis on X.
Producer: Rachel Porter
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Gezim Hilaj
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Russia overspends on Putin’s war in Ukraine by $28bn (The Financial Times)
https://www.ft.com/content/93674b5c-06ea-4e49-a005-dc08e1091574?syn-25a6b1a6=1
Inside the schools preparing Ukrainian children for war (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/31/inside-the-schools-preparing-ukrainian-children-for-war/
For more information on Professor Mitoulis’s work, follow the links below:
Bridge Ukraine: https://bridgeukraine.org/
Meta Infrastructure: https://metainfrastructure.org/
EMAIL US:
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- France seizes Russian shadow fleet tanker in mission Moscow calls ‘piracy’
- Ukrainian drones dominate skies over occupied cities
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Day 1,554.
Today, as Romania kicks Russian diplomats out of the country following a drone strike last night that has injured civilians in the eastern city of Galati, we ask, why is it so easy for Romania to name the perpetrator of such attacks when others still seek to avoid apportioning blame. We then look at reports Russia is continuing to be hit hard on the southern corridor, including now by drone-landed mines, followed by the second part of Francis’s special dispatch from the La Biannale art festival in Venice, today looking at the decision to permit the reopening of the Russian Pavilion and his encounter with Pussy Riot. And we finish with an audio dispatch from me, after my visit to a prisoner of war camp in western Ukraine.
Contributors:
Dom Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to the soldiers, artists, and curators at the ‘Still Joy’ exhibition in Venice, and to Nadya Tolokonnikova of Pussy Riot.
Producer: Rachel Porter
Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett
Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan
Social Producer: Tom Steed
Studio Director: Meghan Searle
Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley
Created by David Knowles
Additional thanks to Tom Steed and Natalia Makohon for dubbing.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Dom’s full documentary interviewing POWs:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJwjbWheClk
Francis’s first dispatch from Venice and La Biennale:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay2UT-SeKDI
Learn more about ‘Resistance Imprisoned’:
https://www.ritschfisch.com/exhibition/resistance-imprisoned/
Learn more about the PinchukArtCentre’s exhibition ‘Still Joy’ (running until 1st August):
https://pinchukartcentre.org/en/exhibitions/still-joy-from-ukraine-into-the-world-biennale-arte-2026
Russian drone hits Romanian apartment block in ‘grave escalation’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/29/russia-ukraine-war-drone-strikes-romanian-apartment-nato/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Putin strikes NATO: Romania hit in 'major escalation'
- Dom Nicholls interviews ‘brainwashed’ Russian PoWs
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Day 1,554.
Today, as a senior intelligence chief cites a considerably higher figure of Russian deaths than has previously been cited, there are a raft of announcements from Ukraine’s allies that will see new fighter jets and Patriot missiles available to Kyiv, as the country suffers a new wave of strikes. Then – in a special dispatch – Francis takes you to Venice for our first film looking at the decision of the La Biannale art festival to permit the reopening of the Russian Pavilion, and exploring the work of Ukrainian artists in wartime.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to the soldiers, artists, and curators at the ‘Still Joy’ exhibition in Venice. Additional thanks to Sophie O’Sullivan for video production, Phil Atkins for audio production and to Tom Steed and Natalia Makohon for dubbing.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Learn more about the PinchukArtCentre’s exhibition ‘Still Joy’ at La Biennale (running until 1st August):
https://pinchukartcentre.org/en/exhibitions/still-joy-from-ukraine-into-the-world-biennale-arte-2026
Britain and Poland to manufacture missile under new military pact (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/27/britain-poland-manufacture-missile-under-new-military-pact/
Putin arms Russian banks to combat Ukrainian drone attacks (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/05/27/putin-arms-russian-banks-to-combat-ukrainian-drone-attacks/
GCHQ puts AI in charge of stopping cyber attacks (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/05/27/gchq-ai-stopping-cyber-attacks-keast-butler-humans-threat/
Europe should not negotiate Ukraine peace, insists Norway (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/28/europe-should-not-negotiate-ukraine-peace-insists-norway/
Exclusive: How US ambassador's preplanned trip caused a diplomatic scandal in Kyiv and Brussels (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/exclusive-how-us-ambassadors-preplanned-trip-caused-a-diplomatic-scandal-in-kyiv-and-brussels/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- '500,000 Russians killed in Ukraine,' says UK spy chief
- Sweden pledges new fighter jets in 'historic' deal
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Day 1,553.
Today, in the aftermath of one of the most intense aerial assaults on Ukraine of the entire war, we report on fresh strikes against Russia’s Tuapse oil refinery – the site of the extraordinary “manmade volcano” that has become symbolic of Kyiv’s campaign against Moscow’s energy infrastructure. Antonia Langford joins us live from Kyiv after witnessing ballistic missile attacks on the capital firsthand. We also examine the shrinking number of countries contributing to the Czech-led ammunition initiative, which now supplies around half of Ukraine’s artillery ammunition, and assess Britain’s attempt to regain control of the political narrative after last week’s easing of sanctions on Russia by unveiling new measures targeting cryptocurrency networks accused of financing Putin’s war machine.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Antonia Langford (Freelance Journalist in Kyiv). @Antonialford on X.
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Learn more about ‘Ukraine Focus’:
https://ukrainefocus.org/
How a bombed-out café became a symbol of hope in Kyiv (Antonia Langford for The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/25/how-a-bombed-out-cafe-became-a-symbol-of-hope-in-kyiv/
UK sanctions crypto networks funding Putin’s war machine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/05/26/uk-sanctions-crypto-networks-funding-putins-war-machine/
Does the "White Tiger" scene pose a new terrorist threat? (Der Speigel):
https://www.spiegel.de/netzwelt/web/white-tiger-droht-aus-der-szene-eine-neue-terrorgefahr-a-2a91696d-9746-40c1-8c30-a189f1fa7c01
Donald Trump’s Board of Peace fund is empty (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/5ba3bd2c-0e0e-4306-84be-99d6d89b0d49?syn-25a6b1a6=1
Nine countries pull out of Ukraine ammunition coalition (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/f5dd7bd9-6da8-438b-bf80-1f942b91333d?syn-25a6b1a6=1
Zelensky’s top negotiator flies to Berlin for talks with Germany, France, UK (POLITICO):
https://www.politico.eu/article/volodymyr-zelenskyy-top-negotiator-rustem-umerov-in-berlin-for-ukraine-peace-talks/
Exclusive: Zelensky sends Trump urgent letter warning of Ukraine's critical missile defense shortages (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-sends-trump-urgent-letter-warning-of-critical-missile-defense-shortages/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Fresh strikes against Russia’s Tuapse oil refinery
- Antonia Langford joins us live from Kyiv
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Day 1,552.
Today, as Russia plays the victim, claiming its latest mass attack that killed and injured civilians over the weekend was a ‘retaliation’ for a Ukrainian attack, we ask who the audiences are for such cynical mischaracterisation. We report on Ukraine’s continued mid-range strike campaign that has forced Russia to limit traffic on the land corridor to Crimea and look at the upcoming NATO summit as the Secretary General says Britain, France and others have scuppered a proposal for allies to spend a quarter of one per cent of GDP on military aid for Ukraine. And later, we hear from our regular Russia expert about how there is speculation Putin is losing his power of speech.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
James Kilner (Russia Analyst). @Jkjourno on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Putin burns through his best missiles in desperate Ukraine fightback (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/26/putin-burns-through-his-best-missiles-in-ukraine-fightback/
Britain rejects Nato plan for extra Ukraine military aid (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/24/britain-rejects-nato-plan-for-extra-ukraine-military-aid/
Putin’s mid-air hijackings turn Ukraine’s drones against Europe (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/22/putin-mid-air-hijackings-turn-ukraine-drones-against-europe/
Revealed: The secret suburban life of Britain’s greatest Cold War spy (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/05/26/revealed-the-secret-suburban-life-of-britains-greatest-cold/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Russia burns through best missiles in ‘desperate’ Ukraine fightback
- Putin 'losing power of speech'
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Day 1,548.
Today, as the US administration reveals details of its participation in Vladimir Putin’s flagship business and investment forum, Russia and Belarus conclude major nuclear exercises just as Ukraine continues its campaign of strikes against oil and gas infrastructure near Moscow. We also examine Kyiv’s latest act of political trolling: a “Refinery Advent Calendar” tracking how many Russian energy targets Ukrainian forces have hit this month alone. And later, Dom reflects on a day spent deep inside a secret section of the London Underground, where he interviewed a senior NATO commander who warns that while Russia’s forces may not be unbeatable, they are now far more battle-hardened, battle-tested, and lethal than they were at the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022.
NOTE: Monday 25th is a Bank Holiday in the UK. Normal service will resume on Tuesday.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Lieutenant General Michael Richard Elviss, CB, MBE – commander of NATO’s Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC).
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Dom’s Video interview with top NATO commander in secret London base:
https://youtu.be/vEKtKqMs-9E?si=Cp-3GOrW_dUcrLYG
Putin’s attack on Hungarians in Ukraine marks new phase of war (Verity Bowman in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/21/putins-attack-hungarians-new-phase-ukraine-war-russia/
Austrian ex-intelligence officer found guilty of Russia spying charges (BBC):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy21541dz4o
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Exclusive: Inside NATO's secret base preparing for war with Russia
- Putin loses 145,000 troops in 2026
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Day 1,547.
Today, we assess the reported scale of Russian military losses since 2026 and examine the new battlefield infiltration tactics Moscow has developed in an attempt to break through Ukrainian positions. We also take a closer look at the impact of Kyiv’s strikes on Russian oil refineries and investigate whether there is more behind London’s apparent easing of sanctions on Russian oil than meets the eye. Then we explore how Putin’s latest visit to Beijing is viewed in China, and ask whether the evolving relationship between Moscow and Beijing resembles a genuine strategic partnership – or something closer to vassalage. Finally, we hear from someone who was once a FOX News insider about moving to Ukraine and how we came to see the war differently from those in the MAGA movement.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Sophia Yan (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Sophia_yan on X.
Alex Nichol (Telegraph Journalist).
With thanks to Joseph Lindsley.
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The secret Chinese surveillance programme tracking people like me (Sophia Yan in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/19/leaked-secret-chinese-surveillance-programme-tracks-foreign/
I’ve reported on war, but I’ve never seen it told like this (Francis’s fashion piece in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/people/ukraine-fashion-show-london-war-francis-dearnley/
Russia abandons ‘meat-grinder’ tactics to try four-man ambushes (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/01/russia-abandons-meat-grinder-tactic-ukraine-war/
Exclusive: Russians covertly trained by China return to fight in Ukraine, sources say (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/russians-covertly-trained-by-china-return-fight-ukraine-sources-say-2026-05-19/
Joseph Lindsley’s Substack, ‘Under Fire News’:
https://underfirenews.substack.com
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Russia abandons ‘meat-grinder’ tactics to try four-man ambushes
- ‘Staggering’ scale of Putin’s losses revealed
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Day 1,546.
Today, as the British government suggests their pledge to ‘stand with Ukraine as long as it takes’ should actually say ‘as long as it doesn’t upset my summer holiday’ we examine the reaction to London’s decision to relax some Russian sanctions. We report how Russian jets flew so close to an RAF aircraft over the Black Sea it triggered onboard emergency systems, and we look at how Vladimir Putin's trip to Beijing is being reported in Moscow. Plus, we take our regular look at how brilliantly the Russian economy is performing and talk about magic mushrooms in Armenia.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Alexander Nichol (Telegraph Journalist).
James Kilner (Russia Analyst). @JkJourno on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
PM’s sanctions U-turn ‘will fund killing of Ukrainian soldiers’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/05/20/starmer-eases-sanctions-on-russian-oil/
Xi and Putin: ‘Colonial’ world order has failed (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/20/xi-putin-beijing-meeting-russia-china/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Putin and Xi: ‘Colonial’ world order has failed
- British PM accused of ‘killing of Ukrainian soldiers’
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Day 1,545.
Today, after a NATO fighter jet shoots down a suspected Ukrainian drone over Estonia, we examine the mounting risks of escalation on NATO’s eastern flank and what the incident reveals about the increasingly crowded skies above the Baltic region. We also look at reports of a collapse in Russian defensive lines near a settlement in Zaporizhzhia as Ukraine presses its counterattacks in the south. Then we turn to Moscow to assess how the Kremlin and Russian state media are reporting – or not – news of Ukraine’s major strikes on Russian infrastructure ahead of Putin’s high-stakes visit to China. And later, we take a deep dive into how investigations into war crimes have evolved over the past four years.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to Yevhenia Motorevska – head of the War Crimes Investigation Unit at the Kyiv Independent.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
The drone attacks Putin doesn’t want Russians to see (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/19/drone-attacks-putin-doesnt-want-russians-see-ukraine/
Xi Jinping told Donald Trump that Putin might ‘regret’ invasion of Ukraine (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/567c57b0-6346-43e6-9d14-840a793b4d1d?syn-25a6b1a6=1
Dom’s Video On the Frontline:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-LWZtJBCwY
From the Kyiv Independent’s War Crimes Investigation Unit:
The War Before the War, Part I: https://kyivindependent.com/video/?slug=crimea-the-war-before-the-war-part-2
From Stalin to Putin – Russia’s history of torture:
https://youtu.be/p7Ei6mAf3mQ
Exposing Russia’s indoctrination of Ukrainian children:
https://youtu.be/RZGmv2EQdGk
Investigation: Uncovering the secret Russian FSB operation to loot Ukraine's museums
https://kyivindependent.com/investigation-uncovering-fsbs-secret-operation-to-steal-ukraines-valuable-art/
The Kyiv Independent doesn’t have a paywall or an owner and is supported by a
community of readers who make this work possible. Starting today, the Kyiv Independent team is on a quest to find 4000 new members globally. You can become a member here.
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Russian position 'collapses' in southeastern town
- The drone attacks Putin ‘doesn't want you to see’
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Day 1,544.
Today, after Ukraine unleashes a sweeping wave of retaliatory strikes in response to last week’s Russian attacks – shutting down Moscow airports, damaging naval assets, and sending huge fireballs into the sky above Russian oil infrastructure – the Kremlin signals it may once again be open to peace talks, potentially even reopening channels with the European Union. We ask whether Moscow may also need urgent talks with Beijing after one of its Shahed drones reportedly struck a Chinese cargo ship just days before Vladimir Putin’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. We also hear from Berlin on how Europe is accelerating efforts to rearm in the face of growing Russian aggression and deepening American disengagement. And later, we speak to an adviser to the Ukrainian government about Kyiv’s mounting military recruitment crisis after intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov warned that voluntary enlistment alone can no longer meet the army’s needs.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
With thanks to Olesia Horiainova of the Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Center.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Europe’s sleeping giant rearms (James Rothwell & Joe Barnes in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/11/europes-sleeping-giant-rearms-germany-weapons-war-russia/
Putin gifted upper hand as Trump triggers European missile crisis (James Rothwell & Joe Barnes in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/18/europes-deep-strike-dilemma-and-how-it-untangles-itself/
Ukraine launches biggest attack on Moscow in a year (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/17/ukraine-launches-biggest-attack-on-moscow-in-a-year/
Ukrainian drones destroy £30m Russian plane at airbase (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/16/ukrainian-drones-destroy-russian-aircraft-airbase/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Russia ‘attacks Chinese ship’ in Black Sea
- Ukraine hits Moscow in biggest strike of 2026
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Day 1,541.
Today, after the two days of near continuous strikes against Ukraine with over 1,600 drones and missiles fired on the country – with at least 12 killed by a single projectile – we hear the latest round of American withdrawals of thousands of troops from Europe, and a sobering assessment from experts at Chatham House about the direction of the war. Then we have an extraordinary exclusive interview with a Russian FSB agent who claims he fled Moscow in a dead cow.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Roland Oliphant (Chief Foreign Analyst). @RolandOliphant on X.
Hayley Dixon (Special Correspondent). @HaylesDixon on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
‘Putin won’t last’: Russian agent who fled Moscow in a dead cow (The Telegraph):
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng7-LI7VK8M
Long Read: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/14/dmitry-senin-russia-fsb-escaped-putin-in-dead-cow/
Pentagon cancels deployment of thousands of troops to Europe (The Telegraph):
https://kyivindependent.com/us-cancels-planned-deployment-of-4-000-troops-to-poland/?mc_cid=d10bd88d37&mc_eid=08d0680a95
Russia issues Ben Wallace with arrest warrant for ‘justifying terrorism’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/13/russia-ben-wallace-arrest-warrant-justifying-terrorism/
How a Ukrainian air assault on Russia led to the resignation of a Latvian prime minister (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/how-2-ukrainian-drones-sparked-political-turmoil-in-latvia/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Exclusive: ‘Putin won’t last’ – Russian agent who fled Moscow in a dead cow
- Zelensky’s ‘revenge’ attacks after three days of huge strikes
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Day 1,540.
Today, as Russia pummels Ukraine with over 1500 missiles and drones since yesterday, targeting civilians and energy infrastructure, Ukraine hits three energy facilities in Russia. We then focus on the issue of children who have been deported from Ukraine to Russia or to unknown locations in the occupied territories. The EU and UK announced further sanctions while the high-level meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukraine Children on Monday in Brussels pledged funds and support towards tracing, tracking and returning children from Russia.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Co-host of Ukraine: The Latest). @adeliepjz on X.
Johanna Baxter, Labour MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South. @JohannaBaxter on X.
Maksym Maksymov, director of Bring Kids Back. @BringKidsBackUA on X.
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Returning the Stolen Children of Ukraine, Johanna Baxter, UK Friends of Ukraine
https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/582a1916-4c98-42de-936a-f74780c73b02/downloads/6c23bef6-a43d-4acd-a781-3b749bb46174/Report_%20Returning%20the%20Stolen%20Children%20of%20Ukrai.pdf?ver=1750937088779
Bringing Ukraine's kids back: Almost 60 countries unite to stop Russia's genocidal kidnapping of children (Kyiv Independent)
https://kyivindependent.com/bringing-ukraines-kids-back-almost-60-countries-unite-to-stop-russias-genocidal-kidnapping-of-children/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
-
'Longest massive attack': Russia fires 2000 drones and missiles in 24 hours
-
60 nations sign historic pledge to 'track down' 20,000 stolen kids
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Day 1,539.
Today, while Russia unleashes another huge aerial assault across Ukraine – as President Donald Trump insists the war could end soon – we examine Kyiv’s race to develop a new weapon and report on a deadly strike that the United Nations says hit one of its trucks. Then we bring you the latest from the NATO Eastern Flank summit in Romania as allies confront mounting fears over regional security, before looking at an investigation into a sunken Russian ship that was allegedly carrying nuclear reactors to North Korea. And later, in a special report from Kherson, a Telegraph journalist is forced to flee for cover as Russian drones hunt targets above the city.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Adrian Blomfield (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @Adrianblomfield on X.
CONTENT REFERENCED:
I was hunted in Russia’s 'drone safari' in Kherson (Adrian Blomfield for The Telegraph):
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNQSY6NaPhY
Long Read: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/72-Hours-in-Kherson-red-zone/
Is Ukraine winning the war? The three facets of the 2026 counter-offensive (Dom’s film for The Telegraph incl. discussion of Kyiv's use of data):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-LWZtJBCwY
German soldiers attacked at Nato base ‘by masked assailants’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/12/german-soldiers-attacked-nato-base-masked-assailants/
Zelenskiy meets Palantir CEO as Ukraine expands use of AI in war (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/zelenskiy-meets-palantir-ceo-ukraine-expands-use-ai-war-2026-05-12/
A Russian ship sank in mysterious circumstances. It may have been carrying submarine nuclear reactors to North Korea (CNN):
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/05/12/world/a-russian-ship-sank-in-mysterious-circumstances-it-may-have-been-carrying-nuclear-reactors-to-north-korea
NATO’s frontline countries jockey for US troops after Trump’s Germany withdrawal (POLITICO):
https://www.politico.eu/article/nato-frontline-countries-jockey-for-us-troops-after-donald-trump-germany-withdrawal/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
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Exclusive: 72 hours dodging Russia’s ‘drone safari’ in Kherson
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Did NATO sink this Russian ship carrying nuclear reactors to North Korea?
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Day 1,538.
Today, as Andrii Yermak is charged with money laundering, we ask: should President Zelensky be disappointed in his former chief of staff or worried that the scandal is coming closer to him? We report that Poland has moved first and secured a third of the 150 billion Euro SAFE funding and we get our regular view from James Kilner of what’s happening inside Russia. Plus, we take a short foray into Africa, asking what Russia’s ejection from Mali says about the Kremlin's international appeal.
Contributors:
Dom Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X
Alex Nichol (Telegraph Journalist)
James Kilner (Russia Expert ). @jkjourno on X
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Inside the Ukrainian war room turning the tide on Russia
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/05/12/ukraine-war-drones-tech-russian-soldier-attacks/
Too paranoid to meet strangers, Putin fakes a street chat for cameras, by Antonia Langford
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/12/putin-fakes-a-street-chat-for-cameras/
Putin expands world’s largest drone factory as it ramps up exports to Iran
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/11/putin-expands-worlds-largest-drone-factory/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
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Zelensky former 'right-hand man' charged with corruption
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WhatRussia’s ejection from Mali says about the Kremlin's international appeal
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Day 1,537.
Today, as the final day draws to a close of the ceasefire supposedly brokered by the US to see Russia’s Victory Day parade on Saturday pass unscathed, we ask: what happened to the supposed prisoner swap that had been part of the deal? Plus Brussels Correspondent Joe Barnes asks Estonia’s PM and a Ukrainian defence analyst what the weekend’s events - or lack thereof - tells us about the state of the war. And we also hear updates on the work of the Come Back Alive charity, the organisation securing battle-winning technology for Ukraine, and a firm favourite of this podcast’s creator, David Knowles.
Contributors:
Dom Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Joe Barnes (The Telegraph's Brussels Correspondent) @Barnes_Joe on X
Mykola Bielieskov (Defence Analyst) @MBielieskov on X
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Don’t abandon Nato’s eastern flank, Estonian PM tells Starmer
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/10/dont-leave-nato-eastern-flank-defenceless-estonia-starmer/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
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EU dismisses 'sham' offer for Putin’s 'buddy' to be mediator in Ukraine peace talks
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With no tanks or missiles on parade, Putin claims 'this matter is coming to an end'
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Day 1,534.
Today, as President Zelensky said he "doesn't recommend" that foreign representatives attend tomorrow’s May Day parade in Moscow, we report on the Kremlin’s cool and measured response to the threat of Ukrainian strikes, with Russian State Duma deputies threatening the use of Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missiles against Kyiv whilst, for reasons known only to them, warning that these statements are Russia’s “last warning to Brussels”. And, as the Azov Corps say they have returned to occupied Mariupol - albeit using strike drones - somewhat fittingly we have our regular update of resistance activity in the occupied areas.
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Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @adeliepjz on X.
Dom Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Dr Jade McGlynn (Occupied Territories Expert, King’s College London).
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Will Ukrainian drones spoil Putin’s Victory Day parade? (The Spectator)
https://spectator.com/article/will-ukrainian-drones-spoil-putins-victory-day-parade/
Rosenberg: Russia's Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan (BBC)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy2gj2jlr8o
Is Frustration With Armenia’s Pashinyan Enough to Bring the Pro-Russia Opposition to Power? (Carnegie Endowment)
https://carnegieendowment.org/russia-eurasia/politika/2026/04/vojna-mir-i-socseti-kuda-vedet-predvybornaya-kampaniya-v-armenii
'They are stealing the election': How Armenia became the next Russia-EU battlefield
https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20260419-stealing-election-how-armenia-became-next-russia-eu-battlefield
EU prepares for ‘potential’ talks with Vladimir Putin, says official (Financial Times)
https://www.ft.com/content/b093dae1-939b-47b4-96e4-40f212e87430?shareType=nongift&syn-25a6b1a6=1
Ukraine war 'led me to surrogacy' to earn money but a new law could end those plans (BBC)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyp4kp687go
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Putin running scared with pared back V-Day parade plans
- Zelensky visits brigades on the frontline
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Day 1,533.
Today, as Russia refused to follow Kyiv’s proposed ceasefire, killing at least 26 civilians, Kyiv responded by hitting targets 1500 km into Russia’s territory. Meanwhile, the corruption scandal uncovered in Ukraine last summer continues to send shockwaves across the country, possibly touching Zelensky himself. Ukraine’s Chief negotiator, Rustem Umerov, himself under investigation in the probe, arrives in Miami for the first talks since the beginning of the war against Iran. Finally, we dive into Russia’s latest online disinformation campaign.
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Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @adeliepjz on X.
Dom Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Stephanie Baker (Investigative Journalist, Bloomberg). @StephaniBaker on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
United Nations: At least 70 killed and over 500 injured in attacks across Ukraine since 1 May
https://ukraine.ohchr.org/en/At-least-70-killed-and-over-500-injured-in-attacks-across-Ukraine-since-1-May?brid=YWdncwHX0NkpD1nGtCFuHnR85dYK
The corruption scandal Volodymyr Zelensky won't confront, (Kyiv Independent)
https://kyivindependent.com/corruption-scandal-closes-in-zelensky-looks-away/
Stephanie Baker’s investigation:
Russia’s Disinformation War Most Potent Weapon is Bending Realities (Bloomberg):
https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2026-russia-disinformation-storm-1516-videos/?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc3ODE2NTI0OCwiZXhwIjoxNzc4NzcwMDQ4LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJURTY3T0lLR1pBTE4wMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJCNDdEQUVDNEVGNDE0NzBGOTAzNzRFM0U3NTNCQzg2QyJ9.TxyN9Bm4h-wlv29fjwocnYUdF0Q33zG8veGgtjMq49o
How To Spot a Russian Deefake, Bloomberg: https://youtu.be/X9GQiouEdJ8?si=9Tuc4AK0KpGsxk4H
Stephanie Baker’s work:
https://stephaniebakerwriter.com/
Adélie’s event with the Ukrainian Institute, London:
The Newest Testament - Literature as Testimony to Ukraine's Defence.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-newest-testament-literature-as-testimony-to-ukraines-defence-tickets-1986991762851?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=197sdgn_upMQ.._gaMTU3NTk1NjMyNC4xNzc4MTc0MDM1_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3NzgxNzQwMzQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzgxNzQwMzQkajYwJGwwJGgw
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Ukraine strikes refinery 1500 km inside Russia violates ceasefire 1,820 times
- Leaked tapes from Ukraine’s widest corruption scandal cast doubt on Zelensky
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Day 1,532.
Today, Vladimir Putin gives his answer to President Zelensky’s offer of an open-ended ceasefire: a brutal attack on the civilians of Ukraine which killed 20, including 12 in a single strike. What does this mean for the likelihood of a ceasefire over May 8 and 9th for Moscow’s Victory Day parade? Then we hear the latest from Kyiv, and hear the latest from Russia, including how Putin has banned staff from using phones amid assassination fears.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
James Kilner (Russia Analyst). @Jkjourno on X.
With thanks to freelance journalist Antonia Langford in Kyiv.
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As Ukraine strikes deeper inside Russia, Putin retreats further into paranoia (Antonia Langford in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/05/paranoid-putin-cornered-ukrain-morphing-deep-strike-tactics/
Putin bans staff from using phones amid assassination fears (Antonia Langford in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/04/putin-bans-staff-using-phones-assassination-fears/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Vladimir Putin gives his answer to President Zelensky’s ceasefire offer
- A brutal attack on the civilians of Ukraine kills 20, including 12 in a single strike
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Day 1,531.
Today, after a weekend in which Zelensky joined more than 30 European leaders – along with the prime minister of Canada – at the European Political Community summit in Armenia, a country Moscow considers a close ally in the South Caucasus, and Ukraine calls Russia’s bluff over “ceasefires”, we report on further shadow fleet sanctions activity – from new regulations to unexplained explosions. And later, we look ahead to May Day celebrations in Russia and ask whether a Ukrainian drone penetrating Moscow’s layers of air defence suggests the parade could go off with a real bang.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to Yuliya Sotska of Ukrainian charity ‘Children of Heroes’.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Learn more about ‘Children of Heroes’:
https://childrenheroes.org/en/
Francis’s Long Interview with Silicon Curtain:
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vopvERNHGtg
Audio: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qwPAXSkPTvScvGtdKa2rm
Zelensky challenges Putin to new ceasefire (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/04/zelensky-challenges-putin-to-new-ceasefire/
Starmer to lobby Macron for closer EU ties (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/03/keir-starmer-join-eu-defence-fund-loan-ukraine/
Zelensky has scrapped open-ended military contracts to attract new recruits (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/05/01/zelensky-scraps-indefinite-contracts-soldiers-recruits/
Europe fears Putin’s ‘window of opportunity’ is now (Politico):
https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-fears-valdimir-putin-window-opportunity-nato-test/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Putin challenged to new ceasefire by Zelensky
- Fears NATO 'disintegrating' as Trump pulls thousands of troops from Europe
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Day 1,527.
Today, we take you to Lviv and hear an update from Dom’s week in the west of the country – including a visit to a prisoner of war camp and speaking to soldiers who fought for Russia. Then we bring you the latest on strikes by both sides, as Tuapse refinery is hit for the fourth time in a fortnight, before discussing the end of what’s being called the biggest military exercise involving European forces since the end of the Cold War.
NOTE: Monday is a bank holiday in the UK. Normal service will resume on Tuesday.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Russia's Leningrad Oblast 'now a front-line region,' local governor says (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/russias-leningrad-oblast-now-a-frontline-region-local-governor-says-following-recent-ukrainian-attacks/
Venice Biennale jury resigns after row over Russian entry (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/30/venice-biennale-jury-resigns-row-russian-artists/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Exclusive: ‘My face-to-face with Russian prisoners of war’
- Europe ends largest military drill since the Cold War
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Day 1,526.
Today, as President Putin once again dangles a ceasefire in front of President Trump to avoid any risk of disruption to his Victory Day commemorations, he discuss reports that US president might be considering pulling American forces out of Germany while, at the same, the Pentagon finally unlocks a $400 million military aid package. We also bring you the latest on Ukraine’s strike campaign and how it’s turned one of Russia’s strengths – its size – into a weakness, before hearing from a Ukrainian Olympian diver about the decision by World Aquatics to permit Russian athletics to compete under the Russian flag once more.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Telegraph reporters Lily Shanagher and Alisa Butterwick, plus Ukrainian Olympic diver Oleksiy Sereda.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Ukrainian drones destroy £18m Russian helicopters behind enemy lines (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/30/ukrainian-drones-destroy-18m-russian-helicopters/
Trump threatens to pull troops out of Germany (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/04/29/trump-germany-troops-friedrich-merz/
Putin’s ‘altar boy’ is finally in Ukraine’s sights (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/30/putin-altar-boy-finally-in-ukraine-sights/
Japanese drone maker doubles down on Ukraine as Tokyo eases arms rules (The Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/terra-drone-moves-deeper-into-ukraine-with-second-investment-as-tokyo-loosens-arms-rules/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Ukraine ‘vaporises’ Russian helicopters mid-flight behind enemy lines
- Putin proposes ‘brief’ ceasefire in Trump call
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Day 1,525.
Today, following a 1500 kilometer Ukrainian deep strike on a Russian oil facility, we hear how – for the first time in 18 years – Moscow’s Victory Day parade will feature no military kit as Vladimir Putin’s paranoia continues. Then we take you to Washington, where King Charles III sought to charm the Trump administration by deploying pomp, circumstance, and a sprinkling of history, before speaking to a war artist about what it’s like painting soldiers on the frontline in an active warzone.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
James Kilner (Russia Analyst). @Jkjourno on X.
With thanks to war artist Max Denison-Pender.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Learn more about Max Denison-Pender’s war art:
https://www.denisonpender.com/ukraine
‘If France can seize Russia’s oil tankers, so can Britain’ (Joe Barnes in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/29/ukraine-tells-starmer-to-hunt-russian-shadow-fleet/
King brings the House down on day of jokes, ovations and warm words (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2026/04/28/king-state-visit-congress-trump-house-down-jokes/
Hezbollah attacks Israeli military helicopter with fibre optic drones (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/28/hezbollah-attack-israeli-idf-helicopter-fibre-optic-drones/b
US ambassador to Ukraine to leave over differences with Donald Trump (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/33d5d8d4-a7db-4647-9751-c21de8ebecb8?syn-25a6b1a6=1
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Moscow’s Victory Day parade will feature no military kit
- King Charles III charms the Trump administration
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Day 1,524.
At what point do frontline soldiers in Ukraine reach a breaking point?
Today, as Russia’s Tuapse oil refinery is hit yet again, we discuss a new study underscoring the strain on troops in Ukraine, with many now serving longer in “the kill zone” than in some of the deadliest wars of the 20th century. We also report on a new museum in North Korea dedicated to soldiers killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine, highlighting deepening ties between Moscow and Pyongyang. And later, Joe Barnes speaks to Ukraine’s international sanctions representative about what more can be done to tighten sanctions on Russia and weaken the Kremlin’s war effort.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
With thanks to Vladyslav Vlasiuk, Presidential Commissioner for Sanctions Policy of Ukraine.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Joe Barnes’s Pieces for The Telegraph:
‘Britain and France should lead new European Nato, says ex-chief’ –
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/25/britain-france-european-nato-coalition-willing-ukraine/
Britain and allies could pool weapons funding in ‘defence bank’ –
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/26/britain-allies-pool-weapons-fund/
Putin humiliated as Russian mercenaries in Africa forced to withdraw (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/27/putin-humiliated-after-russian-mercenaries-africa-withdraw/
The heroic postmen of war-torn Ukraine putting Royal Mail to shame (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/consumer-affairs/heroic-postmen-of-ukraine-delivering-faster-royal-mail/
North Korea Displays US M1A1 and Leopard 2A4 Tanks Likely Sourced from Russia for Study of Western Armor (Army Recognition Group):
https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/2026/north-korea-displays-us-m1a1-and-leopard-2a4-tanks-likely-sourced-from-russia-for-study-of-western-armor
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Frontline psychological 'breaking point' discovered
- Exclusive interview with Ukraine sanctions chief
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Day 1,523.
Today, after one of the deadliest bombardments Ukraine has endured this year, we hear of new Russian infiltration missions on the frontlines, how a masked Ukrainian soldier crashed a Zoom call at a Russian military recruitment event – telling students he would be forced to kill them if they joined the army – and more evidence that the US seeks to bring Moscow out of the cold by inviting them to the G20. Then we bring you a special update from the world of chess, and how names familiar to us – like Peskov and Shoigu – are involved in the Chess Federation, while the game is utilised as a tool of control in the occupied territories.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Malcolm Pein (Telegraph Chess Correspondent). @TelegraphChess on X.
With thanks to the former coach of two chess world champions – and a Grandmaster himself – Peter Heine Nielsen.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Robot rescues Ukrainian pensioner from front-line village (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/27/robot-rescues-ukrainian-pensioner-front-line-village-russia/
I was in the room with Trump as the shots rang out (Connor Stringer in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/04/26/donald-trump-white-house-correspondents-dinner
Ukrainian soldier crashes Zoom call with Russian recruits (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/24/ukrainian-soldier-crashes-zoom-call-with-russian-recruits/
British fighter jets scrambled after Russian strike on Nato border (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/25/british-fighter-jets-scrambled-after-russian-strike-on-nato/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Ukrainian soldier hacks Zoom call with Russian recruits
- How chess is weaponised in the occupied territories
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Day 1,520.
Today, as black rain continues to fall over the Russian city of Tuapse following Ukrainian strikes on an oil refinery, some residents are drawing comparisons to Hiroshima. We examine the latest developments in drone warfare, including new interceptor drones launched from fixed-wing aircraft in flight, and report on Prince Harry’s visit to a demining charity in Ukraine after his recent rebuke by Donald Trump. And later, we bring you our regular update on resistance activity in Russian-occupied Ukraine, along with a special report marking the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to Dr Jade McGlynn of King’s College, London, and Simon Evans, director of the Chornobyl Program at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Dom’s Video with Ukrainian Resistance leader:
https://youtu.be/nLERq02oexs
Dom’s long read on the Resistance: ‘The Ukrainian saboteur waging a revenge war on Russia’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/24/the-ukrainian-saboteur-waging-a-revenge-war-on-russia/
Ukraine kills 12 Russian FSB officers in drone strike (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/23/ukraine-kills-12-russian-fsb-officers-in-drone-strike/
Married pensioners killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/24/married-pensioners-killed-russian-strikes-on-ukraine/
The €500mn hole in Chernobyl’s roof (The Financial Times)
https://www.ft.com/content/c0f1ff87-cd28-4e7f-8f4c-6e4799ce53e5?syn-25a6b1a6=1
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Russian refinery inferno spews black rain
- Ukraine kills 12 Russian FSB officers in strike
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Day 1,519.
Today, in a global first, we bring you an exclusive interview with a leading member of Ukraine’s resistance movement operating inside Russian-occupied territory. We also give you updates as President Zelensky arrives in Cyprus met with confirmation that the European Union has not only formally approved the €90 billion loan for Ukraine, but also a 20th package of sanctions against Russia. We report on Ukrainian strikes against a major Russian counterintelligence unit, before examining how the US military has begun deploying Ukrainian counter-drone technology at an air base in Saudi Arabia to defend against Iran.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Petro of the Ukrainian resistance, and Dr Jade McGlynn and the Centre for Statecraft and National Security at King’s College London for assisting with this interview.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Dom’s Video Interview: ‘Inside the Ukrainian resistance in Russia’s occupied territories’:
https://youtu.be/nLERq02oexs
My grandfather ended Stalinism – now Putin has labelled me a ‘foreign agent’ (Iona Cleave in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/21/nina-khrushcheva-putin-bringing-back-stalinism-russia/
US turns to Ukrainian counter-drone tech after Iran attacks, sources say (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-turns-ukrainian-counter-drone-tech-after-iran-attacks-sources-say-2026-04-22/
Russia could be ready for NATO conflict year after Ukraine, Dutch warn (Defense News):
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/04/22/russia-could-be-ready-for-nato-conflict-year-after-ukraine-dutch-warn/
Public Annual Report 2025 Military Intelligence and Security Service (Dutch Intelligence):
https://www.defensie.nl/documenten/2026/04/21/openbaar-jaarverslag-2025-militaire-inlichtingen--en-veiligheidsdienst
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- First ever interview with a Ukrainian resistance leader
- Updates as Zelensky finally gets EU’s €90bn loan
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Day 1,518.
Today, after months of back-room negotiations, delays and doubts, we go live to Brussels as the EU finally approves the €90 billion loan for Ukraine. How significant is this decision for Kyiv’s war effort – and what happens now that the funding is secured? We also report on the proposal of “Donnyland”, a suggested name for territory in Donbas Ukraine may dedicate to Donald Trump. Then we round up the latest headlines from Russia and Central Asia.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
James Kilner (Russia Analyst). @Jkjourno on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Ukraine to launch EU-funded weapons spending spree after Orban defeat (Joe Barnes in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/21/ukraine-to-spend-90bn-eu-windfall-on-patriots-and-storm-sha/
The Ukrainian negotiator who can silence Russia’s guns with one call (Joe Barnes in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/20/ukrainian-peacemaker-swapping-prisoners
Ukraine proposes creating ‘Donnyland’ to satisfy Trump (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/22/ukraine-proposes-creating-donnyland-to-satisfy-trump/
A banking crisis made in the Kremlin is gripping Russia (Melissa Lawford in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/04/22/a-banking-crisis-made-in-the-kremlin-is-gripping-russia/
Putin closes major oil pipeline to Germany (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/04/22/putin-stokes-european-fuel-crisis-cutting-off-oil-germany/
Russian economy is faltering despite oil windfall, Sweden warns (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/04a9d05d-2502-44d4-b7e0-041aaa4f83cd?syn-25a6b1a6=1
‘Donnyland’? Ukraine Proposes Naming Part of the Donbas in Trump’s Honor (New York Times):
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/us/politics/donnyland-ukraine-donbas-trump.html
Russia and North Korea Celebrate Joining of First Road Bridge (Moscow Times):
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/21/russia-and-north-korea-celebrate-joining-of-first-road-bridge-a92556
New biography on author Mikhail Bulgakov labeled under 'drug propaganda' law in Russia (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/amid-growing-censorship-laws-book-on-author-mikhail-bulgakov-labeled-drug-propaganda-in-russia/?mc_cid=9364e648a5&mc_eid=08d0680a95
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- EU approves €90 billion loan for Ukraine.
- A territory in the Donbas region of Ukraine may be named ‘Donnyland’ in tribute to Donald Trump.
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Day 1,517.
Today, amid another exchange of drone and missile strikes between Ukraine and Russia, we report on growing speculation that the European Union’s €90 billion loan for Kyiv could finally be approved as early as tomorrow. We also examine Ukraine’s efforts to develop its own alternative to US-made Patriot air defence systems. Then, later, we take a deep dive into a major new Western film, The Wizard of the Kremlin, exploring how accurately it portrays Vladimir Putin’s rise to power – and the wider questions raised by telling Russia’s story through a pre-war, fictional lens.
Contributors:
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Chief Film Critic at The Telegraph Robbie Collin and political scientist Anna Colin Lebedev.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Exclusive interview: World faces new nuclear arms race (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/20/world-faces-new-nuclear-arms-race-head-of-un-atomic-agency/
Former tank commander reviews Challenger 3 (Hamish de Bretton-Gordon in The Telegraph):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PLOyJKtGKw
Russian nursery-school children taught to fly drones (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/21/russia-nursery-school-children-fly-drones/
Jude Law as Vladimir Putin? It’s a strangely flattering choice (Robbie Collin in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/review-wizard-kremlin-putin-jude-law/
(Hom)mage du Kremlin, Anna Colin Lebedev:
In French: https://colinlebedev.fr/2026/01/22/hommage-du-kremlin/
In English: https://www.europe-solidaire.org/spip.php?article77848
Personal Website: colinlebedev.fr
Jude Law plays Putin in a film shot in Riga. Latvian officials say it serves Kremlin propaganda (Meduza):
https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/03/07/jude-law-plays-putin-in-a-film-shot-in-riga-latvian-officials-say-it-serves-kremlin-propaganda
The History Bureau, Putin and the Apartment Bombs (BBC):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m002q5dk
Ukraine pushing to produce home-grown ballistic defense system 'within a year,' Zelensky says (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-pushing-to-produce-home-grown-ballistic-defense-system-within-a-year-zelensky-says/
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Russian nursery-school children ‘taught to fly drones’
- Reviewing new film 'The Wizard of the Kremlin'
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Day 1,516.
Today, as President Zelensky warns of increased Russian military activity in neighbouring Belarus, we discuss weekend Ukrainian air raids targeting oil refineries around Moscow. We then examine a shock election result that has brought another pro-Russia leader to power within both the EU and NATO, following in the footsteps of Hungary’s Viktor Orbán. And later, we speak to a veteran foreign correspondent who spent 25 years in Russia – and has made more than a dozen trips to Ukraine since the full-scale invasion – for his memories of how Vladimir Putin built a system of ever greater repression and violence.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Marc Bennetts – foreign correspondent at The Times of London.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Marc Bennetts’ book, ‘The Descent: Witnessing Russia's Spiral into Madness Under Putin’:
https://amzn.eu/d/0euJ6Dc6
Pro-Russian fighter pilot wins crushing victory in Bulgaria election (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/20/rumen-radev-bulgaria-election-win-pro-russia-progressive
Moscow-born gunman kills six in Kyiv supermarket ‘terror attack’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/18/moscow-born-gunman-shoots-five-people-dead-in-kyiv-attack/
BBC’s Steve Rosenberg: I’m walking a tightrope in Russia. It could all end tomorrow (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/04/20/steve-rosenberg-on-putins-russia/
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Day 1,513.
Today, as Hungary’s new prime minister Péter Magyar signals he will not veto the €90 billion European Union loan for Ukraine – and Slovakia’s opposition to the package appears to be crumbling – we ask whether Brussels can finally get the funding approved. We report on a continued surge in Ukrainian airstrikes against high-value Russian targets, and consider whether the air war in Russia’s war against Ukraine is beginning to tilt in Kyiv’s favour. We also examine developments in Ukraine’s domestic politics, as former presidential aide Andriy Yermak faces scrutiny from the country’s anti-corruption authorities. And later, we bring you a special interview from Adélie’s recent trip to Ukraine with Asami Terajima on the military’s efforts to prevent troops going AWOL and visiting a Kharkiv morgue.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to Asami Terajima – frontline reporter at the Kyiv Independent.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Top Zelensky allies Yermak, Arakhamia targeted in new searches, summons, source says (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/yermak/
The Mushroom Captivating Wartime Ukraine (New Lines):
https://newlinesmag.com/reportage/the-mushroom-captivating-wartime-ukraine/
Russian air defenses are collapsing. Now Ukrainian warplanes can hit harder (Euromaidan):
https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/04/15/donetsk-airport-raid/
Inside Ukraine's AWOL and military desertion crisis
https://kyivindependent.com/inside-ukraines-awol-and-desertion-crisis/
As Ukraine war deaths mount, Kharkiv morgue strains to identify the truth
https://kyivindependent.com/you-cant-turn-off-your-emotion-inside-a-ukrainian-morgue-as-war-deaths-mount/
Coming of age during war, where mistakes can cost a life
https://kyivindependent.com/coming-of-age-during-war-where-mistakes-can-cost-a-life/
War Notes Newsletter
https://kyivindependent.com/newsletters/war-notes/
The Kyiv Independent doesn’t have a paywall or an owner and is supported by a
community of readers who make this work possible: https://kyivindependent.com/membership/?utm_source=membership-offline-arcola-theatre&utm_medium=offline&utm_campaign=pr
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Day 1,512.
Today, as Russian forces suffer more than 35,000 casualties in Ukraine in a single month – the highest rate of the war so far – we report on fresh strikes across Ukraine that have killed at least 17 civilians, including a 12 year old boy. We assess the outcome of the latest Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base, and examine the dramatic first moves of Hungary’s new prime minister, who has vowed to shut down state television, describing it as “North Korean-style propaganda”. And later, we bring you the latest from Russia, including reaction in Moscow to the political fall of Viktor Orbán.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
James Kilner (Russia Analyst). @Jkjourno on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Child among 14 killed in Russian strikes (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/16/wave-of-russian-strikes-kills-14-in-ukraine/
Ukraine’s drones dent Russia’s war-fuelled oil windfall (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/d49e288f-b74e-44a8-a2f3-ec87f7cb5c27?syn-25a6b1a6=1
‘The pope versus the president: how Leo became Trump’s fearless foe’ (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/4f67aa87-9210-402d-bfef-b71b294d65cb?syn-25a6b1a6=1
Pope Pius II’s memoirs (Vol. I; Harvard University Press):
https://itatti.harvard.edu/publications/commentaries
The Border by Erika Fatland:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57950362-the-border
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Day 1,511.
Today, as the 50-nation Ukraine Defence Contact Group meets in Berlin just hours after President Zelensky signs a new defence cooperation pact with Germany, we assess the first moves of Hungary’s new prime minister and what they could mean for European support for Ukraine. We then take a deep dive into Russian military tactics and campaign design – including how Moscow consolidates control over occupied territories – with an expert from the Institute for the Study of War.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Karolina Hird of the Institute for the Study of War.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Karolina Hird’s Occupation Updates for the ISW:
https://understandingwar.org/people/karolina-hird/
The SBU detained an FSB informant who, while working as a school principal in Kramatorsk, corrected shelling of the city (Ukrainian Government):
https://ssu.gov.ua/novyny/sbu-zatrymala-informatorku-fsb-yaka-pratsiuiuchy-zavuchem-shkoly-u-kramatorsku-koryhuvala-obstrily-mista
17-year-old Lithuanian who won the Norwegian Mathematical Olympiad donated the entire prize to Ukraine (LRT):
https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/svietimas/45/2887345/norvegijos-matematikos-olimpiadoje-laimejes-17-metis-lietuvis-visa-priza-paaukojo-ukrainai
Ukraine opens first Africa food supply center in Ghana (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-links-food-aid-and-trade-with-ghana-agrohub/?mc_cid=d5c797f2f4&mc_eid=08d0680a95
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Day 1,510.
Today, as new evidence emerges that Russia is increasing sign-on bonuses to recruit more soldiers for its war in Ukraine, we report on efforts to ramp up defences around Vladimir Putin’s palace. We also examine dramatic political developments in Hungary, where the new prime minister has vowed to expose alleged Russian links – amid reports of document shredding by allies of former leader Viktor Orbán. And later, we speak to a former CIA operative about Russian disinformation tactics, the failures of Kremlin intelligence services, and what they have learned – and not learned – from the war.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to former CIA operative Sean M. Wiswesser.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Sean M. Wiswesser’s book, ‘Tradecraft, Tactics, and Dirty Tricks: Russian Intelligence and Putin's Secret War’:
https://a.co/d/04TANzGg
Putin has lost his best friend inside the EU. Who can he rely on now Orban has gone? (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/04/14/putin-loses-best-friend-orban/
Ukraine ‘forces Russians to surrender using only robots’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/14/ukraine-forces-russians-to-surrender-using-only-robots/
Putin’s house now protected by 27 air defence systems (Antonia Langford in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/13/putins-house-now-protected-27-air-defence-systems-drones/
Zelensky's Ukraine's Defense Industry Worker Day Address (President's Office):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Br_kdXR-sk&t=56s
Starmer accused of ‘corrosive complacency’ over defence (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/04/14/starmer-accused-complacency-former-nato-chief-defence/
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Day 1,509.
Today, as Ukraine and the wider world react to the apparent rejection of Viktor Orbán’s model of “illiberal democracy” in Hungary, we ask: who is Péter Magyar, and what does his rise mean for Hungarian politics and Europe? As Hungarians confront a potential new political era, we examine whether real change is coming in Budapest – and how the European Union will handle the unresolved вопрос of the €90 billion loan for Ukraine. We also assess how much fighting actually paused during the Orthodox Easter ceasefire in Russia’s war against Ukraine, and ask whether Vladimir Putin is ultimately a winner or loser from the recent global attacks on oil infrastructure.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
James Crisp (Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Orban ousted in Hungarian election landslide (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/12/orban-concedes-defeat-hungarian-election/
How Orban’s ousting in Hungary undermines Putin (James Crisp in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/13/orbans-ousting-hungary-undermines-putin/
What it’s like to be hunted by drones in Ukraine (Antonia Langford in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/13/what-its-like-to-be-hunted-by-drones-in-ukraine/
Learn more about ‘The Light of Freedom – A Night for Ukraine’ fundraiser tomorrow:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/supportukraine/2051898
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Day 1,506.
Today, as Putin finally agrees to a brief ceasefire this weekend to mark Orthodox Easter - trying to pass the initiative off as his own generosity - we examine what a ceasefire is and, importantly, what it is not. We report how the next round of so-called peace talks have run into the sand and we have our regular update about resistance operations in the occupied territories. Plus, a special report from Adelie, for which discretion is advised, about how Russian troops are using sexual violence as a tactic in their war.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to Dr Jade McGlynn and Sara Cincurova.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Putin announces Easter ceasefire in Ukraine
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/09/zelensky-trump-is-ignoring-russias-role-in-iran-attacks/
Ukrainian Women Tell Their Stories of Sexual Violence by Russian Soldiers
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/20/world/europe/russian-soldiers-sexual-violence-ukraine.html
Three Years After Bucha’s Liberation, Ukrainian Women Still Struggle for Justice
https://www.moretoherstory.com/stories/three-years-after-buchas-liberation-ukrainian-women-still-struggle-for-justice
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Day 1,505.
Today, as Russian shadow fleet tankers steam through the English channel backed up by warships, The Telegraph’s acting defence editor Tom Cotterill, was also floating nearby to witness PM Sir Keir Starmer’s new shadow fleet policy in action. We report on Russia's secret submarine operation in British waters. Ukraine claims that it has put Russia's last remaining ferry in the Kerch Strait out of action, potentially isolating occupied Crimea. And we hear that Hungary has uncovered a massive Ukrainian money laundering operation just days ahead of the general election. Plus we hear from our resident Russia-watcher James Kilner, and ask: is Moscow’s jeering a sign that the Kremlin no longer fears Donald Trump?
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
James Kilner. @jkjourno on X
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
The Russian warship loomed above me, bristling with firepower and brazen menace, by Tom Cotterill: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/04/09/russian-warship-loomed-above-me-bristling-with-firepower
Russia ran secret submarine operation in British waters: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/04/09/russia-ran-secret-submarine-operation-in-british-waters/
Ukrainian intelligence called it “the last Russian railway ferry in the Kerch Strait still afloat” — now it’s out of action too
https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/04/08/ukrainian-intelligence-called-it-the-last-russian-railway-ferry-in-the-kerch-strait-still-afloat-now-its-out-of-action-too/
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Day 1,504.
Today Ukraine praises the news of an apparent ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran, with Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha saying: “American decisiveness works”. We report on an FBI operation to protect US citizens from Russian cyberhackers and take in the aromas of a fishing port in NW France, where Breton fishermen are donating their old nets to Ukraine to protect against drones. Plus, Francis has a second dispatch with Orban’s team on the upcoming Hungary elections.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Francis’s Hungary Documentaries –
Part I: Ukraine & Russia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIILzKnFs2o
Part II: Immigration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuGB9mgdHvE
The French fishing village helping Ukraine catch Russian drones, by Henry Samuel: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/08/french-fishing-village-helping-ukraine-catch-russian-drones/
Justice Department Conducts Court-Authorized Disruption of DNS Hijacking Network Controlled by a Russian Military Intelligence Unit
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-conducts-court-authorized-disruption-dns-hijacking-network-controlled
NATO Internship Programme
https://www.nato.int/en/work-with-us/careers/internship-programme?srcDelegationsatNATOEN
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Day 1,503.
Today after another set of attacks on Russian oil and gas infrastructure, it's clear Ukraine is not going to heed calls by some international leaders to stop striking Russian energy facilities. President Zelensky has continued his whirlwind diplomatic tour visiting Syria and Turkey over Easter, and we hear from our Senior Foreign Correspondent, Adrian Blomfield, about how a drone designed for herding cattle helped destroy a bridge being used by Russia. Plus, Francis has a special report on the upcoming Hungarian elections.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Adrian Blomfield (Telegraph Senior Foreign Correspondent). @adrianblomfield on X
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Francis’s Hungary Documentaries –
Part I: Ukraine & Russia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIILzKnFs2o
Part II: Immigration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuGB9mgdHvE
Adrian Blomfield’s article: Exclusive: British drones destroy Russian-controlled bridge: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/07/british-drones-destroy-russian-controlled-bridge-dnipro/
Picture credit: Credit: Ukraine's 426th Unmanned Systems Regiment
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Day 1,498.
Today, as President Donald Trump threatens to withdraw from the key US initiative that enables allies to purchase American weapons for Ukraine, we analyse new footage of emerging drone technologies on the frontline, before exposing the brutal realities of Russia’s battlefield economy and the corruption sustaining Vladimir Putin’s war effort. We also report on record crime rates in Russia since the invasion, as returning soldiers strain domestic stability, and hear expert analysis on this pivotal moment in Ukrainian politics.
Ukraine: The Latest will return after Easter on Tuesday 7th of April.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to freelance journalist Antonia Langford and Deputy Editor of the Kyiv Independent, Oleksiy Sorokin.
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
‘Rapists and murderers’ in Russian army rampage while home from front (Antonia Langford in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/01/rapists-murderers-russian-army-rampage-home-from-front/
Trump threatened to stop weapons for Ukraine unless Europe joined Hormuz coalition (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/d304071a-ca97-4b3b-be93-ff880a6645c3?syn-25a6b1a6=1
On the front lines, Russian soldiers pay officers to stay alive (The Economist):
https://www.economist.com/europe/2026/04/01/on-the-front-lines-russian-soldiers-pay-officers-to-stay-alive
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Day 1,497.
Today, as The Telegraph publishes an exclusive interview with Donald Trump in which he threatens to withdraw the United States from NATO, we examine the potential consequences for European security and Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s invasion. We also analyse dramatic footage of new Russian “jousting” drones reportedly being deployed on the battlefield, before looking at Vladimir Putin’s latest appeal to Russia’s billionaire oligarchs to help sustain the country’s wartime economy. And later, we reflect on the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster and the enduring legacy of the nuclear catastrophe that still shapes Ukraine’s environmental and security landscape.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Connor Stringer (Washington Correspondent). @connor_stringer on X.
James Kilner (Russia Analyst). @Jkjourno on X.
With thanks to Dr Sasha Dovzhyk.
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Trump interview: I am strongly considering pulling out of Nato (Connor Stringer in The Telegraph).
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/01/donald-trump-strongly-considering-pulling-us-out-of-nato/
Russian drone skewers Ukrainian aircraft in mid-air (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/31/russian-drone-skewers-ukrainian-aircraft-in-mid-air/
Learn more about INDEX:
https://www.index-ukraine.org/en
Learn more about NOXAID:
https://noxaiduk.org/
Specific fundraiser for Fire truck:
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/james-clarke-512?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=CL
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Day 1,496.
Today, as Ukraine offers to assist in re-opening the Strait of Hormuz, we hear reports of the Ukrainians being warned off attacking oil energy infrastructure as the world continues to reel from the war in Iran, before examining leaked calls between the Russian and Hungarian foreign ministers that suggest an even closer relationship between Moscow and Budapest than previously understood. Finally, we reflect on the anniversary of the Bucha massacre – one of the most notorious atrocities of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – and hear the view from the battlefield with frontline reporter Francis Farrell.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to Francis Farrell of the Kyiv Independent.
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Francis’s Documentary on Hungary, Russia, and Ukraine:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIILzKnFs2o
Chernobyl Event Tomorrow by the Ukrainian Institute of London/Royal Society of the Arts:
https://www.thersa.org/events/2026/04/40-years-on-chornobyls-legacy-and-european-environmental-security/
Kremlin hotline: Hungary colluded with Russia to delist sanctioned oligarchs, companies and banks (The Insider and others):
https://theins.press/en/inv/290911
Foreign fighters in Russian ranks rise above 27,000, Ukraine says (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/foreign-fighters-in-russian-ranks-rise-to-27-407-ukraine-says/?mc_cid=84888effdc&mc_eid=08d0680a95
Interview exclusive de Sergueï Lavrov, ministre des Affaires étrangères russe (France 2):
https://www.franceinfo.fr/monde/russie/video-nous-nous-prononcons-pour-la-defense-des-interets-de-l-iran-regardez-l-interview-exclusive-de-serguei-lavrov-ministre-des-affaires-etrangeres-russe-sur-france-2_7896044.html
Pourquoi et dans quelles conditions la rédaction de France Télévisions a-t-elle réalisé l'interview de Sergueï Lavrov, chef de la diplomatie russe ? (France Info):
https://www.franceinfo.fr/une-information-transparente-franceinfo/transparence-pourquoi-et-dans-quelles-conditions-la-redaction-de-france-televisions-a-t-elle-realise-l-interview-de-serguei-lavrov-chef-de-la-diplomatie-russe_7897925.html
Francis Farrell’s recent journalism for The Kyiv Independent:
https://kyivindependent.com/author/francis-farrell/
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Day 1,495.
Today, as the full extent of the damage from Ukrainian strikes in the Baltic region becomes clearer, we assess the impact on Russia’s oil infrastructure and the wider war economy. We also examine stalled offensives on the ground, with both Russian and Ukrainian forces struggling to make significant gains along the frontline. Then we turn to President Zelensky’s “Gulf Grand Tour”, as he signs defence agreements with Gulf states seeking Ukrainian assistance against Iranian drone threats as Moscow is accused of helping Tehran to destroy one of its most valuable aircraft. And later, we look at a row in Germany after a major defence company claimed Ukrainian drones were “built by housewives”, and ask whether a European Union member state such as Hungary could lose its voting rights amid growing pressure to unlock a €90 billion loan for Kyiv.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Francis’s Documentary on Hungary, Russia, and Ukraine:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIILzKnFs2o
Zelensky looks to Gulf to protect him from Putin (Joe Barnes in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/29/zelensky-needs-patriot-missiles-answer-in-gulf/
Orban on the brink – but his rival may spring a surprise on the EU (James Crisp in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/29/eu-viktor-orban-hungary-election/
How Iran destroyed US base’s $500m battlefield nerve centre (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/29/how-iran-destroyed-500m-battlefield-nerve-centre-at-us-base/
Hungarian Journalist Faces Spy Charges After Reports on Election Meddling (New York Times):
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/26/world/europe/hungary-journalist-election-meddling-espionage.html
Russians dubious as bomb shelters appear 1,000km from Ukraine (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/russia-building-bomb-shelters-1-000-km-from-border-as-ukraines-strike-reach-grows/?mc_cid=6c83d4505d&mc_eid=08d0680a95
Russian losses in the war with Ukraine: updated (Mediazona and BBC):
https://en.zona.media/article/2026/03/27/casualties_eng-trl
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Day 1,492.
Today, as Ukraine continues its strikes on Russian oil terminals on the Baltic Sea, we explore how Russia’s oil exports and wider economy are benefiting from the war in Iran. Meanwhile, Volodymyr Zelensky is in Saudi Arabia seeking to strengthen defence cooperation in the Middle East. And later, we bring several updates from the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine, along with the first episode from Francis’s new documentary series dedicated to Hungary – widely seen as the chief barrier to the European Union’s efforts to support Kyiv.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest).
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest).
With thanks to Dr Jade McGlynn.
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Francis’s Hungary film will top this playlist as soon as it’s live at c.20:00 GMT/15:00 ET:
https://youtu.be/fIILzKnFs2o?si=6pkMUNstkZjtYxfW
Accompanying article:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/27/hungary-russia-ukraine-viktor-orban-war-explained-dispatch/
How Ukraine killed Putin’s plan to make billions from Iran war (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/27/ukraine-killed-putins-plan-make-millions-iran-war/
Exclusive: Trump's Iran war pushes India to rekindle old friendship with Russia (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/trumps-iran-war-pushes-india-rekindle-old-friendship-with-russia-2026-03-27/
Why Ukraine’s Russian oil strikes are backfiring (The Spectator):
https://spectator.com/article/why-ukraines-russian-oil-strikes-are-backfiring/
Willing Accomplices: Gazprom and Rosneft’s role in the transport and indoctrination of children (Yale School of Public Health, HUmanitarian Research Lab):
https://files-profile.medicine.yale.edu/documents/685979f1-6c89-4295-a765-d6fee48357e3
Welcome to ‘New Russia’: How the Kremlin is remaking occupied Ukraine (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/investigations/welcome-new-russia-how-kremlin-is-remaking-occupied-ukraine-2026-03-26/
How Russia attempts to legalize the occupation of Crimea (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/how-russia-attempts-to-legalize-the-occupation-of-crimea/
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Day 1,491.
Today, as extraordinary Ukrainian strikes in the Baltic region reportedly knock out around 40 per cent of Russia’s crude oil export capacity in a single attack – and achieve the first known successful strike on a Russian military ship in the Baltic Sea, hundreds of kilometres from Ukraine – we assess the strategic impact on Russia’s war economy. We also take the temperature from high-level meetings in Germany and Finland, and examine reports that Moscow is supplying Iran with vital assistance in its confrontation with the United States and Israel. What vulnerabilities has this widening conflict exposed for Washington?
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Dr Robert Person, nonresident senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Ukraine drone attacks wipe out power for 500,000 Russians (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/25/ukraine-russia-drone-attacks-power-cut-500k-kyiv/
Trump denies it – but two wars are becoming one (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/26/converging-wars-leave-europe-panicked-and-putin-emboldened/
Exclusive: At least 40% of Russia's oil export capacity halted (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/least-40-russias-oil-export-capacity-halted-reuters-calculations-show-2026-03-25/
Russia sending drones to Iran, western intelligence says (The Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/d5d7291b-8a53-42cd-b10a-4e02fbcf9047?syn-25a6b1a6=1
Russian government ordered Moscow internet blackout, The Bell reports (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/orders-to-shut-down-internet-in-moscow-came-from-government-independent-russian-outlets-sources-confirm/?mc_cid=acf8847d40&mc_eid=08d0680a95
Pentagon considers diverting Ukraine military aid to the Middle East (The Washington Post):
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/03/26/us-iran-war-ukraine-missile-defense/
Over 5000 munitions shot in the first 96 hours of Iran war (Foreign Policy Institute):
https://www.fpri.org/article/2026/03/over-5000-munitions-shot-in-the-first-96-hours-of-the-iran-war/
Drone Warfare Has Come to the United States (National Interest):
https://nationalinterest.org/feature/drone-warfare-has-come-to-the-united-states
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Day 1,490.
Today, as Ukraine suffers the largest wave of Russian attacks of the entire war – including a rare daytime aerial assault across much of the country – we examine the scale and impact of the bombardment. We also report on Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russia’s Baltic ports, with some drones reportedly reaching Estonia and Latvia. Then we reveal behind-the-scenes details of talks in Florida between Ukrainian and American officials, as the first investment linked to the US-Ukraine minerals deal becomes public. And later, we explore the evolution of international law since the Nuremberg Trials and how it underpins the post–World War II security architecture, in conversation with a former director of Human Rights Watch.
Contributors:
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to journalist and author Steve Crawshaw.
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Steve Crawshaw’s book – Prosecuting the Powerful: War Crimes and the Battle for Justice:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Prosecuting-Powerful-Crimes-Battle-Justice/dp/0349128952/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0
Russia bombards Ukraine with largest daytime attack (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/24/wave-of-russian-strikes-kill-five-in-ukraine/
Ukrainian Institute of London’s Language School:
Spring-Summer Term info: https://uil.org.uk/language-school/
Intensive Course booking: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ukrainianinstitutelondon/2125172
Registration form: https://forms.gle/hdeuf36UxxrJpUKe9
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Day 1,489.
Today, amid confirmation that Vladimir Putin’s spring offensive in Russia’s war in Ukraine has begun, we report on the assaults along the frontline that have driven a sharp rise in Russian casualty figures. We then examine the truth behind growing rumours of unrest and widespread internet outages in Moscow. We also speak to a senior official in the office of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán about allegations that Budapest’s diplomats shared details of European Union meetings with Kremlin officials. And later, we look at the controversial cases of Ukrainians who fought for Russia and are now prisoners of war in Ukraine – asking what drove them to switch sides in the conflict.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
James Kilner (Russia Analyst). @Jkjourno on X.
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to parliamentary state secretary of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Cabinet Office, Balázs Hidvéghi, and freelance journalist Jen Stout.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Wave of Russian strikes kill five in Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/24/wave-of-russian-strikes-kill-five-in-ukraine/
Ukraine strikes Russian oil export hub (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/23/ukraine-strikes-russias-largest-baltic-oil-terminal/
Ukraine names Hungarian officer allegedly behind spy network busted in 2025 (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-names-hungarian-officer-allegedly-behind-spy-network-busted-in-2025/
What makes a traitor? Interviews with Ukrainians who fought for Russia reveal how they became Putin’s soldiers (Jen Stout in Prospect):
https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/europe/ukraine/72210/what-makes-a-traitor
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Day 1,488.
Today, after another weekend of so-called peace talks over Russia’s war in Ukraine, we search for signs of a diplomatic breakthrough (spoiler: there isn’t one). We report on a fresh wave of long-range Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russia that forced at least 15 Russian airports to suspend flight operations and also examine the so-called “Gamechanger” plot – allegations of a plan to stage a fake assassination attempt on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to boost his chances in next month’s election. Later, we catch-up with Michael Bohnert at the RAND Corporation, and ask whether Ukraine’s Flamingo cruise missiles and interceptor drones are now setting the pace for aerial warfare and military innovation.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Michael Bohnert of RAND.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Putin tells Trump: I’ll stop giving Iran intel if you cut off Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/03/20/putin-trump-iran-intel-ukraine/
What the Ukraine war tells us about the Iran conflict (Valerii Zaluzhnyi in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/21/ukraine-war-tells-us-about-iran-conflict/
President Stubb of Finland: ‘We must face reality – the West has split’ (David Blair’s Interview in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/03/22/president-stubb-finland-interview/
How Telegram became a death sentence for Russian soldiers (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/20/how-telegram-became-a-death-sentence-for-russian-soldiers/
Ukrainians in disbelief over West’s failure to stop Iran’s deadly drones (Adrian Blomfield in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/20/trump-iran-ukraine-russia-drone-warfare/
What Is Ukraine’s Interceptor, One of the World’s Most In-Demand Drones? (UNITED24):
https://united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/what-is-ukraines-interceptor-one-of-the-worlds-most-in-demand-drones-17055
To tilt Hungarian election, Russians proposed staging assassination attempt of Orban (Washington Post):
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/03/21/hungary-election-interference-russia-orban/
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Day 1,485.
Three days into Russia’s so called ‘spring offensive’, there are barely any advances on the ground yet casualties continue to rise. A Ukrainian delegation is on its way to Washington to resume talks tomorrow after the latest round in the diary was postponed by the war in Iran. Meanwhile the European Union stalls again in providing Ukraine with financial relief.
Contributors:
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Dr Jack Watling, Senior Research Fellow for Land Warfare at the Royal United Services Institute. @Jack_Watling on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Exclusive: Why Iran's new leader survived & how to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Iran: The Latest
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exclusive-why-irans-new-leader-survived-how-to-reopen/id1712903296?i=1000755619719
United 24: 110-Truck “Humanitarian” Convoy From Central Asia Heads To Iran—But What’s Inside?
https://united24media.com/latest-news/110-truck-humanitarian-convoy-from-central-asia-heads-to-iran-but-whats-inside-17049
Exclusive: Ukraine has few options if Hungary keeps EU funding frozen, Kyiv Independent
https://kyivindependent.com/exclusive-ukraine-has-few-options-if-hungary-keeps-eu-funding-frozen/
We interviewed Iran’s envoy to Ukraine and it was absolutely wild, Kyiv Independent
https://kyivindependent.com/we-interviewed-irans-envoy-in-ukraine-and-it-was-absolutely-wild/
Russia uneasy as Trump's envoy quietly courts Moscow's closest ally, Kytiv Independent
https://kyivindependent.com/russia-uneasy-as-trumps-envoy-quietly-courts-moscows-closest-ally/
Oscar-nominated ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ exposes Russian passivity, Kyiv Independent
https://kyivindependent.com/oscar-nominated-film-shows-russias-enduring-small-person-complex/
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Day 1,484.
Today, as Russian casualty figures continue to climb, we ask whether Moscow’s long-anticipated spring offensive has already begun. We also return to the situation in Moscow, where Vladimir Putin has been absent from public view for several days, as a formerly loyal supporter issues a dramatic call for the Russian president to step down. Then we examine the significance of comments by the CIA director on Moscow’s involvement with Iran, before speaking to one of Britain’s leading historians of strategy about where the war now stands – and the key mistakes made by both Russia and Ukraine.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to historian Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Sir Lawrence Freedman’s book, ‘On Strategists and Strategy: Collected Essays, 2014-2024’:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Strategists-Strategy-Collected-Essays-2014-2024-ebook/dp/B0F7GFDDNF
Jürgen Habermas, eminent philosopher who sought to help Germany overcome its postwar spiritual ruin (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2026/03/15/jurgen-habermas-eminent-german-spiritual-philosopher/
Ukraine agrees to pump Russian oil to Hungary to secure EU loan (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/18/ukraine-agrees-pump-russian-oil-to-hungary-secure-eu-loan/
‘Put him on trial’: pro-Kremlin loyalist turns on Putin in rare outburst (The Guardian):
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/18/pro-kremlin-loyalist-turns-on-putin-ilya-remeslo-russia?CMP=share_btn_url
Russia unveils plans to resettle occupied Ukrainian territories, media reports (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/russia-unveils-plans-to-resettle-occupied-ukrainian-territories-media-reports/?mc_cid=6dd8571311&mc_eid=08d0680a95
Two shipments of Russian oil and gas head to Cuba in defiance of US (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/bdb055d0-62c3-445c-ba89-349c63c82c1f?syn-25a6b1a6=1
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Day 1,483.
Today, as Russia records its highest daily troop losses of the year in its war against Ukraine, we examine how the head of the Russian armed forces, General Valery Gerasimov, is reportedly presenting outdated battlefield information to Vladimir Putin to suggest the situation at the front remains under control. We report on fears that a damaged Russian shadow fleet tanker drifting in the Mediterranean Sea could trigger an environmental disaster of “unprecedented proportions”, and how President Zelensky has shown live battlefield footage from an iPad to the UK Parliament to illustrate the realities of 21st-century warfare. And later, we hear about the Make A Difference Foundation about its work supporting Ukrainian families displaced by Russia’s invasion, alongside memories from the First Gulf War with two former tank commanders, including the horror of friendly fire.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to former tank commanders Hamish de Bretton-Gordon and James Hewitt.
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Learn more about James Hewitt’s Charity & Fundraiser:
https://www.operationsafedrop.com/
Donations Page:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/jameshewitt
Zelensky’s ‘don’t forget about me’ tour exposes panic in Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/17/volodymyr-zelensky-london-starmer-remember-ukraine/
Stricken Russian tanker heading for environmental disaster (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/17/stricken-russian-tanker-heading-for-environmental-disaster/
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Day 1,482.
Today, as world leaders gather in London, including President Zelensky, we bring you the latest from Moscow following another major Russian aerial bombardment overnight – and examine how the Russian media is reporting the attacks. We also reflect on our questioning Finnish President Alexander Stubb at Chatham House, and what his remarks reveal about Europe’s evolving strategy. And later, we share several stories Adélie was working on from Ukraine, offering insight into life on the ground amid the energy crisis.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
James Kilner (Russian Analyst). @Jkjourno on X.
With thanks to Chatham House and Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
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Adelie’s Documentary – ‘Defying Putin's bombardments on Ukrainian cities’:
https://youtu.be/xBdZro1rils?si=wHb8DaWNtpHbavJw
Alexander Stubb’s Lecture at Chatham House:
https://www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/standard-event/finlands-president-alexander-stubb-why-europe-needs-flexible-integration
Zelensky’s ‘don’t forget about me’ tour exposes panic in Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/17/volodymyr-zelensky-london-starmer-remember-ukraine/
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Day 1,481.
Today, after a massive Russian bombardment across Ukraine – including missile launches from warships in the Black Sea – we assess Kyiv’s latest wave of strikes on Russian energy infrastructure and on Moscow itself. We also examine President Trump’s admission that Vladimir Putin may be supporting Iran’s war effort, and ask whether the easing of sanctions on Russian oil is impacting global energy prices, before hearing about cheating death from above thanks to an unwelcome phone call, and what a single missile strike can do to a town.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Colin Freeman (Freelance Journalist). @colinfreeman99 on X.
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I cheated death in a missile strike in Ukraine. Three years later I returned to the scene (Colin Freeman in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/03/15/kramatorsk-ukraine-missile-attack/
The Mad and the Brave: The Untold Story of Ukraine’s Foreign Legion (Colin’s Book):
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mad-Brave-Untold-Ukraines-Foreign/dp/0008722463
Belgian prime minister calls for EU to normalise ties with Russia (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/4ce01938-a671-4433-83a7-dada2b3bac01
Sean Penn Wins Best Supporting Actor but Opts for Ukraine, Not the Oscars (New York Times):
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/15/movies/sean-penn-oscars.html
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Day 1,478.
Today, as President Zelensky arrives in France for talks with Emmanuel Macron, Britain’s Defence Secretary claims the “hidden hand” of Vladimir Putin is behind Iranian drone strikes targeting British troops and allied forces in the Middle East. We report on Washington’s move to further ease sanctions on Russia by allowing all countries – not just India – to purchase Russian oil, a decision Britain’s Energy Minister warns could help the Kremlin stabilise its struggling economy. We also bring an unusual story from Moscow, where a man’s love of Domino’s Pizza has led to a three-year court battle. And later, our regular update on resistance activity in the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine with Dr Jade McGlynn of King’s College London.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Dr Jade McGlynn (War Studies Department at King’s College, London).
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Russia accused of systematic abduction of children (Francis in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/12/russia-accused-systematic-abduction-ukrainian-children/
Trump is wrong to release Russian oil, says Merz (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/13/trump-is-wrong-to-release-russian-oil-says-merz/
Russian with Domino’s tattoo loses right to free pizza for life (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/12/russian-with-dominos-tattoo-loses-right-to-free-pizza/
Putin’s ‘hidden hand’ behind attack on British troops (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/03/12/iranian-drones-attack-british-military-base-erbil-iraq/
SBU thwarts Russian plot to assassinate Third Army Corps Commander Biletsky (Hromadske):
https://hromadske.ua/en/war/260757-rosiyskyy-ahent-hotuvav-ubyvstvo-komandyra-tretyoho-armiyskoho-korpusu-biletskoho-pid-chas-yoho-vizytu-na-front
‘The Russians are coming (again!) (The Russia Desk):
https://desk-russie.eu/2026/03/10/les-russes-arrivent-encore.html
Articles referenced by Dr Jade McGlynn:
‘Capturing the minds: The role of child deportation in maintaining Russian authority over Ukraine’s occupied territories’ by Jade McGlynn and Anastasiia Romaniuk – https://tinyurl.com/36jva5aj
Carnegie article – https://carnegieendowment.org/russia-eurasia/politika/2026/02/ukraine-elections-preparation
UN DOCUMENTS ON STOLEN CHILDREN:
Regular report: https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/hrbodies/hrcouncil/sessions-regular/session61/advance-version/a-hrc-61-61-auv.pdf
Session reports: https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/regular-sessions/session61/list-reports
Conference room paper on children deportations: https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/hrbodies/hrcouncil/sessions-regular/session61/a-hrc-61-crp-8.pdf
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Day 1,477.
Today, as one of Russia’s largest oil facilities is struck in a Ukrainian attack and the war in Iran continues to sow chaos on global energy markets, we examine growing pressure on European governments to ease sanctions on Russia – just as US representatives meet one of Vladimir Putin’s chief economic advisers. Alongside the updates, we bring you a special exclusive interview with one of the authors of a groundbreaking United Nations report on the Ukrainian children taken to Russia, concluding that a permanent member of the Security Council is systematically committing crimes against humanity.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Pablo de Greiff – Commissioner of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine at the United Nations.
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UN DOCUMENTS ON STOLEN CHILDREN:
Regular report: https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/hrbodies/hrcouncil/sessions-regular/session61/advance-version/a-hrc-61-61-auv.pdf
Session reports: https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/regular-sessions/session61/list-reports
Conference room paper on children deportations: https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/hrbodies/hrcouncil/sessions-regular/session61/a-hrc-61-crp-8.pdf
EU weighs lifting Russia sanctions against oil trader Niels Troost (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/30eabb8f-cd46-4549-b84a-ad5273269920
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Day 1,476.
Today, as US envoy Steve Witkoff says “we can take them at their word” after Russia denies sharing intelligence about American forces with Iran – before adding “let’s hope they’re not sharing” – we examine the latest tensions between Washington, Moscow and Tehran. We also analyse a Ukrainian deep-strike operation that raised fresh questions about Russian air defences after a loitering drone was able to film the attack. Then we bring updates on Ukrainian counterattacks in the south, where two operations now appear to have pushed around 10 kilometres into Russian lines, and hear a final dispatch from Adélie in Ukraine. Later, we speak to former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to former NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Roland Oliphant.
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'I am no spy': Courier in Russian exploding parcels plot against UK talks to BBC (BBC):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpd83zwqlvno
Kremlin backs covert campaign to keep Viktor Orbán in power (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/34df20f9-487b-4cb6-9dc9-d676d959d1ed
Ukraine makes ‘China-free’ drones (New York Times):
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/11/world/europe/ukraine-drones-china.html
Strike on Bryansk, confronting hostile social media: Kremlin spokesman’s remarks (TASS):
https://tass.com/politics/2099953
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Day 1,475.
Today, as President Donald Trump speaks with Vladimir Putin and reportedly offers to ease sanctions on Russian oil amid surging global energy prices linked to his war in Iran, we examine the latest developments on the battlefield as Ukraine claims to have liberated “almost all” of the Dnipropetrovsk region. Then we bring you the latest from Europe, followed by a dispatch from northern Ukraine, where communities continue to endure repeated Russian strikes on the country’s energy infrastructure.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
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An Air-Campaign Primer (Eliot Cohen in The Atlantic):
https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/2026/03/air-campaign-military-primer/686294/?gift=KGDC3VdV8jaCufvP3bRsPqEbYdfKy52g6Ojp5VlDiRo&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
X suspends 800m accounts in one year amid ‘massive’ scale of manipulation attempts (The Guardian):
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/09/x-suspends-accounts-massive-scale-manipulation-attempts-russia
Ukraine Helps U.S. Bases in the Mideast With Stopping Drones (New York Times):
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/09/world/middleeast/ukraine-shahed-drone-middle-east.html
Ministry of Defence changes approach to drone procurement: demand will be generated automatically based on frontline data (MOD):
https://mod.gov.ua/en/news/ministry-of-defence-changes-approach-to-drone-procurement-demand-will-be-generated-automatically-based-on-frontline-data
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Day 1,474.
Today, as Ukrainian counter-drone specialists head to the Middle East to help counter Iranian drone attacks, Vladimir Putin offers “unwavering support” to Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei – a pledge that may come with significant conditions. We examine Russia’s latest mass aerial attack on Ukraine following a pause that raised questions about Moscow’s dependence on Tehran, then report on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s warning that Slovakia could follow Hungary in blocking EU funding for Ukraine if Hungary’s Viktor Orbán loses the upcoming election. And later, we bring you highlights from a panel at the Black Sea Security Forum in Odesa discussing misinformation, defence innovation, and the flexibility of the defence industrial sector.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Roman Pohorilyi, co-founder of DeepState, Kurt Volker, former US Ambassador to NATO, and the Black Sea Security Forum.
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Vlad the inhaler: Putin coughing fit shown in leaked video (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/08/vladimir-putin-coughing-video-leaked/
On the Road With Zelensky, Weathered, Weary and Fighting On (New York Times):
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/09/world/europe/ukraine-zelensky-frontline-tour.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
Ukraine just hit the fuel tank that feeds southern Russia’s pipeline — here’s why this strike hurts more than a refinery fire (Euromaidan):
https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/03/08/ukraine-just-hit-the-fuel-tank-that-feeds-southern-russias-pipeline-heres-why-this-strike-hurts-more-than-a-refinery-fire/
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Day 1,471.
Today, as the United States asks Ukraine to help intercept Iranian drones over the Gulf, Washington simultaneously removes sanctions on Russian oil trade and votes alongside Moscow against a motion condemning attacks on Ukraine’s nuclear power plants. We assess the deepening diplomatic crisis between Ukraine and Hungary after Kyiv accuses Budapest of detaining seven Ukrainian banking officials and seizing a large stash of gold, and ask whether President Zelensky's sharp response could ultimately strengthen Viktor Orbán’s election campaign. Then, in a special interview, we talk to Roman Trokhymets: a sniper in the Ukrainian Army who fought in several of the major battles we have reported on these past four years.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Latika Bourke (The Nightly). @LatikaMBourke on X.
With thanks to Roman Trokhymets.
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Belgian F-16s can carry JDAMs and AIM-120Ds — but Ukraine cannot use them yet (Euromaidan):
https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/03/05/belgian-f-16s-can-carry-jdams-and-aim-120ds-but-ukraine-cannot-use-them-yet/
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Day 1,470.
Today, as the Pentagon and at least one Gulf state are revealed to be in talks with Kyiv to buy Ukrainian-made interceptors to fend off attacks by Iranian drones, we look at the latest expansion of the Russian armed forces, before looking at what Moscow is telling its population about the war in the Middle East. Then we bring you an exclusive interview with the French Ambassador to Ukraine to hear how prepared they are for boots on the ground.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.
James Kilner (Russian Analyst). @Jkjourno on X.
With thanks to the French Ambassador to Ukraine, Gaël Veyssière.
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France and Germany dash Ukraine’s hopes of fast-track EU membership (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/04/france-germany-dash-ukraines-hopes-fast-track-eu-membership/
Putin is failing: these charts prove it (Washington Post): https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/03/04/russia-ukraine-war-territorial-gains-putin/
Anniversary of the occupation of the ZNPP: sanctions should cover the entire Rosatom ecosystem (dixigroup):
https://dixigroup.org/richniczya-okupaczi%D1%97-zaes-sankczi%D1%97-mayut-ohopiti-vsyu-ekosistemu-rosatoma/
Exclusive: Ukraine's F-16 jets were starved of US-made missiles for weeks (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/ukraines-f-16-jets-were-starved-us-made-missiles-weeks-2026-03-05/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social
Pentagon eyes Ukrainian interceptor drones to counter Iran (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/d077e9c6-1573-46dc-8658-3db3aaf7cdfb?shareType=nongift
Ukraine Unbroken: 5 short plays by acclaimed writers about Ukraine’s resilience, now on at the Arcola Theatre in London until March 28::
www.arcolatheatre.com
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Day 1,469.
Today, as questions are directed at the Kremlin after Russian components were reportedly found in the wreckage of a drone that struck Dubai, we examine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s proposal to swap US-made Patriot air defence missiles for Ukrainian interceptor drones to counter Iranian and Russian weapons. We report on the latest explosion involving a Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Mediterranean Sea, and bring you the view from Brussels as European Union member states appear to push back against the European Commission’s fast-track proposals for Ukrainian EU membership.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
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What the Iran war means for Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/04/iran-war-consequences-for-ukraine-russia-conflict/
Zelensky floats swapping Patriot missiles for interceptor drones amid increased Iranian Shahed threat (The Telegraph):
https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-floats-swapping-patriot-missiles-for-interceptor-drones-amid-increased-iranian-shahed-threat/
EU urges Ukraine to allow access to pipeline carrying Russian oil (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/8f5f18fb-311d-4df0-805c-063b292506b3
Russian tanker ‘hit by drone’ in Mediterranean (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/04/russian-tanker-hit-by-drone-in-mediterranean/
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Day 1,468.
Today, as war in the Middle East escalates and Putin attempts to position Russia as a potential peace broker, we examine Zelensky’s claim that if Gulf States pressure Moscow towards a ceasefire in Ukraine, Kyiv could offer air defence support in return. We analyse claims that Ukraine captured more territory in February than Russia, and assess France’s extraordinary shift in its nuclear posture and what it means for European security. Then we bring you a dispatch from Adélie in Irpin, and speak to an elections expert to debate whether Ukraine can realistically hold presidential elections in the event of a ceasefire.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to Ben Graham Jones.
NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:
Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://youtu.be/UJebwNfLBwY
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Listen and watch ‘Iran: The Latest’, covering events in the Middle East:
https://linktr.ee/IranTheLatest
You can learn more and contact Ben Graham Jones at:
https://www.bengjones.com/about-ben
Propaganda Video from Africa:
https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/NCZ0YSyWVhk
Zelensky offers to save Gulf states – if they stop Putin (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/03/zelensky-offers-to-save-gulf-states-iran-war-putin-drones/
Ukraine captured more territory than it lost to Russia over February 2026, Syrskyi says (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-captured-more-territory-than-it-lost-to-russia-over-febraury-2026-syrskyi-says/
I Can Buy a British Election for $25m: Here’s How (Andy Pryce for CEPA):
https://cepa.org/article/i-can-buy-a-british-election-for-25m-heres-how/
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Day 1,467.
Today, as the world reacts to escalating conflict in the Middle East and the devastating use of attack drones against civilian areas, we examine how Donald Trump’s confrontation with Iran could impact Russia’s war in Ukraine and the strategic calculations in both Kyiv and Moscow. We report on the latest shadow fleet tanker boarding operation linked to sanctions enforcement against Russia, and bring you an update from Adélie in Kyiv. And later, we feature a panel recorded at the Black Sea Security Forum in Odesa, with former Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Valeriy Chalyi, former US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor, and former Italian Senator and Deputy Foreign Minister Gianni Vernetti, discussing transatlantic security and the future of Ukraine.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to former Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Valeriy Chalyi, former US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor, and former Italian Senator and Deputy Foreign Minister Gianni Vernetti.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Our sister podcast ‘Battle Lines’, covering events in Iran and the Middle East:
https://linktr.ee/BattleLines
What Khamenei’s death means for Russia and China (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/01/what-khamenei-death-means-for-russia-and-china/
Oil surges to seven month high as Iran war hits supply (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/03/01/opec-moves-to-cash-in-on-iran-crisis-as-oil-prices-surge/
Sunak to advise Zelensky on economy (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/02/27/rishi-sunak-advise-volodymyr-zelensky-ukraine-economy/
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Day 1,464.
Today, we bring you live dispatches from the north, east, and south of Ukraine following fresh Russian attacks overnight, as a United States delegation meets Ukrainian officials to prepare the next round of trilateral peace talks with Russia in Geneva. We also provide the latest updates on resistance activities in the occupied territories, and take a broader look at the state of Russian society after four years of Putin’s full-scale war – including the impact of sanctions, suppression, economic strain and, yes, updates on skyrocketing cucumber prices.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @adeliepjz on X.
Dr Jade McGlynn (War Studies Department of King's College). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.
James Kilner (Russia Analyst). @jkjourno on X.
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Russians load up on antidepressants after four years of war (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/15/russians-antidepressants-war-ukraine-prozac-putin/
Traumatised and unable to speak: The Ukrainian children haunted by war (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/27/traumatised-ukrainian-children-haunted-by-war/
Paratroopers prepare for possible Ukraine peacekeeping mission (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/02/26/paratroopers-prepare-for-possible-ukraine-peacekeeping/
Is the Trump-Starmer bromance over? (The Spectator):
https://spectator.com/article/has-it-all-gone-wrong-between-trump-and-starmer/?edition=us
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Day 1,463.
Today, after a mass Russian aerial bombardment struck multiple regions across Ukraine, we report from Kyiv and eastern Ukraine on what it was like on the ground during the latest wave of drone and missile attacks. We then hear about Dom’s visit to a Ukrainian HUR military intelligence base in Zaporizhzhia, and examine reports that Vladimir Putin has been forced to curb the recruitment of foreign fighters to avoid diplomatic fallout with key allies. We also discuss the battlefield “kill ratio” that could undermine Russia’s war effort, and new air defence systems being developed that claim the capability to intercept nuclear missiles.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest).
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest).
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest).
Rozina Sabur (National Security Editor, The Telegraph).
Svitlana Morenets (Ukrainian Journalist).
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
How Ukraine turned hobby drones into precision killing machines (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/26/ukraine-fpv-drones-evolution-precision-killing-machines/
Russia’s air defences could shoot down Britain’s nuclear missiles (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/26/russia-air-defences-could-shoot-down-britain-missiles/
First Ukrainian drone factory opens in Britain (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/02/26/first-ukrainian-drone-factory-opens-in-britain/
The kill ratio that can sink Putin’s war (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/24/the-kill-ratio-that-can-sink-putin-war/
Putin bans recruitment of foreign soldiers to placate African allies (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/25/putin-bans-foreign-soldiers-to-placate-african-allies/
Allies bow to Putin over Ukraine peace troops (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/24/allies-bow-to-putin-over-ukraine-peace-troops/
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Day 1,462.
Today, as Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its fifth year, we report live from Kyiv the morning after world leaders gathered in the Ukrainian capital to reaffirm their support for President Zelensky. With a new round of Ukraine-Russia-US peace talks scheduled in Geneva and fresh Russian aerial attacks across the country, we ask whether there is any tangible movement – aside from continued Ukrainian advances in the south. We also examine reports that Russia is sending migrants into Europe through covert routes as part of a hybrid strategy, and consider why Kyiv has not been targeted in the air war for several consecutive days. Plus, memories from our correspondents of being in Ukraine when the invasion began, and outrunning the expected Russian blitzkrieg.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.
Roland Oliphant (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @RolandOliphant on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Four years ago, I outran what I thought was a blitzkrieg. The Russian army has still not caught up (Roland Oliphant in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/02/24/four-years-ago-i-outran-what-i-thought-was-a-blitzkrieg/
Russia sends migrants into Europe through secret tunnels (James Rothwell in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/25/russia-sends-migrants-into-europe-through-secret-tunnels/
Nato will strike ‘deep inside Russia’ if Putin hits Baltics (James Rothwell in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/16/nato-air-strikes-deep-in-russia-if-putin-hits-baltics/
Russian whistleblower’s sudden death in Surrey ‘needs reinvestigating’ (James Rothwell in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/15/russian-whistleblower-sudden-death-needs-reinvestigating-uk/
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Day 1,461.
Today, as world leaders gather in Kyiv to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we report live from two different regions of the country, covering the latest attacks from air and land and assessing the current battlefield picture. We reflect on the resilience of Ukrainians after years of war, and bring updates on an explosion in Moscow as well as reports suggesting that Moscow is now losing more soldiers on the frontline than it can recruit to sustain Vladimir Putin’s war effort.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @adeliepjz on X.
The Lord Dannatt (former head of the British Army)
Orysia Lutsevych OBE (Head of the Ukraine Forum at Chatham House)
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
The kill ratio that can sink Putin’s war (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/24/the-kill-ratio-that-can-sink-putin-war/
Moscow train station explosion kills police officer (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/24/explosion-outside-moscow-train-station-kills-police-officer/
Russian soldiers being killed faster than Kremlin can recruit them (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/24/russian-soldiers-killed-faster-than-kremlin-can-recruit/
Britain on ‘collision course’ with Russia, head of Army warns (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/02/24/britain-on-collision-course-with-russia-head-of-army-warns/
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Day 1,460.
Today, reporting live from Ukraine on the eve of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, we cover fresh bombardments on both Ukrainian and Russian territory, the investigation into an explosive device that killed a police officer in Lviv and injured dozens more, and President Zelensky’s claims that Ukrainian forces have liberated 300 square kilometres in southern Ukraine – and that the Third World War has “already begun.” Plus, we hear reflections from our Europe Editor, and our Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator, who was inside No 10 Downing Street when Vladimir Putin launched the invasion in February 2022, on the calculations made in London at the outset of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
James Crisp (Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on X.
David Blair (Chief Foreign Correspondent). @davidblairdt on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjzon X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Zelensky accuses Putin of starting World War Three (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/02/23/zelensky-putin-russia-ukraine-world-war-three/
Russia kills Ukrainian civilians as anniversary of invasion approaches (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/22/russia-strikes-kyiv-with-ballistic-missiles/
Ukraine strikes long-range missile plant 1,400km behind Russian lines (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/21/ukraine-strikes-long-range-missile-factory-russia/
Ukrainian held after bombs kill policewoman, 23, in Lviv (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/22/ukrainian-woman-arrest-lviv-kremlin-terror-attacks/
Healey: I want to send British troops to Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/02/21/healey-i-want-to-send-british-troops-to-ukraine/
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Day 1,457.
Today, amid reports that Russian forces’ loss of Starlink is reducing the intensity of drone attacks along the frontline, we examine claims that Russian commanders are charging soldiers up to £30,000 to avoid deployment to the most dangerous sectors. We then bring you the latest from the first meeting of Donald Trump’s so-called “Board of Peace”, and finally hear the view from Belarus as Putin seeks to place more nuclear missiles there.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Rozina Sabur (National Security Editor). @RozinaSaburon X.
With thanks to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
US presses NATO for major reset, ending mission in Iraq (The Telegraph):
https://www.politico.eu/article/us-presses-nato-reset-cut-foreign-missions-allies-peacekeeping-iraq-kosovo/
Russian commanders demand £30k to spare soldiers from front line (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/19/russian-commanders-demand-30k-spare-soldiers-front-line/
Over 1,000 Kenyans enlisted to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, report says (BBC):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce8w266769go
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Day 1,456.
Today, as President Volodymyr Zelensky describes the latest Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Geneva as “difficult”, we ask whether the negotiations between Kyiv, Moscow and Washington made any tangible difference – and whether the Kremlin still has room to delay meaningful concessions. We hear from a former special envoy to Ukraine, and report on an exclusive Telegraph investigation revealing how British-manufactured microelectronics have ended up inside Russian missiles used to kill civilians in Ukraine. And we speak to the founder of a new volunteer air defence unit recruiting members from Ukraine’s expatriate community to help defend against ongoing Russian drone and missile attacks.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Rozina Sabur (National Security Editor). @RozinaSaburon X.
With thanks to John Richardson and former US Ambassador Kurt Volker.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
International Air Defence Reserves – Point of Contact: John Richardson. Written messages of enquiry only (no links) on Signal to +380 639 598839.
The British designed Microchip that is Powering Putin’s Missiles (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/02/18/british-designed-microchip-putin-russia-ukraine-missiles/
Starmer ‘not being honest’ on defence spending, say ex-military chiefs (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/02/18/starmer-not-honest-defence-spending-say-ex-military-chiefs/
Could Witkoff be ousted from Ukraine talks? (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/could-witkoff-be-ousted-from-ukraine-talks/
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The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest
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Day 1,455.
Today, as the latest round of Ukraine-US-Russia peace talks in Geneva collapse after just two hours, we speak to our correspondent in Switzerland to understand what went wrong between Kyiv, Moscow and Washington. We examine why the International Paralympic Committee has decided to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the Winter Olympics under their national flags, and what that means for sporting sanctions linked to Putin’s war in Ukraine. Plus, our resident Russia-watcher breaks down the latest political manoeuvring inside the Kremlin.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondant). @barnes_joe on X.
James Kilner (Foreign Analyst). @jkjourno on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Ukraine peace talks end in acrimony after two hours (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/18/zelensky-trump-being-unfair-in-very-tense-ukraine-talks/
Ukraine recaptures ‘most land since summer 2023’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/17/ukraine-recaptures-most-land-since-summer-2023/
Zelensky: Trump being unfair in ‘very tense’ talks (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/18/zelensky-trump-being-unfair-in-very-tense-ukraine-talks/
Russian, Belarusian athletes to compete under national flags at 2026 Winter Paralympics (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/russian-belarusian-athletes-to-compete-under-national-flags-at-2026-winter-paralympics/
Mick Ryan Substack post: Starlink Surprise
https://mickryan.substack.com/p/starlink-surprise
Learn more about Convoy4Ukraine:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/ian-wilson-young
LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:
The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest
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Day 1,454.
Today, we bring you the latest from Geneva, Switzerland, as a new round of peace talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States gets underway. What is the diplomatic temperature between Kyiv, Moscow and Washington – and are we any closer to a ceasefire? Meanwhile, as strikes continue on both Ukrainian and Russian territory, we present a special episode focused on the next generation of Ukrainian students: their hopes and aspirations, and how they view the political decisions shaping their country’s future.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondant). @barnes_joe on X.
With thanks to all the voices and representatives from Ukrainian Youth Worldwide, Ukrainian Youth UK, and the Ukrainian Students Union.
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Organisations Referenced In Today’s Episode:
UA Youth: https://uayouth.uk/
Headquarters of the Future: https://www.instagram.com/uniting_uayouth_worldwide/
Ukrainian Students Union: https://www.usu.global/about
France Association of the Ukrainian students in France: https://etudiantsukrainiens.fr/
Cambridge University Ukrainian Society: https://www.cambridgesu.co.uk/organisation/ukrainian/
CONTENT REFERENCED:
‘Facing War’ – the documentary about Jens Stoltenberg:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kgj8pGd6jvo
UA Youth’s Open Letter:
https://uayouth.uk/diplomats-listen-up-who-will-be-the-next-stoltenberg/
For signatures:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuDD90-PhN1l46nVWqlAkRcXai9muSyG1j2PxzfZYPUm_5CA/viewform
Robin J Brooks’ Substack – EU transshipments to Russia:
https://robinjbrooks.substack.com/p/eu-transshipments-to-russia
'We will take action' — Ukraine ramps up fight against illegal gas dealers with online chat bot (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/we-will-take-action-ukraine-ramps-up-fight-against-illegal-gas-dealers-with-online-bot/
Ukraine’s survival still an ‘open question’, Kyiv mayor warns (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/a140cba5-d36c-47b7-95cb-57218fa5874c
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Day 1,453.
Today, amid fresh Russian bombardments and reports of Ukrainian counter-operations, we step back to assess the broader strategic picture on the battlefield – and ask what 2026 could bring if peace talks collapse. We then report from the Munich Security Conference, where American voices, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, set out competing visions for US involvement in Europe, and Belarus warned about Moscow’s nuclear expansion. Then we cover President Zelensky’s candid remarks, and examine the extraordinary claims from British intelligence that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was killed with a toxin derived from a frog on the orders of Vladimir Putin.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Rozina Sabur (National Security Editor). @RozinaSabur on X.
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Putin’s frog poison hit on Navalny reveals his secret chemical weapons (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/02/14/russia-killed-navalny-with-frog-poison-britain-reveals/
Kim opens new neighbourhood for families of soldiers killed in Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/16/kim-opens-neighbourhood-families-soldiers-killed-ukraine/
Putin ‘moving nuclear missiles’ to EU border (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/15/putin-moving-nuclear-missiles-to-eu-border/
Nato will strike ‘deep inside Russia’ if Putin hits Baltics (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/16/nato-air-strikes-deep-in-russia-if-putin-hits-baltics/
Poland considers building nuclear weapons (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/16/poland-considers-building-nuclear-weapons-russia/
Ukraine’s War of Endurance – The Fight for Advantage in the Conflict’s Fifth Year (Michael Kofman in Foreign Affairs):
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/russia/ukraines-war-endurance
Ukraine struck $100 million Russian Nebo-U radar system in occupied Crimea, General Staff claims (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-says-it-struck-100-million-russian-nebo-u-radar-system-in-occupied-crimea/
Ukraine’s survival still an ‘open question’, Kyiv mayor warns (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/a140cba5-d36c-47b7-95cb-57218fa5874c
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Day 1,450.
Today, as world leaders arrive in Germany for the Munich Security Conference, we report on expectations ahead of this weekend’s gathering and what it could mean for Ukraine and European security. We assess reaction to announcements made at the latest meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (Rammstein), and examine Russia’s move to supply Cuba with oil amid growing geopolitical tensions. Plus, we bring you our regular update on resistance activities in the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine, and speak to the writer of a new London stage play exploring the war in the Donbas region.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Lily Shanagher (Foreign Reporter). @LilyShanagher on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
AdéliePojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjzon X.
With thanks to Illia Riepin and Olga Braga (Ukrainian playwright and director). @EveryTheatre on X.
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Learn more about the Donbas play:
https://theatre503.com/whats-on/donbas/
Zelensky Makes His Pitch to Trump (The Atlantic):
https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/2026/02/zelensky-trump-peace-deal-ukraine-russia/685972/
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Day 1,449.
Today, as Ukraine’s security services claim responsibility for the longest-range strike yet on Russian oil and gas infrastructure since the start of the full-scale invasion, we examine reports of a surge in Russian army casualties and what that could mean for Vladimir Putin’s war effort. Then we bring you the latest from the NATO summit in Brussels, where allies are discussing military support for Ukraine and European security, before returning to the escalating controversy at the Winter Olympics, where Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych has been disqualified over his “Helmet of Memory” tribute to Ukrainian athletes killed in the war.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Jeremy Wilson (Chief Sports Reporter). @JWTelegraph on X.
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Zelensky accuses Olympics of ‘playing into Russia’s hands’ after Ukraine athlete disqualified (Jeremy in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/winter-olympics/2026/02/12/winter-olympics-2026-ukrainian-skeleton-helmet-ioc/
Halyna Klepikovska: participation in the International Cultural Programme of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympics:
https://www.halynaklepikovska.com/post/movement-as-a-form-of-thinking
Russian army casualties in Ukraine surge (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/ce74d2d8-5562-4e6d-9e5f-041b017b5d39
SBU sends text warning Russians are trying to recruit Ukrainians to register Starlink terminals (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/sbu-sends-messages-to-holders-of-ukrainian-phone-numbers-warning-russians-trying-to-recruit-ukrainians-to-register-block-starlink-terminals
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Day 1,448.
Today, we assess where things stand after mixed messaging has left Kyiv, Moscow and Western capitals confused over whether President Zelensky will use the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion to announce presidential elections or a referendum on a possible peace deal. We report on Russia’s fury over the reported Starlink switch-off, a communications crisis compounded by the Kremlin’s tightening restrictions on Telegram, and continue to follow the Olympic controversy surrounding Ukraine’s so-called “Helmet of Memory”. Later, we hear the latest analysis from our Russia-watcher.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
James Kilner (Foreign Analyst). @jkjourno on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Zelensky plans presidential elections and peace deal referendum (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/11/zelensky-presidential-elections-peace-deal-referendum/
Ukrainian athletes defy IOC and double down in helmet protest against Russia (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/winter-olympics/2026/02/09/ukrainian-athlete-vladyslav-heraskevych-anti-russian-helmet/
Behind the Guns: Western Tools, Russian Firepower (Front Intelligence):
https://frontelligence.substack.com/p/behind-the-guns-western-tools-russian
Chris O Starlink thread on X:
https://x.com/ChrisO_wiki/status/2021280155713294590?s=20
Zelensky won't announce elections on war anniversary amid talks of US-driven timeline, source says (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-wont-announce-elections-on-invasion-anniversary/
Zelenskyy planning elections in Ukraine and vote on peace deal (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/50d3d86b-2d2a-4d06-845e-a4e089382cad
Elections in Ukraine — a guide for beginners (and US Presidents) (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/a-beginners-guide-to-elections-in-ukraine-also-suitable-for-us-presidents/
The Belarusian woman at the center of Epstein’s final days (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/the-belarusian-woman-at-the-center-of-epsteins-final-days/?mc_cid=a5562b6d52&mc_eid=4a5b852913
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Day 1,447.
Today, amid growing rumours that Ukraine may be preparing a new counteroffensive, we discuss how the Kremlin is attempting to play down expectations and undermine confidence in the ongoing peace talks. We then report on Japan’s move to join the PURL initiative, examine a diplomatic row that has erupted at the Winter Olympics, and sit down with Romania’s Foreign Minister, Oana Țoiu, to hear how the war in Ukraine is being viewed from Bucharest, on NATO and the EU’s eastern flank.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Oana Țoiu, Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs. @oana_toiu on X.
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Zelensky backs athlete banned from wearing helmet bearing faces of war victims (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/winter-olympics/2026/02/09/ukrainian-athlete-vladyslav-heraskevych-anti-russian-helmet/
Russia bombs Ukrainian pet shelter (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/06/russia-bombs-ukrainian-pet-shelter/
How to keep an elephant and a gorilla warm during Kyiv's coldest winter of the full-scale war (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/animals-some-first-how-kyiv-zoo-protects-life-through-the-darkest-winter-of-war/?mc_cid=9ff030f3ca&mc_eid=08d0680a95
Kenya to confront Russia over 'unacceptable' use of its nationals in combat (BBC):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0k1jzvrykro?xtor=AL-71-
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Day 1,446.
Today, in a rare public outburst against the Trump administration, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accuses the United States of “backtracking” on the so-called Anchorage Agreement, under which Washington allegedly agreed to pressure Ukraine into ceding parts of the Donbas that Russian forces have failed to capture after nearly four years of war. We examine President Zelensky’s comments suggesting that a new White House peace deadline may be linked to Donald Trump’s US midterm election campaign, and report on how Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is seeking to leverage the war in Ukraine to shore up domestic political support. And later, we speak to the former commander of US forces in Europe, retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, about the state of the war and how prepared Europe and NATO are for a potential Russian move on the Suwałki Gap.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Lieutenant General (Retired) Ben Hodges (former commander of US forces in Europe). @general_ben on X.
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A small Russian force could break Nato, it’s being said. As a US general, here’s my take (Ben Hodges in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/02/05/russian-wargame-nato-defeat-suwalki-gap-general-ben/
Russia offered US £9tn co-operation deal, Zelensky says (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/07/us-gives-june-deadline-peace-ukraine-russia/
Would the US military obey Trump on Greenland? US General Ben Hodges answers (Battle Lines episode):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mcz_bDmXjE
The German wargame (Die Welt):
https://www.welt.de/politik/ausland/article6984a7189d88d6e920be111f/ernstfall-podcast-wargame-exposes-gaps-in-germanys-response-to-a-hypothetical-russian-attack-on-lithuania.html
Russia accuses US of backing out of alleged Ukraine territory surrender agreement (The Telegraph):
https://kyivindependent.com/russia-accuses-us-of-backing-out-of-alleged-ukraine-surrender-agreement/
Washington Post GoFundMe:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-washington-post-international-employees
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Day 1,443.
Today, after an apparent assassination attempt on a senior Russian general in Moscow, we examine the major Russian bombardments across Ukraine that followed the second day of peace talks in Abu Dhabi. Are the United States, Ukraine, and Russia any closer to a ceasefire? We then hear from an NGO delivering vital humanitarian supplies to Ukraine’s frontline cities, and speak to the head of a hospital in President Zelensky’s hometown.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Brock Bierman of the NGO Ukraine Focus, and Vitality Gorba-linsky.
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Learn more about Ukraine Focus:
https://ukrainefocus.org/
Russian general who ‘orchestrated’ Skripal poisoning shot in Moscow (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/06/russian-general-vladimir-alekseyev-shot-moscow/
Macron wants Britain to pay up to £2bn to join Ukraine weapons scheme (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/05/macron-wants-uk-pay-up-to-2bn-eu-ukraine-weapons-scheme/
Mother of Kenyan forced to be a Russian suicide bomber ‘traumatised’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/05/mother-kenyan-tricked-human-bomb-trauma/
Nuclear pact relies on ‘handshake’ after US-Russia treaty expires (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/05/nuclear-pact-relies-handshake-us-russia-treaty-expires/
Revealed: Russia’s secret $2.5bn cash shipments to Iran (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/06/revealed-russias-secret-25bn-cash-shipments-to-iran/
Pentagon invites 2 Ukrainian drone makers to 'The Gauntlet' (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/pentagon-invites-2-ukrainian-drone-makers-to-the-gauntlet-1-1-billion-in-contracts-at-stake/?mc_cid=1d62a63d34&mc_eid=08d0680a95
Russia destroyed 60% of Ukraine’s gas production—so where does Ukraine get gas now? (Euromaidan):
https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/05/russia-destroyed-ukraine-gas-production-what-replaced-it/
Italy foils 'Russian cyber-attacks' at Winter Games (BBC):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/cqj25wyjx1no
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Day 1,442.
Today, as reports suggest Russian troops are in turmoil across the frontline after being denied access to Starlink satellite communications, we return to Abu Dhabi for the latest developments in the ongoing trilateral peace talks between the United States, Ukraine, and Russia. We then hear live from Kyiv with firsthand reactions and descriptions of the situation on the ground, before turning to the Russian press for insight into the state of Russia’s economy – and an extraordinary story about Moscow’s efforts to turn pigeons into drones.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Antonia Langford (Journalist in Kyiv). @antonialford on X.
James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.
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Russia spends half its state budget on military (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/04/russia-spent-half-its-state-budget-on-military-in-2025/
How Russia uses neural chips to turn live pigeons into drones (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/04/russia-implants-chips-spy-pigeons-brains-cyborgs-war/
The last foreign correspondent to file from a war zone via carrier pigeon (Airmail):
https://airmail.news/issues/2024-7-27/the-view-from-here
Record-breaking Russian strikes during peace negotiations (Centre for Information Resilience):
https://www.info-res.org/eyes-on-russia/articles/record-breaking-russian-strikes-during-peace-negotiations/
Sanctions having ‘significant impact’ on Russian economy, says EU special envoy (The Guardian):
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/05/sanctions-significant-impact-russian-economy-interview-eu-special-envoy-david-osullivan
Keith Kellogg says he left Trump's White House to be 'free to talk' about Ukraine (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/keith-kellogg-says-he-left-trumps-white-house-to-be-free-to-talk-about-ukraine/
Russia claims US 'ignored' offers to extend nuclear arms control agreement as key treaty set to expire (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/russia-claims-us-ignored-offers-to-extend-nuclear-arms-control-agreement-as-treaty-set-to-expire/
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Day 1,441.
Today, as Donald Trump claims Vladimir Putin has “kept his word” by not striking Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, we report on the resumption of trilateral peace talks in Abu Dhabi involving the US, Ukraine, and Russia. We examine whether French President Emmanuel Macron’s call for Europeans to “restore their own channels of communication” with Moscow will deliver any tangible results, and assess whether the recent drop in the price of gold could weaken Putin’s war economy. And later, we speak to Sir Bill Browder about Europe’s continued failure to seize and use frozen Russian state assets to fund Ukraine’s war effort, the significance of the €90 billion loan agreed in Brussels instead. Is it enough?
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to Sir Bill Browder. @Billbrowder on X.
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The gold bubble has financed Putin’s war machine – but that may be over (Ambrose Evans Pritchard in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/02/03/gold-bubble-financed-vladimir-putins-war-machine-over/
German warships ‘sabotaged by workers’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/03/german-warships-sabotaged-workers-hamburg-port/
For Peace, More Ukrainians Consider the Once Unthinkable: Surrendering Land
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-donbas-region.html
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Day 1,440.
Today, as Ukrainians endure temperatures of minus -20 degrees Celsius and Russia marks the end of its so-called “energy ceasefire” with a new mass aerial attack, we ask what is stopping Donald Trump from simply urging Vladimir Putin to spare Ukraine’s energy infrastructure for another week. We report on NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s address to Ukraine’s parliament, examining what he meant by the “difficult choices” Kyiv may face in pursuit of peace. And later, with the START nuclear treaty due to expire this month, Adélie speaks to two researchers about nuclear signalling – and how to interpret what Moscow and Washington really mean behind their public statements.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Frontline Club event in London on Wednesday:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/screening-qa-kharkiv-war-diaries-tickets-1979708915659
Maiu Sandu Interview:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRnZUTGo1MI
Putin waits until Kyiv hits -20C before knocking out power with missiles (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/03/putin-kyiv-power-coldest-temperature-missile-drone-attack/
EU demands Britain pays fee to join weapons fund (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/02/eu-demands-britain-pays-fee-to-join-weapons-fund/
Ukraine agrees multi-tier plan for enforcing any ceasefire with Russia (The Telegraph):
https://www.ft.com/content/0f26d56d-98cd-4999-8908-4a851a2de773
Russia’s Nuclear Signaling in the War Against Ukraine: A Chronology of the Biden Era, (Peace Research Center Prague):
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a1448b4d0e62862b5a5a0e7/t/693eaa34207a1646b8b562aa/1765714484234/Horovitz_Smetana_et_al-Russia_Nuclear_Signalling_Chronology_Dec25_SMALL.pdf
Barack Obama’s X Post:
https://x.com/BarackObama/status/2018323947230540249
Napoleon stopped short soldiers from being sacked (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/02/02/napoleon-bonaparte-stopped-short-soldiers-being-sacked/
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Day 1,439.
Today, as Vladimir Putin’s so-called “energy ceasefire” is reportedly broken once again, we report on another weekend of devastating Russian strikes on Ukraine – including an attack that killed 15 miners when drones hit their bus during a near Dnipro, and a strike on a maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhya that injured at least six. We then examine mounting claims that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was not only close to the Kremlin, but may have acted as a foreign agent on Russia’s behalf.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Poppy Wood (Education Editor). @poppyeh on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Epstein’s links to Putin and Kremlin spies raise fears he was Russian agent (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/01/epstein-links-to-putin-and-fsb-raise-fears-he-was-a-russian/
Putin targets migrant smuggling networks to boost his ranks (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/terror-and-security/putin-targets-migrant-smuggling-networks-to-boost-his-ranks/
Putin ‘will send thousands of criminals to wreak havoc across Europe’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/01/putin-send-thousands-criminals-wreak-havoc-across-europe/
International law meant to limit effects of war at breaking point, study finds (The Telegraph):
https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/feb/02/more-than-100000-civilians-killed-war-crimes-out-of-control-study
Slovakia PM's national security adviser resigns over Epstein links (BBC):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cnvgljj1dygo?xtor
Epstein Library Database (DoJ):
https://www.justice.gov/epstein
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Day 1,436.
Today, as Donald Trump announces an “energy ceasefire” we ask: what it means, has it started and can it hold. Our correspondent in Turkey tells us China is supplying critical components of Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles and have our regular fortnightly update about resistance activity in the occupied areas. Plus later, we hear about a new adaptation for the theatre of a Ukrainian story that blends folklore with contemporary themes of power, superstition and women’s struggle for equality.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.
Sophia Yan (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @sophia_yan on Twitter.
Roland Oliphant (Chief Foreign Analyst). @RolandOliphant on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dr. Jade McGlynn (War Studies Department of King's College). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Antonia Langford’s reporting on winter in Kyiv:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/29/putin-agrees-ceasefire-stop-attacking-ukraines-cities/
Roland’s analysis: Trump has announced a Ukraine ceasefire. Is it a sham or showstopper?
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/29/trump-ukraine-ceasefire-sham-showstopper/
How China is powering Putin’s deadliest new weapon (Sophia Yan in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/28/china-helping-russia-build-nuclear-capable-missile/
How to Become a Dictator podcast by Sophia Yan:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/10/18/introducing-how-become-dictator-new-telegraph-podcast-power/
Learn more about The Witch of Konotop:
https://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/events/the-witch-of-konotop-2026
Thresholds of Survival: The Resistance in Occupied Ukraine (Dr Jade McGlynn's Report):
https://www.csis.org/analysis/thresholds-survival-resistance-occupied-ukraine
Russia strips nuclear forces, Navy, and Air Force to fill infantry ranks —military expert
https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/29/russia-infantry-manpower-shortage-elite-forces/
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Day 1,435.
Today, as President Zelensky warns that Russia is preparing “a new massive strike”, we examine growing speculation that an undeclared truce may be in place regarding strikes on energy infrastructure. We then turn to the Russian press, where a local war memorial in the Urals appears to have inadvertently revealed the true scale of Russian casualties, and an unlikely scandal involving a baker that has caused fresh embarrassment for Vladimir Putin. And finally, we report on the launch of a new blood bank aimed at alleviating Ukraine’s mounting medical crises.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.
With thanks to Toby Illingworth (Founder & Head of Mission for Yashchenko Foundation). @tobyillingworth
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Learn More about the Walking Blood Bank and the Yashchenko Foundation:
https://yashchenkofoundation.org/walking-blood-bank/
Putin abandons Syria base to court new Islamist leader (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/28/russia-abandons-syria-military-base/
Royal Navy forces Russian ship out of British waters (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01/28/russian-ship-anchors-trans-atlantic-cables-bristol-channel/
Exclusive: Trump's top envoy negotiating Ukraine's fate displays 'shocking' lack of knowledge about war (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/trumps-top-envoy-displays-shocking-lack-of-knowledge-about-war-politics/
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Day 1,434.
Today, as Russia kills five civilians in a drone attack targeting a passenger train in Ukraine, we report on how a senior European diplomat has said the world must call this what it is: terrorism. As President Zelensky urges all “decent people of the world” not to remain silent in the face of Russian war crimes, we examine a new US assessment which concludes that Russia has suffered more military losses than any major power in any conflict since the Second World War. We also ask whether the North Sea and Baltic Sea are now effectively closed to Russia’s shadow fleet following coordinated action by 14 European countries. Plus, we speak to colleagues at The Telegraph about why EU leaders’ long-held ambitions to turn the European Union into a genuine geopolitical power may, at last, be taken seriously.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Lily Shanagher (Foreign Reporter). @LilyShanagher on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
James Crisp (Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
The growing risks to maritime safety (UK Government):
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-growing-risks-to-maritime-safety/the-growing-risks-to-maritime-safety
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UN):
https://www.un.org/depts/los/convention_agreements/texts/unclos/unclos_e.pdf
The plans to turn Europe into a new superpower (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/26/plans-turn-europe-new-superpower/
‘After Budapest and Minsk, Ukraine knows what empty guarantees look like’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/28/why-ukraine-cant-trust-another-ceasefire-with-putin/
Ukraine: We won’t accept meaningless security guarantees (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/27/ukraine-russia-security-guarantees-trump-nato/
EU-sanctioned oil tanker escorted to Morocco by Spanish rescue ship, merchant marine says (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/eu-sanctioned-oil-tanker-escorted-morocco-by-spanish-rescue-ship-merchant-marine-2026-01-27/
Russia’s Grinding War in Ukraine (CSIS):
https://www.csis.org/analysis/russias-grinding-war-ukraine
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Day 1,433.
Today, amid increased Russian military pressure in the Donbas, and as Ukraine faces what the NATO Secretary General calls its “harshest winter for a decade”, we bring you the latest from the Ukraine peace talks, where the United States is understood to be increasing pressure on President Zelensky’s government to concede territory to Russia before Washington grants any security guarantees. But is Moscow’s position under Vladimir Putin softer than it appears, as some allege? Then we discuss civilian resilience in Ukraine with an expert from Harvard University.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Dr Emma Mateo (Harvard University’s Ukrainian Research Institute). @emm_mateo on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Learn more about Harvard’s Ukrainian Research Institute’s ‘Solidarity Within and Beyond Ukraine Conference this Friday and Saturday:
https://www.huri.harvard.edu/tcup-conference
France opposes EU plan to buy British Storm Shadows for Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/26/france-opposes-eu-plan-to-buy-british-storm-shadows-ukraine/
Exclusive: Russian negotiators soften hardline stance in private, US officials say. Ukrainians urge caution (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/kremlin-negotiators-drop-hardline-stance-behind-closed-doors-us-official-reveals
US links security guarantees for Ukraine to peace deal ceding territory (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/8ca0d4fd-fdfd-4aa3-a3a2-90be00d55b9d
NATO boss Rutte slaps down calls for European army prompted by Trump fears (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/world/nato-boss-rutte-slaps-down-calls-european-army-prompted-by-trump-fears-2026-01-26/
Commission approves second wave of SAFE defence funding for eight Member States (EU):
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_211
‘Bread and War: A Ukrainian Story of Food, Bravery and Hope’ by Felicity Spector:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bread-War-Ukrainian-Story-Bravery/dp/1914613783
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Day 1,432.
Today, as Kyiv endures sub-zero temperatures, we report on Russia’s latest mass aerial attack on the city, carried out even as trilateral so-called peace talks were taking place in Abu Dhabi over the weekend. We examine Steve Witkoff’s latest visit to Moscow – he has still yet to travel to Ukraine – and ask why Russia is now pushing the opaque “Alaska formula” in a bid to secure territory it has failed to seize by force. And later, Francis Dearnley and Hamish de Bretton-Gordon visit the British Army’s Land Warfare Centre, where the next generation of soldiers is learning the lessons of the war in Ukraine.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBGon on X.
With thanks to Colonel Thurston from the Land Warfare Centre.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Learn more about the Land Warfare Centre:
https://www.army.mod.uk/learn-and-explore/about-the-army/formations-divisions-and-brigades/field-army-troops/land-warfare-centre/
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Day 1,429.
Today, as President Trump prompts further outrage with his claim NATO troops “avoided the frontline” in Afghanistan, we consider whether President Zelensky was right to call out Europe in his speech at Davos ahead of the first trilateral talks of the war. Then we ponder whether the Greenland saga can be put to bed, or if it’s truly indicative of a historic shift, before returning to the topic of resilience with the second half of our interview with former British army officer Ash Alexander-Cooper.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE (former British army officer and author). @ashalexcooper on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Zelensky attacks ‘weak and indecisive’ European leaders (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/22/zelensky-attack-weak-indecisive-european-leaders/
Britain helps seize Russian oil tanker in Mediterranean (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01/22/britain-helps-seize-russian-oil-tanker-mediterranean/
This was the moment EU leaders agreed Europe must go it alone (POLITICO):
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-leaders-agree-independent-europe-summit-emmanuel-macron-friedrich-merz/
Exclusive: Trump's new Board of Peace could tackle Russia-Ukraine war, source says (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/trump-launches-his-board-of-peace-ahead-of-meeting-with-zelensky
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Day 1,428.
Today, as President Zelensky savages Europe’s leaders at Davos, especially for blocking the use of frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, we assess President Trump’s apparent retreat from his threat of tariffs against NATO allies after agreeing what he called a “framework for a future deal” over Greenland. We hear reaction from the island itself, before speaking to the author of a new book on building mental resilience – an antidote to these stressful times.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
With thanks to Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE (former British army officer and author). @ashalexcooper on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Learn more about the book ‘The Mindful Soldier’:
https://geni.us/MindfulSoldier
The Gurkha Welfare Trust:
https://www.gwt.org.uk/
Royal British Veterans Enterprise:
https://rbve.org.uk/
Trump meets Zelensky for Davos peace talks (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/22/trump-davos-greenland-board-of-peace/
Putin’s zombie missiles pose €80m dilemma for Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/21/putin-zombie-missiles-80m-dilemma-kyiv/
Starmer’s national security chief warns Witkoff that Putin will not compromise (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/01/22/starmers-national-security-chief-witkoff-putin-compromise/
Rutte confronts Trump over dead Nato soldiers (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/22/rutte-confronts-trump-over-dead-nato-soldiers/
Ukraine Expands SAR Collaboration With Iceye (Satellite Today):
https://www.satellitetoday.com/imagery-and-sensing/2026/01/20/ukraine-expands-sar-collaboration-with-iceye/
Garda and army teams probe suspicious package found at Trump Doonbeg after visit by Eric Trump (The Journal):
https://www.thejournal.ie/suspicious-package-doonbeg-clare-donald-trump-6934044-Jan2026/?utm_source=twitter_short
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Day 1,427.
Today, as Donald Trump heads to Davos with what he calls “good news” about Greenland, we examine prime minister of Canada Mark Carney’s extraordinary speech at Davos where he warned that we cannot “live within the lie of mutual benefit through integration when integration becomes the source of your subordination”. We also report on Moscow’s representative to the IAEA dismissing global concern over Russia’s strikes on Ukraine’s nuclear power plants as overblown. And later, we speak to our Kremlin watcher about what may come from Steve Witkoff’s meeting tomorrow in Moscow with Vladimir Putin.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Lily Shanagher (Foreign Reporter). @LilyShanagher on X.
James Kilner (Foreign Analyst). @jkjourno on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Telegraph Live Blog of Davos:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2026/01/21/politics-latest-news-pmqs-chagos-china-embassy-keir-starmer/
Trump’s $1bn-a-ticket plan to replace the UN (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/21/trump-1bn-a-ticket-replace-un/
The limits of Trump’s Bazball diplomacy (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/20/donald-trump-bazball-diplomacy-analysis/
Save Ukraine Website:
https://www.saveukraineua.org/
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Day 1,426.
Today, as Moscow reportedly tests thermobaric munitions on ground-based drones, and strikes on substations connected to Ukrainian nuclear power plants continue, we turn to the World Economic Forum in Davos, where world leaders have gathered for what was meant to be a week of diplomatic breakthroughs for Kyiv. Instead, the agenda has been seized by President Trump and his threats over Greenland; we hear the latest from the island, before speaking to the author of a new report on Russian cyber warfare.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
With thanks to Michael McManus (Henry Jackson Society). @HJS_Org on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Trump leaks texts, threatens Macron and trashes Starmer (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/20/trump-publishes-private-text-messages-european-leaders/
Denmark sends more troops to Greenland (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/20/donald-trump-chagos-deal-greenland-takeover-macron-nato0/
The Henry Jackson Society’s cyber report will be published here later today:
https://henryjacksonsociety.org/centre-for-russia-and-eurasia-studies/
Russians Made a Simplified Solntsepyok Using a Drone (Militarnyi):
https://militarnyi.com/en/news/russians-made-a-simplified-solntsepyok-using-a-drone/
The History Bureau: Putin and the Apartment Bombs (BBC):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002q5dk
Trump’s Letter to Norway Should Be the Last Straw (Anne Applebaum in The Atlantic):
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/01/trump-letter-to-norway/685676/?gift=SCYx-5scVta3-cr_IlgTych2xLOYB0BDKFOlaP7EsG0
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Day 1,425.
Today, amid the gravest crisis for the transatlantic alliance in decades over the fate of Greenland, we examine the implications of Russia considering strikes on substations supplying Ukraine’s nuclear power plants. Then we assess the options available to NATO allies seeking to placate President Donald Trump, before hearing about a Ukrainian robot that supposedly held the line against Russian troops for 45 days, and offering an update on how Moscow is deploying Orthodox nuns as an instrument of hybrid warfare.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
Verity Bowman (Foreign Correspondent). @VerityBowman on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Trump: Taking Greenland is revenge for losing Nobel Peace Prize (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/19/trump-taking-greenland-is-revenge-for-no-nobel-peace-prize/
Pro-Putin spy nuns infiltrating Sweden (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/18/pro-putin-spy-nuns-infiltrating-sweden/
James Rothwell’s Sweden Dispatch (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/15/sweden-trump-exaggerating-putin-threat-greenland-denmark/
Denmark ‘will shoot first and ask questions later’ over Greenland (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/07/denmark-usa-trump-shoot-first-ask-questions-later-greenland/
Ukraine’s robot machine gunner held off Russia for six weeks (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/16/ukraines-robot-machine-gunner-that-held-off-russia-weeks/
The Ukrainian billionaire whose battalion delivered a blow to Putin (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/17/ukrainian-billionaire-battalion-blow-putin/
‘America vs. the World’ (The Atlantic):
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/03/trump-national-security-greenland-spheres-of-interest/685673/
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Day 1,422.
Today, as Trump is finally gifted a Nobel Peace Prize – just not quite the one he wants – we hear how Germany has denied a Russian shadow-fleet tanker access to the Baltic Sea, and assess Emmanuel Macron’s claim that France is now supplying two-thirds of Ukraine’s strategic military intelligence, as he and Italy’s Giorgia Meloni suggest the time may be right to begin talks with Vladimir Putin again. Plus, we discuss the findings of a major new report on the occupied territories, and bring you the latest updates on acts of resistance in those regions.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Lily Shanagher (Foreign Reporter). @LilyShanagher on X.
Gareth Corfield (Transport Correspondent). @GazTheJourno on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dr. Jade McGlynn (War Studies Department of King's College). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Dr Jade McGlynn’s report on the Occupied Territories:
https://www.csis.org/analysis/thresholds-survival-resistance-occupied-ukraine
Exclusive: Rail union boss sang pro-Russia chants in occupied Ukraine (Gareth Corfield in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01/16/union-boss-eddie-dempsey-sang-pro-russian-chants/
Uncovered: Secret room beneath Chinese embassy that poses threat to City of London (Gareth Corfield in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01/12/revealed-china-embassy-secret-plans-spy-basement/
Germany blocks Russian “shadow fleet” tanker from entering its territorial waters in unprecedented move (The Insider):
https://theins.press/en/news/288483
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Day 1,421.
Today, as President Zelensky declares a national emergency over the energy crisis triggered by Russian attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure, we ask what Europe’s strategy is now, before examining reports Russia has forced African recruits into suicide missions on the battlefield. Then we assess how events in Iran and Venezuela could reshape global energy prices, and whether those shocks will ultimately help or hinder Vladimir Putin.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Ben Farmer (Africa correspondent). @benfarmer on X.
Stephanie Baker(Senior writer at Bloomberg and sanctions expert). @StephaniBaker on X.
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Russia forces African recruits to become suicide bombers (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/12/russia-using-africans-cannon-fodder-ukraine/
EU chief diplomat Kallas: World’s woes mean it’s time to start drinking (POLITICO):
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-chief-diplomat-kaja-kallas-state-world-means-time-start-drinking/
EU reveals details on 90 billion 'Ukraine Support Loan' (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/eu-reveals-details-on-90-billion-ukraine-support-loan/?mc_cid=28574c74cc&mc_eid=08d0680a95
Stephanie Baker’s Book: ‘Punishing Putin: The gripping expose of the global economic sanctions against Russia’s war in Ukraine’ –
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Punishing-Putin-gripping-economic-sanctions-ebook/dp/B0CWWFJ52G
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Day 1,420.
Today, as reports emerge that a Russian air-defence missile has struck a residential building in the city of Rostov-on-Don, we examine claims that France is pushing to prevent Ukraine from purchasing American weapons, then look at the criminal charges brought against a prominent figure in Ukraine’s modern history. Later, we turn to Moscow’s media landscape to hear how the Russian press is interpreting potentially momentous developments in Iran, Venezuela, and Greenland.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
James Kilner (Russia Analyst). @jkjourno on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
France pushes to block Ukraine from buying US weapons (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/13/france-blocks-ukraine-from-buying-us-weapons/
Starmer poised to hammer out Ukraine peace plan in Davos (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01/13/starmer-poised-talks-ukraine-peace-deal-davos-war-russia-uk/
Scottish independence accounts go dark after Iran internet blackout (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/01/12/scottish-independence-accounts-dark-iran-internet-blackout/
America abandoned this Arctic silo 60 years ago. Now, it could solve Nato’s Greenland problem (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01/13/nuclear-option-america-nato-greenland/
Marco Rubio, Trump's Foreign-Policy Enabler (The New Yorker):
https://www.newyorker.com/newsletter/the-daily/marco-rubio-trumps-foreign-policy-enabler
Ukraine officially awards lithium deposit to Trump-linked investors, $179 million set for development (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-to-attract-179-million-u-s-investment-in-key-lithium-deposit/
Ukraine war: UN appeals for $2.3 billion to support aid teams’ ‘heroic work’ (United Nations):
https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/01/1166749?_gl=115f56p1_gaNzU3NDczMzg2LjE3NjgzOTI4NDc._ga_TK9BQL5X7Z*czE3NjgzOTI4NDYkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjgzOTI4NDYkajYwJGwwJGgw
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Day 1,419.
Today, as much of Kyiv continues to live without power, so too does a region of Russia, as the United States accuses Moscow of making a mockery of peace through its continued attacks. Then, we explore the emerging phenomenon of so-called ‘dark tourism’ in Ukraine, and what it reveals about how the war is being remembered. Later, in an exclusive interview, we speak to Moldovan President Maia Sandu, who reflects on a tumultuous five years in office – including last year’s dramatic election campaign, which delivered Vladimir Putin one of his most significant political setbacks of the year.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Adrian Blomfield (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @adrianblomfield on X.
Anna Emmett-Martin (Journalist).
With thanks to Moldovan President Maia Sandu.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Full Exclusive Telegraph Video Interview with Moldovan President Maia Sandu:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRnZUTGo1MI
Francis’s Video Documentary on Moldova:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZC5FvDt-u0
Panel with Dr Jack Watling discussing legal avenues for stopping the shadow fleet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQqHFlA6m6o
UN Homepage:
https://www.un.org/en/
UN Story – Deadly Russian strikes push civilians deeper into winter crisis:
https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/01/1166748
Live Blog as Parliament votes on government reshuffle (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/parliament-votes-on-government-reshuffle-live/
Ukraine and Moldova Quietly Cut Off Russia’s Hidden Army at Midnight on New Year’s Day (United 24):
https://united24media.com/latest-news/ukraine-and-moldova-quietly-cut-off-russias-hidden-army-at-midnight-on-new-years-day-14932
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Day 1,418.
Today, as thousands remain without power in Kyiv, we examine President Zelensky’s pledge to carry out more operations “inside” Russia and analyse Moscow’s latest tank and weapons innovations. We then unpack an extraordinary outburst from a Russian spokesperson, who dismissed the “wet dreams of British perverts”, before considering what the fall of Iran’s regime would mean for the war in Ukraine. Later, we return to the issue of Ukraine’s stolen children, with new details on the military training they are being forced to undergo.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to Olesia Bida (Journalist, The Kyiv Independent's War Crimes investigations). @olesyabida on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Our sister podcast Battle Lines’ episode discussing flashpoints in 2026:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3aQpnrqUDE
UK Defence Secretary John Healey: “I would kidnap Putin” (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01/10/john-healey-i-would-kidnap-vladimir-putin/
Britain to spend £200m preparing troops for Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01/09/britain-200m-spend-troops-ukraine-deployment/
Russia’s ‘dandelion’ tank armour might just work (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/10/russia-bizarre-tank-defences-dandelion-ukraine-war-turtle/
Zelensky hopes reshuffle will give him a better hand at home and away (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/11/zelensky-hedges-his-bets-with-cabinet-reshuffle/v
Investigating Russia's military camp system for children (Kyiv Independent documentary): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZGmv2EQdGk
Russian spies target £70-a-night hotel near Nato HQ (The i):
https://inews.co.uk/news/nato-warns-of-russian-spies-4145755
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Day 1,415.
Today, the world responds to Putin’s latest outrage that has seen a nuclear-capable ballistic missile fired by Russia hit Ukraine just 50km from Nato’s border, with one leading European politician saying the pressure on Putin must now be “turned up to the maximum and made unbearable.” We hear from the man who recently interviewed Oleksandr Kamyshin, a key aide to President Zelensky and get Francis’s final thoughts from Hungary. Later, we interview the commander of Operation Interflex, the British-led military effort to train Ukrainian recruits.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Lily Shanagher (Foreign Reporter). @LilyShanagher on X.
Tom Mutch (Journalist). @Tomthescribe on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Colonel Andrew Boardman (Commanding Officer of Operation Interflex).
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United24Media: Ukraine’s Drone Strikes Hit Up to 100,000 Russian Troops in Late 2025—2026 Plans Aim Higher
https://united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/ukraines-drone-strikes-hit-up-to-100000-russian-troops-in-late-2025-2026-plans-aim-higher-14798
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Day 1,414.
Today, as yet another Russian shadow fleet tanker makes the news, but this time after an explosion by a suspected Ukrainian drone in the Black Sea forced it to divert to Turkey, we hear live from Ukraine where overnight strikes left two regions without power as temperatures plummet below zero. We report how the value of defence company shares have surged after comments by Donald Trump - but not if they’re based in the US - and we hear from Ukraine's International Legion about proposed changes that have left some soldiers in “total bewilderment”.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Lily Shanagher (Foreign Correspondent). @LilyShanagher on X.
With thanks to Anna Conkling, Freelance journalist & contributor to the news app Noosphere. @ConklingAnna on X.
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Noosphere - news app
https://www.noosphere.app/author/anna/
'Everyone's in shock' — Ground Forces reorganization leaves International Legion soldiers in limbo
https://kyivindependent.com/everyones-in-shock-ground-forces-reorganization-leaves-international-legion-soldiers-in-limbo/
Ukraine now has the fortress belt it wishes it had in 2022
https://www.economist.com/europe/2026/01/07/ukraine-now-has-the-fortress-belt-it-wishes-it-had-in-2022
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Day 1,413.
Today, we report on the details of the latest Coalition of the Willing summit in Paris, asking how significant was the strong US presence and input. We get an update from Francis in Hungary and, later, we have an interview with Sir Ben Wallace, Britain’s former defence secretary who says it's just wishful thinking that Donald Trump would put any weight behind a backstop because Putin knows, in Sir Ben’s words, that he's got a guy in the White House aligned to Russia.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnleyon X.
With thanks to Sir Ben Wallace, Britain’s former defence secretary. @BenWallace70 on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Putin’s secret bargain to trade Ukraine for Venezuela
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/06/putins-bargain-trade-ukraine-for-venezuela/
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Day 1,412.
Today, as military and political chiefs from the Coalition of the Willing meet in Paris, President Zelensky continues to reshuffle his top team, including the replacement of the man behind Operation Spiderweb, a move that has been criticised in Ukraine. We have a look at how 2026 is being reported in the Russian media and, later, we speak to an analyst from the RAND corporation about how AI is now being fielded on drones in the war.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Lily Shanagher (Foreign Reporter). @LilyShanagher on X.
Michael Bohnert (Engineer & Researcher, RAND Corporation). @mbohnert on X.
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Day 1,411.
Today, as the world reacts to America’s operation in Venezuela over the weekend, we explore Moscow’s notably muted response - a silence that hints at the tension inside the Kremlin between defending an ally and condemning US action, risking Donald Trump’s wrath, or quietly applauding an example of international intervention. We also hear from Hungary, where Francis puts questions to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
James Kilner (Russia Analyst). @jkjourno on X
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Telegraph Live Blog (featuring updates from Francis in Budapest):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/05/venezuela-latest-news-nicolas-maduro-court-new-york/
Luxury SUV taken from Latvian drunk driver now among 21 vehicles bound for Ukraine military (Euromaidan):
https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/04/luxury-suv-taken-from-latvian-drunk-driver-now-among-21-vehicles-bound-for-ukraine-military/
The weightlifting champion jailed by Russia for ‘plotting sabotage and assassinations’ (The Guardian):
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/05/yulia-lemeshchenko-weightlifting-champion-jailed-by-russia-for-plotting-sabotage-and-assassinations
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Day 1,408.
At the start of the fifth calendar year of the full scale invasion, attacks across Ukraine saw the beginning of 2026 marked with yet more death, injury and destruction across Ukraine. It has also seen General Budanov named as Andrii Yermak’s replacement, a remarkable double-cross operation by Budanov’s military intelligence department and a rebuttal by the CIA into claims by Moscow earlier this week that Ukraine tried to attack Putin directly. We report how Australian tanks have been in action around Pokrovsk, Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov has been rushed to hospital and Finnish authorities have boarded and seized a Russian vessel in the Baltic. Plus, we have an interview with a journalist looking at Colombian fighters who have joined Ukraine’s foreign legion.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to Natalie Gallon (Journalist). @natalielgallon on Insta.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Colombian soldiers fighting for Ukraine, WLRN
https://www.wlrn.org/americas/2025-10-28/ukraine-russia-war-colombia-soldiers
A Colombian amputee soccer player’s new battle in Ukraine, WLRN
https://www.wlrn.org/americas/2025-10-29/ukraine-russia-war-colombian-soldiers-soccer-amputee
Frontline report: Australian Abrams tanks enter combat at Pokrovsk, bolstering Ukrainian counterattacks
https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/01/frontline-report-2025-12-31/
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Today, in a special pre-recorded episode, we take you back to Kharkiv, where Francis and Adélie met a young theatre company called Ocheret. Proud heirs to a city with a long tradition of artists defending Ukrainian identity, and one that is primarily Russian-speaking, these performers are part of Kharkiv’s cultural frontline. With the city lying just kilometres from active fighting, the members of the company, all in their early twenties, remain unflinching in their decision to carry on Kharkiv’s artistic legacy, creating theatre in the midst of war. We hear their reflections, and then an update on what has happened in the months since.
Theatre Ocheret: https://www.instagram.com/ocheret.theatre.kh/?hl=en
Druk Centre in Kharkiv: https://www.druk.space/statti-en/druk-and-kharkiv-art-a-space-for-interaction
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Day 1,405.
Today, as the Kremlin tries to divert attention from President Zelensky’s seemingly successful meeting with Donald Trump in Florida with un-evidenced claims of an attempt on Putin’s life, we report on Russian advances in Zapporizhia oblast that may lead to legal difficulties for a Ukrainian commander. And, later, Francis watches, and reports on, Ukrainian TV and I take a brief look back at the main events of 2025.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Exclusive: 'Be careful' — European leaders warned Zelensky to assess Trump's real stance at Mar-a-Lago, Kyiv Independent:
https://kyivindependent.com/european-leaders-warned-zelensky-to-assess-real-us-stance-at-trump-meeting/?mc_cid=9ce9652bd4&mc_eid=4a5b852913
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Day 1,404.
Today, President Volodymyr Zelensky appears to have secured a 15-year American security guarantee from President Donald Trump after their meeting in Mar-a-Lago. But questions remain over the other key sticking points of a potential peace deal.
Plus, a postcard from Kyiv’s first marathon since the full-blown war began. Journalist Benjamin Lynch ran the half-marathon with a recorder alongside 13,000 other people to give us a flavour of the event.
Pic credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Contributors
Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Ben Lynch (Journalist). @ben_lynch99 on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Listen to Adelie Pojzman-Pontay reflect on Russia and China’s relationship on our sister podcast Battle Lines:
https://linktr.ee/BattleLines
Zelensky asks Trump for 50 years of US security guarantees:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/29/zelensky-asks-trump-for-50-years-of-security-guarantees/
Roland’s Oliphant’s comment piece on Mariupol Theatre being reopened:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/12/11/mariupol-theatre-putin-ukraine-plans/
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Day 1,399.
Today, President Zelensky has revealed details of the proposed peace plan worked out between US and Ukraine delegations last weekend in Miami, that is due to be put to Russia later today.
Plus, since it's Christmas Eve, something a little different: a special look at the Ukrainian art scene, past and present.
We begin with the generation of Ukrainian artists at the dawn of the 20th century who helped drive the Modernist movement, breaking with centuries of figurative tradition and pushing art decisively into modernity. We examine how artists are later reclaimed by national narratives – and why – as well as how the full-scale invasion has reshaped the global art market. We then turn to Ukraine’s contemporary art scene, focusing on one young, emerging artist and exploring how their generation, and their creativity, is being transformed by the war.
CONTENT REFERENCED:
In the Eye of the Storm, Modernism in Ukraine, 1900–1930s, Royal Academy of Arts: https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/eye-of-the-storm
James Butterwick. Ukrainian and Russian Art Expert: https://www.jamesbutterwick.com/
PinchukArtCentre Prize 2025: https://prize.pinchukartcentre.org/en
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Day 1,398.
Today, as reports come in of a renewed Russian cross-border incursion in the north east of the country, Ukraine is clearing up after another massive overnight aerial attack which has left thousands without power. We report the diplomatic fallout from the inconclusive talks in Miami and Later, we have an interview with Ukrainian artist and designer, Mariya Dykalo, the Creative Director of Aspinal of London.
Pic credit: The Russian Ministry of Defense/Anadolu via Getty Images
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Ukrainian artist and designer, Mariya Dykalo (Creative Director of Aspinal of London). @MariyaASPINAL on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Learn more about Mariya Dykalo's work:
https://mariyadykalo.com/
The scarf given to Melania Trump designed by Ukrainian children:
https://www.aspinaloflondon.com/products/we-can-dream-again-silk-scarf
UN report: Weekend attacks in Ukraine bring more casualties, damage infrastructure
https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/12/1166652?_gl=1l4bfr6_gaMTIwMjkxNTk1MC4xNzY1ODAyMzEw_ga_TK9BQL5X7Z*czE3NjY0OTE4MjQkbzMkZzEkdDE3NjY0OTE4OTgkajYwJGwwJGgw
Miyamoto article: Addressing Ukraine’s Asbestos Crisis
https://miyamotointernational.com/addressing-ukraines-asbestos-crisis/
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Day 1,397.
Today, as three days of talks in Miami between the US, Ukraine and Russia fail to produce anything of substance, we report how Emmanuel Macron may pick up the diplomatic baton with a potential phone call this week with Vladimir Putin. We report the breaking news of a car bombing in Moscow that has killed another senior Russian General and of another Ukrainian strike against Russian energy facilities in the Caspian Sea. And later, you’ll hear a report from our last trip to Ukraine when we visited a prosthetics factory in Odesa.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to video producer Jack Leather.
Video version of our report on the prosthetics factory in Odesa:
https://youtu.be/m-vZshCP4nY
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Steve Rosenberg’s actual question to Putin:
https://x.com/BBCSteveR/status/2002328372253503933?s=20
Russian TV’s interaction with the fake Steve Rosenberg:
https://x.com/BBCSteveR/status/2002804837486850215?s=20
Russia is Losing – Time for Putin's 2026 Hybrid Escalation
https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/russia-losing-time-putins-2026-hybrid-escalation
Reuters: US intelligence indicates Putin's war aims in Ukraine are unchanged:
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/us-intelligence-indicates-putins-war-aims-ukraine-are-unchanged-2025-12-19/
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Day 1,394.
Today, as the dust settles on the critical overnight deal in Brussels to loan €90 billion to Ukraine, we report on another strike against a vessel in Russia’s shadow fleet – this time in the Mediterranean Sea. And later, we offer clear answers to the hardy perennial questions you’re likely to hear at Christmas parties from those who haven’t been following the war, before opening our podcast Secret Santa presents.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
EU agrees €90bn loan for Ukraine – but won’t use frozen Russian assets (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/19/european-union-agrees-loan-ukraine/
Russia won’t get back frozen $300bn assets under latest peace plan (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/18/russia-wont-get-frozen-300bn-assets-latest-peace-ukraine/
Ukrainian drones blow up Russian oil tanker in Mediterranean (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/19/ukraine-strikes-russian-oil-tanker-in-mediterranean/
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Day 1,393.
Today, as EU leaders meet to decide what – if anything – to do with frozen Russian assets, we examine just how consequential this moment could be for the bloc and for European security more broadly. We also analyse how Vladimir Putin has deliberately shifted his language to appeal to Donald Trump, and track another attack on a Russian oil tanker as Moscow’s Black Sea Fleet appears to have blockaded itself inside Novorossiysk rather than risk further Ukrainian drone strikes.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Putin: European leaders are ‘pigs’ who will be replaced (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/17/putin-european-leaders-are-pigs-who-will-be-replaced/
Zelensky’s race against time to plug £48bn war black hole (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/18/the-budget-black-hole-that-threatens-the-future-of-ukraine/
How Putin’s favourite pop star became ‘most hated woman in Russia’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/16/putins-favourite-pop-star-most-hated-woman-russia/
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Day 1,392.
Today, as Russia attempts to insist that one of its $400 million submarines was not destroyed by a Ukrainian sea drone — in a manner that appears to prove the opposite — we bring you inside reporting from the American and Ukrainian negotiating teams at this pivotal moment. We also look ahead to a crunch European vote on whether to unlock and use frozen Russian state assets.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Michael Weiss (Editor of The Insider). @michaeldweiss on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Russia: US has promised us Ukrainian territory (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/16/russia-us-promised-ukrainian-territory-war-sergei-lavrov/
Susie Wiles, JD Vance, and the “Junkyard Dogs”: The White House Chief of Staff on Trump’s Second Term (Vanity Fair):
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/trump-susie-wiles-interview-exclusive-part-1
Ukraine Support Tracker (Kiel Institute):
https://www.kielinstitut.de/topics/war-against-ukraine/ukraine-support-tracker/
How Europe Can Defend Itself with Less America (CSIS Report):
https://www.csis.org/analysis/how-europe-can-defend-itself-less-america
Canadian military intelligence officer allegedly shared classified information with Ukraine (Globe & Mail):
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-canadian-forces-intelligence-officer-classified-information-ukraine/?intcmp=gift_share
Swedish Navy spots armed Russian military personnel aboard shadow fleet tankers in Baltic Sea (Euromaidan):
https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/16/swedish-navy-spots-russian-military-aboard-shadow-fleet/
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The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest
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Day 1,391.
Today, we assess what some are calling a “breakthrough” in talks between Europe, Ukraine, and the United States, after reports that Washington is offering Kyiv security guarantees equivalent to NATO’s Article 5. But is the proposal all it appears to be – and would Vladimir Putin ever accept it? We then report a first in military history: the sinking of a submarine in port by a drone, before examining internal pressures within Russian society, and reflecting on what Moscow has done to the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, reopening its destroyed theatre with a performance many see as shockingly insensitive.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Roland Oliphant (Chief Foreign Analyst). @RolandOliphant on X.
James Kilner (Russian Analyst). @jkjourno on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
US tells Ukraine: Take our ‘platinum’ security guarantees or lose them (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/15/germany-witkoff-and-kushner-far-from-ideal-negotiators/
Ukraine ‘blows up £300m Russian submarine’ with underwater drones (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/15/ukraine-blows-up-300m-russian-submarine-underwater-drones/
The bedroom farce at the centre of a Russian war-crime propaganda plot (Roland Oliphant on Maruipol in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/12/11/mariupol-theatre-putin-ukraine-plans/
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Day 1,390.
Today, after another weekend of intense diplomatic activity, we take you to Berlin, where President Zelensky is meeting the American delegation – joined by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz – as Europe seeks to reassert itself in the peace process. We also examine the surge in military activity over the weekend, which saw multiple cities plunged into blackout, before turning to Germany’s rapidly evolving position, where comparisons are increasingly being drawn between today and the events that sparked the Second World War.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Zelensky gives up Nato ambitions in peace deal concession (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/14/zelensky-gives-up-nato-ambitions-in-peace-deal-concession/
MI6 chief warns Putin: We won’t abandon Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/12/15/mi6-chief-warns-putin-we-wont-abandon-ukraine/
FBI boss met with Ukraine’s top peace negotiators (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/12/12/fbi-boss-ukraine-top-peace-negotiators/
Lithuania in state of emergency over smuggler balloons linked to Russia (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/09/lithuania-in-state-of-emergency-over-smuggler-balloons-link/
German tank-shaped Christmas calendar ‘glorifying war’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/10/german-tank-shaped-christmas-calendar-glorifying-war/
New Ukrainian Polling:
https://kiis.com.ua/
Chess-FIDE reinstates Russian and Belarusian teams in official contests (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/sports/chess-fide-reinstates-russian-belarusian-teams-official-contests-2025-12-15/
‘Disrupting Russian Air Defence Production: Reclaiming the Sky’ (RUSI):
https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/research-papers/disrupting-russian-air-defence-production-reclaiming-sky
Comprehensive approach to security: Federal Council launches consultation on Switzerland's security policy strategy (Swiss Government)
https://www.news.admin.ch/en/newnsb/BLkWfUbUsXtBFoSj-krgU
UN Press Page:
https://press.un.org/en
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Today, in a special bonus episode, we bring you a panel Francis Dearnley recently moderated at the Frontline Club in London – a renowned meeting place for anyone passionate about foreign affairs, hosting regular events with guests from think tanks, journalism, the humanitarian sector, and many more.
The discussion features leading experts on various dimensions of the war: Christopher Miller (Chief Ukraine Correspondent, Financial Times), Dr Jack Watling (Senior Research Fellow for Land Warfare, RUSI), and Orysia Lutsevych OBE (Head of the Ukraine Forum, Chatham House). Though recorded a few weeks ago, the conversation feels not just relevant, but prescient, in light of recent developments.
Topics include: what security guarantees Ukraine wants versus what it actually needs; the manpower challenges facing both Russia and Ukraine; the levers available to pressure Moscow; how a ceasefire can be either a remedy or a poison depending on its terms; the declining US role and Europe’s response; hybrid threats across the Continent...and the terrifying cost of delay.
Speakers:
Christopher Miller (Chief Ukraine Correspondent, The Financial Times)
Dr Jack Watling (Senior Research Fellow for Land Warfare, Royal United Services Institute)
Orysia Lutsevych OBE (Head of the Ukraine Forum at Chatham House)
Learn more about The Frontline Club:
https://www.frontlineclub.com/
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Day 1,387.
Today, as Russia attempts to convince the world – or at least Donald Trump – that they are inexorably taking territory, President Zelensky has visited the north-east city of Kupiansk, which has been recently liberated in a rapid recapture of ground. The head of NATO warns that the West faces the prospect of war with Russia on a scale not seen since the days of “our grandparents and great-grandparents” and we examine the latest diplomatic manoeuvres ahead of tomorrow’s meeting in Paris, where the question of territorial concessions will be front and centre. And later, Francis catches up with Ada Wordsworth of KHARPP to hear how your donations to her charity in Kharkiv, made in David Knowles’s memory, are helping vulnerable people this Christmas.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Ada Wordsworth (co-founder of the KHARPP charity)
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
KHARPP Charity Website:
https://kharpp.com/
KHARPP Fundraiser for David Knowles:
https://donorbox.org/kharpp-fundraiser-in-memory-of-david-knowles
Nato chief: Prepare for war with Russia
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/11/nato-chief-prepare-for-war-with-russia/
Disrupting Russian Air Defence Production: Reclaiming the Sky https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/research-papers/disrupting-russian-air-defence-production-reclaiming-sky
The decorated marine tipped to be Labour’s next leader https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/12/12/al-carns-labour-next-leader-marine-armed-forces-minister/
Listen to Dom interview Al Carns on Battle Lines: https://linktr.ee/BattleLines
Head of US army cut out of Ukraine talks by paranoid Hegseth
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/12/12/pentagon-golden-boy-hegseth-dan-driscoll/
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Day 1,386.
Today, as Ukraine fires hundreds of drones into Russia – forcing the closure of all major Moscow airports – we report on how the maritime war is intensifying, with Kyiv striking shadow fleet tankers in the Black Sea and oil rigs in the Caspian Sea. Meanwhile, diplomatic tensions are rising, with President Donald Trump saying he exchanged “pretty strong words” with his European counterparts, just as reports emerge of a White House plan to bring Russia’s economy in from the cold. Then we return to controversial developments in the chess world with The Telegraph’s chess correspondent Malcolm Pein.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Malcolm Pein (Chess Correspondent). @TelegraphChess on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Dom and Francis’s Chess Game with Malcolm in Odesa:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCptvJ2tuIA
With clips in our Ukraine Culture War Documentary:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28HqbQLYGMM&pp=ygUPb2Rlc2EgdGVsZWdyYXBo
Starmer, Macron and Merz warn Trump over ‘Euro-Atlantic’ alliance (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/10/starmer-macron-and-merz-warn-trump-euro-atlantic-alliance/
Ukrainian drone boats blow up Russian oil tankers (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/29/ukrainian-drone-boats-blow-up-russian-oil-tankers/
U.S. Blueprint to Rewire Economies of Russia, Ukraine Sets Off Clash With Europe (Wall Street Journal):
https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/u-s-blueprint-to-rewire-economies-of-russia-ukraine-sets-off-clash-with-europe-72484515
US House passes bill to bolster Europe’s defence, in apparent rebuke to Trump’s foreign policy strategy (The Guardian):
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/11/us-house-passes-bill-to-bolster-europes-defence-in-apparent-rebuke-to-trumps-foreign-policy-strategy
‘Make Europe Great Again’ and more from a longer version of the National Security Strategy (The Telegraph):
https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/12/make-europe-great-again-and-more-longer-version-national-security-strategy/410038/?oref=d1-homepage-top-story
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Day 1,385.
Today, as Commander Syrskyi claims Ukraine has regained several kilometres of the frontline around Pokrovsk, we examine the format of the European counter-proposal to the US-Russia peace plan, as President Trump sets a new deadline of Christmas for President Zelensky to agree. We also take deep dives into Belgium’s stance on frozen Russian state assets and the state of hybrid warfare across Europe, before hearing from the UK Minister of the Armed Forces on the evolving European position and the growing dangers ahead.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor for Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Al Carns MP
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Trump: Zelensky has until Christmas to accept peace deal (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/09/trump-zelensky-must-accept-peace-deal-ukraine-losing/
Mapped: Russia and Ukraine’s deadly shadow war of assassinations (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/05/mapped-russia-ukraine-deadly-shadow-war-assassination/
Russia’s hybrid warfare puts Europe to the test (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/2084e87d-d491-4852-8449-f90b73d4788b
Zelensky 'ready' to hold elections during war, if partners ensure security (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-ready-to-hold-elections-during-war-if-partners-ensure-security/
Leaked documents expose global Russian soft-power influence network (New Voice of Ukraine):
https://english.nv.ua/russian-war/how-russia-built-a-worldwide-spy-ecosystem-using-youth-diplomacy-and-soft-power-50564951.html
LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:
The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest
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Day 1,384.
Today, as President Zelensky appears to reject Donald Trump’s proposal for Ukraine to cede territory to Moscow, we examine the new European plan set to be presented to the US later. We also report on how Ukrainian troops are still holding out in the frontline city of Pokrovsk, before turning to developments inside Russia: Putin’s new law requiring 100,000 military reservists to undergo two months of training, growing protests over tax rises, and the outcomes of his visit to India, where he signed a series of deals with Prime Minister Modi.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor for Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Trump’s Ukraine peace deal on brink of collapse (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/08/ukraine-russia-war-latest-starmer-zelensky-trump-putin/
Zelensky meets Pope ahead of peace talks with Meloni (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/09/zelensky-appeals-for-european-support-for-new-peace-deal/
Ukrainians raise flag to show BBC the fight goes on in city claimed by Russia (BBC):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd6x3vv7y60o
Trump thrashes European leaders in wide-ranging interview: ‘I think they’re weak’ (POLITICO):
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/09/trump-dasha-burns-interview-europe-immigration-ukraine-00682016?utm_content=topic/politics&utm_source=flipboard
Zelensky reveals candidates for Yermak's replacement as Presidential Office head (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-reveals-candidates-for-new-head-of-ukraines-presidents-office/
Trumpian Corruption Is Worse Than Ukrainian Corruption (Anne Applebaum in The Atlantic):
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/2025/12/ukraine-fighting-corruption-trump/685162/
Exclusive: US extracted top spy from inside Russia in 2017 (The Telegraph):
https://edition.cnn.com/2019/09/09/politics/russia-us-spy-extracted
LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:
The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest
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Day 1,383.
Today, after a weekend marked by continued talks in Florida between the Ukrainian and American delegations and President Donald Trump’s comments blaming Zelensky for stalling negotiations, the Ukrainian president meets British PM Keir Starmer, French President Macron and German Chancellor Merz in London today. The talks, which finished as we were recording this episode, opened with Germany’s ‘scepticism’ of US peace proposals and France’s assurance that ‘Europe had a lot of cards in its hands.’ Meanwhile, Russia targets a dam near Kharkiv which supplies water to Ukraine's second biggest city. Finally, we discuss the US’s National Security Strategy and the current state of Ukraine’s air defence.
Contributors
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Michael Bohnert (RAND). @mbohnert on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Zelenskiy Says No Accord Yet on Ukraine’s East in US Talks, Bloomberg News
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-08/zelenskiy-says-no-accord-so-far-on-eastern-ukraine-in-us-talks
Trump: Zelensky hasn’t even read my peace plan, The Telegraph
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/08/ukraine-russia-war-latest-starmer-zelensky-trump-putin/
Kremlin: Trump’s new defence strategy ‘consistent’ with Russian vision, The Telegraph
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/07/donald-trump-defence-strategy-russia-dmitry-peskov-kremlin/
France shielding €18bn Russian asset pot from EU ‘reparations loan’ push, Financial times
https://www.ft.com/content/fe304bb8-d928-4b9b-8162-2000301be937
LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:
The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest
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Day 1,380.
Today, we report on revelations from a European leaders’ conference call, exposing the level of anxiety over the US peace proposals, cover the military drones spotted approaching President Zelensky’s plane as it neared Dublin, and examine the new US National Security Strategy, which has alarmed many. Later, we return to our regular updates on the occupied territories, and speak to a doctor about frontline medical provision for Ukrainian soldiers.
Contributors
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dr. Jade McGlynn (War Studies Department of King's College). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.
With thanks to Dr James Gough (Chief Executive of the David Nott Foundation). @NottFoundation on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Learn more about the David Nott Foundation, which trains doctors in warzones:
https://davidnottfoundation.com/
The Telegraph Christmas Charity Appeal 2025: how you can donate:
https://tinyurl.com/4nnrt59s
Our sister podcast Battle Lines: Why Ukraine's troops are facing an amputation crisis
https://tinyurl.com/bdzc7ukn
Military drones flew towards Zelensky’s plane as it approached Dublin (The Telegraph):
https://tinyurl.com/yj27tvve
"We Must Not Leave Ukraine and Volodymyr Alone with These Guys" (Der Spiegel):
https://tinyurl.com/mr358sdh
Trump envoys press plan with Ukraine as sanctions eased on Russia (France 24):
https://tinyurl.com/mrbxrayw
US National Security Strategy (White House):
https://tinyurl.com/muf78x72
Les fusiliers marins ont tiré sur des drones au-dessus de la base navale de l’Île Longue, abri des sous-marins nucléaires français, (Le Figaro):
https://tinyurl.com/yfcd8ckb
Exclusive: Woman suspected by France of spying has ties to Kremlin proxies, social media posts show (Reuters)
https://tinyurl.com/nbvfsejb
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Day 1,379.
Today, after Tuesday’s inconsequential meeting in Moscow, Ukrainian negotiators are updating European counterparts on Kyiv’s response before flying to meet Steve Witkoff in Miami. We consider why U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has lambasted European NATO allies for prioritising their own defence industries over American suppliers – comments made just as another billion dollars was added to the PURL fund – and we ask whether, if Pokrovsk has indeed fallen, Russia will now shift its efforts toward Zaporizhzhia oblast. And later, we return to the GRU’s murder of British woman Dawn Sturgess by nerve agent in 2018, as the final report into her death is released.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBGon on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Trump: I don’t know what the Kremlin is doing (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/12/03/trump-i-dont-know-what-the-kremlin-is-doing/
Britain can’t let the man Putin hates most die in prison (Sir Tom Stoppard in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/05/19/britain-cant-let-the-man-putin-hates-most-die-in-prison/
The West’s Last Chance (Alexander Stubb, Finland’s President, in Foreign Affairs):
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/wests-last-chance
Top US official berates Europe over cutting American industry out of defense buildup (POLITICO):
https://www.politico.eu/article/christopher-landau-top-us-official-berates-europe-nato-cut-industry-defense-buildup/
LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:
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Day 1,378.
Today, as the world reacts to the marathon – but ultimately fruitless – talks in Moscow on Tuesday night, we examine how the impasse will shape today’s meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers and, also in Brussels, the European Council’s discussions on frozen Russian assets and the ‘new era’ the EU says it is entering, free from Russian fossil fuels. Plus, our Russia expert assesses Moscow’s ‘caviar diplomacy’ and its growing problems in Africa, and we report how Australia and New Zealand are stepping up their support for Ukraine. Finally, we hear the assessment of Ukraine’s former Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, on the current state of the war – and whether he harbours any ambition to succeed President Zelensky.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.
With thanks to Latika Bourke. @latikambourke on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Latika Bourke Substack
https://substack.com/@latikambourke
Australia and New Zealand join forces to fund NATO weapons for Ukraine
https://thenightly.com.au/world/australia-and-new-zealand-join-forces-to-fund-nato-weapons-for-ukraine-c-20819893
Today’s Telegraph Ukraine Live Blog:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/12/03/ukraine-russia-war-latest-news-peace-deal-talks/
Cosmonaut Artemyev was removed from the Crew-12 crew:
https://theins.ru/news/287330
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Day 1,377.
Today, on a national day of mourning in Ukraine after a single ballistic missile strike killed four people and injured forty more, we report on the arrival of the US delegation in Moscow as the latest round of peace talks gets under way. Then we hear from our Washington Correspondent on the mood in the United States toward Ukraine – and the current strength of President Trump – and take a deep dive into how Russian soldiers are being sent into combat without helmets or body armour.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Verity Bowman (Foreign Correspondent). @VerityBowman on X.
Connor Stringer (Washington Correspondent). @connor_stringer on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Russian troops sent to slaughter with no helmets or armour (Verity in The Telegraph):
https://tinyurl.com/yc4aysxr
Ukraine strikes Chechen special forces unit ahead of Putin-Witkoff talks (The Telegraph):
https://tinyurl.com/3f9s4vu5
Zelensky warns US not to reward Putin (The Telegraph):
https://tinyurl.com/y685hcpc
Ex-British soldier ‘helped Russia assassinate prominent Ukrainians’ (The Telegraph):
https://tinyurl.com/bdft3f7m
ECB refuses to provide backstop for €140bn Ukraine loan (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/616c79ee-34de-425a-865e-e94ba10be788
Ukraine has brought back 1,859 Russia-abducted children, Zelenska says in Paris (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-says-1-859-abducted-children-have-been-returned-zelenska-tells-paris-summit
Five South Africans in court over alleged recruitment for Russia’s war in Ukraine (The Guardian):
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/01/south-africans-court-alleged-recruitment-russia-war-ukraine
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Day 1,376.
Today, after a fresh round of talks between the Ukrainian and American delegations in Miami, we examine a new investigation exposing the Trump administration’s profit motives behind the emerging proposals. We then assess the resignation of Andriy Yermak, formerly Zelensky’s right-hand man, and the unexpected intervention of former Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi – viewed as preparing for a presidential run after the war. Afterwards, we analyse Kyiv’s decision to strike the Russian shadow fleet off the coast of Senegal, and how Europe – and France in particular – is positioning itself for this next, volatile phase.
Contributors
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
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.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Valerii Zaluzhnyi: How to defeat Putin and build a better Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://tinyurl.com/582phz7b
Zelensky meets Macron in Paris (The Telegraph Live Blog):
https://tinyurl.com/4vspzy8y
Ukrainian drone boats blow up Russian oil tankers (The Telegraph):
https://tinyurl.com/5evypnz5
Zelensky’s chief of staff goes to front line after resigning over corruption scandal (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/29/zelensky-chief-of-staff-andriy-yermak-goes-to-front-line/
Kyiv’s new peace talks chief caught in same corruption scandal as ousted predecessor (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/30/ukraine-make-or-break-week-survival-witkoff/
Antony Beevor: For Russia, conspicuous cruelty is a necessary weapon of war (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11/30/antony-beevor-interview/
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine (Wall Street Journal):
https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/russia-u-s-peace-business-ties-4db9b290
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Day 1,373.
Today, in a world exclusive, we report how Donald Trump is preparing to hand over Ukraine’s occupied territories, as his team prepares to fly to Moscow to present the plan to Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, the Russian President claims his country’s army “cannot be held back”, as Russia experiences one of the heaviest drone raids of the war. Then, we turn to Kyiv, where the offices of the head of President Zelensky’s office – Andriy Yermak – were dramatically raided by anti-corruption officers. And later, at a time when leaders talk about gifting land to the Kremlin, we bring you unheard, rare testimony of what it’s like to live under Russian control in those regions, and what many more millions may soon be condemned to endure.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to "Anna".
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Trump hands Putin Ukraine’s occupied territories (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/28/trump-to-recognise-occupied-ukraine-part-of-russia/
Zelensky’s chief of staff raided by anti-corruption officers (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/28/zelenskys-chief-of-staff-raided-by-anti-corruption-officers/
Putin: Russia ready to fight until last Ukrainian dies (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/27/putin-says-russia-ready-fight-until-last-ukrainian-dies/
Russia tightens grip on occupied Ukraine with illegal mobilization and child militarization, experts warn (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/russia-tightens-grip-on-occupied-ukraine-with-illegal-mobilization-and-child-militarization-experts-warn/
Ukraine Says It Won’t Give Up Land to Russia (The Atlantic):
https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/2025/11/ukraine-zelensky-russia-trump-peace-land-red-line/685090/
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Day 1,372.
Today, as Thanksgiving is marked in the United States – and supposedly the day by which Ukraine was meant to agree to a peace deal, a deadline Donald Trump has now walked back – Russia denies leaking the phone call in which Steve Witkoff coached Vladimir Putin’s top aides on how to flatter the former president. We assess whether Marco Rubio’s apparent demand – that a peace deal be signed before the US grants Ukraine any security guarantees – is remotely deliverable. We also report on how Moldovan authorities attempted to return a Russian drone that violated their airspace. And later, we hear from the Ukrainian public, and gauge their reaction to this week’s extraordinary developments.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Svitlana Morenets, columnist at the Spectator.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Who leaked Witkoff’s Kremlin call? These are the main suspects (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/26/steve-witkoff-kremlin-call-main-suspects-witi-leaks/
Made in Moscow: The “U.S. peace plan” for Ukraine was substantially formulated months ago by Kremlin operative Kirill Dmitriev (The Insider):
https://theins.press/en/politics/287159
Allies worry US demands Ukraine deal before security guarantees (POLITICO):
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/11/26/us-demands-peace-deal-before-security-guarantees-for-ukraine-00670210
Moldova's Foreign Ministry confronts Russian ambassador with drone that violated country's airspace (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/moldovas-foreign-ministry-confronts-russian-ambassador-with-drone-that-violated-countrys-airspace/
A better way to craft a reparations loan (Hugo Dixon of the Ukraine Reparations Loan):
https://www.ukrainereparationsloan.com/post/a-better-way-to-craft-a-reparations-loan
Zarah Sultana’s pompous, luxury beliefs about Ukraine (The Spectator):
https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/zarah-sultanas-pompous-luxury-beliefs-about-ukraine/
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Day 1,371.
Today, as a leaked call reveals that Steve Witkoff, the US special envoy to Russia, coached a Kremlin negotiator on how to make Donald Trump more favourable to Moscow’s position, we examine the fallout – or the lack of it. We also assess new signals that Trump’s much-trailed Thursday deadline may not be as cast-iron as claimed. Then we turn to the reaction from Moscow and across Europe’s parliaments: alarm, or business as usual?
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Telegraph Ukraine Live Blog:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/26/ukraine-russia-war-latest-news-trump-peace-talks/
Trump envoy coaches Kremlin negotiator in leaked call (Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/11/25/witkoff-coach-russians-peace-plan-trump/
Starmer demands British boots on ground under Ukraine peace deal (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/25/russia-hints-it-may-reject-latest-peace-deal/
I’ve seen high-level negotiations. Witkoff broke the one rule that matters (David Blair in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11/26/witkoff-ushakov-leaked-call/
Bloomberg’s Leaked Transcripts:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-25/witkoff-advised-russia-on-how-to-pitch-ukraine-plan-to-trump
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Day 1,370.
Today, as the United States holds secret talks with separate Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Abu Dhabi, we unpack the emerging 19-point peace plan – and react live on air to breaking reports that President Zelensky has agreed to the framework of a potential deal. We then gauge the mood in Europe’s capitals: is this a moment of quiet strategy and resolution, or rising panic as the diplomatic landscape shifts beneath their feet?
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.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Zelensky ‘agrees’ to Trump’s amended peace deal (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/25/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news5338/
Trump and Zelensky set for crunch talks on peace plan (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/24/trump-zelensky-ukraine-peace-plan-talks/
Battle for Ukraine splits Trump’s top team (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/11/25/ukraines-future-depends-who-wins-battle-white-house/
How Trump's 28-point plan for Ukraine shocked the world (Axios):
https://www.axios.com/2025/11/24/trump-ukraine-plan-28-points-back-story
Japan to deploy missiles to island near Taiwan, Defence Minister says
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japan-to-deploy-missiles-to-island-near-taiwan-defence-minister-says
US and Ukraine draft new 19-point peace plan but defer biggest decisions (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/883e5a47-430c-4fc2-85ee-cd6af9bb599d
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Day 1,369.
Today, after a historic weekend, as US and Ukrainian delegations met in Geneva to discuss the US-Russian peace proposals, we assess Europe’s response as it scrambles to form a collective position, before asking just how severe the ramifications would be if, as President Trump has threatened, he cuts of military and intelligence support to Kyiv. Then we hear the latest updates on the frontline, and give up an update on the other major story of the moment: the corruption scandal threatening the stability of President Zelensky’s government.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Jakub Parusinski (KI Insights). @j_parus on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Telegraph’s Ukraine Live Blog for Today:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/24/ukraine-russia-war-trump-putin-geneva-latest-news514/
How Putin’s money man hoodwinked Trump’s top diplomats (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/23/how-putins-money-man-hoodwinked-trumps-top-diplomats/
Europe agrees to invite Putin back into G8 (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/23/leaked-europe-rival-peace-plan-ukraine-full-russia-war/
Trump: Ukraine peace plan isn’t my final offer (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/22/ukraine-russia-trump-war-latest-news/
US ‘making changes’ to peace plan after crisis talks (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/23/ukraine-russia-war-latest-news-power-plant-moscow-geneva/
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Today, in a special bonus episode, we bring you a major panel from the Ukraine Freedom Summit in London, moderated by Dom and featuring a distinguished lineup: Lt General (Ret.) H.R. McMaster (U.S. National Security Adviser to President Trump, 2017–18), Boris Johnson (Former UK Prime Minister), Sergey Vysotsky (Deputy Chairman, Association of Strategic Communications, National Association of Ukrainian Defense Industries), and Michael Kofman (Senior Fellow, Russia & Eurasia Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace).
Titled “The Strategic Architecture of Victory,” the discussion offers candid reflections on Western failures, why Europe struggled to unite in the face of a growing Russian threat, Putin’s motivations, America’s true strategic position, insider insights into Ukrainian weapons procurement, and the West’s capacity to wage a long war.
Please note: this panel was recorded several weeks ago, prior to the developments of recent days.
Speakers:
Lt General (Retired) H.R. McMaster (US National Security Adviser to President Trump from 2017 to 2018)
Boris Johnson (Former Prime Minister of the UK)
Sergey Vysotsky (Deputy Chairman of the Association of Strategic Communications, National Association of Ukrainian Defense Industries)
Michael Koffman (Senior Fellow in the Russia and Eurasia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace)
Learn More about the Ukraine Freedom Summit and the Borderlands Foundation:
https://ukrainefreedomsummit.org/ukraine-summit-london-2025
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Day 1,366.
Today, we reveal new details of the proposed American-Russian peace plan – one that would not only drastically shrink the Ukrainian army and force Kyiv to surrender vast areas of critical territory, but ban it from ever joining NATO, and even see Moscow invited back into the G7 with its frozen assets returned. After breaking down the implications and surveying the mood in the Donbas, we bring the latest reports of resistance from the occupied territories – places which would legally become Russian if the deal were signed.
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 on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Russia welcomed back to G7 under Trump peace plan (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/20/russia-to-be-welcomed-back-to-g7-under-proposed-peace-plan/
Zelensky agrees to negotiate on Trump’s peace plan (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/20/france-brands-us-russia-peace-deal-a-capitulation/
Telegraph’s Ukraine Live Blog:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/21/ukraine-russia-war-trump-putin-peace-deal-nato-live/
How ‘Spoofing’ Is Diverting Russian Missiles Into Empty Fields (Forbes): https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidhambling/2025/11/20/how-spoofing-is-diverting-russian-missiles-into-empty-fields/
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Day 1,365.
Today, we examine the proposal that has left Kyiv and Europe reeling: a US peace plan that could force Ukraine to lease part of its territory to Russia, cap the size of its armed forces, and accept a series of concessions that would amount to a major victory for Vladimir Putin. We then hear from a leading pollster about domestic attitudes in Russia towards the war – and what potential tipping points could shift public opinion. Finally, we reflect on the significance of the anniversary of the Nuremberg Trials, and what it means for justice and accountability in today’s conflict – or lack thereof.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Dr Oleksandr Shulga.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Ukraine told to accept cash-for-land deal with Putin (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/19/us-russia-secret-28-point-peace-plan-gaza-model/
Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg ‘quits’ after plan for US peace leaked (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/11/20/ukraine-envoy-keith-kellogg-quits-after-plan-for-us-peace/
France brands US-Russia peace deal a ‘capitulation’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/20/france-brands-us-russia-peace-deal-a-capitulation/
White House Scrambles to Quell Rumors of Russia-Friendly Donbas Proposal (Kyiv Post):
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/64561
BBC Today Programme featuring former US Ambassador to Kyiv:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002mbxg
LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:
The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest
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Day 1,364.
Today, as Ukraine confirms the latest use of US ATACMS missiles inside Russia and Britain tracks a Russian spy ship in UK waters, we examine growing pressure on President Zelensky to dismiss a senior official over the widening nuclear-energy corruption scandal – with Andriy Yermak increasingly in the spotlight. We also report on allegations that a former British civil servant committed war crimes in Ukraine, and discuss why Spain is attempting to return to Donald Trump’s good graces with a new €1 billion purchase of U.S. weapons for Ukraine. Later, we speak with the Foreign Minister of Czechia, who says he expects imminent movement on efforts to unlock frozen Russian state assets.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
With thanks to Jan Lipavský, Foreign Minister of Czechia.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
British ex-civil servant accused of Ukraine war crimes (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11/19/british-ex-civil-servant-graham-phillips-ukraine-war-crimes/
Russian spy ship fires lasers to blind RAF pilots (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11/19/russian-spy-blinds-military-pilots-spy-ship-lasers/
Scoop: U.S. secretly drafting new plan to end Ukraine war (Axios):
https://www.axios.com/2025/11/19/ukraine-peace-plan-trump-russia-witkoff
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Day 1,363.
Today, after a 17-year-old girl was killed and 9 others injured in an overnight Russian missile attack in Kharkiv Oblast, we return to the dire situation in Pokrovsk, before asking why Vladimir Putin is targeting his own war cheerleaders in his latest clampdown. Then we look at the First World War medical condition being reported on the frontlines in Ukraine, and hear from an American serving in the Ukrainian army.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Verity Bowman (Journalist). @VerityBowman on X.
Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Chemical Weapons Expert and former Tank Commander). @hamishdbg on x.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Gas gangrene returns to Ukraine in echoes of First World War trench warfare (Verity in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/terror-and-security/gas-gangrene-ukraine-war-russia-trenches-europe/
‘Coffin on wheels’ saves wounded Ukrainian soldier from no-man’s land (Verity in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/17/robot-coffin-on-wheels-saves-ukrainian-soldier-trapped/
Russia suspected of blowing up Polish railway line (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/17/russia-suspected-of-blowing-up-polish-railway-line-ukraine/
Putin goes after his own war cheerleaders (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/16/putin-goes-after-his-own-war-cheerleaders/
Putin is eating his own supporters. This is how dictators fall (Hamish in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11/17/putin-z-bloggers-suppression-supporters-russia-war-ukraine/
Key government representatives advise Zelensky to release Yermak (Ukrainian Pravda):
https://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2025/11/18/8007753/
EU eyes €90 Billion Ukraine grant (Bloomberg):
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-17/eu-pitches-90-billion-ukraine-grant-if-russian-asset-loan-fails
Construction Accelerates at Planned Russian Navy Base (Bellingcat):
https://www.bellingcat.com/news/uk-and-europe/2024/07/30/construction-accelerates-at-planned-russian-navy-base-in-disputed-abkhazia/
LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:
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Day 1,362.
Today, as Poland reports sabotage on vital rail links connecting it to Ukraine and Romania evacuates civilians after Russian strikes across the Danube, we unpack President Zelensky’s latest diplomatic push – including a new energy deal with Greece and a landmark agreement with France for 100 fighter jets. Later, we speak with Vladimir Kara-Murza, the prominent opposition figure arrested in 2022 for denouncing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and given a 25-year sentence in a Siberian penal colony. He discusses life inside prison and how Putin’s regime suppresses dissent.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
James Crisp (Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on X.
With thanks to Vladimir Kara-Murza.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Vladimir Kara-Murza: what stopped me going mad in Putin’s gulag (The Telegraph):
https://tinyurl.com/2sxzyhmn
North Korean troops deployed to clear land mines for Russia (The Telegraph):
https://tinyurl.com/25fw4kds
Russia seizes land after Kyiv diverts troops (The Telegraph):
https://tinyurl.com/ydtnrd7u
Exclusive: Russia plans to make up to 120,000 glide bombs this year, Ukrainian intelligence says (Reuters):
https://tinyurl.com/mtymsp8c
How Britain replaced the US as Russia’s villain of choice (The Guardian):
https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2025/nov/16/how-britain-became-russia-villain-us-ukraine
Viewings of ‘Facing War’ at Bertha DocHouse in London:
https://dochouse.org/event/facing-war/
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Day 1,359.
Today, as one of Russia’s largest oil terminals burns following an overnight strike, we report on yet another aerial blitz on Kyiv and assess the latest wave of European support for Ukraine. We also examine German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s call for President Zelensky to stem the flow of young Ukrainian men fleeing to Germany. Later, we bring you an exclusive interview with the Deputy Head of Zelensky’s Presidential Office, who shares Kyiv’s latest response to the corruption scandal engulfing the administration – and warns that Ukrainian society this summer was at “boiling point.”
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Ihor Brusylov, Deputy Head of Zelensky’s Presidential Office.
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Francis’s Book Review: ‘How Gorbachev fooled the West into thinking he was a liberal visionary’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/c726678d9006e83d
Watch: Ukraine helicopter shoots down Russian drone using American minigun (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/13/ukraine-helicopter-minigun-shoots-down-russian-drone/
Germany slams door on Ukrainian men fleeing war (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/13/germany-slams-door-ukrainian-men-fleeing-war-russia-merz/
US sanctions Ukrainian firms accused of helping supply parts for Iran’s Shahed drones used by Russia (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/iran-buys-shahed-components-from-within-ukraine-us-treasury/?mc_cid=c6b36a0bef&mc_eid=08d0680a95
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Day 1,359.
Today, as Ukraine launches more projectiles at Russia than it receives in return, we examine the worsening situation on the ground in the Zaporizhzhia region and the growing domestic turmoil facing President Zelensky, as the corruption scandal rattles his government. We then look at the latest defence measures being adopted across Germany, Norway, and Poland, and end with voices from a Ukrainian women’s film festival highlighting resilience, creativity, and the power of cultural resistance amid war.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to Mariia Vynogradova and Ksenia Bugrimova from the Women and the World International Film Festival.
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Tanks or drones? German defence giants clash over how to rebuild military (James Rothwell in The Telegraph):
https://tinyurl.com/yc7tdthu
Polish civilians arm themselves in case of Russian invasion (James Rothwell in The Telegraph):
https://tinyurl.com/56y9m2s4
Russia massing nuclear fleet in Arctic Circle ‘for war with Nato’ (James Rothwell in The Telegraph):
https://tinyurl.com/bdv28359
More Soldiers, More Gold (Bild):
https://tinyurl.com/bdurmwxf
Ukraine’s Hardest Winter (Jack Watling in Foreign Affairs):
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/ukraines-hardest-winter
Ukraine withdraws from positions near settlement in Zaporizhzhia (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-withdraws-from-another-settlement-in-zaporizhzhia-oblast-amid-ongoing-russian-offensive/?mc_cid=73117cc8fa&mc_eid=08d0680a95
Women and the World International Film Festival:
https://www.iffww.com/
Trailer to Dad’s Lullaby, a documentary about a Ukrainian veteran by Lesia Diak:
https://cineuropa.org/en/video/464790/
Hitler’s DNA proves he really did have only one ball (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2025/11/12/scientists-secrets-adolf-hitler-dna-adhd/
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Day 1,358.
As Ukrainian forces struggle against overwhelming Russian manpower in the Zaporizhzhya region, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko calls for the conscription age to be lowered. We bring the latest on a corruption scandal inside Ukraine’s state nuclear power company, and assess the geopolitical significance of Kazakhstan joining the Abraham Accords. Meanwhile, in Russia, Sergey Lavrov appears to have fallen out of favour with the Kremlin once again and officials have cut off internet access around military sites.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
James Kilner (Former Russia Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.
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Ukrainian minister implicated in nuclear power corruption scandal suspended (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/minister-implicated-suspended/
Ukraine faces ‘huge problems’ finding soldiers as men flee abroad, says Kyiv mayor (POLITICO):
https://www.politico.eu/article/war-in-ukraine-draft-age-russia-vitali-klitschko
UK’s Jonathan Powell contacted Moscow in bid to build back channel to Vladimir Putin (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/f06920c2-94f6-49b8-89df-82ace669cf25?shareType=nongift
Trump Admin Pushes to Weaken Ukraine Resolution on Russian Occupation at UN, Sources Tell Kyiv Post (Kyiv Post):
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/63999
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Day 1,357.
Today, the battle for Pokrovsk continues to rage on with 300 Russian soldiers now in the city, pressing forward to the north. We discuss the corruption probe in Ukraine targeting one of Zelensky’s close allies and how it led to the president’s debacle over the summer when he tried to curtail Ukraine’s two anti-corruption agencies. Finally, we zoom in on Lavrov’s disappearance from the public eye in the last couple of weeks and on the patterns of drone incursions across Europe these past two months. Note: an earlier version of this episode stated that a probe was looking into Ukraine's Chief Anti-Corruption Prosecutor. It is instead investigating his deputy, Andryi Synyuk.
Contributors
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X
Memphis Barker (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @memphisbarker on X
Roland Oliphant (Chief Foreign Analyst). @RolandOliphant on X
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
‘We are losing Pokrovsk’: Russia nears biggest gain since 2023, The Telegraph
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/11/pokrovsk-ukraine-russia-gain-volodymyr-zelensky-gen-syrskyi/
Who is Timur Mindich, Zelensky's secretive associate at the center of a major corruption probe?, Kyiv Independent
https://kyivindependent.com/who-is-timur-mindich/?mc_cid=721276d3ca&mc_eid=4a5b852913
Where’s Sergei Lavrov? Rumours swirl over the fate of Putin’s foreign affairs enforcer, The Telegraph
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/11/10/the-rumours-swirling-over-the-fate-of-sergei-lavrov/
Mapped: Russia’s new drone war against Europe, The Telegraph
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/11/mapped-russia-new-drone-war-against-europe/
Poppies and cornflowers became symbols of November 11 thanks to women forgotten by history, Le Monde
https://www.lemonde.fr/en/m-le-mag/article/2025/11/11/poppies-and-cornflowers-became-symbols-of-november-11-thanks-to-women-forgotten-by-history_6747339_117.html
The Poppy Lady, The Story of Madame Anna Guérin and the Remembrance Poppy
https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Poppy-Lady-Hardback/p/21829
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Day 1,356
Today, after weekend strikes on energy facilities in both countries left blackouts in Russia and Ukraine, we report how Moscow now seems to be deliberately targeting Ukrainian nuclear plants well away from the front line, how Britain is sending military personnel to defend Belgian skies, and later we have an interview with Dr Jack Watling, Senior Research Fellow for Land Warfare at the Royal United Services Institute, in which he describes Ukraine’s adaptation of battlefield tactics.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Dr Jack Watling, Senior Research Fellow for Land Warfare at the Royal United Services Institute. @Jack_Watling on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Dr Jack Watling's New RUSI Report - 'Emergent Approaches to Combined Arms Manoeuvre in Ukraine':
https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/insights-papers/emergent-approaches-combined-arms-manoeuvre-ukraine
Pokrovsk: Where Putin Shattered His Teeth
https://cepa.org/article/pokrovsk-where-putin-shattered-his-teeth/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
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Day 1,353.
Today, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visits President Trump in Washington, a few weeks after the collapse of the Budapest meeting with Russia. Meanwhile, we look at reports claiming that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov may have fallen out of favour with President Putin, and the UN Commission of Inquiry accuses Russia of committing crimes against humanity and torture. Finally, our regular contributor Jade McGlynn shares the latest
Contributors
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjzon X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Dr. Jade McGlynn (War Studies Department of King's College). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.
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United Nations Human Rights Council: Independent International Commission of Inquiry report
https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/11/commission-visits-kyiv-reiterating-its-findings?sub-site=HRC
Orbán to visit US to try to broker another Putin summit but questions raised over motives
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/07/orban-hungary-white-house-visit-trump
What’s the truth about South Africa’s ‘genocide’ of white farmers?
https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/whats-the-truth-about-south-africas-genocide-of-white-farmers/
Fact-checking Trump’s claims of white farmer ‘genocide’ in South Africa
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/fact-checking-trumps-claims-of-white-farmer-genocide-in-south-africa
South Africa crime statistics debunk 'white genocide' claims - minister
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgr5xe7z0y0o
Is there a genocide of white South Africans as Trump claims?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9wg5pg1xp5o
Killing of White Farmer Becomes a Flash Point in South Africa
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/16/world/africa/South-Africa-murder-protests.html
‘Kill the Boer’ Song Fuels Backlash in South Africa and U.S.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/02/world/africa/south-africa-kill-boer-song.html
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Day 1,352.
Today, as more and more Russian forces flow into Pokrovsk, Ukrainian soldiers manage to fly a Ukraine flag on the city council’s building. Ukraine also scrambles to put together a new budget for next year, while Zelensky faces harsh criticism after the announcement of relief packages ahead of winter. We hear reports of how Russia is sending disabled men to fight and wonder if the cannon fodder strategy is reaching an end.
Contributors
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Verity Bowman (Journalist). @VerityBowman on X.
With thanks to Albina Kovalyova, @agent_Alka on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Kharkiv War Diaries: Stories from a City on the Edge
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlrrWx3hBek
Kharkiv: Love in a War Zone
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct82ky
Occupied, 2022
https://www.albinakovalyova.com/work/documentary/
'Catastrophic populism:' Critics push back against Zelensky's winter support package for Ukrainians
https://kyivindependent.com/catastrophic-populism-critics-push-back-against-zelenskys-winter-support-package-for-ukrainians/?mc_cid=1d6cb51478&mc_eid=4a5b852913
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Day 1,351.
Today, as reports from Pokrovsk indicate Russian troops now hold positions across nearly the entire city, prosecutors in Kharkiv launch a new war crimes investigation after footage emerged of an alleged Russian FPV drone strike on two civilians carrying a white flag near Kharkiv. We also examine today’s Joint Expeditionary Force meeting in Norway – asking whether it’s wise for the group to brand itself as “NATO’s first responders” – before doing a deep dive into recent cases of Ukrainian and Russian spycraft. Later, we speak with the commander of a Ukrainian drone unit who helped destroy Russian forces following the so-called “breakthrough” in Dobropillya.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Dimko Zhluktenko.
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Learn more about Dimko’s charity, Dzyga’s Paw:
https://dzygaspaw.com/
Dom’s story on MI5 chief’s warnings (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10/16/sir-ken-mccallum-mi5-china-spy-scandal-national-security/
The Ukrainian double-agent playing Russia at its own game (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/01/ukraine-russia-war-double-agent-security-services/
A champion like no other: The curious life of a Unit 29155 operative (The Insider):
https://theins.ru/en/inv/286477
Russia moves to year-round conscription from 2026 (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/putin-signs-law-allowing-year-round-conscription-in-russia/?mc_cid=fb29c7d440&mc_eid=08d0680a95
Is there a risk of encirclement in Pokrovsk and what awaits Myrnohrad? Soldiers explain (Hromadske):
https://hromadske.ua/en/war/254005-ti-khto-v-pokrovsku-na-peredovykh-pozytsiiakh-vze-v-pryntsypi-v-otochenni-z-iakoho-malo-shansiv-vyyty
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Day 1,350.
Today, as fierce fighting continues around Pokrovsk and Ukrainian forces strike energy facilities inside Russia, we report on a surge in American surveillance flights over the Black Sea – coinciding with the arrival of Washington’s Ambassador to NATO in Kyiv. We also examine Ukraine’s claim to have hit an elite Russian special forces unit stationed on a Black Sea oil platform, and speak with sanctions expert Stephanie Baker, who explains why Donald Trump’s sanctions on Russian oil giants Lukoil and Rosneft are so significant.
Contributors
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Stephanie Baker (Senior Writer at Bloomberg). @StephaniBaker on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Stephanie Baker’s Book, ‘Punishing Putin: ‘The gripping expose of the global economic sanctions against Russia’s war in Ukraine’:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Punishing-Putin-gripping-economic-sanctions-ebook/dp/B0CWWFJ52G
Ukraine rescues camel used by Russian military (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/30/ukraine-rescues-camel-used-by-russian-military/
Ukraine ‘strikes elite Russian unit’ on Black Sea oil rig (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/03/ukraine-strikes-elite-russian-unit-on-black-sea-oil-rig/
Putin’s shadow fleet under threat as Trump tries to ‘terrify’ Russia’s allies (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/11/04/putins-shadow-fleet-runs-aground-against-us-sanctions/
Russian Oil Finds Fewer Takes in China After Hit From Sanctions (Bloomberg):
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-02/russian-oil-finds-fewer-takers-in-china-after-hit-from-sanctions
Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast's iconic front-line rail stop, closed for 'indefinite period' (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/key-train-route-to-ukraines-east-has-been-reduced-for-an-indefinite-period-due-to-safety-concerns/
Intense US surveillance activity over the Black Sea (ItaMilRadar):
https://www.itamilradar.com/2025/11/03/intense-us-surveillance-activity-over-the-black-sea/
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Day 1,349.
Today, as reports emerge that General Budanov, head of Ukraine’s military intelligence, travelled to the embattled frontline city of Pokrovsk, we sit down with former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, who led the alliance in the first years of the full-scale invasion. We also speak with Norwegian filmmaker Tommy Gulliksen about his powerful new documentary Facing War – which takes viewers inside the rooms where Stoltenberg and world leaders made pivotal decisions that shaped the course of the conflict.
Contributors
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to former NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg. @jensstoltenbergdocumentary on X.
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Learn more about ‘Facing War’ - new film about Jens Stoltenberg by Tommy Gulliksen:
https://m.imdb.com/title/tt35671816/
Ukraine special forces launch helicopter raid to stop Russian encirclement (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/01/ukraine-special-forces-helicopter-assault-pokrovsk/
Draft dodger who jumped from moving train faces deportation to Russia (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/01/draft-dodger-who-jumped-moving-train-deportation-russia/
Russia deploys 170,000 troops in battle for Pokrovsk (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/31/russia-deploys-170000-troops-battle-pokrovsk/
‘How to Negotiate with Putin’ by Robert Person (Journal of Democracy):
https://www.journalofdemocracy.org/online-exclusive/how-to-negotiate-with-putin/
Zelensky Is Winning Trump Voters Over (Wall Street Journal):
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/zelensky-is-winning-trump-voters-over-72d5f6c1?reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
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Day 1,346.
Today, as Ukrainian forces hang on in Pokrovsk, we discuss more reports coming out of the city of Russian troops fighting in civilian clothes – a clear war crime. Plus, we hear about Ukraine’s latest long range strikes inside Russia and look at a worrying message from the International Atomic Energy Agency that accuses Moscow of targeting three of Ukraine's nuclear power plants. Later, we hear how a Ukrainian opera lost for 250 years premiered earlier this month in Chernivtsi, accompanied by the sound of air alerts.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjzon X.
With thanks to Nataliya Lukyanova and James Butterwick
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Russian soldiers disguised in civilian clothes infiltrating front-line city (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/13/russian-soldiers-disguised-civilian-clothing-infiltrating/
Poland, Hungary and Slovakia defy Brussels as Ukraine trade deal takes effect (POLITICO)
https://www.politico.eu/article/poland-hungary-and-slovakia-defy-brussels-as-ukraine-trade-deal-takes-effect/
Trump-Vladimir Putin Budapest summit axed following Moscow memo (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/d6655fb1-31af-4da8-85f7-085a8fc00969
Hungary’s foot-dragging on Russian oil crashes into reality
https://www.politico.eu/article/hungary-foot-dragging-russian-oil-crashes-reality-croatia-sanction/
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Day 1,345.
Today, as Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet in South Korea, we ask whether Ukraine can ever expect China to face real consequences for its support of Russia throughout the war. We also examine Vladimir Putin’s ongoing air campaign to cripple Ukraine’s energy infrastructure – including last night’s major assault – and bring you the latest stories from inside the Russian Federation, from renewed public protests to fresh signs of deepening economic stagnation.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjzon X.
James Kilner (former Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.
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WATCH OUR SPECIAL LIVE EPISODE
Francis’s Interview with Serhii Plokhy on the nuclear arms race:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmcJqyD8eXs
Apple: https://shorturl.at/Hq3la
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7oSVN1czV0hqnvi0fAomea
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Trump orders Pentagon to ‘immediately’ start testing nuclear weapons (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/10/30/trump-nuclear-weapons-testing-russia-poseidon-drone/
Donald Trump claims victory after ‘amazing’ trade talks with Xi Jinping (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/10/30/trump-xi-meeting-south-korea-trade-war/
Geert Wilders’ Dutch PM hopes in tatters (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/29/geert-wilders-hopes-of-becoming-dutch-pm-in-tatters/
Exploding Shahed drone toys sold to Russian children (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/30/exploding-toy-replicas-of-drones-sold-to-children-russia/
Ukraine is bracing for the harshest winter since 2022 (Tomorrow’s Affairs):
https://tomorrowsaffairs.com/ukraine-is-bracing-for-the-harshest-winter-since-2022
Red hands and pig heads: Russia’s plan to destabilize France goes on trial (POLITICO):
https://www.politico.eu/article/red-hands-and-pig-heads-russias-plan-to-destabilize-france-goes-on-trial/
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Day 1,344.
Today, as the situation around the frontline city of Pokrovsk continues to worsen, we examine Ukraine’s latest wave of deep strikes targeting Russia’s military infrastructure. Then we turn to Brussels, where frustration mounts after European nations failed to agree on how to unlock frozen Russian assets to support Kyiv’s war effort. Then we hear about the motorway some believe could save NATO from Vladimir Putin’s aggression.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
David Blair (Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator). @davidblairdt on X.
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Link here: https://youtu.be/Mw_lWhp-flU
Questions from the audience are answered in the podcast version, below:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/special-putin-could-strike-london-in-90-minutes-russias/id1612424182?i=1000733450202
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7DKehIQCz24eKK73xjP2e8
Content Referenced:
Battle Lines: Global Health Security episode on bioweapons:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/terror-and-security/battle-lines-global-health-security-podcast/
The motorway that could save Nato from Putin’s aggression (David Blair in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10/27/motorway-save-nato-putin-aggression/
US to Remove Brigade From Romania, Sources Tell Kyiv Post (Kyiv Post):
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/63159
U.S. intelligence agencies see no sign Russia is ready to compromise on Ukraine (NBC):
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/us-intelligence-agencies-see-no-sign-russia-ready-compromise-ukraine-rcna239645
A Russian Ka-52 helicopter shot down by "friendly fire” (The Insider):
https://theins.ru/news/286277
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Day 1,343.
Today, as the fierce battle for Pokrovsk rages on – with Russian troops now inside the city and 15 armoured vehicles destroyed on its outskirts – we report on the dramatic destruction of a dam in Russia that has cut off Moscow’s forces inside Ukraine. Later, we speak to one of the leading architects behind the Western initiative to seize $300 billion in frozen Russian state assets, exploring how close this unprecedented move is to becoming reality – and what it could mean for the future of the war.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to campaigner, journalist and entrepreneur Hugo Dixon.
WATCH OUR SPECIAL LIVE EPISODE
Link here:https://youtu.be/Mw_lWhp-flU
Questions from the audience are answered in the podcast version, below:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/special-putin-could-strike-london-in-90-minutes-russias/id1612424182?i=1000733450202
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7DKehIQCz24eKK73xjP2e8
Content Referenced:
Ukraine floods Russian troops in dam strike (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/27/russian-troops-cut-off-flooding-ukraine-hits-belgorod-dam/
Inside Ukraine’s fortress belt, where Nato doctrine no longer applies (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/27/trump-freeze-frontlines-trouble-ukraine/
Western drones are underwhelming on the Ukrainian battlefield (The Economist):
https://www.economist.com/europe/2025/10/23/western-drones-are-underwhelming-on-the-ukrainian-battlefield
Russian army committing murder in Ukraine: Independent rights commission (UN report):
https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/iicihr-ukraine/reports/report-independent-international-commission-inquiry-ukraine-un-general-assembly-a80497
Kyiv wants to cash in on OnlyFans creators’ unpaid taxes. There’s just one problem: making porn is illegal in Ukraine (Meduza):
https://meduza.io/en/feature/2025/10/08/turning-me-into-a-criminal
Ukraine's OnlyFans Paradox: Tax the Sin, Punish the Sinner (Iuliia Mendel’s Substack):
https://iuliiamendel.substack.com/p/ukraines-onlyfans-paradox-tax-the
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Day 1,342.
Today, after a weekend of Russian bombardments on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities – with fires killing multiple civilians – we examine Moscow’s failed diplomatic bid to block Donald Trump’s latest sanctions on Russian energy. Then we consider how Vladimir Putin’s unveiling of a “next-generation” cruise missile reveals growing unease in the Kremlin. Later, we sit down with Ukrainian historian Serhii Plokhy, to discuss the Cold War arms race, and how Kyiv could have retained nuclear weapons after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Please note this episode features distressing recordings from the bombardment on Kyiv, including sounds of incoming drones.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Ukrainian historian Serhii Plokhy. @SPlokhy on X.
WATCH OUR SPECIAL LIVE EPISODE
Link here:https://youtu.be/Mw_lWhp-flU
Questions from the audience are answered in the podcast version, below:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/special-putin-could-strike-london-in-90-minutes-russias/id1612424182?i=1000733450202
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LINKS
Serhii Plokhy’s new book, ‘The Nuclear Age: An Epic Race for Arms, Power and Survival’:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nuclear-Age-Epic-Power-Survival/dp/0241582865
‘Will I die?’ Moment nursery children rescued after Russian strike (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/25/will-i-die-moment-nursery-children-rescued-russian-strike/
Russia’s latest attempt to woo the US reeks of desperation (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/27/kirill-dmitriev-russia-donald-trump-marco-rubio-putin/
Russians circling around Trump to sway his mind, warns key ally (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/25/russians-circling-around-trump-to-sway-his-mind-key-ally/
At least 250 Russians in Pokrovsk, Ukrainian troops walk 10-15 km to reach positions (Ukrainska Pravda):
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/10/24/8004333/
Europe’s Plan B for Ukraine (POLITICO):
https://www.politico.eu/newsletter/brussels-playbook/Europes-Plan-B-for-Ukraine/
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In this special live episode recorded at the Honourable Artillery Company in London, we take stock of the war as it grinds into its fourth calendar year.
Joined by General Sir Richard Barrons – former head of UK Joint Forces Command and co-author of Britain’s Strategic Defence Review – and Orysia Lutsevych OBE – head of the Ukraine Forum at Chatham House – hosts Dom Nicholls, Francis Dearnley, and Adélie Pojzman-Pontay debate the state of the conflict, Donald Trump’s renewed deadlines and ultimatums, and why Vladimir Putin shows no sign of negotiating peace in good faith.
Then we take questions from the audience.
As bombs continue to devastate Ukrainian cities and Europe’s “Coalition of the Willing” struggles for credibility, we ask: where next for the war and for European security? With the post-1945 security order collapsing, this timely discussion helps make sense of a shifting geopolitical era – and considers the challenges facing Western societies and reserve forces, such as the Honourable Artillery Company, in the years ahead.
You can also watch this episode on The Telegraph YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/Mw_lWhp-flU
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Day 1,339.
Today, as President Zelensky meets the Coalition of the Willing in London, we discuss the shock felt in Brussels after European countries failed to come to a deal on the use of frozen Russian assets. We also hear the latest updates on the Ukrainian resistance, and Francis reports not from the frontline but the front row, as he attends a Ukrainian fashion show.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjzon X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Illia Riepin and the Estonian Embassy of London.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Francis’s Article on Ukrainian Fashion:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/people/ukraine-fashion-show-london-war-francis-dearnley/
EU’s €140bn Ukraine loan plan derailed (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/24/belgium-derails-european-union-plans-ukraine-loan/
LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:
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Day 1,338.
Today, as Donald Trump unveils sweeping new sanctions on Russia’s energy giants, we analyse what recent developments reveal about the shifting power dynamics between Moscow and Washington. We also investigate an alleged Russian war crime in Donetsk and what it exposes about the brutal nature of the fighting there, before exploring why NATO nations continue to pour vast resources into tank production and modernisation.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Memphis Barker (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @memphisbarker on X.
Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Chemical Weapons Expert and former Tank Commander). @hamishdbg on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Trump’s sanctions put him on a warpath with Russia, says Medvedev (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/10/22/trump-russia-oil-sanctions-putin/
Bodies strewn across Pokrovsk reveal horror of Russian war crimes (Memphis Barker in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/22/bodies-strewn-pokrovsk-horror-russian-war-crimes-ukraine/
The man with the worst job in Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/23/man-with-worst-job-in-ukraine/
Russian commander ordered troops to shoot Ukrainian civilians near Pokrovsk, radio intercept suggests (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/russian-commander-ordered-troops-to-kill-civilians-in-pokrovsk-hur-intercepted-call-says/
U.S. Lifts Key Restriction on Ukraine’s Use of European Long-Range Missiles (Wall Street Journal):
https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/u-s-lifts-key-restriction-on-ukraines-use-of-western-long-range-missiles-5a15c12d?mod=author_content_page_1_pos_1
How tanks are evolving in Ukraine (New York Times):
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/09/08/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-drones-tanks-military.html
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Day 1,337.
Today, after Vladimir Putin defied Donald Trump to wreck the proposed Budapest peace talks, we report how overnight attacks ended with children having to be evacuated from a burning kindergarten in Kharkiv after it was hit in a Russian drone strike. Plus, British-supplied Storm Shadow cruise missiles hit their targets in Russia and, later, we hear about how for civilians in Ukraine, learning the specific sound of drones can be a matter of life or death… and how their buzzing can stay with survivors a long time after the attack.
Please note, this episode features real sounds of drones from the frontline.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Kieran Kelly (Foreign Reporter).
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Putin defies Trump to wreck Ukraine peace talks (Connor Stringer and Joe Barnes in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/10/21/trump-no-longer-plans-meet-putin-hungary
Ukraine strikes Russia with British Storm Shadow missiles (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/22/british-storm-shadow-missiles-strike-russia-chemical-plant/
Germany wants to use Iceland as a logistics base for the Navy (Hartpunkt):
https://www.hartpunkt.de/pistorius-sieht-island-als-logistik-basis-fuer-die-marine/
Europe and Ukraine Prepare 12-Point Proposal to End Russia’s War, Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-21/europe-and-ukraine-prepare-12-point-proposal-to-end-russia-s-war
Russia’s Lvova-Belova Admits to Kidnapping Ukrainian Orphan to Russia Despite His Resistance
https://united24media.com/latest-news/russias-lvova-belova-admits-to-kidnapping-ukrainian-orphan-to-russia-despite-his-resistance-12679
The War of Sound, The Telegraph
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/The-War-of-Sound/
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Day 1,336.
Today, amid growing signs the planned Trump-Putin summit in Hungary is already in jeopardy, we assess a breakthrough in Europe that could see finally frozen Russian state assets loaned to Ukraine. Then we uncover disturbing accounts revealing the dire state of Russia’s armed forces, and bring you the latest stories from Moscow as the economy continues to display signs of fracture.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Verity Bowman (Reporter). @VerityBowman on X.
James Kilner (Former Telegraph Russia Correspondant). @jkjourno on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Putin ‘should only be allowed to travel to Hungary if he agrees to a ceasefire’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/20/putin-travel-hungary-if-he-agrees-ceasefire-russia-ukraine/
How Putin could reach Hungary peace summit without being shot down or arrested (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/17/putin-route-to-budapest-summit/
Trapped on the Dnipro, Putin’s troops tried to flee by boat — and were blown apart (Verity Bowman in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/21/russia-putin-dnipro-river-troops-boat-ukraine/
Russian troops handcuffed to trees and left for dead after defying orders (Verity Bowman in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/17/russian-troops-handcuffed-left-for-dead-refusing-orders/
Putin sends squads of sick soldiers into Pokrovsk ‘meat grinder’ (Verity Bowman in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/terror-and-security/putin-sends-squads-of-sick-soldiers-into-pokrovsk-meat-grin/
EU closes in on deal to use Russian frozen assets to fund Ukraine (POLITICO):
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-deal-russian-frozen-assets-ukraine-loan-belgium/
US is stalling on G7 plan over Russian assets (Bloomberg):
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-20/us-is-stalling-on-g-7-plan-to-expand-use-of-russian-assets
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Day 1,335.
Today, as the world digests the outcome of the White House meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, we examine why the lack of progress on Tomahawk missiles caught many observers off guard. We also explore the significance – if any – of Trump’s planned talks with Vladimir Putin in Budapest, widely seen as part of the Kremlin’s strategy to stall for time. Plus, we report on another slow weekend at the front, continued Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil and gas facilities, and hear from a leading professor on what it would take to achieve a genuine breakthrough in peace negotiations.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Professor Robert Person (Non-Resident Senior Fellow in the Foreign Policy Research Institute's Eurasia Program). @RTPerson3 on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Zelensky offers Trump drones for Tomahawks (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/10/17/zelenksy-meets-trump-white-house-live-updates/
Trump envoy pushes Ukraine to surrender Donetsk to Russia (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/19/trump-envoy-pushes-ukraine-donetsk-russia-war-peace-witkoff/
Pete Hegseth’s tie causes diplomatic spat (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/10/19/pete-hegseth-tie-causes-diplomatic-spat/
Trump tells Ukraine: Accept Putin’s demands ‘or be destroyed’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/19/trump-tells-ukraine-accept-putin-demands-or-be-destroyed/
Ukraine’s most prestigious military units are run like businesses: (The Economist): https://www.economist.com/europe/2025/10/14/ukraines-most-prestigious-military-units-are-run-like-businesses?utm_campaign=shared_article
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Day 1,332.
Today, as President Zelensky meets Donald Trump at the White House, we unpack Vladimir Putin’s emergency – if predictable – intervention: an unscheduled call with the US President that may have derailed Kyiv’s hopes of securing Tomahawk missiles. Then, in a special cultural dispatch, we dive into the world of Ukrainian classical music.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Hobart Earle, Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Odesa Philharmonic Orchestra.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Francis’s Odesa Documentary featuring Hobart Earle:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28HqbQLYGMM
‘Animals in war’ winners, suggested by listeners:
https://x.com/FrancisDearnley/status/1978856072648499329
Trump to meet Putin in Hungary (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/10/16/trump-holds-phone-call-putin-tomahawks/
Trump meeting Putin in Budapest is blow to Europe (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/16/trump-meeting-putin-budapest-blow-europe-hungary-orban/
North Korean troops helping to direct Russian strikes into Ukraine (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/russia-now-using-north-korean-troops-to-attack-inside-of-ukraine-general-staff/?mc_cid=ccbf455194&mc_eid=08d0680a95
How Vladimir Putin’s history rant in Alaska nudged Donald Trump closer to Ukraine (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/7af3b49e-c4da-405b-8199-3e12957b78c2
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Day 1,331.
Today, as President Zelensky heads to Washington for another high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump, we break down the latest from the frontlines as NATO vows to ramp up its military support for Ukraine. We also examine a rare protest in St Petersburg calling for Vladimir Putin’s death, explore how recent drone incursions are reshaping German attitudes toward the war, and ask why Syria’s president – once a sworn enemy of the Kremlin – has now met the Russian President in Moscow.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondant). @JamesERothwell on X.
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Crowds in St Petersburg sing about overthrowing Putin (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/15/crowds-sing-banned-song-overthrowing-putin-st-petersburg/
Trump plans victory fund for Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/10/15/trump-plans-victory-fund-for-ukraine/
Ukraine Is Starving Russia of Oil (Michael Bohnert in The Wall Street Journal):
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/ukraine-is-starving-russia-of-oil-de6ca866
Russia Isn’t Done With Syria (Hanna Notte in Foreign Affairs):
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/russia/russia-isnt-done-syria
Antoni Lallican, photojournalist killed in Ukraine, was 'insatiably curious and truly interested in others' (Le Monde):
https://www.lemonde.fr/en/obituaries/article/2025/10/07/antoni-lallican-a-french-photojournalist-killed-in-ukraine-was-insatiably-curious-and-truly-interested-in-others_6746169_15.html
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Day 1,330.
Today, as NATO defence ministers meet in Brussels with the US representative to NATO warning Russia of “consequences” if the Kremlin doesn’t move towards a peace agreement, we report how Mexican and Colombian drug cartels have infiltrated the Ukrainian military to learn how to fly kamikaze drones. Plus we take a deep dive into the current political crisis in France and examine what impact it could have on the war.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Special thanks to our guest Colin Freeman. @colinfreeman99 on X.
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UDCG Livestream Press conference Livestream info on NATO website: https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/events_67375.htm
Mexican and Colombian drug cartels infiltrate Ukrainian military
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/14/drug-cartels-learn-modern-warfare-ukrainian-front-lines/
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Day 1,329.
Today, as Donald Trump vows to harness the momentum of the Gaza ceasefire to bring peace to Ukraine, we examine global reaction – or the striking silence – after a UN convoy was attacked by Russian forces. Then we assess reports of a possible chemical weapons attack in Donetsk and take a deep dive into stories emerging from inside Russia – revealing the cracks in its economy and the growing strains within its society.
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). @hamishdbg on X.
James Kilner (Former Telegraph Russia Correspondant). @jkjourno on X.
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Trump: Now let’s end the Ukraine war (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/10/13/trump-threatens-putin-sending-tomahawks/
Frontline report: Ukraine’s kill zone takes shape in Sumy Oblast—Russians trapped in Yunakivka say hope is gone (Euromaidan):
https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/10/12/frontline-report-ukraines-kill-zone-takes-shape-in-sumy-oblast-russians-trapped-in-yunakivka-say-hope-is-gone/
UN CONVOY CAME UNDER ATTACK WHILE DELIVERING AID TO A FRONT-LINE COMMUNITY IN THE KHERSON REGION (United Nations):
https://ukraine.un.org/en/303211-un-convoy-came-under-attack-while-delivering-aid-front-line-community-kherson-region
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Day 1,328.
Today, as we learn the Donald Trump administration has been sharing intelligence enabling Kyiv to strike at Russian energy facilities, we reflect on the likelihood that Tomahawk missiles are incoming, and the fallout from the US President not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. Then we hear live from the country of Georgia, where protests continue and tensions remain high, before Francis ends with an appeal on a neglected subject: animals in war.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Marika Mikia-shvili (Foreign affairs, Droa Party - Georgia). @Mikiashvili_M on X.
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Learn more about the Dickin Medal - the animals’ Victoria Cross:
https://www.pdsa.org.uk/what-we-do/animal-awards-programme/pdsa-dickin-medal
Trump gave specific intelligence to Ukraine for strikes on Russian energy (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/12/trump-shares-intelligence-ukraine-strike-russian-energy/
Putin: Trump’s too good for the Nobel Peace Prize (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/10/donald-trump-loses-out-on-nobel-peace-prize-2025/
Melania Trump: I convinced Putin to send Ukrainian children home (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/10/10/melania-trump-putin-children-families/
Senate Passes Bipartisan $925 Billion Defense Policy Bill (New York Times):
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/us/senate-passes-bipartisan-925-billion-defense-policy-bill.html
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Day 1,325.
Today, after another wave of intense Russian bombardments, we explore what the Gaza ceasefire could mean for the war. Will it bring renewed international attention, or further distraction? Plus, we deliver our latest fortnightly update on resistance inside the occupied territories, and ask: how strong is America’s commitment to Europe’s defense now, with insights from one of the U.S. Army’s former top generals.
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 on X.
With thanks to Lieutenant General (Retired) Ben Hodges (former commanding general of United States Army Europe). @general_ben on X.
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Clip of Francis and Dom on Russian TV:
https://x.com/FrancisDearnley/status/1976267739284279375?t=ew1_r1Jv5Pkwig8urg48ow&s=03
Putin is losing the war, so prepare for escalation (Ambrose Evans-Pritchard in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/10/10/putin-is-losing-the-war-so-prepare-for-escalation/
China unveils sweeping rare-earth export controls to protect ‘national security’ (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/c4b2c5d9-c82f-401e-b763-bc9581019cb7?sharetype=blocked
Russia's industrial titans furlough workers as its war economy stalls (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russias-industrial-titans-furlough-workers-its-war-economy-stalls-2025-10-09/
Ukrainian Icon Finds Safe Haven In Aldershot (UK Army):
https://shorturl.at/bsIFs
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Day 1,324.
Today, Ukraine hits yet another pipeline and oil plant, while fuel shortage in Russia approaches 20 percent. Meanwhile, more than half of Ukraine's natural gas production capacity has been destroyed by Russian strikes. We also discuss the state of US-Russia relations and what will happen to the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty when it expires. Finally Dom speaks with Benjamin Tallis about the use of AI in defence.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Ben Tallis of Helsing.
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Harvard Harris Poll:
https://harvardharrispoll.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/HHP_Sep2025_KeyResults.pdf?fbclid=IwRlRTSANToABleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHnA9xoXt2SpxYCCBdJuO4g1UGgT821G0bM4XTQX4lCD5fhcBSb0r7HRSOiHN_aem_-xXfOwXzlIzGw9Sm8ooWJA
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Day 1,323
Today, as Moscow tightens restrictions on gas sales and mobile networks amid Ukraine’s escalating campaign against Moscow’s oil industry, reports emerge that Russian workers are being told to halt operations as “preemptive measures” against drone attacks. We also discuss Dom and Francis’s appearance on Russian state TV, and speak with Australia’s military representative to NATO and the EU about the broader implications for the war.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Air Vice-Marshal Dianne Turton.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Francis and Dom’s Video Documentary on Odesa:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28HqbQLYGMM
Kremlin’s anti-West propaganda film makes just £845 at box office (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/07/russian-propaganda-film-flops/
Chris O tweet on Russian recruitment:
https://x.com/ChrisO_wiki/status/1975617573946585577
EU pressure builds on Belgium to allow use of Russia’s frozen assets (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/6c2dace9-a3be-485a-bf79-59e361709764
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Day 1,322
Today, we examine the escalating conflict in Ukraine after another night of bombardments, looking at the potential impact of US Tomahawk missiles if supplied to Kyiv, along with new Western weapons innovations shaping the battlefield. We also discuss another mysterious death in Moscow and what it reveals about the power struggles inside Russia. Finally, we explore whether the post-World War II reconstruction of Germany offers a realistic blueprint for rebuilding Ukraine once the war ends.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to historian Dr Thomas Clausen. @DrThomasClausen on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
The mini-missiles designed to ram Putin’s drones out of the sky (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/04/mini-missiles-swedish-defence-system-russia-putin-drones/
The West is waking up to the Russian drone onslaught (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/10/05/the-west-is-waking-up-to-the-russian-drone-onslaught/
ISW map on Tomahawk ranges:
https://understandingwar.org/map/russian-military-and-security-service-objects-within-range-of-tomahawk-cruise-missiles-in-the-russian-federation-control-of-terrain-assessment-as-of-october-3-2025/
Former Soviet media executive among Russia’s suspicious suicides (The Times):
https://www.thetimes.com/world/russia-ukraine-war/article/vyacheslav-leontyev-pravda-soviet-death-czsq0ljn6
Thales arms maker delivers new missiles to Ukraine designed to take out Russian drones (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/thales-arms-maker-delivers-new-missiles-to-ukraine-designed-to-take-out-russian-drones/
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Day 1,321.
Today, we break down Ukraine’s escalating drone war targeting Russian industry and examine how Ukrainian intelligence claims China supplied satellite imagery of US-funded factories. We also cover the latest riots in Georgia and election results in Czechia, analysing what they reveal about European political stability. Later, following a weekend of explosions across Russia and occupied Crimea, a RAND Corporation analyst joins us to assess Putin’s weakening oil industry, the potential breaking point for Russia’s energy sector, and how a proposed European “drone wall” could reshape the continent’s defences.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to RAND Analyst Michael Bohnert.
CONTENT REFERENCED:
‘The Battle for Odesa: Ukraine's Culture War’ (Francis & Dom Video Documentary):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28HqbQLYGMM
Europe is facing its ‘Pearl Harbor moment’ (Landbergis in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/05/europe-faces-pearl-harbor-moment/
Georgia’s presidential palace ‘attacked’ after pro-Russia party’s win (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/05/georgia-protests-presidential-palace-georgian-dream-tbilisi/
Santander hires former head of British Army (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/10/06/santander-hires-former-head-of-british-army/
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Day 1,318.
Today, after yet another drone incursion forces the closure of a major European airport - this time in Germany - we examine growing calls from officials to take tougher measures, including shooting drones down on sight. We’ll also look at one of Ukraine’s most far-reaching strikes to date, more than 1,400 kilometers inside Russia, before turning to some of the lighter, more curious moments in encounters between Russian presidents and world leaders. Later, we bring you our latest dispatch from Odesa, where debate is intensifying over whether to remove a certain statue of Russian poet Alexander Pushkin.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Tetyana Kagitina.
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Francis’s Video Documentary ‘The Battle for Odesa: Ukraine’s Culture War’ -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28HqbQLYGMM
Fears US shutdown will delay weapons shipments to Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/10/02/us-shutdown-weapons-shipments-ukraine/
Let Nato jets pursue Russian intruders across borders, urges Estonia (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10/03/estonia-natos-disjointed-air-defence-failing-to-deter-putin/
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Day 1,317.
Today, as Donald Trump reportedly provides Ukraine with intelligence for long-range missile strikes against Russia, we assess just how serious the economic situation is becoming amid reports of gas shortages. Then, as European leaders join President Zelensky in Copenhagen, we hear about the new 'drone wall' and how Moscow has upgraded its missiles to better evade Patriot air defense systems.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Adelie’s interview with mother of Ukrainian child adopted by Putin ally:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nato-and-russia-edge-closer-to-standoff-exclusive/id1612424182?i=1000728072996
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5qaTQOZyq5jVUK1B2U7Cqh
US ‘to provide Ukraine with intelligence for long-range strikes in Russia’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/10/02/us-ukraine-intelligence-long-range-strikes-russia/
Russian missile upgrade outpaces Ukraine’s Patriot defences (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/078b8e70-a58c-47cc-b573-598850dd5685
Baltic Defences Compared (Eesti Ekspress):
https://ekspress.delfi.ee/artikkel/120403794/baltic-defences-compared-the-enemy-is-the-same-but-the-preparations-and-considerations-very-different
Ukraine hacks Crimea proxy head, uncovers child abduction files, intelligence source says (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-hacks-crimea-proxy-uncovers-child-abduction-files/
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Day 1,316.
Today, as fears are sounded over the state of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, we hear how Princess Anne has made a surprise visit to Kyiv to “demonstrate solidarity” with Ukrainian children and families affected by the conflict. Then we report how French authorities have seized a shadow fleet tanker and Polish police arrested a Ukrainian man for the Nordstream 2 pipeline sabotage. Later, you’ll hear Dom’s interview with the UN’s Special Rapporteur for Torture, Alice Edwards, and a note: our discussion covers graphic descriptions of sexual torture.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
India McTaggart (Royal Correspondent). @indiamctaggart on X.
With special thanks to Alice Edwards.
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Leaders press to reshape EU under Putin’s aggressive shadow:
https://www.politico.eu/article/leaders-press-to-reshape-eu-under-vladimir-putin-russia-aggressive-shadow/
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Day 1,315.
Today, Ukraine assassinates a Russian senior officer from the National Guard and Moscow launches the biggest autumn conscription round since 2016. We look at Russian influence of European politics, from the UK to Hungary, and General David Petraeus offers his candid reflections on what Ukraine needs to win. We also speak with a Ukrainian-American poet, Ilya Kaminsky, whose award-winning book about a fictional village resisting occupation has now been adapted to the stage.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Ilya Kaminsky, Ukrainian-American poet.
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Unmanned killer submarines can win war for Ukraine, says Gen Petraeus
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/30/unmanned-killer-submarines-win-war-ukraine-general-petraeus/
Deaf Republic review — an urgent and moving drama about resistance and empathy, Financial Times
https://www.ft.com/content/3b58624b-3e90-4389-b626-4dc35bdda231
Deaf Republic at the Dublin Theatre Festival
https://dublintheatrefestival.ie/event/deaf-republic/
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Day 1,314.
Today, amid heavy assaults on Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia, while Ukraine attacks more energy sites deep inside Russia, we hear about the evacuation of families from eastern Ukraine, where Moscow’s offensive continues to flatten whole cities – and about the half-marathon Dom ran to help raise money for one charity trying to help. Plus, we reflect on the historic election result in Moldova, and why it's bad news for Moscow.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
With special thanks to Ada Wordsworth and - as ever - to David Knowles (creator of 'Ukraine: The Latest').
DAVID KNOWES FUNDRAISERS:
KHARPP (Ada Wordsworth’s in Ukraine):
https://donorbox.org/kharpp-fundraiser-in-memory-of-david-knowles
British Heart Foundation:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/bhfteamdavidknowles
Please give generously!
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CONTENT REFERENCED:
Pro-EU party wins Moldova election against Russian-leaning rival (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/29/moldova-election-results-pro-eu-pas-party-wins/
Why Ukraine is winning the war (Harari in The Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/2a4d7883-e9b5-4a98-b245-76232e70d3df?sharetype=blocked
Exclusive: Russia has secret war drones project in China (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/world/russia-has-secret-war-drones-project-china-intel-sources-say-2024-09-25/
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Day 1,311.
Today, as Ukraine’s bombardments against Russian energy facilities finally spark gas shortages in Moscow, we assess the gaping hole in Europe’s drone defences amid yet more violations, before leaving you with one more documentary from David Knowles, who visits the site of one of the worst Nazi war crimes to take place in Ukraine during World War II.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
With special thanks - as ever - to David Knowles (creator of 'Ukraine: The Latest').
DAVID KNOWLES FUNDRAISERS:
KHARPP (Ukraine):
https://donorbox.org/kharpp-fundraiser-in-memory-of-david-knowles
British Heart Foundation:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/bhfteamdavidknowles
Content referenced:
Our sister podcast ‘Battle Lines’ on the Moldovan Election:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/podcasts/battle-lines/
With Trump back on side, Ukraine is turning the tables on Russia (Joe Barnes in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/24/how-ukraine-is-turning-the-tables-against-a-weakened-russia/
The gaping hole in Europe’s drone defences (James Rothwell in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/25/hole-europes-drone-defence-russia-hungary/
Video: https://youtu.be/FccpDJxb0vY?si=cc6gB-5EJTW2c24l
How Russian-funded fake news network aims to disrupt election in Europe (BBC):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g5kl0n5d2o
The Many Oblivions of Babi Yar (Pulitzer Centre):
https://pulitzercenter.org/stories/many-oblivions-babi-yar
The Masterpiece No One Wanted to Save (The Atlantic):
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/03/nazi-holocaust-literature-kyiv-babi-yar-book/672782/
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Day 1,310.
Today, as drones once again cause alarm in Denmark, and Ukrainian strikes inside Russia add to Vladimir Putin’s fuel woes, we report on President Zelensky’s speech at the United Nations in New York, and hear from Dr Jade McGlynn in our latest fortnightly update on resistance activities in the occupied territories.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dr. Jade McGlynn (War Studies Department of King's College). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.
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Content referenced:
Zelensky’s Speech at the UN:
https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/vistup-prezidenta-pid-chas-zagalnih-debativ-generalnoyi-asam-100349
How Zelensky’s Charm Offensive Reversed Trump’s Skepticism on Ukraine (Wall Street Journal):
https://www.wsj.com/world/how-zelenskys-charm-offensive-reversed-trumps-skepticism-on-ukraine-3818cab4?mod=hp_lead_pos9
Francis’s Wiesbaden Panel on Drone Evolution and AI:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VL3bJO9Qsc
Europe’s defence giants rise by £8bn after Trump backs Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/09/24/europe-defence-giants-rise-by-8bn-trump-backs-ukraine/
MoU US-UK Regarding the Technology Prosperity Deal (White House):
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/09/memorandum-of-understanding-between-the-government-of-the-united-states-of-america-and-the-government-of-the-united-kingdom-of-great-britain-and-northern-ireland-regarding-the-technology-prosperity-de/
Sources Mentioned by Jade (Discretion Advised):
https://t.me/ab3army/5961
https://ukraine.ohchr.org/en/civilian-detainees-subjected-to-troubling-patterns-of-torture-and-ill-treatment-since-russia-s-full-scale-attack-on-ukraine-un-report?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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Day 1,309.
Today, as the world digests Donald Trump's apparent U-turn on support for Ukraine, we examine developments in New York. Plus, we hear about a story of American citizens being lured to Russia on so-called "anti-woke visas", and hear from a global health expert about the latest of the health crisis, and that to come, in Ukraine.
You watch a special video version of part of today's discussion here:
https://youtu.be/bgCj0V47pNc?si=pRF8xLrAfUaWddUI
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Lily Shanagher (Telegraph Features Desk). @LilyShanagher on X.
With thanks to Oksana Pyzik (Associate Professor at University College London). @OksanaPyzikUCL on X.
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Content referenced:
Trump tells Ukraine: Take back all your land... then go further (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/09/15/americans-lured-russias-anti-woke-visa/
The Americans being lured in by Russia’s ‘anti-woke’ visa (Lily in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/09/15/americans-lured-russias-anti-woke-visa/
Learn more about the charity Superhumans:
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Day 1,308.
Today, amid more violations of European airspace by Moscow, we assess the reactions of NATO, including extraordinary remarks by the Polish deputy prime minister at the UN Security Council. Then – in a world first – we interview a Ukrainian woman whose stolen daughter has been adopted in Russia by one of Vladimir Putin's allies. She tells us about her fight to bring her back.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Reporter and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to the Emile Foundation. @emile_fondation on X.
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Content referenced:
Francis’s Video Dispatch on Russian Interference in Moldova:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZC5FvDt-u0
Revealed: Putin’s Secret Plan to Hack Moldova’s Pivotal Election (Bloomberg):
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-22/moldova-elections-russia-s-plan-to-hack-the-vote?srnd=undefined
The tiny Swedish island regiment tasked with protecting Europe from Russia (Venetia’s Dispatch on Gotland):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/17/the-tiny-swedish-island-regiment-tasked-protecting-europe/
Britain will ‘confront’ Russian fighter jets (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/22/britain-will-confront-russian-fighter-jets/
Estonia open to hosting British nuclear-capable fighter jets (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/23/estonia-open-to-hosting-british-nuclear-weapons/
Russia presses global aviation gathering to ease sanctions over safety concerns (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/russia-asks-un-aviation-agency-icao-ease-sanctions-over-safety-concerns-2025-09-22/
Missing Ukrainian child traced to Putin ally
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67488646
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Day 1,307.
Today, as the UN Security Council debates Russia’s latest airspace violations, we ask why Estonia held fire – unlike Turkey in 2015 – before hearing frontline perspectives from Ukrainian soldiers with The Kyiv Independent’s Francis Farrell, and exploring Russia’s answer to the Eurovision Song Contest.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Farrell (Report, The Kyiv Independent). @francisjfarrell on X.
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Content referenced:
Francis Farrell’s reporting at The Kyiv Independent:
https://kyivindependent.com/author/francis-farrell/
Intervision: Putin’s rival to Eurovision (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/20/intervision-putins-version-of-eurovision/
Putin prepares to tax Russia’s rich as war chest runs dry (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/09/19/putin-prepares-tax-russias-rich-war-chest-runs-dry/
EU brings forward Russian gas ban after pressure from Trump (Joe Barnes in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/19/eu-brings-forward-russian-gas-ban-after-pressure-from-trump/
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Day 1,304.
Today, as President Zelensky claims Ukraine has liberated 160 square kilometers in a 'counteroffensive operation' in Donetsk, we hear live from Istanbul for the final speech of an old spymaster before retirement. Then we bring you another recording from David Knowles, who speaks to a witness to the murders which took place in Bucha, and asks what it takes to document and prosecute a war crime.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Roland Oliphant (Chief Foreign Analyst). @RolandOliphanton on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to Wayne Jordash (Global Rights Compliance and Truth Hounds). WayneJordash on X. And special thanks - as ever - to David Knowles (creator of 'Ukraine: The Latest').
Content Referenced:
CHARITIES IN DAVID KNOWLES’ MEMORY:
KHARPP (Ukraine) fundraiser:
https://donorbox.org/kharpp-fundraiser-in-memory-of-david-knowles
British Heart Foundation fundraiser:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/bhfteamdavidknowles
MI6 puts out call to aspiring spies on dark web (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/09/18/mi6-puts-out-call-to-aspiring-spies-on-dark-web/
Assassin disguises himself as old woman in ‘Ukrainian bomb plot’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/18/ukrainian-old-woman-disguise-assassination-plot-fsb-russia/
How my face ended up on a Russian propaganda site (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/09/14/how-my-face-ended-up-on-a-russian-propaganda-site/
What the resignation of technocrat Dmitry Kozak tells us about power in Russia (The Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/what-the-resignation-of-technocrat-dmitry-kozak-tells-us-about-power-in-russia/
Which Russian military personnel are behind the murder of a family in Bucha? (Suspilne)
https://suspilne.media/253621-hto-z-rosijskih-vijskovih-stoit-za-vbivstvom-rodini-u-buci-rozsliduvanna/
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Day 1,303.
Today, as Russian troops continue to advance in Kupyansk, bringing fighting inside the city, Ukraine strikes an oil complex more than 800 miles inside Russia. We discuss how NATO would implement a no-fly zone in Ukraine and zoom in on Russian frozen assets. Finally, we hear from Anastasia Dovbnia of Save Ukraine about the latest news on their efforts to bring children back from Russia and the Occupied Territories.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Reporter and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondant). @RolandOliphanton on X.
Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBGon on X.
With thanks to Anastasiia Dovbnia (Save Ukraine). @SaveukraineUs on X.
Content Referenced:
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The West must impose a no-fly zone on Ukraine now, Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, The Telegraph
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/09/14/the-west-must-impose-a-no-fly-zone-on-ukraine-now/
New sanctions and frozen Russian assets are potential game changers — but only if Kyiv’s allies make use of them, Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2025-07-14/russia-s-frozen-assets-can-pay-for-ukraine-s-weapons
War Child and Save Ukraine Return Every Child Report
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/7we60360cypnpkol8wwok/ADD7W9aghthwtTXqAqQHDxg?rlkey=d04jzoaylwp4tg5xqu1fk6t1u&e=1&st=owtn7mtc&dl=0
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Day 1,302.
Today, Donald Trump arrives in Britain for his second state visit, possibly bringing a gift to Ukraine. Putin watches the last blast of Zapad 25 - but without the head of his military - and we hear how Russia may be close to cutting oil output due to Ukrainian drone strikes. Later, an interview with Jack Lopresti, the former British Member of Parliament who is now a member of Ukraine’s International Legion.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Eliza Winter (Telegraph Reporter).
With thanks to former Conservative MP, Jack Lopresti.
Content Referenced:
Tickets for the Honourable Artillery Company panel event on 22nd October starting at 7pm, can be purchased at telegraph.co.uk/ukrainelive. Please direct questions about the ticket link to: ukrainelive@telegraph.co.uk
The History Of Heartbreak podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/4BOai3JkfvVKchXHqiXCj8
Exclusive: Russia close to cutting oil output due to drone attacks, sources say
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/russia-close-cutting-oil-output-due-drone-attacks-sources-say-2025-09-16/
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Day 1,301.
Today, we report on Kyiv’s so-called “revenge operation” targeting Russian forces said to have been involved in war crimes, we hear live from Kharkiv after a strike on a medical university and, later, we speak to the Telegraph’s former Chief Foreign Correspondent about his new book telling the untold story of Ukraine’s Foreign Legion.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Memphis Barker (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @memphisbarker on X.
With thanks to Latika Bourke & Colin Freeman.
Content Referenced:
The Mad and the Brave: The Untold Story of Ukraine’s Foreign Legion (by Colin Freeman):
https://amzn.eu/d/cdTjXfu
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Day 1,300.
Today, we unpack what happened in Romania over the weekend, where a Russian drone flew into its airspace for almost an hour. And we look at the fall out responses from Nato & Europe since last week’s similar incursion in Poland. Meanwhile in Russia, Ukrainian saboteurs derailed two trains over the weekend. Finally, we discuss Russia’s economy and oil industry and zoom in on India and whether, as Trump put it a few weeks, it is indeed lost to ‘deepest, darkest China.’
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Reporter and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Dia Chakravarty (Contributing Editor). @
@DiaChakravarty on X.
Content Referenced:
Danish govt intends to disregard laws and regulations to build a Ukrainian weapons factory in Denmark
https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/indland/med-ny-magt-i-haanden-vil-regeringen-se-bort-fra-over-20-love-og-regler-bygge
‘Opinion is shifting towards this idea,’ says Polish FM Sikorski on NATO closing the sky over western Ukraine
https://kyivindependent.com/in-an-interview-in-kyiv-polish-fm-sikorski-reflects-on-russias-drone-attack-on-his-country-natos-response-and-the-shifting-alliance-with-ukraine/
Putin's clash with Russia's top banker shows increasing disconnect over war economy, experts say
https://kyivindependent.com/putin-top-banker-clash-over-russias-technical-stagnation-as-war-costs-mount/
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The original edit of this podcast episode stated that Europe was close to a trade deal with Russia. This was a misspeak and should have said Europe was close to a deal with China. Thank you to those who flagged this mistake, we are happy to correct the record.
Day 1,297.
Today, we dive into Donald Trump’s campaign of revenge against CIA officials and into new and upcoming sanctions against Russia as pressure continues to mount following the drone incursion into the Polish airspace. And finally, we hear the second part of David Knowles’s work on the fight against corruption Ukraine, recorded shortly before his death.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Reporter and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With special thanks - as ever - to David Knowles (creator of 'Ukraine: The Latest').
Content Referenced:
Trump’s vengeance against CIA ‘is blinding US to Putin’s threat’
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/12/donald-trump-vengeance-cia-blinding-usa-threat-putin-russia/
Part one of David Knowles’s interview on the fight against corruption in Ukraine:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/putin-launches-largest-air-attack-of-the-war/id1612424182?i=1000725540765
Charities in David Knowles’s memory:
KHARPP (Ukraine) fundraiser in memory of David Knowles, creator of ‘Ukraine: The Latest’:
https://donorbox.org/kharpp-fundraiser-in-memory-of-david-knowles
British Heart Foundation fundraiser in memory of David Knowles, creator of ‘Ukraine: The Latest’:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/bhfteamdavidknowles
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Day 1,296.
Today, we continue to unpack NATO’s response to the incursion of 19 Russian drones into Polish airspace. We hear the latest news from the resistance in the Ukrainian territories occupied by Russia, and we zoom in on the water crisis in Donetsk.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Reporter and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @barnes_joe on X.
Dr. Jade McGlynn (War Studies Department of King's College). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.
Content Referenced:
Russian drones were ‘targeting Nato base in Poland’’, The Telegraph
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/11/russian-drones-targeting-nato-base-in-poland/
Is Nato sliding towards war with Russia?, The Telegraph
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/10/nato-sliding-towards-war-with-russia/
Print Army:
https://drukarmy.org.ua/en
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Day 1,295.
Today, in a historic moment for Europe, NATO fighter jets shoot down Russian drones over Poland in the first ever direct engagement between the Western alliance and Moscow. We assess the global reaction and what it means, before asking how Vladimir Putin is manipulating the information space to conceal his crimes and shape opinion.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Peter Pomerantsev (Chief Editor and Co-founder of The Reckoning Project) @peterpomeranzev on X.
Scott Martin (International Lawyer at Global Rights Compliance)
Content Referenced:
Nato engages Russia for first time (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/10/nato-russia-drones-shot-down-poland-fighter-jets/
Telegraph Ukraine Live Blog on Poland Crisis:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/10/ukraine-russia-war-latest-news-drones-poland-nato/
Manufacturing Impunity: Russian Information Operations in Ukraine — Russia’s Use of Information Alibis and How They Materially Contribute to the Planning, Execution and Cover-up of International Crimes (Global Rights Compliance, in collaboration with the leading advocacy organisation The Reckoning Project):
https://globalrightscompliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Manufacturing-Impunity.pdf
‘NATO States Have Failed’ (Phillips O’Brien Substack):
https://phillipspobrien.substack.com/p/nato-states-have-failed
For the first time in 10 years, Ukraine and Poland exhumed and reburied the victims of the Volyn tragedy (Babel):
https://babel.ua/en/texts/121230-for-the-first-time-in-10-years-ukraine-and-poland-exhumed-and-reburied-the-victims-of-the-volyn-tragedy-the-archaeologist-and-historian-says-this-is-a-breakthrough-in-the-relations-between-the-countri
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Day 1,294.
Today, as Ukraine strikes yet more oil and gas facilities deep inside Russia, we hear how Donald Trump has deported dozens of political refugees fleeing Vladimir Putin back to the country. Then we report how Putin’s present for General Gerasimov’s 70th birthday was a nice medal and an extension of his military service, plus we report on Monday’s defence forum in London where Dom interviewed Boris Johnson, who said the Coalition of the Willing should be deployed to Ukraine now.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjzon on X.
With thanks to War Child Chief Executive Helen Pattinson, and Labour MP Johanna Baxter.
Content Referenced:
War Child Report:
https://www.warchild.org.uk/our-work/policies-and-reports/return-every-child
KHARPP (Ukraine) fundraiser in memory of David Knowles, creator of ‘Ukraine: The Latest’:
https://donorbox.org/kharpp-fundraiser-in-memory-of-david-knowles
British Heart Foundation fundraiser in memory of David Knowles, creator of ‘Ukraine: The Latest’:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/bhfteamdavidknowles
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Day 1,293.
Today, as Ukraine suffers the largest air attack of the war, killing four and setting dozens of buildings on fire in Kyiv, including the main seat of government, we assess the response from world leaders. Then, in a special segment to mark the one year anniversary of his passing, we hear new interviews recorded by Ukraine: The Latest’s creator, David Knowles, and discuss two fundraisers launched in his memory.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
With special thanks - as ever - to David Knowles (creator of 'Ukraine: The Latest').
Charities Referenced:
KHARPP (Ukraine) fundraiser in memory of David Knowles, creator of ‘Ukraine: The Latest’:
https://donorbox.org/kharpp-fundraiser-in-memory-of-david-knowles
British Heart Foundation fundraiser in memory of David Knowles, creator of ‘Ukraine: The Latest’:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/bhfteamdavidknowles
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Day 1,290.
Today, after another important Coalition of the Willing summit in Paris, we discuss Vladimir Putin’s warning that any Western peacekeeping forces deployed to Ukraine would be considered a “legitimate” target. Then, we dive into an investigation on how China is providing drones parts to Russia and effectively sustaining its ability to continue waging its war against Ukraine. Finally, Dom dials in on his last day in Prague attending the International Institute for Strategic Studies Defence Summit.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Sophia Yan (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @Sophia_Yan on X.
Content Referenced:
How China is secretly arming Russia, (Sophia Yan in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/03/how-china-is-secretly-arming-russia/
Putin: British troops in Ukraine ‘legitimate’ target for Russia (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/05/putin-western-troops-in-ukraine-legitimate-target-russia/
‘Battle Lines: Inside the rise of China’s military - and what it means for Taiwan’:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/08/08/battle-lines-podcast-inside-the-rise-of-chinas-military/
IISS Prague Defence Summit:
https://www.iiss.org/events/prague-defence-summit/prague-defence-summit-2025/
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Day 1,289.
Today, as the Coalition of the Willing meets to discuss security guarantees in Paris, we hear live from Prague minutes after the speech of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Then – after the military updates – we assess in greater detail the attendance of other world leaders alongside Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping in Beijing: who were they, and what do their motives tell us about the new ‘axis of upheaval?’
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.
Content Referenced:
Britain sanctions mother of Chechen warlord for stealing children (Adelie in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/03/uk-sanctions-mother-chechen-warlord-stealing-children-kyiv/
There is a question no one dares ask about Vladimir Putin (Francis in The Telegraph in 2024):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/12/24/there-is-a-question-no-one-dares-ask-about-vladimir-putin/
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Day 1,288.
Today, as China unveils new weapons at the huge military parade in Beijing attended by Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un, we assess just how significant the gathering is, and whether it has put the West ‘on notice’. Then we sit down for an exclusive interview with the British Foreign Secretary as the UK announces sanctions against those forcibly deporting, indoctrinating and militarising Ukrainian children.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjzon on X.
With thanks to The Rt Hon David Lammy MP (Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs). @davidlammy on X.
Content Referenced:
UK sanctions actors forcibly deporting, indoctrinating and militarising Ukrainian children (UK Government):
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-sanctions-actors-forcibly-deporting-indoctrinating-and-militarising-ukrainian-children
Russian defence ministry displays Ukraine map claiming more regions (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/02/russian-defence-ministry-displays-map-claiming-ukrainie/
Kim tells Putin: I’ll do everything I can to help (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/03/china-military-parade-latest-news/
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Day 1,287.
Today, as a Nato leader meets with Vladimir Putin while Ukraine is subjected to the latest wave of Russian drone strikes, we look at the ongoing Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in China that is attempting to rewrite the global security order. Plus, we examine quite what happened to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s plane, after suspected Russian interference, and hear the latest in the cyber war.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Gareth Corfield (Transport Correspondent). @GazTheJourno on X.
Content Referenced:
Ursula von der Leyen’s plane forced to land blind after ‘Russia jams GPS’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/01/ursula-von-der-leyen-plane-forced-land-blind-russia/
Costa breaks ranks on EU-US trade deal, fires warning shot at Trump (POLITICO):
https://www.politico.eu/article/antonio-costa-eu-us-trade-deal-warning-shots-donald-trump/
Germany and France plan early warning system JEWEL (Hartpunkt):
https://www.hartpunkt.de/raketenabwehr-berlin-und-paris-planen-fruehwarnsystem/
Andrew Fox Substack on PTSD:
https://mrandrewfox.substack.com/p/ptsd?r=z0uop&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true
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Day 1,286.
Today, we offer the most comprehensive version yet of the peace plan taking shape behind closed doors, as the Europeans ask Donald Trump to deploy a private army of military firms to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire. Plus we report on the significance of the meeting between Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Narendra Modi. Later, with Professor Phillips O'Brien, we discuss the gravest strategic miscalculations made by both sides in the war.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Professor Phillips O'Brien (professor of Strategic Studies at University of St Andrews). @phillipspobrien on X.
Content Referenced:
Phillips O'Brien’s Book, ‘War and Power: Who Wins Wars ― and Why’:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/War-Power-Who-Wins-Wars/dp/0241744032
Trump in talks to deploy private army to Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/30/trump-talks-deploy-private-army-ukraine/
White House ‘thinks Europe is undermining Ukraine peace efforts’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/08/30/white-house-thinks-europe-undermining-ukraine-peace-effort/
Xi welcomes Putin to secretive summit for ‘axis of upheaval’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/31/xi-welcomes-putin-secretive-summit/
Ukrainian politician shot dead ‘by man disguised as courier’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/30/ukrainian-politician-shot-dead-man-disguised-courier/
The deadliest year yet: Russia has lost more than 200,000 soldiers in its war against Ukraine
(Meduza/Mediazona):
https://meduza.io/en/feature/2025/08/29/the-deadliest-year-yet?utm_source=email&utm_medium=briefly&utm_campaign=2025-08-29&mc_cid=d8640930a3&mc_eid=f485e69e69
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Day 1,283.
Today, we continue reporting on the attack on Kyiv, which Zelensky called “a strike by Russia against President Trump”, and we hear about the work the State Emergency Services have been doing on the ground. We also discuss how Russia may be flying surveillance drones over Germany, gathering intelligence for potential sabotage campaigns, and how India’s imports of Russian oil may increase in September despite US sanctions. Later, we hear about the food industry in Ukraine and its role in the war.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Ed Matthews (Fire Aid and Brave Minds) and author Felicity Spector.
Content Referenced:
International Institute for Strategic Studies paper: The Scale of Russian Sabotage Operations Against Europe’s Critical Infrastructure
https://www.iiss.org/research-paper/2025/08/the-scale-of-russian--sabotage-operations--against-europes-critical--infrastructure/
Latika’s fundraiser for Ukrainian Action
https://www.justgiving.com/page/latikambourke-ukrainian-action?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
Stick your sanctions where the sun doesn’t shine, Ukraine drone chief tells Hungary
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/28/ukraine-drone-chief-hungary-sanctions-russia-ol-pipeline/
Deadlines, delusions, and ballistic missiles: Trump's theater of peace talks with Putin
https://kyivindependent.com/as-ukraine-endures-new-attacks-western-leaders-pursue-peace-talks-with-little-hope-of-progress/?mc_cid=3857e94bad&mc_eid=4a5b852913
Fire Aid
www.fire-aid.org
Brave Minds Ukraine
www.bravemindsua.com
https://tinyurl.com/winhelmet
Bread and War
https://tinyurl.com/breadwar
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Day 1,282.
Today, we hear from on the ground in Kyiv after a massive strike last night damaged the British Council and the EU mission, after Ukraine hit another 2 oil refineries in Russia to continue its strategy of undermining the Russian oil industry. Then we look towards a meeting between the Ukrainians and Steve Witkoff in the US next week, and hear from Ed Matthews of Fire Aid, an organisation that brings fire trucks to vulnerable areas around the world, including Ukraine.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Anna Conkling (Independent Journalist and Telegraph Contributor). @ConklingAnna on X.
With thanks to Ed Matthews of Fire Aid.
Content Referenced:
Mick Ryan Substack article: Smashing Russia's Oil Industry: Ten Strategic Strike Lessons from Ukraine
https://mickryan.substack.com/p/smashing-russias-oil-industry-ten
Général Thierry Burkhard : «Les Européens doivent être prêts à prendre des risques pour maintenir la paix en Ukraine», Libération
https://www.liberation.fr/international/europe/general-thierry-burkhard-les-europeens-doivent-etre-prets-a-prendre-des-risques-pour-maintenir-la-paix-en-ukraine-20250828_YNPYNISZVNDG7JEPG27VAPHEAE/
Exclusive - Vance blames Zelenskyy Oval Office blowup on Biden's Ukraine policy, USA TODAY
https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/08/27/jd-vance-oval-office-confrontation-zelenskyy/85849085007/
Fire Aid
www.fire-aid.org
Brave Minds Ukraine
www.bravemindsua.com
https://donorbox.org/win-a-fire-helmet-signed-by-usyk
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Day 1,281.
Today, we discuss reports that the US has offered air and intelligence support to a postwar force in Ukraine, the impact of strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure, and hear the latest twist in the ongoing saga of the destruction of the Nord Stream pipeline back in 2022.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
Content Referenced:
Episode feat. interview with Commander of the Finnish Army, Lt Gen Pasi Välimäki:
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Apple: https://shorturl.at/LgRLZ
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6udyZnDmeAn6w7pY3yJ7tC
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApgMj3GpPCk
Francis’s Video Dispatch in Moldova:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZC5FvDt-u0
Ukrainian morale suffers as troop favourite Warhammer stops translating novels (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/25/ukrainian-morale-troop-favourite-warhammer-translations-end/
US offers air and intelligence support to postwar force in Ukraine (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/66ec25a0-4af8-467f-9fbe-cf42de890a7e
Desperate for more soldiers, Russia recruits HIV-positive prisoners, civilians (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/to-fill-its-ranks-russia-seeks-hiv-positive-recruits-via-social-media-and-ukraines-occupied-territories/
US and Russian officials discussed energy deals alongside latest Ukraine peace talks (Reuters): https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-russian-officials-discussed-energy-deals-alongside-latest-ukraine-peace-talks-2025-08-26/
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Day 1,280.
Today, as continued Ukrainian attacks are said to have depleted Russian oil production by the equivalent of a million barrels a day, Donald Trump says Putin is unlikely to meet President Zelensky because he “doesn’t like him”. We also hear how the latest Coalition of the Willing meeting occurred as China said - with caveats - that it might be willing to commit troops to any post-ceasefire force, and we hear how Russian motor racing chiefs have hit the barriers in a spat with Formula 1.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.
Content Referenced:
Ukraine targets Russian logistics in occupied Crimea (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/crimea-railway-infrastructure-reportedly-hit-amid-ukrainian-drone-attack/
US blocks Ukraine firing long-range missiles into Russia (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/24/ukraine-war-us-blocks-kyiv-long-range-missiles-russia/
UK to take over leadership of Ukraine defence group from US (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/06/ukraine-defence-contact-group-john-healey-nato-peace-plan/
British Army trains Ukrainian officers how to detect and manage battle stress in their troops (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/12/28/british-army-ukraine-mental-health-stress-soldiers/
Anna Netrebko is the greatest opera singer in the world – with a Putin problem (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/opera/what-to-see/anna-netrebko-greatest-opera-singer-putin-problem/
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Today is a public holiday in Britain, so we bring you a special panel Francis Dearnley hosted during his trip to Germany at the LANDEURO conference hosted by the Association of the U.S. Army. Titled “Ukrainian Innovation at the Speed of Relevance”, it offers a firsthand look at how Ukraine’s defense forces are reshaping the future of military conflict, centering on how wartime necessity has accelerated innovation across critical domains, particularly artificial intelligence, drone warfare, digital finance, and scalable software. It is one of the deepest dives on drone development we have ever covered on the podcast.
Speakers:
Mr. Yaroslav Azhnyuk, CEO and Founder, TheFourthLaw
Mr. Oleksandr Kubrakov, Advisor to the Minister of Defence of Ukraine and, Co-Founder, We Build Ukraine
Mr. Eric Hauff, Senior Director, International Business for Eastern Europe and NATO, ISR, Aviation and Security Division, Sierra Nevada Corporation
Mr. Sebastian Kuhl, Director Sales Land, Helsing
LINKS
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Day 1,276.
Today, as Ukraine strikes again inside occupied Crimea and in the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossisk, we report how Moscow appears to be amassing forces in the north and east. We hear how Donald Trump has set another two-week deadline to know whether Putin is serious about peace and we examine what any deployment of the COTW might look from our reporter who has spent many moons on the ground in question
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Svitlana Morenets (Ukrainian journalist and staff writer, The Spectator). @SvMorenets on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Col. Kevin Jackson, Chief of Staff of the US Army V Corps.
Content Referenced:
Lavrov: Putin not ready to meet Zelensky
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/22/ukraine-russia-war-putin-zelensky-peace-ceasefire/
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Day 1,275.
Today, as Russia’s foreign minister accuses the Coalition of the Willing of “undermining” efforts to secure peace in Ukraine – comments later described as nothing but “noise” – Vladimir Putin makes clear how serious he is about negotiating peace by launching another mass aerial attack. Far from ending the war, we hear how Donald Trump is apparently going to “step back” from peace talks “for now”. Plus, we look at how Ukraine has demonstrated the next stage of drone development with a strike on Russian forces in the Black Sea, and interview the commander of Finland’s armed forces.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to the Commander of the Finnish Army, Lt Gen Pasi Välimäki
Content Referenced:
US will only give ‘minimal’ security guarantees to Ukraine, Europe warned (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/21/us-elbridge-colby-minimal-security-guarantees-ukraine/
Trump steps back from Russia and Ukraine peace talks for now, sources say (The Guardian):
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/21/trump-ukraine-russia-peace-talks
Why Steve Witkoff Is Trump’s Master of Disaster (Foreign Policy):
https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/08/19/steve-witkoff-trump-putin-russia-ukraine-war-diplomacy
Witkoff delivered Russian medal from Putin to family of American who was killed fighting for Russia in 2024 (CNN):
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/08/20/politics/witkoff-delivered-medal-from-putin-family-american-killed
A Letter to America’s Discarded Public Servants (William J Burns in The Atlantic):
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2025/10/trump-retribution-public-servants/683914/
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Day 1,274.
Today, as President Donald Trump says the US may provide air support to back a Ukraine peace deal, we assess reports that as many as 10 European countries are considering putting boots on the ground if Russia agrees to end its war. Then we take a step back and try to make sense of the historic past few days. What, if anything, has changed? Then we hear a dispatch Adelie recorded in Ukraine at the funeral of journalist Victoria Roshchyna.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Content Referenced:
US air force could police Ukraine’s skies to ensure peace (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/19/us-air-force-police-ukraine-skies-peace-deal-russia-trump/
Ten European countries ‘ready’ to send forces to Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/20/ukraine-russia-war-latest-news-trump-peace/
‘Nearly two million more casualties’: The numbers that show Russia is years from victory (Roland Oliphant in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/08/19/russia-is-years-from-victory-trump-putin/
Dance Of The Flamingos: Ukraine’s FP-5 Heavy Cruise Missile (Covert Shores):
http://www.hisutton.com/Ukrainian-FP-15-Flamingo-Cruise-Missile.html
Trump Revokes Security Clearances of 37 Former and Current Officials (New York Times):
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/us/politics/trump-security-clearances.html
‘The Steel Porcupine’ – Russia's campaign of extermination by Benjamin I. Goldhagen:
https://www.thesteelporcupine.com/
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Day 1,273.
Today, as we get more clarity on what the Europeans proposed to Donald Trump in the historic White House summit yesterday, we hear the latest from the battlefront as Russian progress appears to have been stymied, and then do a deep dive into Moscow’s reaction to this week’s diplomatic developments. What exactly are they signalling?
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.
Content Referenced:
Ukraine ‘offers Trump $100bn arms deal’ for security guarantees (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/19/ukraine-russia-war-latest-news-trump-peace/
Frank Gardner’s security guarantees reflections (BBC):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz93ve1p952t
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In this special episode, recorded just after an unprecedented White House summit, we analyse the impact on President Volodymyr Zelensky and his European allies. Was the meeting a diplomatic win for Ukraine? How credible is Donald Trump’s pledge to commit US forces to defend Ukraine in a future peace deal? And could it benefit Zelensky strategically to meet Vladimir Putin without the American President at the table?
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Connor Stringer (Deputy US Editor). @connor_stringer on X.
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Day 1,272.
Today, after the Trump and Putin summit in the United States ends without accord – but with certain principles for peace seemingly agreed between them – we look ahead to the vital meeting between Zelensky, Trump, and European leaders in the White House, and consider why the proposal for Ukraine to cede Donbas would leave Ukraine strategically exposed.
We will be releasing a bonus episode immediately after the summit.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Analyst). @RolandOliphant on X.
Content Referenced:
In maps: Why the entire peace deal hangs on this small strip of Ukraine (Roland Oliphant in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/08/18/maps-why-entire-peace-deal-hangs-on-small-strip-ukraine/
Russia taunts Ukraine by flying US flag on front line:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/18/russia-taunts-ukraine-american-flag-front-line/
Telegraph Ukraine Live Blog:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/18/ukraine-russia-war-trump-zelensky-meeting-latest-news/
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In a special episode recorded just minutes after the summit in Alaska between Presidents Putin and Trump, we discuss what it was like in the room, and the ramifications of a meeting which leaves more questions than answers. What happens next?
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
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Day 1,269.
Today, as the world awaits what some say could be the most consequential summit for Europe since the end of the Second World War, we hear the latest updates live from Alaska, from journalists, experts, and protestors gathering there. Plus, we assess the fast-moving situation on the battlefield, and provide our regular update on 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 on X.
With thanks to Ostap Yarysh, Media Advisor at Razom for Ukraine. @OstapYarysh on X.
Content Referenced:
Dom’s Video: Hundreds of anti-Trump protesters flood Anchorage (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/08/15/hundreds-of-anti-trump-protesters-flood-anchorage/
Lavrov goads Ukraine with Soviet jumper on Alaska arrival (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/08/15/trump-meet-putin-ukraine-summit-latest-news/
Putin prepares nuclear missile tests in veiled threat to West (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/15/putin-prepares-nuclear-missile-tests-ukraine-peace-talks/
The enduring allure of the summit (Sergey Radchenko in Engelsberg Ideas):
https://engelsbergideas.com/essays/the-enduring-allure-of-the-summit/
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Day 1,268.
Today, as reports suggest Russian advances near Pokrovsk have “stalled”, we hear the contrasting European and American positions as we approach the summit in Alaska, including suggestions of a new minerals deal for Russia and a ‘West Bank-style occupation of parts of Ukraine’. Then you’ll hear Dom’s dispatch from Odesa, where he joined an anti-aircraft unit shooting down Russian drones.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Connor Stringer (Acting Deputy US Editor). @connor_stringer on X.
Content Referenced:
[DOM’S VIDEO] I joined a Ukrainian unit shooting down Russian drones:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkkdWu7Xt7o
Trump to offer Putin minerals for peace (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/08/13/trump-to-present-minerals-deal-to-putin-in-alaska/
Trump and Putin to hold press conference after Alaska talks (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/14/ukraine-russia-war-latest-news-zelenky-starmer-meeting/
Zelensky faces his ‘moment of maximum pressure’ (Financial Times):
https://shorturl.at/MZ1Yv
US and Russia ‘propose West Bank-style occupation of Ukraine’ (The Times):
https://www.thetimes.com/us/american-politics/article/us-russia-deal-west-bank-occupation-ukraine-wfvnt6v6f?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1755093882
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Day 1,267.
Today, as reports flood in of Russian units being hunted deep within Ukraine, we reveal more details of the operation, and assess its significance for the Trump-Putin summit on Friday. Then we hear more from Adelie about her reporting trip to Ukraine, and discuss a new report into what Europe can do for its long-term strategic autonomy.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Mykola Kuzmin (Researcher and Translator).
With thanks to our guest David Kirichenko (@DVKirichenko on X.)
Content Referenced:
‘European Defence Autonomy: Identifying Key Companies and Projects to Replace US Capabilities’ (Report by David Kirichenko & Mykola Kuzmin):
https://henryjacksonsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/HJS-European-Defence-Autonomy-Report-web.pdf
Learn More about Metal detector "TREMBITA":
https://trembita.pro/en/
Telegraph Live Blog of Today’s Talks:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/13/ukraine-russia-war-latest-news40/
Shoved into vans, slashing tyres: Ukrainians balk at conscription (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/9a8e3c7f-2822-4d5e-a65b-9949ffe6631f
Ukraine’s Once Nimble Army Is Mired in Soviet Decision-Making (Wall Street Journal):
https://www.wsj.com/world/ukraine-russia-army-soviet-5fa8e1c9?st=NTzW7V&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:
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Day 1,266.
Today, as Russian forces surge behind Ukrainian lines in the Donbas, we ask if this is just leverage for the upcoming talks in Alaska, or signs of a fundamental weakness in Ukraine’s defence. We also hear how President Zelensky’s line on ceding territory may be softening and look at how Russian propaganda is interpreting Putin’s upcoming meeting with Trump.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondant). @Barnes_Joe on X.
James Kilner (Former Russia Correspondant). @jkjourno on X.
Content Referenced:
Battle Lines:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/08/08/battle-lines-podcast-inside-the-rise-of-chinas-military/
Ukraine prepared to cede territory held by Russia (Joe Barnes in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/11/ukraine-prepared-freeze-war-current-frontline-summit/
Britain issues warning to Merz and Macron over Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/08/12/stop-commenting-trump-putin-ukraine-peace-talks-merz-macron/
Children First: Trump-Putin Summit ‘Disaster’ for Ukraine’s Stolen Kids, Warns Expert (Kyiv Post):
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/57954
Putin silences Russia with sweeping internet blackouts (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/07/putin-silences-russia-internet-blackouts/
North Koreans tell BBC they are being sent to work 'like slaves' in Russia (BBC):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2077gwjlvxo
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Day 1,265.
Today, as the world looks ahead to this week’s Alaska summit between Presidents Trump and Putin, European foreign ministers gather in search of what one former minister calls a “shadow of power.” We also bring you news of another long-range Ukrainian strike on Russian energy infrastructure, explore how Italy could soon become a world leader in the art of political fudge, and share the latest postcard from Adelie in Ukraine.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Reporter and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Content Referenced:
He Was a Key Aide to Putin. Then He Balked at the Ukraine War (New York Times):
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/10/world/europe/putin-russia-ukraine-war-dmitri-kozak.html
Putin Tells U.S. He’ll Halt War in Exchange for Eastern Ukraine (Wall Street Journal):
https://www.wsj.com/world/putin-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-proposal-0021453b
Italy will finally build a bridge to Sicily after 2,000 years (Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/06/italy-build-bridge-sicily/
Swiss colonel alleged to have handed information to Russia (Swiss Info):
https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/swiss-colonel-alleged-to-have-handed-on-information-to-russia/89802662
NATO eyes launching new bank to bolster defense spending (TVP):
https://tvpworld.com/88246574/nato-eyes-launching-new-bank-to-bolster-defense-spending-video
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Day 1,262.
Today, as deadline day begins, we discuss how plans for a trilateral summit of Trump, Zelensky, and Putin are already in jeopardy, and assess how the new tariffs on India are already impacting Russia’s increasingly precarious economy. We also cover reports of a new attack similar to Operation Spiderweb, and we do a deep dive into the history of Ukrainian chess, playing an International Master.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Malcolm Pein (Chess Correspondent). @TelegraphChess on X.
Content Referenced:
Chess in Schools and Communities (CSC)
https://www.chessinschools.co.uk/
Our Black Sea Video Dispatch:
Video -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2YjuuQz414
Audio -
https://shorturl.at/D8ibR
Trump abandons plans for three-way talks with Putin and Zelensky (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/07/ukraine-russia-putin-trump-zelensky/
Russia's budget deficit hits $61 billion, surpassing annual target by 30% (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/russias-budget-deficit-hits-61-billion/
Russian football clubs given €10.8m in Uefa ‘solidarity’ funds since Ukraine invasion (The Guardian):
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/08/uefa-paid-russian-football-clubs-solidarity-funds-invasion-ukraine
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Day 1,261.
Today, with 24 hours to go until Donald Trump’s ceasefire deadline passes, we assess reports that he intends to meet Putin within days, and broker a meeting between the Russian President and President Zelensky. Has the Kremlin done enough to avoid those tariffs? Plus, also hear from the Ukrainian border with Belarus, where families are reunited.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Content Referenced:
Telegraph Ukraine Live Blog:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/07/ukraine-russia-putin-trump-zelensky/
Trump to meet Putin as early as next week (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/08/06/putin-zelensky-meet-ukraine-peace-talks-trump/
Trump declares Russia ‘extraordinary threat to US’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/06/trump-declares-russia-extraordinary-threat-us-india-tariffs/
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Day 1,260.
Today, as Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff meets Vladimir Putin for so-called ceasefire negotiations, President Zelensky releases a video marking a year since Ukrainian troops invaded Russia’s Kursk oblast and Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office opens another investigation into alleged Russian war crimes after a video emerges of a civilian being gunned down in the Donbas. Plus, we explore issues around the use of tourniquets in combat and how their misuse might be causing unnecessary deaths.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Maeve Cullinan (Global health security reporter). @maeve_cullinan on X.
Content Referenced:
‘Cult’ of tourniquets causing thousands of unnecessary amputations and deaths in Ukraine, say surgeons (Maeve Cullinan in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/terror-and-security/cult-of-tourniquets-causing-unnecessary-amputations-deaths/
Putin considers missile and drone truce as Trump envoy arrives in Moscow (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/06/putin-mulls-missile-drone-truce-trump-envoy-moscow/
Exclusive: Putin doubts potency of Trump's ultimatum to end the war, sources say (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/putin-doubts-potency-trumps-ultimatum-end-war-sources-say-2025-08-05/
Trump’s Ukraine peace plan: Make India pay (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/06/trumps-ukraine-peace-plan-runs-straight-through-old-friend/
Why the laws of war are widely ignored (The Economist):
https://www.economist.com/international/2025/08/05/why-the-laws-of-war-are-widely-ignored
Sviatlana Tsikanouskaya (List of events marking five years of protest):
https://tsikhanouskaya.org/en/news/join-events-on-august-9-to-mark-five-years-since-the-2020-protests-in-belarus.html
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Day 1,259.
Today, as President Trump’s deadline fast approaches, we discuss renewed bombardments in Kharkiv and elsewhere, before looking at the media landscape in the United States and considering the vital role of international volunteers in the war effort. Plus, we hear Adelie’s latest dispatch from her trip to Ukraine.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Reporter and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Content Referenced:
Ukraine flags Indian-made parts in drones used by Russian forces (Hindustan Times):
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ukraine-flags-indian-made-parts-in-drones-used-by-russian-forces-101754335825281.html
Tortured Ukrainian POW branded with ‘Glory to Russia’ vows to return to battle after recovery: ‘Thirst for revenge’ (New York Post):
https://nypost.com/2025/08/04/world-news/tortured-ukrainian-pow-branded-with-glory-to-russia-vows-to-return-to-battle
The Hidden War Over Ukraine’s Lost Children (TIME):
https://time.com/7302345/ukraine-lost-children-russia-war/
20 Russian properties in Vienna could be auctioned off, with proceeds going to Ukraine (Der Standard):
https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000282204/20-russische-immobilien-in-wien-koennten-zwangsversteigert-werden-erloes-wuerde-an-ukraine-gehen
China Is Choking Supply of Critical Minerals to Western Defense Companies (Wall Street Journal):
https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/china-western-defense-industry-critical-minerals-3971ec51
NATO Should Not Replace Traditional Firepower with ‘Drones’ (RUSI): https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/rusi-defence-systems/nato-should-not-replace-traditional-firepower-drones
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Day 1,258.
Today, after a weekend in which Ukrainian drones brought the war to Russian tourists flying into the Black Sea resort of Sochi, the week starts with news of another long-range strike against Russian air assets. Plus, we look ahead at what is likely to be another lively week on the diplomatic front, before hearing the second of our two-part dispatch on military innovation in US Army Europe.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to the 173rd Bayonet Innovation Team of the U.S. Army.
Content Referenced:
Ukraine uncovers drone procurement corruption scheme (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/02/ukraine-uncovers-drone-procurement-corruption-scheme/
Russia’s advance in Ukraine accelerates for fourth straight month (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/01/russias-advance-ukraine-accelerates-fourth-straight-month/
Trump’s Ukraine Policy Deserves a Reassessment (Eliot Cohen in The Atlantic):
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/07/trump-ukraine/683661/
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Day 1,255.
Today, as the death toll from this week’s massive strike on Kyiv edges upwards, we look at the pressure now being applied to President Zelensky’s chief advisor over the anti-corruption bill that proved so controversial. Plus, we have our regular segment on resistance activities in the occupied territories, and hear from Adélie on the ground in Ukraine.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Memphis Barker (Senior foreign correspondent). @memphisbarkeron X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dr. Jade McGlynn (War Studies Department of King's College). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Reporter and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Content Referenced:
Nikita’s Telegram channel: Telegram channel: https://t.me/svoypatsan861/61
Nikita’s TokTok channel: https://www.tiktok.com/@svoypatsan861?_t=ZS-8ySvtVzMreE&_r=1
Defense News article on drones: https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/07/31/behind-attacks-on-ukrainian-cities-russia-is-building-a-drone-empire/
Learn more about Fire Aid: fire-aid.org
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Day 1,254.
Today, after protestors once again gathered across Ukraine, we look at today’s parliamentary vote to reinstate the independence of anti-corruption agencies. Plus, as Donald Trump’s latest deadline for a ceasefire approaches, we ask if his patience is actually running out as he warns Dmitry Medvedev is “entering dangerous territory” by criticising the President’s words. Later, Francis Dearnley speaks to one of the small teams of American servicemen and women quietly experimenting with the future of warfare.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to the United States Army Europe and Africa.
Content Referenced:
‘Ukrainian MPs brawl after Zelensky reverses anti-corruption law’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/31/ukraine-russia-war-latest-news-kyiv-drone-strikes/
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Day 1,253.
Today, after a quieter night in the skies, we turn our focus to renewed tank movements on the ground and covert operations at sea – before sitting down with the director of the Oscar-winning ‘20 Days in Mariupol’ to discuss his new film, ‘2000 Metres to Andriivka’. Plus we share how Elon Musk reportedly stopped Starlink operations during an important Ukrainian counterattack.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Hamish de Bretton Gordon (Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to our guest, Mstyslav Chernov.
Content Referenced:
Learn More’ About 2000 Meters To Andriivka’:
https://releasing.dogwoof.com/2000-meters-to-andriivka
Musk ordered shutdown of Starlink satellite service as Ukraine retook territory from Russia (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/investigations/musk-ordered-shutdown-starlink-satellite-service-ukraine-retook-territory-russia-2025-07-25/
Why Ukraine can't afford to demobilize its soldiers (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/why-ukraine-cant-afford-to-demobilize-its-soldiers/
Understanding Russia’s Black Sea strategy (Chatham House):
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/07/understanding-russias-black-sea-strategy
100 years of Telegraph Puzzles: Can you complete our first ever crossword?:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/07/28/100-years-the-telegraph-crossword-week-long-celebration/
Puzzles Main Page:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/puzzles/
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Day 1,252.
Today, after another 24 hours of heavy civilian losses in Ukraine, and significant strikes on Russian railway infrastructure, we assess Trump’s claim that he is shortening the 50-day deadline for a ceasefire. Then, we hear the latest on German military reforms and return to the Black Sea for a second dispatch with the Ukrainian navy.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNichollson X.
With thanks to Igor and Pavlo, representatives from 39th Coastal Brigade of the 30th Marine Corps.
Content Referenced:
Dom’s Video Dispatch from the Black Sea:
https://youtu.be/w2YjuuQz414
Longer Audio Version, with more voices:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2X5CXYgUvXpVfUblBBu5DF
Germany passes ‘Bundeswehrbeschaffungsbeschleunigungsgesetz’ law to streamline army (James Rothwell in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/23/germany-bundeswehrbeschaffungsbeschleunigungsgesetz-law/
Britain and Germany to develop super missile (James Rothwell in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/17/britain-germany-develop-super-taurus-long-range-missile/
EU warns Kyiv it will halt funding unless anti-corruption agencies' independence is restored (Ukrainian Pravda):
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/07/29/7523882/
Europe’s roads and rail unfit for war with Russia, EU transport chief warns (Financial Times)
https://www.ft.com/content/d77d4c1d-da26-4624-8b77-2178d4ac1125
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Day 1,251.
Today, as Russia continues its mechanised push in the Donetsk region, we continue reporting on the corruption bill that has shaken Ukraine, as some MPs fear ‘revenge’ if they were to reinstate anti-corruption agencies. Meanwhile, Russia cancels its annual Navy Day parade for security reasons, Russian tourists continue flocking to Europe for their holidays, and we hear Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia and New Zealand.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Reporter and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
James Crisp (Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNichollson X.
With thanks to Myroshnychenko Vasyl, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia and New Zealand.
Content Referenced:
Russian tourists flock back to Europe (James Crisp in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/27/russian-tourists-flock-back-to-europe/
Russian Navy Day parade cancelled for ‘security reasons’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/27/russian-navy-parade-cancelled-for-security-reasons/
How effective were Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies targeted by Zelensky, and who were they investigating? (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/how-effective-were-ukraines-anti-corruption-agencies-targeted-by-zelensky-and-who-were-they-investigating/
Klymenko's exclusive interview about limiting the powers of the SAPO (Sulpilne):
https://suspilne.media/1074785-mi-rozberemo-proces-uhvalenna-zakonu-no12414-posekundno-ekskluzivne-intervu-kerivnika-sap-oleksandra-klimenka/
Zelensky MPs balk at restoring anti-corruption bodies over ‘revenge’ fears (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/d8c2bb18-b62a-47af-8ede-984d75ab1acc/
‘That idiot Putin wants to take it all’: Russia’s kamikaze tactics fuel a slow advance in Ukraine (The Guardian):
https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2025/jul/27/that-idiot-putin-wants-to-take-it-all-russias-kamikaze-tactics-fuel-a-slow-advance-in-ukraine
Confessions of police officers and government officials in Russia’s borderlands (The Insider):
https://theins.ru/en/confession/283510
The Dogs of Mariupol: Russia’s Invasion and the Forging of Ukraine’s Iron Generation (Tom Mutch’s book):
https://www.bitebackpublishing.com/books/the-dogs-of-mariupol
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Day 1,248.
Today, we reveal new Patriot air-defence systems have already arrived in Ukraine, and provide the full, extraordinary story of the events leading up to President Trump’s u-turn which made that possible. Then we speak to a former US fighter pilot about the significance of such weapons deliveries in the air war, and about the mood in the United States, before a short dispatch from Wembley on the night Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk became undisputed heavyweight champion.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
Terry Virts (former NASA astronaut and Colonel in the US Air Force). @AstroTerry on X.
Maria Romanenko (Ukrainian Journalist). @rommari on X.
Content Referenced:
‘The full, untold story of Trump’s U-turn on Ukraine’ (Joe Barnes in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/25/full-untold-story-donald-trump-u-turn-ukraine-war-us-russia/
Ukrainian soldiers cut off from Musk’s Starlink after blackout (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/07/25/ukrainian-soldiers-cut-off-from-musks-starlink-after-outage/
Zelensky defied US order to scrap controversial corruption law (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/07/25/zelensky-defied-senior-us-officials-on-corruption-law/
Fully Chinese-made drone found in Ukraine for first time (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/23/fully-chinese-made-drone-found-in-ukraine-for-first-time/
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Day 1,247.
Today, as Zelensky seeks to make concessions to those protesting a bill many argue threatens the independence of Ukraine’s anti-corruption bodies, we assess the significance of Trump’s new $332 million military package, then resume our two-part dispatch from Moldova, sometimes described as a frontline in Cold War II.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Jimmy Rushton (Kyiv-based Foreign Policy/Security Analyst). @JimmySecUK on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Andrei Curararu of Watchdog MD.
Content Referenced:
VIDEO DISPATCH: 'Moldova is worse than Ukraine': My clash with Russian sympathisers on the frontline of Cold War Two (Francis Dearnley for The Telegraph): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZC5FvDt-u0
Zelensky backtracks on corruption reform in attempt to end protests(Jimmy Rushton in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/23/ukraine-intelligence-chief-zelensky-tear-country-apart/
Exclusive: Chinese engines, shipped as 'cooling units', power Russian drones used in Ukraine (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/chinese-engines-shipped-cooling-units-power-russian-drones-used-ukraine-2025-07-23/
‘A fatal mistake’ — Ukrainian soldiers slam Zelensky’s anti-corruption crackdown (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/a-fatal-mistake-ukrainian-soldiers-slam-zelenskys-anti-corruption-crackdown/
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Day 1,246.
Today, after a historic vote in the Ukrainian parliament which sparked the country’s biggest protest in wartime, we assess the damage to President Zelensky’s credibility following his decision to approve a bill some argue has gifted Putin a propaganda victory. Then we take you to Moldova – a nation on Europe’s edge, with the first of a two-part dispatch that includes our clash with Russian-sympathising politicians outside of the parliament.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Svitlana Morenets (Staff writer at The Spectator). @SvMorenets on X.
With thanks to Radu Marian, Member of Parliament of Moldova.
Content Referenced:
VIDEO DISPATCH: 'Moldova is worse than Ukraine': My clash with Russian sympathisers on the frontline of Cold War Two (Francis Dearnley for The Telegraph):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZC5FvDt-u0
Anti-government protests break out in Kyiv (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/22/zelensky-destroys-ukraine-anti-corruption-agencies/
Zelensky dismantles Ukraine's anti-corruption infrastructure, brings law enforcement agencies under his thumb (Kyiv Independent): https://kyivindependent.com/potential-elimination-of-ukraines-anti-graft-infrastructure-signals-slide-into-authoritarianism-may-block-eu-integration/
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Day 1,245.
Today, we hear the mood from Kremlin insiders following a series of high profile purges by Putin, discuss a new drone factory showcased in Russian propaganda, and consider drama in the Ukrainian parliament which risks impacting the international perception of the government. Plus, we hear the latest on the mood in the British House of Commons.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Memphis Barker (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @memphisbarker on X.
With thanks to our guests Iain Duncan Smith MP (@MPIainDS on X) and Jeff Hartman of Ukrainian Action (@UkrAaction on X).
Content Referenced:
Learn more about Ukrainian Action:
https://www.ukrainianaction.com/
Russian elite living in fear as Putin purges take bloody toll (Memphis Barker in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/22/oligarchs-living-in-fear-as-putin-purges-take-bloody-toll/
Ukrainian drone secrets ‘stolen by snooping Europeans’ (Memphis Barker in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/11/ukrainian-drone-secrets-stolen-by-snooping-europeans/
The tortured Ukrainian veteran turning shrapnel into a war museum (Memphis Barker in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/13/tortured-ukrainian-veteran-shrapnel-war-museum/
Inside Russia’s suicide drone factories manned by teenagers (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/20/russia-suicide-drone-factories-manned-by-teenagers/
'An extraordinary responsibility' — Ukraine's new ground forces commander outlines key priorities (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/new-ground-forces-commander-sets-priorities-troop-generation-training-and-unity/?mc_cid=51597b54d0&mc_eid=08d0680a95
Russia’s struggle to modernize its military industry (Chatham House):
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/07/russias-struggle-modernize-its-military-industry
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Day 1,244.
Today, after another sleepless night for millions in Kyiv, we bring in experts to look at the shifting strategy of the Russian intelligence services, and hear a firsthand account of Putin’s seizure of power and the complicity of Russia’s elite. How did a fledgling democracy die?
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondant). @RolandOliphant on X.
With thanks to Irina Borogan (investigative journalist) @irinaborogan on X and Andrei Soldatov (investigative journalist). @AndreiSoldatov on X.
Content Referenced:
‘Our Dear Friends in Moscow: The Inside Story of a Broken Generation’ by Andrei Soldatov & Irina Borogan:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Our-Dear-Friends-Moscow-Generation/dp/1541704452
Russia strikes Kyiv metro entrance as civilians shelter inside (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/21/russia-strikes-kyiv-lukianivska-metro-bomb-shelters-ukraine/
Texas man joins Russian army to “earn respect,” gets lied to as he is sent to front line instead of welding job (Euromaidan Press):
https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/07/16/texas-man-joins-russian-army-to-earn-respect-gets-lied-to-as-he-is-sent-to-front-line-instead-of-welding-job/
Ukrainian hackers wipe databases at Russia's Gazprom in major cyberattack, intelligence source says (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-intel-hackers-hit-gazproms-network-infrastructure-sources-say-07-2025/
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Day 1,241.
Today, further to the usual military and political updates, we discuss a major coordinated announcement exposing senior Russian intelligence officers responsible for some of the most significant operations against Ukraine and its allies in recent years, then hear more about Moscow’s illegal operations in the occupied territories.
Contributors:
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondant). @RolandOliphant on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dr. Jade McGlynn (War Studies Department of King's College). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.
Content Referenced:
Unmasked: The Russian spies who targeted Britain on Putin’s orders (Joe Barnes in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/18/russian-spies-targeted-britain-unmasked-putin/
Ukraine invites foreign defense companies to test weapons on the battlefield (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-invites-foreign-defense-companies-to-test-weapons-on-the-battlefield/?mc_cid=5a0f6966b6&mc_eid=08d0680a95
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Day 1,240.
Today, as Russia continues to target civilians, dropping a bomb on a shopping center, NATO members admit to being taken by surprise by Trump’s announcement that they would have to buy a Patriot missile system for Ukraine. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz comes to the UK to discuss defence, and Ukraine names Yulia Svyrydenko new prime minister. Finally, our colleague Danielle Sheridan interviews former head of the British Army General Sir Patrick Sanders.
Photo for illustrative purposes. A Russian Mi-8 military helicopter flies near the town of al-Qahtaniyah, Syria, on Feb. 4, 2021. (Delil Souleiman / AFP via Getty Images)
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Reporter and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). @SheridanDani on X.
With thanks to General Sir Patrick Sanders, former head of the British Army.
Content Referenced:
Starmer and Merz find their happy place: War, Politico
https://www.politico.eu/article/keir-starmer-friedrich-merz-war-uk-germany-europe-defense-security-missiles-donald-trump-ukraine/
Trump promised Patriots for Ukraine. Now Europe has to provide them, Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-celebrates-trumps-weapons-reversal-devils-details-2025-07-16/
'Prepare for war with Russia by 2030' says ex-army chief Gen Sir Patrick Sanders, Battle Lines, The Telegraph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiK4YIowwTM&list=PLJnf_DDTfIVAif-vifC6F2aoPB8GIw6dk&index=1
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Day 1,239.
Today, as mass attacks struck Ukraine overnight, we continue analysing the latest developments from Washington as Trump, when probed by reporters, seemed to shy away from the promises he’d made to Zelensky on July 4th. Finally, we have a conversation with Ukrainian Cultural Forces on the role of music in cultural diplomacy and in rehabilitation for wounded soldiers.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Reporter and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
Content Referenced:
Cultural Forces of Ukraine:
https://culturalforces.org/en/
Donald Trump asked Volodymyr Zelenskyy if Ukraine could hit Moscow, say people briefed on call (Financial Times)"
https://www.ft.com/content/b66f03b5-e295-4f8c-92ba-516a527d588c
In squeezing Putin, Trump 'escalates to de-escalate' (Washington Post):
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/07/14/trump-ukraine-war-missiles-russia-arms-package/
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Day 1,238.
Today, we analyse the widely-publicised announcements yesterday by President Trump in the White House, and consider just how significant they are. Is this a turning point? Then we hear from medical professionals providing services in the occupied territories.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Robert Hickin of the charity GP Now. @GPNow on X.
Content Referenced:
Learn More about GP Now:
https://www.gpnow.net/ukrainian-crisiscare
Trump asked Zelensky if Ukraine could strike Moscow (The Telegraph Live Blog)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/15/ukraine-russia-war-trump-putin-zelensky-latest-news/
Trump tells Putin: Sign peace deal or face 100pc tariffs (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/07/14/trump-tells-putin-sign-peace-deal-50-days-face-100pc-tariff/
Donald Trump asked Volodymyr Zelenskyy if Ukraine could hit Moscow, say people briefed on call (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/b66f03b5-e295-4f8c-92ba-516a527d588c
Zelensky announces next prime minister, launches government reshuffle (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/breaking-zelensky-proposes-first-deputy-prime-minister-svyrydenko-to-lead-ukrainian-government/?mc_cid=30907a7fa9&mc_eid=08d0680a95
I'm 'disappointed but not done' with Putin, Trump tells BBC (BBC):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1e02q12z32o
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Day 1,237.
Today after Donald Trump says Putin “talks nice then bombs everybody in the evening” the world is braced for a potential uptick in US support for Ukraine and we report how Ukraine says it has killed the Russian agents responsible for assassinating an SBU officer last week. Plus, we hear the latest from the battlefields in eastern Ukraine, including a dispatch from those risking their lives to get electricity to the front lines.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Farrell (Reporter, The Kyiv Independent). @francisjfarrell on X.
Memphis Barker (Senior foreign correspondent). @memphisbarker on X.
Content Referenced:
Telegraph Live Blog on Trump’s Statement:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/14/ukraine-russia-war-trump-putin-zelensky-latest-news/
Dispatch: Ukraine turns to machines to spare troops from drone-infested ‘grey zone’ (Memphis Barker in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/05/inside-ukraine-grey-zone-soldiers-machines-russia-war/
Francis Farrell’s Latest Pieces in Kyiv Independent:
https://kyivindependent.com/author/francis-farrell/
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Day 1,234.
Today, after a report finds Putin’s forces have gained 0.038 square kilometers of territory for every soldier it’s lost since July 2024, we look at the significance of new announcements by Ukraine’s allies in Rome and London, and discuss the Ukrainian theory of victory.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
With thanks to Alina Frolova (Deputy Chairman of the Centre for Defence Strategies). @a_frolova_mod on X.
Content Referenced:
Film: ‘This is also Ukraine’ Trailer, tickets and detail: https://factoryinternational.org/whats-on/balmy-ukraine-this-is-also-ukraine/
Russia’s summer Ukraine offensive looks like its deadliest so far (The Economist):
https://www.economist.com/interactive/graphic-detail/2025/07/09/russias-summer-ukraine-offensive-looks-like-its-deadliest-so-far
Zelensky considers Defense Minister Rustem Umerov for ambassador post in US (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-considers-defense-minister-rustem-umerov-to-become-ukraine-ambassador-to-us
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Day 1,233.
Today, as Kyiv endures yet another mass aerial attack and Pres Zel arr in Rome for the annual Ukraine Recovery Conference, we report on espionage activities inside Ukraine, and later we talk to the Chief Adoption Officer of the NATO Innovation Fund.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to John Ridge (Chief Adoption Officer of the NATO Innovation Fund).
Content Referenced:
Ukrainian spy assassinated by gunman in Kyiv (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/10/ukrainian-spy-assassinated-by-gunman-in-kyiv/
Chinese father and son arrested for spying on Ukraine’s missile programme (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/10/ukraine-arrests-chinese-father-son-spying-neptune-missile/
Russia grooms Ukrainian teens as spies and saboteurs (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/5cb5ebf9-bfb3-4a50-bc2f-79540baf8f87
Secret Russian Intelligence Document Shows Deep Suspicion of China (New York Times):
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/07/world/europe/china-russia-spies-documents-putin-war.html
Gardaí investigate bomb found at Russian-owned refinery in Limerick (Irish Times):
https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2025/07/06/gardai-probe-bomb-found-at-russian-owned-refinery-in-limerick
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Day 1,232.
Today, as Donald Trump calls out Vladimir Putin’s “bullshit” and appears to back fresh US sanctions on Russia, we read between the lines of President Macron’s address to the British parliament, and get an update on the so-called ‘Coalition of the Willing’.
Contributors:
Venetia Rainey (Planning editor & Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Content Referenced:
Join us in Scarborough tonight:
https://scarboroughfair.uk/events/putins-folly-the-war-in-ukraine-three-years-on/
Troop deployment plans abandoned in latest Coalition of the Willing talks (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/08/troop-deployment-plans-abandoned-coalition-of-the-willing/
Macron oozes charm with a hint of triumphalism as he seduces MPs
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/07/08/emmanuel-macron-parliament-visit-keir-starmer-king-charles/
Teach children how to catch Russian spies online, MPs told
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/07/09/teach-children-catch-russian-spies-online-mps-told/
Trump said he threatened to bomb Moscow if Putin attacked Ukraine
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/08/politics/trump-tape-putin-bomb-fundraiser
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Day 1,231.
Today, we report on the sudden death of Russia’s former transport minister within hours of his sacking by Vladimir Putin. Then we examine Donald Trump’s pledge to resume weapons deliveries to Ukraine and look ahead to President Macron’s visit to the UK. Finally, we hear an updated figure of the number of children kidnapped by Russia, and discuss their fate if the Yale Humanitarian Research Lab closes this autumn amid its funding being pulled.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Nathaniel Raymond (Lecturer & Executive Director Humanitarian Research Lab at Yale School of Public Health) @nattyray11 on X.
Content Referenced:
‘Help the Humanitarian Research Lab Keep Finding Ukraine’s Abducted Children ’:
https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/khoshnood/give-now/
Fired Russian minister ‘kills himself’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/07/russian-minister-found-dead-after-being-sacked-by-putin/
Trump U-turns on sending weapons to Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/08/donald-trump-us-sends-weapons-ukraine/
Russian airlines face $254 million losses from just 2 days of Ukrainian drone strikes, Kremlin media reports (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/drone-disruptions-reportedly-cost-russian-airlines-254-million-exposing-economic-pressure-from-ukraines-campaign-06-2025/
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Day 1,230.
Today, as Ukraine was hit over the weekend in Kharkiv, Kherson, Kramatorsk and Kostiantynivka, and Ukraine attacked Russia’s airfields and fleets, we discuss the positive phone call between Trump and Zelensky, and dive into political fractures in Ukraine. Then we speak with Sam Cook about his foundation and the role of history in wartime.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Sam Cooke (Founder, Borderlands Foundation). @SamuelPNCook on X.
Content Referenced:
Learn More about the Borderlands Foundation:
https://borderlands-foundation.org/
Link to The Ukraine Freedom Summit:
https://ukrainefreedomsummit.org/
Ukraine’s political infighting gets nasty (The Economist):
https://www.economist.com/europe/2025/07/06/ukraines-political-infighting-gets-nasty
Mark Rutte interview in The New York Times:
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/magazine/mark-rutte-interview.html
93rd Brigade Post:
https://x.com/93OMBr1/status/1941134571619393548
Putin's choice of a long war in Ukraine (Le Monde)
https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2025/07/07/putin-s-choice-of-a-long-war-in-ukraine_6743095_23.html
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Day 1,227.
Today, as Putin and Trump hung up the phones after an hour-long conversation yesterday, Kyiv headed to the shelters for another massive drone and missile attack and a long, sleepless night. This morning, Russia declared that it is ‘not possible’ to achieve their goals through diplomatic means after the phone call. We discuss all these stories, then hear from Dr Jade McGlynn for the latest on resistance in the occupied territories, and talk to a British band who chose to perform in Kyiv.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dr. Jade McGlynn (War Studies Department of King's College). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.
With thanks to Hardwicke Circus.
Content Referenced:
Learn more about the band Hardwicke Circus:
https://www.facebook.com/hardwickecircus/?locale=en_GB
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Day 1,226.
Today, as the fallout from Donald Trump freezing US weapons to Ukraine continues, in a special dispatch, we join the Ukrainian navy out on the Black Sea during an air attack on Odesa. Then we speak to the creator of Wargame – the new podcast simulating an attack by Russia on British soil, and hear what lessons it offers countries across the Western world.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to our guest Deborah Haynes (Security and Defence Editor at Sky News). @haynesdeborah on X.
Content Referenced:
Our Black Sea Video Dispatch:
YouTube Version -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2YjuuQz414
Telegraph Version - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/03/russia-attacks-cargo-ships-ports-black-sea-ukraine-war/
The Wargame - Sky News and Tortoise Media podcast simulates a Russian attack on UK:
https://news.sky.com/story/the-wargame-new-sky-news-and-tortoise-media-podcast-series-simulates-a-russian-attack-on-uk-13371462
North Korea is sending Putin 30,000 more troops, Kyiv says (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/03/north-korea-russia-troops-ukraine/
Trump Is Playing a Cynical Game With Ukraine (Jake Sullivan in The New York Times):
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/opinion/trump-ukraine-weapons.html
Ukraine Can Still Win (Michael Carpenter in Foreign Affairs):
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/ukraine-can-still-win
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Day 1,225.
Today, as Donald Trump’s administration decides to halt shipments of certain air defence missiles bound for Ukraine, we assess the ramifications for trust in the United States, before hearing the latest domestic stories being reported inside Russia, and speak to a former Kremlin propagandist.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.
With thanks to our guest Andrew Ryvkin.
Content Referenced:
Gig in Kyiv by British Band Hardwicke Circus: https://www.mezzanine.kyiv.ua/afisha/hardwicke-circus
Join us at Scarborough Fair in Northern England on 9th July:
https://scarboroughfair.uk/events/putins-folly-the-war-in-ukraine-three-years-on/
That Time I Was a Russian Propagandist (Andrew in The Atlantic):
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2024/09/russian-propaganda-putin-ukraine-invasion/680021/
Pentagon halting some promised munitions for Ukraine (POLITICO):
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/01/pentagon-munitions-ukraine
In June 2025, Ukraine increased electricity exports by 2.5 times (ExPro):
https://expro.com.ua/en/tidings/in-june-2025-ukraine-increased-electricity-exports-by-25-times-
Germany still weighing Taurus missile supply to Ukraine, Merz says (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/germany-still-weighing-taurus-missile-supply-to-ukraine-merz-says/
Learn more about the documentary ‘Kherson: Human Safari’:
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-society/4008998-american-journalist-documents-wartime-reality-in-kherson-human-safari.html
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Day 1,224.
Today, after enduring weeks of drone and missile strikes, Kyiv hits back in a long-range attack on a factory deep inside Russia and on a site in occupied Crimea. Plus, we examine Moscow’s latest attempt to shift Donald Trump’s focus away from ceasefire demands and, later, Francis talks to an investigator for the Eyes on Russia project which works to expose human rights violations and threats to democracy through open source investigations and research.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Joshua Scriven, an investigator for the Eyes on Russia project at the Centre for Information Resilience (@Cen4infoRes on X).
Content Referenced:
Learn more about the Centre for Information Resilience:
Website - https://www.info-res.org/
X - https://x.com/Cen4infoRes
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/centre-for-information-resilience/posts/?feedView=all
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https://brave1.gov.ua/en/
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Day 1,223.
Today, after Ukraine claims to have destroyed a litany of Russian aircraft, we discuss war crimes described on Russia state television committed against snipers, and a remarkable story about how Moscow is reportedly using nuns as spies to spread propaganda.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
Content Referenced:
Russia ‘using nuns as spies to spread propaganda’ (James Rothwell in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/21/russia-using-nuns-as-spies-to-spread-propaganda/
Germany’s crisis-hit car industry is the key to its rearmament (James Rothwell in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/22/germany-car-industry-key-rearmament/
Inside Ukraine’s occupied territory where thousands of Russians are moving in (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/31/inside-occupied-ukraine-territory-russia-war-berdiansk/
'Mariupol is diseased': Residents deny Russian claims occupied city returning to normal (BBC):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq6912mqp1go
I lost half my weight in jail, but I'm not broken, says freed Belarus opposition leader (BBC):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czey1y6x6zzo
Poland to boost howitzer shell output in face of Russian threat (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/425d4fab-6405-4bd8-b4a1-d6ec6a016f83
Ukraine is inching towards robot-on-robot fighting (The Economist):
www.economist.com/europe/2025/06/26/ukraine-is-inching-towards-robot-on-robot-fighting
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Day 1,220.
Today, as the US Ambassador to Russia leaves Moscow, we look at the latest attacks on Ukraine from land and air, and hear how the war is perceived on the other side of the world: in New Zealand.
Contributors:
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Tenby Powell (founder of the NGO Kiwi K.A.R.E). @tenbypowell on X.
Content Referenced:
Learn more about Kiwi K.A.R.E:
https://www.kiwikareukraine.co.nz/
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Day 1,219.
Today, after what some are calling a ‘triumphant’ NATO summit in the Hague, we assess the pledges made by President Donald Trump, and ask whether it was a historic achievement by Secretary General Mark Rutte. Then we do deeper dives into Ukraine’s military and strategic innovations, and the threat posed by Russia on Europe’s eastern flank, with dispatches from Lithuania and Latvia.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
David Blair (Chief Foreign Correspondent). @davidblairdt on X.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
With thanks to Baiba Braže (Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs). @Braze_Baiba on X.
Content Referenced:
Why calling Trump Daddy got Nato what they wanted (David Blair in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/06/25/how-nato-conquered-trump/
Europe is building a new ‘Iron Curtain’– with millions of landmines (David Blair in The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/06/24/lithuania-iron-curtain-landmines-europe/
An Interview With Andriy Zagorodnyuk (Professor Phillips O’Brian’s Substack):
https://open.substack.com/pub/phillipspobrien/p/an-interview-with-andriy-zagorodnyuk?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
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Day 1,218.
Today, we look at the second day of the NATO summit in The Hague, including Mark Rutte’s leaked message to President Donald Trump, and President Zelensky’s upcoming meeting with the US president. We also hear about why young women are choosing to leave Ukraine “in droves” to study abroad, and what that means for the future of Ukraine. And finally we discuss a documentary series about Ukrainian veterans.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Garbiella Jozwiak. (Freelance Reporter).
With thanks to Alexandra Kutas.
Content Referenced:
Telegraph Live Blog on NATO Summit:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/25/nato-summit-trump-ukraine-war-zelensky-starmer/
Nato softens stance on Russia (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/25/leaked-statement-nato-softens-on-russia/
Ukraine has a problem no one is talking about – young women are leaving in droves (Gabriella in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/women-and-girls/ukraine-has-a-problem-no-one-is-talking-about-young-women/
Reimagined Ukraine, by Alexandra Kutas:
Serhii: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9nvSCf5_lw&t=184s
Oleksandr: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=t4gqEds6o9laQvct&v=DC_9mSV5wDs&feature=youtu.be
Vyacheslav: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMdrFk8xcX8
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Day 1,217.
Today, as the NATO summit gets underway in The Hague, we look at how the alliance is shifting the goalposts on how members’ contributions should be counted. We report on last night’s closed door session with President Zelensky - which we attended - and we hear the panel event Francis moderated recently at the Black Sea Security Forum in Odesa.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to our panel: Tony Abbott, Vadym Prystaiko, Dr Robert Seely and Richard Kemp.
Content Referenced:
See us at Chalke History Festival THIS FRIDAY (27th):
https://www.chalkefestival.com/
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Day 1,216.
Today, we discuss the ramifications of the historic American strike on Iran’s nuclear sites, and how we should read Tehran's Foreign Minister’s scramble to Moscow. Plus we feature a special dispatch from Gotland, Sweden, to meet the Armed Forces’ newest outfit protecting Europe’s strategic Baltic outpost from Russia.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.
Content Referenced:
The tiny Swedish island regiment tasked with protecting Europe from Russia (Venetia Rainey in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/17/the-tiny-swedish-island-regiment-tasked-protecting-europe/
Our sister podcast Battle Lines, covering wider geopolitical affairs, including Iran:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/14/battle-lines-foreign-policy-geopolitics-conflict-podcast/
Spain exempt from Nato’s 5pc spending target (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/22/spain-exempt-from-nato-five-percent-spending-target-gdp/
'My husband is free' — Belarus opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski freed after US envoy visits Minsk (The Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/in-highest-level-visit-in-years-lukashenko-meets-us-envoy-kellogg-in-minsk/?mc_cid=bdc69312ea&mc_eid=08d0680a95
Putin spies an opportunity in Trump’s attack on Iran (The Spectator):
https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/putin-spies-an-opportunity-in-trumps-attack-on-iran/
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Day 1,213.
Today, we discuss our exclusive reporting into insider Russian reaction to Operation Spider’s Web, hear from someone just on the frontline in Donetsk, and relay the latest acts of resistance in the occupied territories. Plus, you’ll hear Dom’s panel from the Black Sea Security Forum in Odesa featuring former British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and former Minister of State for Security, Tom Tugendhat, reflecting on key decisions made in the war.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dr. Jade McGlynn (War Studies Department of King's College). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.
Memphis Barker (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @memphisbarker on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Tom Tugendhat (Member of Parliament for Tonbridge) and Ben Wallace (Former British Defence Secretary).
Content Referenced:
Putin told to declare full war on Ukraine as Kremlin hardliners despair (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/18/putin-under-pressure-declare-war-ukraine-nationalists-kyiv/
I abandoned my unit in Ukraine. Now I’m going back to war (Memphis Barker in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/16/ukraine-russia-soldiers-abscondment-donetsk-kyiv/
'Putin doesn't want negotiations' - interview with Zelensky's 'power broker' Andriy Yermak (The Telegraph):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CneThrXUHSI
Russia accidentally admitted to its staggering troop losses in Ukraine (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/russia-just-accidentally-admitted-to-its-staggering-troop-losses-in-ukraine/?mc_cid=8c2eeadbda&mc_eid=08d0680a95
Washington has had it with Andriy Yermak (POLITICO):
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/19/ukraine-andriy-yermak-frustrates-trump-administration-00414197
Links relating to Dr Jade McGlynn’s segment:
https://t.me/samotniyskhid/6332
https://t.me/informnapalm/24948
Daily T episode mentioned in final thoughts:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/06/19/the-daily-t-trump-iran-attack-britain-fit-for-battle/
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Day 1,212.
Today, as we pass 100 days since Ukraine unconditionally accepted the US peace proposal for a total cease fire, we report how Russia continues to kill civilians across the country. We look at how much effort Russian officials are putting into telling the world sanctions are having no impact whatsoever on their economy, and report on Finland’s exit from the Ottawa Treaty. And we hear a number of voices from our recent trip to Odesa in southern Ukraine.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Dalibor Rohac, Melinda Haring, and Ugo Poletti.
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Content Referenced:
EU devises scheme to squeeze more profit from Russian frozen assets (POLITICO):
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-russia-frozen-assets-moscow-money-war-ukraine/
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Day 1,211.
Today, as the death toll from Monday night’s strike on Kyiv climbs, we report reaction from the United States, plus why we should be paying attention to the St Petersburg Economic Forum and how Moscow has taken aim at Britain’s new head of MI6.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X
James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.
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Content Referenced:
Kim Jong-un will send troops to help Putin rebuild Kursk (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/18/kim-jong-un-will-send-troops-to-help-putin-rebuild-kursk/
Ukraine's parliament passes state asset agency reform crucial for EU funding (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraines-parliament-passes-state-asset-agency-reform-key-to-eu-funding/
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Day 1,210.
Today, as a day of mourning is announced in Kyiv after a severe night’s bombardment – leaving at least 16 dead and over a 100 injured – we consider Moscow’s demands that Ukraine destroy all its western weaponry, and further ramifications of the Israel-Iran crisis for the war. Then we take you to the Black Sea Forum in Odesa, hearing the first interviews we recorded there, and describing some of the sights that greeted us when crossing the border.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Lord Ashcroft (@LordAshcroft on X) and Kira Rudik (@kiraincongress on X).
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Content Referenced:
Russia demands that Ukraine destroys all western weaponry (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/16/russia-demands-ukraine-destroy-all-western-weaponry/
How Iran’s support for Russia could tear the regime apart (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/13/iran-russia-mohammad-javad-sacked-zarif-ayatollah-khamenei/
Exclusive: Trump administration disbands group focused on pressuring Russia (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/trump-administration-disbands-group-focused-pressuring-russia-sources-say-2025-06-17/
Zelensky's trust rating drops 11 points to 65%, poll shows (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/zelenskys-approval-drops-11-points/?mc_cid=2bda39f5c4&mc_eid=08d0680a95
Not all German politicians want to freeze out Putin (The Times):
https://www.thetimes.com/world/europe/article/german-coalition-call-for-cooperation-with-putin-7j9wsjqcg
The first trial of its kind: A Russian soldier takes the stand for an execution (BBC):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8ylx534j0o
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Day 1,209.
Today, after Russia launches a combined missile and drone attack against Kremenchuk – right in the centre of Ukraine – we consider an intelligence operation in the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad which caused $5 million worth of damage. Then we hear about a new play that has just opened in London about Ukraine's experience, after a deep dive into how Moscow hired African farmers to make shampoo, before sending them to war.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Ben Farmer (Africa correspondent). @benfarmer on X.
With thanks to Josephine Burton and Simeon Kylsyi at Dash Arts.
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Content Referenced:
‘The Reckoning’ at the Arcola Theatre until 28th June:
https://www.arcolatheatre.com/whats-on/the-reckoning/
You can learn more and contact the team at:
https://www.dasharts.org.uk/contact
Russia hired African farmers to make shampoo, then sent them to war (Ben Farmer in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/09/russia-sent-african-shampoo-makers-die-ukraine-front-line/
The Russia affair in the Swiss secret service (Swiss Info):
https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/the-russia-affair-in-the-swiss-secret-service/89461415
How Russia recruited a teenage Canadian spy (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/europe-espionage-teen-spy/
Ukrainian intelligence agents attack Russian substation causing $5 million in damage (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/hur-agents-ignite-substation-in-russias-kaliningrad-in-sabotage-operation/
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Day 1,206.
Today, as explosions are heard across Crimea, we discuss the impact of Israel’s attack on Iran on the war in Ukraine, especially on drone procurement. Then we do a deep dive into Ukrainian food, visiting a special charity in Kharkiv making salt, and interviewing a bestselling cookery writer about her family’s remarkable experiences over the past century, and the recipes passed down the generations.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Olia Hercules (best selling cookery writer). @Olia_Hercules on X.
Content Referenced:
Join Us for Live Podcast at Chalke Valley (29 June):
https://www.chalkefestival.com/
Join Us for Live Podcast at Scarborough Fair (9 July):
https://scarboroughfair.uk/events/putins-folly-the-war-in-ukraine-three-years-on/
Charities Mentioned in Kharkiv Segment:
https://www.instagram.com/lavka_deokupatsii/?igsh=dG4wNzVnZjBsdDZy#
https://www.instagram.com/volonterska_ua/?igsh=M2Q3ZmJ3YXRhMHlz#
Olia Hercules’s Book - ‘Strong Roots: A Ukrainian Family Story of War, Exile and Hope’:
https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/strong-roots-9781526662965/
Nato drafts one-page communiqué to suit Trump’s attention span (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/13/nato-drawing-up-trump-one-page-communique/
France blocking Britain from EU’s massive defence fund (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/12/france-blocking-britain-from-eu-massive-defence-fund/
Pro-Orbán propagandist’s ties to Russian intelligence exposed during national security screening (Direkt36):
https://www.direkt36.hu/en/fideszes-propagandista-orosz-titkosszolgalati-kapcsolatai-buktak-ki-egy-nemzetbiztonsagi-ellenorzesen/
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Day 1,205.
Today, as Russian casualties reportedly pass one million, we assess an extraordinary press release by the Trump administration marking ‘Russia Day’, and examine the mentality underpinning the United States’s stance on the war. Then we hear again from a Ukrainian winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, and discuss Margaret Thatcher’s attitude towards Russia with the Iron Lady’s definitive biographer and confidant.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Charles Moore, Baron Moore of Etchingham (Member of the House of Lords and former editor of The Daily Telegraph). @CharlesHMoore on X.
Olseandra Matviichuk (Ukrainian Human Rights Lawyer and Head of Centre for Civil Liberties). @avalaina on X.
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Content Referenced:
Oleksandra’s list of some trusted NGOs and charities supporting Ukraine:
https://www.ukraineshortlist.com/
Russia sends its most valuable planes as far away from Ukraine as possible (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/11/russia-sends-nuclear-bombers-further-after-ukraine-drone/
“They are hunting us”: systematic drone attacks targeting civilians in Kherson (Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine): https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/iicihr-ukraine/index
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Day 1,204.
Today, as Russia continues to attack civilians in Ukraine – two weeks after Donald Trump said it would take him a fortnight to work out if Vladimir Putin was serious about peace or just ‘tapping’ him along – we take the temperature in Brussels where more sanctions have been announced, and also hear from a senior Ukrainian defence official.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
Yulia Marushevska (Head of the Reforms Support Office in Ukraine's Ministry of Defense). @MarushevskaY on X.
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Day 1,203.
Today, as Ukraine fends off yet another overnight aerial bombardment, the first prisoners of war to return since the latest rounds of peace talks arrive in Ukraine. Meanwhile in London, we hear about NATO’s Secretary General Mark Rutte’s punchy speech at Chatham House yesterday. Finally, we talk with former Swedish Defence minister Peter Hulqvist.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to former Swedish Defence minister Peter Hulqvist.
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Content Referenced:
Spend more or get ready to speak Russian, Nato chief warns UK, The Telegraph
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/09/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-nato-war-latest-news/
Families of missing Ukrainians gather as prisoner exchange begins, BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20q4wgx5xxo
Families of Ukraine's missing fear peace will not bring them home, BBC
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9wg2jelpyno
Paris’ Hotel Lutetia Is Haunted by History, The Smithsonian Magazine
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/paris-hotel-lutetia-haunted-history-180971629/#:~:text=The%20exhibit%20would%20be%20called,between%20April%20and%20August%201945.
The Postcard by Anne Berest review – an autofictional tale of family survival, The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/oct/04/the-postcard-by-anne-berest-review-an-autofictional-tale-of-family-survival
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Day 1,202.
Today, we assess the overall strategic picture as Russia sets its sights on one of the regions not illegally annexed after one the most furious, but failed, aerial bombardments of the war. Then we hear more from the fallout of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s meeting with Donald Trump and from the Polish Presidential election last week, before hearing from a historian of the Cold War about the right, and wrong, lessons we take from that era.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Memphis Barker (Senior foreign correspondent). @memphisbarker on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
With thanks to Vladislav Zubok (Historian of international relations, London School of Economics). @VladislavZubok1 on X.
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Content Referenced:
‘The World of the Cold War’ by Vladislav Zubok:
https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/303799/the-world-of-the-cold-war-by-zubok-vladislav/9780241696149
Ukraine’s race to recovery after Russian devastation (Memphis Barker in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/07/ukraines-race-to-rebuild-power-plants-russian-bombardment/
How Merz plans to avoid an Oval Office pasting (James Rothwell in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/05/german-chancellor-merz-plan-avoid-oval-office-pasting/
Watch: New footage of Ukraine’s daring drone raid on Russian planes (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/08/watch-new-footage-ukraine-drone-attack-russia-planes/
Putin unleashes a summer offensive to break Ukraine (The Economist):
https://www.economist.com/europe/2025/06/08/putin-unleashes-a-summer-offensive-to-break-ukraine
President Zelensky’s Interview with ABC News:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7gSoZ0_M8E
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Day 1,199.
Today, as Ukraine strikes more military targets deep inside Russia, Moscow responds by launching a massive missile and drone attack against civilian targets across much of Ukraine. We hear what life is like in the embattled city of Pokrovsk in the Donbas, and then the latest updates on resistance in the occupied territories with Dr Jade McGlynn. Later, we interview Lord Robertson - architect of the UK’s Strategic Defence Review.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Fermín Torrano (Freelance Reporter).@FerminTorrano on X.
Dr. Jade McGlynn (War Studies Department of King's College). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
With thanks to Lord Robertson (former NATO Secretary General of NATO and lead author of Britain's Strategic Defence Review)
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Content Referenced:
Hear the full interview with Lord Robertson on our sister podcast ‘Battle Lines’:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/battle-lines/
Learn more about ‘Helping to Leave’ - the charity mentioned by Jade McGlynn:
https://helpingtoleave.org/en
My 24 hours on the front line (Fermín Torrano for The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/on-ukraine-front-line-pokrovsk-russia/
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Day 1,198.
Today, as the true impact of the historic drone strikes on the Russian air fleet become clear, we reflect more deeply on their implications for the war, and what it tells us that Putin refused to reference them in televised remarks. Plus we share more on our experiences in the port city of Odesa this week, including recordings from inside a basement during an air raid.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
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Content Referenced:
'Nothing secret left' - Ukraine hacks Russia's Tupolev bomber producer, source claims (Kyiv Independent)
https://kyivindependent.com/there-is-nothing-secret-left-ukraine-hacks-russias-tupolev-aircraft-manufacturer-source-claims/?mc_cid=2b5c0b70f8&mc_eid=08d0680a95
U.S. Is Redirecting Critical Antidrone Technology From Ukraine to U.S. Forces (Wall Street Journal)
https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/us-halts-ukraine-anti-drone-russia-ce0b5b75
UK Parliament Petition to send Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/719124
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Day 1,197.
Today, after another series of deadly strikes on civilians in Sumy, Russia continue to push ahead in the north of the region. Meanwhile, we continue to assess the damages from Operation Spider’s Web and the Kerch Bridge explosion. We also dive into the UK’s Strategic Defence Review and what it means for Ukraine, while the UK promises 100,000 drones to Ukraine by Spring 2026.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Michael Weiss, Editor at The Insider.
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Content Referenced:
Ukraine strikes Putin’s prized spy planes, The Telegraph
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/03/ukraine-strikes-putin-prized-spy-plane/
Trump official who shut down counter-Russia agency has links to Kremlin, The Telegraph
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/06/03/trump-official-shut-russia-propaganda-unit-kremlin-ties/
We led the Strategic Defence Review. This is how Starmer can keep Britain safe, The Telegraph
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/06/01/strategic-defence-review-lord-robertson-fiona-hill-barrons/
Ukraine Defaults on Sovereign Debt Payment, Wall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/articles/ukraine-defaults-on-sovereign-debt-payment-03267386
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Day 1,196.
Today, while fighting continues around the area of Pokrovsk, Ukraine claims yet another attack on crucial Russian infrastructure. This time, it is the Kerch Bridge, which connects Russia to Crimea that was hit with underwater explosives. Meanwhile, in Istanbul yesterday, the Russia and Ukrainian delegations continue to be at a deadlock, despite agreeing on an exchange of POWs.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Venetia Rainey (Co-host of 'Battle Lines'). @venetiarainey on X.
David Blair (Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator). @davidblairdt on X.
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Content Referenced:
Explosion rocks Kerch Bridge to Crimea
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/03/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news5291/
Putin hands surrender terms to Ukraine
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/02/putin-offers-ukraine-truce-surrenders-regime-change/
Rachel Reeves threatens Roman Abramovich over frozen £2.35bn Chelsea sale funds
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/06/02/rachel-reeves-threatens-roman-abramovich-chelsea-sale-money/
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Day 1,195.
Today, after what some are calling the most successful special operation in modern history, we assess the strategic significance of Ukraine's strikes on Russia’s bomber fleet. We also discuss the Polish presidential elections and the Strategic Defence Review, coming out later today in the UK.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
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Content Referenced:
Ukrainian drones destroyed Putin’s bombers. A secret smuggling operation made it possible
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/01/ukraine-drones-russia-nuclear-bombers-olenya-belaya-bases/
Right-winger Karol Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/01/liberal-mayor-narrowly-leads-poland-election-blow-trump/
Britain’s new nuclear-powered attack submarines to ‘face down’ Russia
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/06/01/britain-nuclear-powered-attack-submarines-face-down-russia/
Starmer’s defence strategy in disarray
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/06/01/starmer-3pc-defence-spending-pledge-in-disarray/
Massive security breach: Russian nuclear facilities exposed online
https://danwatch.dk/en/serious-security-breach-russian-nuclear-facilities-exposed/
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Day 1,192.
Today, while missiles and drones ran down on Ukraine, and especially on Kharkiv, Ukraine and its allies are still waiting for Russia’s memo on their terms for a potential ceasefire and peace talks next week in Istanbul. We also discuss the increase of electronic warfare on the battlefield and share an exclusive interview with former deputy assistant to the US president and senior director for European and Russian affairs on the U.S. National Security Council, Fiona Hill.
Plus, Dom and Francis report from Ukraine.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X
Plus Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley.
With thanks to Fiona Hill (Former deputy assistant to the US president and senior director for European and Russian affairs on the U.S. National Security Council) and Cameron Henderson (US Reporter at the Telegraph). @CamHenderson98 on X.
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Content Referenced:
Fiona Hill: Trump is terrified of Putin, I’ve seen it first hand, The Telegraph
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/05/25/fiona-hill-interview-trump-terrified-putin-seen-firsthand/
Lessons of Ukraine: Properly equipped modern tanks will still rule the battlefield, The Telegraph
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/29/main-battle-tanks-ads-active-defence-ew-ukraine-drone-war/
Moscow is now a target for Ukraine’s Western missiles
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/28/moscow-target-ukraine-missiles-kremlin-putin-merz-taurus/
Ukraine Drone Carriers Launch First Long-Range Autonomous Strikes
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidhambling/2025/05/26/ukraine-drone-carriers-launch-first-long-range-autonomous-strikes/
China Cut Drone Sales to West But Supplies Them to Russia, Ukraine Says
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-29/china-cut-drone-sales-to-west-but-supplies-them-to-russia-ukraine-says
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Day 1,191.
Today, Ukraine targets Moscow with drone attacks for the second consecutive days and strikes several industrial plants linked to the war effort in Russia. Meanwhile, Russia proposes a new round of peace talks in Istanbul on June 2nd. We discuss the memorandums that both Ukraine and Russia are drafting ahead of the meeting and whether we’ll see a change from Russia’s maximalist stance from earlier this month. And we look ahead to the Polish presidential elections on Sunday. Finally, Francis Dearnley sits down with Mykola Bielieskov of the National Institute for Strategic Studies.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
James Kilner (Former Russia Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Mykola Bielieskov (Research Fellow at the National Institute for Strategic Studies). @MBielieskov on X.
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Content Referenced:
Exclusive: Putin's demands for peace include an end to NATO enlargement, sources say, Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/putin-ukraine-peace-wants-pledge-halt-nato-enlargement-sources-say-2025-05-28/
Germany and Ukraine reach deal for long-range weapons production
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/28/zelenskyy-merz-germany-ukraine-sumy
Over half of Azov fighters returned to Ukraine, official says, Kyiv Independent
https://kyivindependent.com/over-half-of-azov-fighters-returned-to-ukraine-official-says/
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Day 1,190.
Today, as Ukraine reels from yet another record drone bombardment, we look at warnings that Russia is massing 50,000 troops near Sumy ahead of a new offensive. Plus we bring you some of the top lines from Chancellor Friederich Merz’s press conference with Vlodomyr Zelensky, where he announced that Germany would help Ukraine build long-range missiles.
We’ll also be hearing Dom’s interview with Estonia’s defence minister about Moscow’s shadow fleet and how to protect critical infrastructure from Russia. And Roland Oliphant reports from Armenia on the dilemma facing small former Soviet Union states in the midst of what some politicians there are describing as a geopolitical earthquake.
Contributors:
Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @@venetiarainey on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @@Barnes_Joe on X.
Roland Oliphant (Chief Foreign Analyst). @RolandOliphant on X.
Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor for Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Hanno Pevkur (Minister of Defence of Estonia).
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Content Referenced:
Ukraine launches massive drone attack on Russia
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/05/28/ukraine-launches-massive-drone-attack-on-russia/
Ukraine War latest news
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/05/28/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news529/
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Day 1,189.
Today, after Kyiv suffers some of the most intense bombardments of the war, we look at why more drones and ballistic missiles are piercing Ukrainian defences, and assess the significance of Donald Trump saying that Vladimir Putin has gone “absolutely crazy.” Plus we hear another interview from Dom’s trip to Estonia, and reflect on how the podcast began with Ukraine’s: The Latest’s original producer.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor for Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Giles Gear (Audio Executive Editor). @GilesGear on LinkedIn.
With thanks to Dr Jack Watling (Senior Research Fellow at Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies). @Jack_Watling on X.
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Content Referenced:
Russia Is Raining Hellfire On Ukraine (The Economist):
https://www.economist.com/europe/2025/05/25/russia-is-raining-hellfire-on-ukraine
Slammed by Russian missiles, Ukraine seeks more U.S. air defense systems (Washington Post):
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/26/ukraine-patriot-missiles-air-defense-raytheon/
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Today is a public holiday here in the UK, and so we’re releasing a special episode on one of the great taboo subjects in the history of warfare: that of the role of gender and sexual violence. Firstly, Adelie speaks with Sofi Oksanen, who just published the viral essay 'Same River, Twice, Putin’s War on Women'. She discusses how historic attitudes to gender in Russia impacted post-Soviet history. The second interview is with Tetiana Tymoshenko, a therapist who works with survivors of rape in Ukraine with the UNFPA. Listener discretion is especially advised for this episode.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Reporter and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to Sofi Oksanen, @SofiOksanen on X.
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Content Referenced:
Conference: Thought and Truth under Pressure
https://www.svenskaakademien.se/en/events/thought-and-truth-under-pressure
Same River, Twice: Putin's War on Women
https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/same-river-twice-putins-war-on-women-sofi-oksanen?variant=53507032514939
An online psychotherapy support platform for survivors of conflict-related violence Aurora operates in Ukraine, UNFPA
https://ukraine.unfpa.org/en/aurora_eng
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Day 1,185.
Today, as Ukraine closes Moscow’s airspace for the third night in a row we get our regular update about resistance activities in the occupied territories, report from a NATO exercise in Sweden and, for a little pick me up at the end of the week, you’ll hear what happened when Francis and Dom were introduced to strong Ukrainian coffee.
Contributors:
Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor for Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Dr. Jade McGlynn (War Studies Department of King's College). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.
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Content Referenced:
Hear more about Venetia's trip on our sister podcast 'Battle Lines':
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/23/battle-lines-trump-edition-inside-trumps-new-star-wars-prog/
Learn More about Vadym's Coffee:
https://www.instagram.com/vadymgranovskiy/
How Ukraine's best coffee maker joined the fight against Russia (GQ):
https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/politics/article/coffee-man-of-ukraine-war-vadym-granovskiy
Joseph Nye obituary in The Telegraph:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2025/05/12/joseph-nye-foreign-policy-soft-power-washington-obama-bush/
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Day 1,184.
Today, as Moscow’s Airports are once again shut down by Ukrainian drones, we hear about Chechnan officers apparently assassinated in the occupied territories, as it’s revealed Trump told his European counterparts Putin does not want to end the war. Plus, we hear about the educational challenges faced by refugees, and the evolving nature of civil society in a country at war with the founder of one of Ukraine’s largest foundations.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor for Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Poppy Wood (Education Editor). @poppyeh on X.
With thanks to Serhiy Prytula, founder of the Serhiy Prytula Foundation. @serhiyprytula on X.
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Content Referenced:
Ukrainian children ‘forced’ to study Russian GCSE (Poppy and Francis’s story in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/19/ukrainian-children-forced-study-russian-gcse-in-uk/
Special Episode interviewing Ukrainian children:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/special-childhood-at-war/id1612424182?i=1000704331753
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3SjJ3cUVYiweoChHsvjL6b?si=wH_9X4gQRLyyvGjLfom_Ug
Learn more about the Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation:
https://prytulafoundation.org/en
Trump Tells European Leaders in Private That Putin Isn’t Ready to End War (Wall Street
Journal):
https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/trump-putin-call-russia-ukraine-83a6ef59
'We don't want this anymore' — Lavrov confirms Russia has no interest in ceasefire in Ukraine (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/we-dont-want-this-anymore-russia-rejects-a-ceasefire-in-ukraine-lavrov-says/
Ukrainian ex-politician shot dead while dropping daughter at Madrid school (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/05/21/ukrainian-father-shot-five-time-madrid/
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Day 1,183.
Today, as Vladimir Putin makes his first visit to Kursk after the Kremlin erroneously claimed all Ukrainian soldiers had been completely pushed out of the territory, we look at the latest deep strikes on Russian infrastructure, hear from an ambulance convoy in Ukraine, and speak to a central advisor of the European Union on Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor for Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Brock Bierman (Founder of the non-profit Ukraine Focus).
And Bob Dean (Head of the Security Unit of the Netherlands Institute of International Relations)
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Content Referenced:
Learn more about ‘Ukraine Focus’, delivering ambulances to Ukraine:
https://ukrainefocus.org/
https://ukrainefocus.org/programs/zelensky-truck/
Ukraine has shown you can now buy an intelligence agency off the shelf (Ben Wallace in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/20/intelligence-agencies-no-longer-just-for-governments/
Trump’s New Position on the War in Ukraine: Not My Problem (New York Times):
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/20/us/politics/trump-ukraine-russia.html
Russian Troops Are War-Weary, but Want to Conquer More of Ukraine (New York Times):
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/17/world/europe/russian-troops-peace-putin.html
Losing friends, fast (POLITICO):
https://www.politico.eu/newsletter/brussels-playbook/losing-friends-fast/
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Day 1,182.
Today, we continue dissecting the phone call between Putin and Trump and what it means for the prospect of negotiations. We discuss the latest Russian ‘Frankenstein’ missile and tactics on the ground, plus a dive into a report investigating Russian strikes on hotels near the frontline in an effort to target journalists. Finally we hear a dispatch from Sweden and interview with a Swedish chief of defence staff on the Russian threat on the Finnish border.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Reporter and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor for Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Iona Cleave (Foreign Reporter). @cleaveiona on X.
Venetia Rainey (Co-host of the podcast 'Battle Lines'). @venetiarainey on X.
With thanks to Kenza Rharmaoui (Senior Researcher at Truth Hounds). @truth_hounds on X.
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Content Referenced:
Russia’s new ‘Frankenstein’ missile terrorising Ukraine, The Telegraph
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/05/13/russias-new-frankenstein-missile-terrorising-ukraine/
Russia’s motorbike squads may be suicidal but they are hurting Ukraine, The Telegraph
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/05/19/ukraine-war-are-russias-motorcycle-assaults-really-working/
Last Check-In: The Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Hotels Silencing the Press, Truth Hounds
https://truth-hounds.org/en/cases/last-check-in/
To come to our event with Truth Hounds at the Frontline Club in London on June 4th
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-russia-silences-press-in-ukraine-frontline-club-tickets-1371152527119
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Day 1,181.
Today, just minutes after Presidents Putin and Trump spoke over the phone following the failed peace talks in Turkey last week, we react to the strategy being adopted by both sides: is Putin playing Trump like a fiddle? Then, later, we hear about the worst aerial bombardment Ukraine has experienced of the entire war, which took place not three years ago, but on Sunday.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor for Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Gabriellus Landberghis (Lithuania's former Minister of Foreign Affairs). @GLandsbergis on X.
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Putin: Russia is strong enough to end what we started in Ukraine (The Telegraph):
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Pope Leo meets JD Vance after calling for peace in Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/05/18/pope/
Germany drops opposition to nuclear power in rapprochement with France (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/e99efa2b-338a-4065-89c6-0683d5759ed7
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Day 1,178.
Today, as Ukraine and Russia hold their first direct negotiations in over three years today in Istanbul, we bring you live coverage from two major political and defence conferences in Europe, featuring key NATO and EU figures. How united is Europe in its stance on security and support for Ukraine? Plus, we speak with a former senior U.S. official to assess whether Donald Trump’s influence in American politics is beginning to fade, and hear about the new commander of Moscow’s ground forces: a man nicknamed ‘General Blood’.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor for Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
With thanks to Professor Eliot Cohen (writer at the Atlantic, former counselorto the head of the US State Department). @EliotACohen on X.
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Ukrainian and Russian delegations begin negotiations (The Telegraph Live Blog):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/05/16/russia-ukraine-peace-talks-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news/
Eliot A. Cohen’s Articles for The Atlantic:
https://www.theatlantic.com/author/eliot-a-cohen/
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Day 1,177.
Today, as Vladimir Putin rejects mounting Western pressure to attend peace talks in Turkey with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, attention turns to the controversial delegation he's sending in his place. Who are these representatives, and why are international diplomats describing their presence as an ‘insult’ to the peace process? Plus, we report on a new monument to Joseph Stalin unveiled in Moscow, and investigate how Russia’s military build-up is accelerating, not slowing, despite the war’s toll.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor for Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.
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‘A potentially historic day descends into chaos’ (The Telegraph Live Blog):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/05/15/russia-ukraine-peace-talks-turkey-putin-zelensky-trump/
A glimpse inside Putin’s secret arms empire (The Economist)
https://www.economist.com/interactive/briefing/2025/05/08/a-glimpse-inside-putins-secret-arms-empire
Zelensky to travel to Turkey for peace talks regardless of Putin’s plans (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/a43c7876-7d7b-4d1c-96fd-98b60a1c6223
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Day 1,176.
Today, we discuss reports of staged anti-Western protests ahead of Russia’s Victory Day parade last week, where ‘activists for hire’ chanted slogans in front of several EU embassies. We also look at the 17th package of sanctions agreed on by EU ambassadors, which will have severe ramifications for Vladimir Putin’s shadow fleet. Finally, we hear about the escalation of strikes on civilians since the beginning of 2025 and their consequences, especially for children. Please note this episode features graphic descriptions of injuries caused by missiles and drones.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Reporter and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor for Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to George Graham, Chief Executive of Humanity & Inclusion.
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Content Referenced:
Learn more about Humanity & Inclusion’s work in Ukraine:
https://www.humanity-inclusion.org.uk/en/country/ukraine
EU backs 17th round of Russia sanctions (POLITICO):
https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-backs-17th-round-of-russia-sanctions/
New Report Exposes Russia’s Strategic Disinformation Warfare (Global Rights Compliance):
https://globalrightscompliance.org/manufacturing-impunity-russian-information-operations-in-ukraine/
Macron open to deploying French nuclear weapons in Europe (DW):
https://www.dw.com/en/macron-open-to-deploying-french-nuclear-weapons-in-europe/a-72534138
Türkiye, Ukraine and Peru the first trips of the Pontiff (La Repubblica):
https://www.repubblica.it/cronaca/2025/05/13/news/viaggi_papa_leone_xiv_turchia_kiev_fatima-424183328/?ref=RHLF-BG-P4-S1-T1-EXTRA-CONCLAVE
How Joe Biden Handed the Presidency to Donald Trump (The New Yorker):
https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-political-scene/how-joe-biden-handed-the-presidency-to-donald-trump
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Day 1,175.
Today, we look ahead to what might happen on Thursday in Istanbul. We discuss whether Putin will show up at all. We also dive into the potential 17th round of sanctions if Russia doesn’t agree to a ceasefire, and whether Europe can deliver on its promises. Finally, Francis has a robust conversation with the Hungarian Secretary of State for International Communication and Relations, Zoltán Kovács, at the Hungarian embassy in London.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Reporter and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor for Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Zoltan Kovacs, Hungarian Secretary of State for International Communication and Relations.
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Content Referenced:
Joe Barnes, on the Telegraph:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/j/jk-jo/joe-barnes/
Trump toys with late entrance to Ukraine-Russia peace talks, Telegraph:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/05/12/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news/
UK to Unveil New Russia Sanctions as European Ministers Meet, Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-11/uk-to-unveil-new-russia-sanctions-as-european-ministers-meet
Why the EU is racing to expand its Russia sanctions in a push for peace, Financial Times
https://www.ft.com/content/2a781235-ad89-4aaf-a55f-c4863ba060c1
EU readies capital controls and tariffs to safeguard Russia sanctions, Financial Times
https://www.ft.com/content/7f7687da-b31a-4c64-a446-221c4a756a05
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Day 1,174.
Today, we unpack a momentous weekend of diplomacy which began with the European leaders of Britain, Germany, France, and Poland assembling in Kyiv to demand an unconditional ceasefire, escalated with a late-night address from Vladimir Putin and fresh drone attacks, then culminated in a shock intervention from Donald Trump. Afterwards, we offer a detailed analysis on the strategic picture on the front lines.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Francis Farrell (Reporter, The Kyiv Independent). @francisjfarrell on X.
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Francis Farrell’s reporting for the Kyiv Independent:
https://kyivindependent.com/author/francis-farrell/
Putin defies ceasefire demand with major drone barrage (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/05/12/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news/
Trump’s top negotiator accused of breaking protocol in talks with Putin (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/05/11/witkoff-used-kremlin-interpreter-breach-of-protocol/
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Day 1,171.
Today, as Vladimir Putin hosts world leaders in Moscow for his Victory Day Parade, we break down what was really on display: both in military hardware and political messaging. How much of the spectacle honored World War II, and how much signaled the rise of a militarised Russia? Then, we speak with a former Ukrainian MP and leader of the Sky Shield initiative about proposals for Kyiv’s allies to shoot down enemy missiles, and report on the latest resistance efforts in occupied territories.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Oksana Pyzik (Associate Professor Pharm Prac & Policy at UCL). @OksanaPyzikUCL on X.
With thanks to Lesia Orobets (former Member of Parliament of Ukraine). @LesyaOrobets on X and Illia Riepin.
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In full: Russia Victory Day parade 2025 w. commentary from Dom/Oksana (The Telegraph):
https://www.youtube.com/live/YMfnk-j42Rs
Soviets determined WW2, Putin tells Victory Day parade in Trump rebuff (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/05/09/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news529/
Russia building major new explosives facility as Ukraine war drags on (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/investigations/russia-building-major-new-explosives-facility-ukraine-war-drags-2025-05-08/
Learn more about the Sky Shield plan:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16e4_huHkGl_MU2Qk2CH6skxnKn6kYzH3/view
Learn more about Ukrainian Action:
https://www.ukrainianaction.com/
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Day 1,170.
Today, as the end of the Second World War in Europe is marked in most European countries, we report how Vladimir Putin’s three-day ‘goodwill ceasefire’ designed to protect his own commemoration tomorrow appears to have been broken already, we examine three very strong and uncharacteristically critical comments by the United States administration about Russia, and we ask whether Friedrich Merz has hit the ground running, or fallen at the first hurdle.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Chemical Weapons Expert and Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.
Content Referenced:
'Putin’s top 3 lies: from Ukraine to the Second World War' (Video by Francis):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mdvqJy-zVk
Putin welcomes Xi Jinping at Kremlin (The Telegraph Live Blog):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/05/08/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-xi-jinping-moscow/
JD Vance: Russia is asking for too much from Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/05/07/jd-vance-russia-asking-too-much-from-ukraine/
Former British Army soldier “Swampy” killed in Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/07/former-british-soldier-killed-in-ukraine/
Putin’s Victory Day display is a charade, not a parade (Hamish’s article):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/08/putins-victory-day-display-is-a-charade-not-a-parade/
Russia has damaged, destroyed over 2,300 medical infrastructure facilities since beginning of full-scale invasion, health ministry says (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/russia-has-damaged-destroyed-over-2-300-medical-infrastructure-facilities-since-beginning-of-full-scale-invasion-health-ministry-says/
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Day 1,169.
Today, as – for the third day running – Ukrainian drones sow chaos in the skies above Moscow, we analyse the final preparations for Putin’s Victory Day parade, and discuss President Biden’s first interview since leaving office, hours after Friedrich Merz finally became Chancellor of Germany at a pivotal moment in modern European history.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X
James Kilner (Editor of The Central Asia & South Caucasus Bulletin and The Russia Morning Memo). @jkjourno on X
Content Referenced:
James Kilner’s Bulletins -
The Russian Memo: https://www.thememo.news/
The Central Asia and South Caucasus Bulletin: https://www.thememo.news/
Battle Lines episode on India-Pakistan fears:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/04/28/battle-lines-global-rearmament-india-pakistan-kashmir/
Interview with Biden Advisor Mike Carpenter:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2DeReNhsKg
Biden: Trump is appeasing Putin, that’s not who we are (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/05/07/biden-trump-is-appeasing-putin-that-is-not-who-we-are/
Merz becomes chancellor of ‘unstable’ Germany after first vote humiliation (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/05/06/merz-unexpectedly-fails-not-elected-as-german-chancellor/
Europe vows to halt all Russian gas imports (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/05/07/europe-vows-to-halt-all-russian-gas-imports/
What If America Abandons Ukraine? (Foreign Affairs):
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/what-if-america-abandons-ukraine
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Day 1,168.
Today, as Friedrich Merz suffers a “humiliating and unexpected setback” on his way to becoming German Chancellor, we report how the Kremlin is preparing for Friday’s Victory Day parade, all while nervously watching the skies for Ukrainian drones, after two successive nights of attacks on Moscow.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Ash Bhardwaj, an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and author, who specialises in blending defence, security and travel.
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Content Referenced:
Video Special of Ukraine: The Latest Answering Your Questions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9szTxRfF7TU
'Taras' Film Screening with Dom Nicholls on Wednesday:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bloomsbury-theatre/events/2025/may/ua-x-ucl-taras-film-screening
Edgelands: Stories from the Russian border (Ash Bhardwaj’s Telegraph Podcast):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/edgelands/
Ash’s Event in London on Thursday:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-travel-builds-purpose-resilience-and-emotional-fitness-tickets-1321565882129?aff=oddtdtcreator
Starmer prepares for attack by Russia (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/05/05/starmer-prepares-for-attack-by-russia/
Russia used thermobaric weapons in drone strike on Kharkiv, Ukrainian prosecutors say (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/russia-used-thermobaric-weapons-in-drone-strike-on-kharkiv-ukrainian-prosecutors-say/?mc_cid=fa397ac35b&mc_eid=08d0680a95
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Today, on a public holiday in the UK, we answer questions submitted by listeners around the world. What's it like being shot at in a tank? What would happen in the US suddenly stopped supporting Ukraine? Why do missiles do more damage in Ukraine than in Israel? What could give the 'Coalition of the Willing' more bite? And is 2025 the year Russian economy finally collapses? Plus many more.
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Day 1,164.
Today, as a drone attack hits Russian airbases in occupied Crimea, we continue to unpack the minerals deal signed between the US and Ukraine and we contemplate whether the US might be pulling out of the peace negotiations. We also look at the latest news from Central Asia and we hear from a visual artist who donated a photograph to the Kherson Art Museum, which was looted by Russian soldiers in 2022.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Narrative Podcast Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X
James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.
With thanks to Emeric Lhuisset (visual artist). @emericlhuisset on Insta.
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Content Referenced:
Massive drone attack reportedly targets Russian military sites in occupied Crimea
https://kyivindependent.com/massive-drone-attack-targets-russian-military-sites-in-occupied-crimea/
F-16s Pulled From U.S. Boneyard Are Being Delivered To Ukraine For Spare Parts
https://www.twz.com/air/f-16s-pulled-from-u-s-boneyard-are-being-delivered-to-ukraine-for-spare-parts
TED Talk by Palmer Luckey, the founder of Anduril Industries:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooMXEwl7N8Y
On Chernobyl fallout in southern Belarus, in The Dial:
https://www.thedial.world/articles/news/issue-25/chernobyl-disaster-belarus?utm_source=The+Dial&utm_campaign=44938c8849-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_02_19_04_11&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-44938c8849-458325807
On Emeric Lhuisset's work, From a painting to a viral photo, a fight for Ukraine's history, Le Monde:
https://www.lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2023/11/22/from-a-painting-to-a-viral-photo-a-fight-for-ukraine-s-history_6279646_30.html
Fundraising for the British Heart Foundation, in memory of David Knowles
https://www.justgiving.com/page/rhcc-vs-lwcc?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=WA&utm_campaign=015#supportersList
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Day 1,163.
Today, as the United States and Ukraine finally sign a much-revised minerals deal, we look at what it might mean for the future security of Ukraine – and we return to Germany to examine the first appointments of Friedrich Merz’s top team and ask why some commentators are questioning whether members of the German elite are really serious about rearmament, or would perhaps prefer a rapprochement with Russia.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
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Content Referenced:
Trump minerals deal blames Putin for invasion (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/05/01/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-trump-latest-news/
Trump OKs First Cash Weapons Sale to Kyiv, Partly Lifts Hold on Ukrainian Military Aid (Kyiv Post):
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/51800
Realizing America’s Drone Revolution (War on the Rocks):
https://warontherocks.com/2025/04/realizing-americas-drone-revolution/
Hundreds of North Korean troops killed while fighting Ukraine, Seoul says (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/world/about-600-north-koreans-killed-ukraine-war-south-korean-lawmaker-says-2025-04-30/
NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:
The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them, or click the links below.
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Day 1,162.
Today, as Russian troops intensify offensive operations in several oblasts – Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson – we talk about the latest conversations amongst the coalition of the willing, where the tone is decidedly pessimistic. Then we do a deeper dive into the latest positions of China, Turkey, and Syria in relation to the war.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Narrative Podcast Producer)@Adeliepjz on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Sophia Yan (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @sophia_yan on X.
Content Referenced:
SIGN UP TO THE NEW ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST’ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:
https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/ukraine/
Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting.
It’s free for everyone, including non-subscribers.
Sophia Yan’s Podcasts on China -
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/how-to-become-a-dictator-podcast/
Europe ‘would struggle to put 25,000 troops on the ground in Ukraine’ (The Times):
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/article/europe-uk-peacekeeping-troops-ukraine-6tp2cfgg5
Europe fears Trump preparing to walk away from Ukraine talks (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/2f7af030-7466-4c10-9c7c-a7ceaa03a70a
Russia intensifies offensive operations in 3 regions, pushes toward Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine's military says (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/russia-intensifies-offensive-operations-in-3-regions-pushes-toward-dnipropetrovsk-oblast-ukraines-military-says/?mc_cid=063ac27037&mc_eid=08d0680a95
Putin Renames Volgograd Airport ‘Stalingrad’ to Honor WWII Battle (Moscow Times):
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/30/putin-renames-volgograd-airport-stalingrad-to-honor-wwii-battle-a88920
‘Do you want to show strength here?’: Russia’s ads recruiting Chinese mercenaries (The Guardian):
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/10/russia-social-media-ads-videos-recruiting-china-mercenaries
Video About Chinese Soldiers Fighting for Russia:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syKWPralGKQ
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Day 1,161.
Today, as Trump pushes back against Vladimir Putin’s three-day ceasefire proposal, we discuss the recent reflections of the former commander of Ukraine’s armed forces and his bold predictions for the future of warfare. Plus, we hear frontline reaction from soldiers to the so-called pauses in the fighting. Are they real?
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Svitlana Morenets (Staff Writer at The Spectator). @SvMorenets on X.
Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Chemical Weapons Expert and Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.
Content Referenced:
The evolving nature of warfare has redefined the fundamental principles of global security: the Ukrainian experience and the emerging world order (Valerii Zaluzhnyi’s speech):
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/columns/2025/04/25/7509135/
Russia threatens Nato with nuclear strikes (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/29/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news529/
North Korea confirms it sent troops to fight for Russia (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/28/north-korea-confirms-sent-troops-fight-russia/
A fleet of aging army tanks donated to Ukraine is yet to leave Australia (ABC News):
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-28/aging-tanks-donated-to-ukraine-are-yet-to-leave-australia/105226280
Russia’s ‘Ghost Detainees’: The Investigation That Cost Viktoriia Roshchyna Her Life (Forbidden Stories):
https://forbiddenstories.org/russia-detainees-investigation-viktoriia-roshchyna/
NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:
The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them, or click the links below.
Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest
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Day 1,160.
Today, as Vladimir Putin announces a sudden three-day ceasefire in May, we assess just how meaningful it really is, and ask: why now? Then we analyse another extraordinary weekend of diplomacy at Pope Francis’s funeral, before learning more about the history of the Donbas: a region where much of the war’s fiercest fighting has taken place.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X
With thanks to Victoria Donovan (Professor of Ukrainian and East European Studies at the University of St Andrews). @vsdonovan on X.
Content Referenced:
Victoria’s Book: ‘Life in Spite of Everything: Tales from the Ukrainian East’:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Life-Spite-Everything-Tales-Ukrainian/dp/1917092148
Freefilmers - a collective of filmmakers and artists, originally from Mariupol:
https://help-freefilmers.network/
Behind the scenes at Trump’s most extraordinary meeting yet (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/28/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-ceasefire-latest-news529/
The Russian Military Moves That Have Europe on Edge (Wall Street Journal):
https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/russia-military-nato-europe-finland-ff53b912
The ugly task of Putin-proofing your border (The Economist):
https://www.economist.com/international/2025/04/22/the-ugly-task-of-putin-proofing-your-border
NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:
The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them, or click the links below.
Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest
Learn more about the tech: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/24/ukraine-the-latest-podcast-russian-ukrainian-ai-translation/
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Day 1,157.
Today, after Donald Trump makes the rare intervention of scolding Vladimir Putin for one of the deadliest attacks on Kyiv of the war, we discuss the latest considerations of the coalition of the willing with regards to boots on the ground, and the evolving nature of acts of resistance in the occupied territories – and within Russia itself. Later, we listen to recordings from Ukraine that reveal the impact the conflict has had on the natural environment.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X
With thanks to Illia Riepin and Dr Janine Natalya Clark (Professor of Gender, Transitional Justice and International Criminal Law, University of Birmingham). @bhamlaw on X.
Content Referenced:
Ukraine Soundscape Exhibition:
https://rethinking-transitional-justice.bham.ac.uk/sounds/exhibition/sounds/
Russian general ‘killed’ in Moscow car bombing (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/25/russia-ukraine-zelensky-trump-putin-war-latest-news529/
Starmer challenges Trump peace plan for Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/04/24/starmer-challenges-donald-trump-over-ukraine-peace-plan/
UK could scrap plans to send thousands of troops to Ukraine (The Times):
https://www.thetimes.com/article/5b446875-f8ae-420e-994d-a7de9ee512eb?shareToken=bada5b595a9e808f1354df937c051351
Judge halts Trump's shutdown of Voice of America (BBC):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0jz58zjllzo
Son of senior CIA official died fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine (Euromaidan):
https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/04/25/son-of-senior-cia-official-died-fighting-for-russian-forces-in-ukraine/
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Day 1,156.
Today, as Kyiv is hit by the deadliest strikes in almost a year, we examine Donald Trump’s attack on President Zelensky having failed to negotiate the peace deal he said would take him only 24 hours. Then we take a deep dive into the Wagner mercenary group with the author of a new book who says Yevgeny Prigozhin’s outfit is the logical outcome when a country contracts its soul to a pitiless militia.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Candace Rondeaux (US journalist, public policy analyst, and professor of practice at the School of Politics and Global Studies and a senior fellow with the Center on the Future of War at Arizona State University). @CandaceRondeaux on X.
Content Referenced:
Candice’s Book, ‘Putin’s Sledgehammer: The Wagner Group and Russia's Collapse into Mercenary Chaos’:
https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/candace-rondeaux/putins-sledgehammer/9781541703087/?lens=publicaffairs
Telegraph Ukraine Live Blog:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/24/russia-ukraine-talks-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news/
Trump blames Zelensky for derailing peace talks (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/23/trump-blames-zelensky-derailing-london-peace-talks/
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Day 1,155.
Today, we break down the dramatic collapse of Donald Trump’s proposed peace deal for Ukraine. European, Ukrainian, and American officials were scheduled to meet – until everything suddenly unraveled. Is the US stepping back from the negotiation table? Plus, we launch a brand-new segment focusing on Russia’s domestic front and explore how the ongoing war is reshaping Central Asia’s political and economic landscape.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
James Kilner (Editor of The Central Asia & South Caucasus Bulletin and The Russia Morning Memo). @jkjourno on X.
Content Referenced:
James Kilner’s Bulletins -
The Russian Memo: https://www.thememo.news/
The Central Asia and South Caucasus Bulletin: https://www.thememo.news/
Trump to let Putin keep land seized from Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/22/trumps-plan-to-let-putin-keep-land-seized-from-ukraine/
Foreign ministers postpone Ukraine peace talks in London (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/23/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-ceasefire-latest-news/
Huge explosion destroys ammunition dump outside Moscow (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/22/huge-explosion-destroys-ammunition-dump-outside-moscow/
Crimean Tatar Mejlis rejects any international recognition of Crimea as Russian (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/crimean-tatar-mejlis-rejects-any-international-recognition-of-crimea-as-russian-chairman-says/?mc_cid=4bb9102bb5&mc_eid=08d0680a95
CNN gets first glimpse of Trump portrait reportedly sent from Putin (CNN):
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/22/world/video/trump-portrait-russia-putin-ldn-digvid
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Day 1,154.
Today, we ask how meaningful the weekend’s so-called ‘Easter truce’ really was, look at the new American peace proposals put to Kyiv and its allies – which include major concessions both in territory and sovereignty – then reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis in relation to the war. Later, we hear about a new book investigating Russian spies who spent decades undercover: what does it teach us about modern spycraft?
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
Shaun Walker (Eastern Europe at the Guardian). @shaunwalker7 on X.
Content Referenced:
Special Ukraine: The Latest on Children:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/special-childhood-at-war/id1612424182?i=1000704331753
Special Ukraine: The Latest with Dom’s Panel:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/special-how-the-west-fights-back/id1612424182?i=1000704022027
Shaun Walker’s book ‘The Illegals: Russia's Most Audacious Spies and the Plot to Infiltrate the West’:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Illegals-History-Moscows-Audacious-Program/dp/1788167775
Kremlin ‘satisfied’ with US proposal to ban Ukraine from Nato (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/21/kremlin-satisfied-with-us-proposal-to-ban-ukraine-from-nato/
Kyiv Is On the Clock to Respond to Trump Plan to End Ukraine Conflict (Wall Street Journal):
https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/kyiv-is-on-the-clock-to-respond-to-trump-plan-to-end-ukraine-conflict-f3538799
Trump Tower Moscow, Rare Earths and Geopolitical Perks: How the Kremlin Plans to Bait Trump Into a Grand Bargain (The Moscow Times):
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/21/trump-tower-moscow-rare-earths-and-geopolitical-perks-how-the-kremlin-plans-to-bait-trump-into-a-grand-bargain-a88762
Ukraine's Catholics express hurt over late Pope's war stance (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraines-catholics-express-hurt-over-late-popes-war-stance-2025-04-21/
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Today is a public holiday in Britain, so in a special Easter episode, we take you to a grand terrace in West London, where a green door blends into its elegant surroundings.
We go behind that door – into a school unlike any other. There, you’ll hear from young Ukrainians who fled their homes within hours of the invasion, and from the teachers and classmates helping them rebuild their lives in a foreign land.
Through their voices, we explore what it means to grow up far from home – and how one London school has become both a lifeline and a second home for a generation caught between worlds.
Learn more about St Mary's Ukrainian School:
https://www.stmarysukrschool.co.uk/
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Day 1,151.
Today, after the unexpected announcement by Vladimir Putin of a 30-hour truce for Easter we assess what it might mean for the war, how likely it is to hold and discuss what comes next. Having rejected Donald Trump’s proposal for an unconditional ceasefire 39 days ago, what does Putin hope to gain by this latest gamble? Francis Dearnley and Dom Nicholls offer their thoughts.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X
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Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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Today is a public holiday in Britain, so in a special Easter episode, Dom Nicholls chairs a panel of experts at the Oxford Literary Festival. Government adviser Keir Giles, academic Professor Mark Galeotti, and journalist Stephanie Baker discuss the Russian threat and how to deal with Vladimir Putin, including why the Russian President retains his stranglehold on power, the need for Europe to wake up on defence, and the impacts of economic sanctions. How can the West win?
Learn more about the event and the speakers:
https://oxfordliteraryfestival.org/literature-events/2025/april-02/the-russian-threat-why-it-has-grown-and-how-to-fight-back
With thanks to Paul Oluwadare.
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Day 1,149.
Today, amid more exchanges of drones and missiles between Ukraine and Russia, we hear about soldiers’ experiences directly from the frontline in the east, and discuss the political situation in Kyiv and in Europe as Steve Witcoff meets with President Macron and other key figures in the ‘Coalition of the Willing.’
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X
With thanks to Svitlana Morenets (Staff writer The Spectator). @SvMorenets on X.
Content Referenced:
Event in London on Good Friday:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/europe-on-fire-the-future-of-ukrainian-and-european-defence-tickets-1323679965409
Francis’s Interview on Silicon Curtain:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25uu4_YHgPQ
Interview with Ambassador Mike Carpenter on Biden’s decisions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2DeReNhsKg
Drone swarm destroyed by new British weapon (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/04/17/british-army-radio-waves-take-down-drone-swarm/
NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:
The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them, or click the links below.
Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest
Learn more about the tech: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/24/ukraine-the-latest-podcast-russian-ukrainian-ai-translation/
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Day 1,148.
Today, as Ukraine targets the Russian units allegedly responsible for Sunday’s murderous attack on Sumy, we report how Donald Trump has backtracked on the amount of money he wants Ukraine to pay for US support in the war with Russia. Then we speak to our correspondent who has interviewed Ukrainian commanders about Russia’s spring offensive.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Verity Bowman (Foreign Correspondent). @VerityBowman on X.
Hamish De-Bretton Gordon (Former Tank Commander & Chemical Weapons Expert). @HamishDBG on X.
Content Referenced:
Russia’s summer offensive ‘doomed to fail’ (Verity in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/11/russian-summer-offensive-doomed-to-fail-ukraine/
Unmasked: The Russian missile brigade slaughtering Ukrainian civilians (Colin Freeman in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/15/russian-missile-brigade-slaughtering-ukrainians/
EU to ban Serbia if president joins Putin’s victory parade (Joe Barnes in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/15/eu-ban-serbia-if-president-joins-putin-victory-parade/
German Leopard 2 tanks flop on battlefield in Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/14/german-leopard-tanks-vulnerable-drones-ukraine-artillery/
US Softens Minerals Deal (Bloomberg):
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-16/us-softens-calls-for-ukraine-to-pay-back-aid-in-minerals-deal-talks
Denmark to send unarmed soldiers to Ukraine for drone warfare training (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/denmark-to-send-unarmed-soldiers-to-ukraine-for-drone-warfare-training/
India offers cheap loans for arms, targeting Russia's traditional customers (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-offers-cheap-loans-arms-targeting-russias-traditional-customers-2025-04-16/
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Day 1,147.
Today, as Ukraine launches a huge drone attack against Russia’s Kursk region, we assess President Trump’s remarks that President Zelensky “started” the war, and consider the dark arts of the Kremlin’s diplomatic corps.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
Content Referenced:
Our sister podcast, Battle Lines, looking at wider global affairs:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/battle-lines/
Washington: ‘Absurd’ for Zelensky to say US is siding with Russia (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/15/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news-kursk/
I Trained With Russian Diplomats. I Can Tell You How They Work (The Moscow Times):
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/04/14/i-trained-with-russian-diplomats-i-can-tell-you-how-they-work-a88722
Sumy Oblast governor confirms award ceremony plans ahead of Russian strike but denies responsibility (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/sumy-oblast-governor-confirms-award-ceremony-plans-during-russian-strike-but-denies-responsibility/
Aides Push Trump to Adopt Tougher Approach With Moscow (The Wall Street Journal):
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/aides-push-trump-to-adopt-tougher-approach-with-moscow-a0d20e65
NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:
The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them, or click the links below.
Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest
Learn more about the tech: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/24/ukraine-the-latest-podcast-russian-ukrainian-ai-translation/
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Day 1,146.
Today, as the world reacts to Russia’s cluster munition strike on civilians in Sumy, we assess whether Donald Trump’s opinion that it was just a ‘mistake’ will let Vladimir Putin get away with it, and we hear from our Berlin correspondent on the latest, potentially pivotal, political developments in Germany. Will Taurus missiles make a difference?
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
Content Referenced:
Link to Svitlana Morenets’ Newsletter:
https://www.spectator.co.uk/ukraine/
Trump envoy’s ceasefire plan likens Ukraine to defeated Third Reich (The Times):
https://www.thetimes.com/world/russia-ukraine-war/article/keith-kellogg-ukraine-ceasefire-plan-ukraine-nazis-k3b7bhjkk
Ukraine detains instructor plotting killings of training base commanders on Russia's behalf, SBU says (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-detains-russian-agent-plotting-attacks-at-yavoriv-training-base/
Germany ready to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/14/germany-friedrich-merz-ready-send-taurus-missiles-ukraine/
German Leopard 2 tanks flop on battlefield in Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/14/german-leopard-tanks-vulnerable-drones-ukraine-artillery/
Francis on the ‘Beyond Barbarossa’ Podcast:
https://beyondbarbarossa.podbean.com/e/world-war-2-links-to-ukraine-the-latest-a-conversation-with-francis-dearnley%e2%80%94episode-71/
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Day 1,143.
Today, as extreme snowy weather conditions reshape the battlefield, we report on British plans to potentially station troops in Ukraine for five years, hear the latest acts of resistance in the occupied territories, and consider how the fall in oil price is impacting Russia, and its potential impact on Moscow's relationship with the United States.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dr. Jade McGlynn (War Studies Department of King's College). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.
Melissa Lawford (US Economics Correspondent). @MelissaLawford on X.
Content Referenced:
Francis’s Video Dispatch from Ukraine: Drones hunting underwater bombs
https://youtu.be/rgLfw8PzDzE?si=59OlwnRFMirgNdiG
Putin has escaped Trump’s tariffs, but his war machine is in for a world of pain (Melissa Lawford in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/04/09/putin-has-escaped-trumps-tariffs-but-his-war-machine/
British troops could be deployed in Ukraine for five years (Joe Barnes in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/10/british-troops-could-be-deployed-in-ukraine-for-five-years/
Links Referenced by Dr Jade McGlynn:
Resistance Sign in Occupied Mariupol: https://t.me/mrplSprotyv/54918
Realna Gazeta: https://realgazeta.com.ua/
Confiscation Report: https://tinyurl.com/4wwc6853
Russia using drones to drop explosives across Ukraine, Interior Ministry warns (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/russia-using-drones-to-drop-explosives-across-ukraine-interior-ministry-warns/?mc_cid=48ebaa0190&mc_eid=08d0680a95
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Day 1,142.
Today, as a new helicopter drone is spotted flying over the Moscow region, we assess movements on the frontlines and ask why Japan is offering to provide increased support for Ukraine. Then later we discuss the new defence line the Baltic nations of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia are building against Russia. Do they think an invasion is imminent?
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
James Crisp (Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on X.
Iona Cleave (Foreign Reporter). @cleaveiona on X.
Content Referenced:
The Baltics are building a defensive line against Russia. Can they do it fast enough? (Iona Cleave in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/07/baltic-secret-defensive-line-keep-russia-out-europe/
Hungary could turn on Russia by backing US sanctions (James Crisp in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/08/hungary-could-turn-on-russia-by-backing-us-sanctions/
The Telegraph’s Ukraine Live Blog:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/10/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest/
Video shows 4 captive Ukrainian troops killed by men identified as Russian forces (AP):
https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-pows-war-crimes-putin-zelenskyy-a2185297338af410fb5122448e62db76
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Day 1,141.
Today, as Ukraine’s top commander Oleksandr Syrskyi declares that Russia’s spring offensive has already begun, we look at the shifting drone strategy adopted by Moscow. Then we reflect on why there may be more to the story of Chinese soldiers fighting in Ukraine than meets the eye.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
Hamish De-Bretton Gordon (Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.
Content Referenced:
The Daily T's interview on China and Ukraine with Iain Duncan Smith MP:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/trump-why-hes-right-on-china/id1489612924?i=1000702725694
The Telegraph’s Ukraine War Live Blog:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/09/ukraine-russia-war-live-putin-zelensky-china/
‘Ukraine is undefeatable: the UK and Europe can help Ukraine prevail with or without Trump’ (Hamish in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/04/07/ukraine-tank-museum-undefeatable-war-putin-russia/
Russia's spring offensive has 'effectively already begun,' Syrskyi says (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/russias-spring-offensive-has-already-begun-syrskyi-says/
Thousands of UK gas masks being sent to Ukraine (BBC):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crldnw5lly6o
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Day 1,140.
Today, as Ukrainian forces report capturing two Chinese citizens in Donetsk, we discuss how Ukrainian drones have been found to carry malware to infect Russian systems, plus how Russia may have been behind a knife attack in Mannheim in May 2024.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Narrative Podcast Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
Content Referenced:
Zelensky: Chinese caught fighting for Russia in Ukraine: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/08/ukraine-russia-war-chinese-soldiers-captured-zelensky/
Russians ‘searched internet for knife attack victim’ days before he was stabbed, James Rothwell in the Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/07/russians-internet-search-before-attack-mannheim-germany/
Germany considers withdrawing 1,200-ton gold stockpile from US in riposte to Trump, James Rothwell in the Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/04/germany-considers-withdrawing-gold-stockpile-from-us-trump/
Russians Capture Ukrainian Drones Which Infect Their Systems With Malware, Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/vikrammittal/2025/04/02/russians-capture-ukrainian-drones-which-infect-their-systems-with-malware/
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Day 1,139.
Today, we talk about the crash in oil prices and the consequences on Russia’s economy. We discuss Vladimir Putin’s special envoy to the US on international economic and investment cooperation, Kirill Dmitriev. And, Francis Dearnley speaks with John W. Boerstler, who served as the Chief Veterans Experience Officer at the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Narrative Podcast Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
With thanks to John W. Boerstler (Executive Vice President of Public Sector at IPSOS).
Content Referenced:
As oil plunges, Kremlin sees a global economic storm, from Reuters:
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/oil-plunges-kremlin-sees-global-economic-storm-2025-04-07/
Russia plans to capitalise on Trump’s trade wars – here’s the man leading Putin’s gambit, from the Telegraph:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/04/06/russia-trump-trade-wars-dmitriev/
John W. Boerstler - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
https://department.va.gov/staff-biographies/john-w-boerstler/
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Day 1,136.
Today, as the heads of the French and British armed forces arrive in Kyiv for talks on what the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ might look like, we talk to the Chief Executive of the HALO Trust on how drone-mounted lasers are helping in the demining effort. Later, Francis Dearnley interviews the author of a new book that explores how Russia's War has not only destroyed millions of human lives, but has been catastrophic for the environment.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
James Cowan (CEO of HALO Trust). @TheHALOTrust on X.
With thanks to Darya Tsymbalyuk (Author and Assistant Professor, Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, University of Chicago). @DaryaTsymbalyuk on X.
Content Referenced:
Darya Tsymbalyuk's book, Ecocide in Ukraine: The Environmental Cost of Russia's War:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ecocide-Ukraine-Environmental-Cost-Russias/dp/1509562508?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1∣=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
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Day 1,135.
Today, as the White House suspends sanctions in order to get one of Putin’s chief aides into the US, we hear how a Kremlin mouthpiece fell for an April Fool’s joke about the Royal Navy, and we go live to NATO HQ in Brussels. Later, we hear from a new Ukraine exhibition at Britain’s tank museum.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X
NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:
The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them, or click the links below.
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Day 1,134.
Today, as Moscow resumes its bombardments on Ukraine, we discuss reports that it is dawning on Donald Trump’s administration that a swift ceasefire deal is not going to happen without action against the Russian economy. Then we return to that very subject, and ask: how much leverage does the White House have on sanctions, and is it declining?
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Stephanie Baker (Senior writer at Bloomberg and sanctions expert). @StephaniBaker on X.
Content Referenced:
Trump officials eye a longer road to Ukraine peace as frustration mounts (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-officials-eye-longer-road-ukraine-peace-frustration-mounts-2025-04-01/
US officials object to European push to buy weapons locally (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/world/us-officials-object-european-push-buy-weapons-locally-2025-04-02/
China debates whether Trump is a revolutionary, or just rude (The Economist):
https://www.economist.com/international/2025/04/01/china-debates-whether-trump-is-a-revolutionary-or-just-rude
Our sister podcast Battle Lines, covering wider global affairs:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/battle-lines/
Stephanie Baker’s book, Punishing Putin: Inside the Economic War to Bring Down Russia:
https://stephaniebakerwriter.com/punishing-putin
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Day 1,133.
Today, further to news from the battlefront and beyond, we look at Putin's decision to mobilise a record number of men, and what it means for the prospects of a meaningful ceasefire. Then, in a special interview, Francis Dearnley talks to one of the men involved in some of the most important decisions made by the Biden administration relating to the war. What did they get right, and what did they get wrong?
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Ambassador Michael Carpenter (Former Senior Director for Europe of the The United States National Security Council). @mikercarpenter on X.
Content Referenced:
Putin drafts 160,000 men into Russian army despite peace talks (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/31/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-ceasefire-deal-latest/
Ukraine says mineral talks still alive despite Trump anger (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/01/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-ceasefire-latest-news/
China depicts Taiwan’s president as cartoon parasite as military exercises begin (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/01/china-taiwan-president-cartoon-parasite-military-exercises/
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Day 1,132.
Today, as reports surface of Russian attempts to get behind Ukrainian lines in the Donbas by going underground, we assess the impact of Donald Trump’s supposed loss of patience with both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, asking how much of the rage is concocted, and we hear more about the experience of women who endured torture at the hands of the Russians.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
David Blair (Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator). @davidblairdt on X.
Verity Bowman (Journalist). @VerityBowman on X.
Content Referenced:
Dom’s Panel at Oxford Literary Festival:
https://oxfordliteraryfestival.org/literature-events/2025/april-02/the-russian-threat-why-it-has-grown-and-how-to-fight-back
These Ukrainian women survived Putin’s prisons – now they’re taking revenge (Verity Bowman in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/terror-and-security/ukraine-female-prisoners-of-war-russia-putin-prisons/
The Secret History of the War in Ukraine (New York Times):
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/03/29/world/europe/us-ukraine-military-war-wiesbaden.html
How British commandos helped bring the CIA into the heart of the Ukraine war (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/31/british-commandos-cia-ukraine-war-zelensky-putin-russia/
European military powers work on 5-10 year plan to replace US in Nato (Financial Times):
https://tinyurl.com/bd82v98r
The time has come to punish Orbán, Germany’s next government says:
https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-next-coalition-vows-punish-hungary-viktor-orban-friedrich-merz/
Secret Pentagon memo on China, homeland has Heritage fingerprints (Washington Post):
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/03/29/secret-pentagon-memo-hegseth-heritage-foundation-china/
The time has come to punish Orbán, Germany’s next government says (POLITICO):
https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-next-coalition-vows-punish-hungary-viktor-orban-friedrich-merz/
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Day 1,129.
Today, amid reports of precision strikes on Russia’s Belgorod region – the site of Ukraine’s latest incursion – we discuss news from the Paris defence summit, Trump’s new minerals deal proposal, and hear the latest acts of resistance in the occupied territories. Later, we discuss the lessons from the Napoleonic era for ceasefires and peace treaties.
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 on X.
With thanks to Thomas Clausen (Historian). @DrThomasClausen on X.
Content Referenced:
Revealed: Trump’s plan to force Ukraine to restore Putin’s gas empire (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/03/27/revealed-trump-plan-force-ukraine-restore-putin-gas-empire/
Ukrainian forces destroy strategic bridges in Russian Belgorod Oblast (Euromaiden Press):
https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/03/28/ukrainian-forces-destroy-strategic-bridges-in-russian-belgorod-oblast/
Trump reverses termination of program tracking mass child abductions in Ukraine (Washington Post):
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/03/27/trump-ukraine-russia-child-abductions/
He Fought for Ukraine. Now Morocco is Punishing Him (Kyiv Post):
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/49104
Ukrainian lions - now in Kent!
https://x.com/ZaluzhnyiUA/status/1904867664826167686
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Day 1,128.
Today, as reports allege Moscow lost 96 cruise missiles as a result of last week’s strike on Russia’s Engels airbase, we assess the latest bombardments of the past 24 hours, and the next defence summit of European leaders taking place in Paris today. Then, later, we discuss the gargantuan task of archiving source material relating to the war.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
James Crisp (Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on X.
With thanks to Maksym Demydenko of the Ukraine War Archive.
Content Referenced:
Learn more about the Ukraine War Archive:
https://ukrainewararchive.org/eng/
They are contactable at info@ukrainewararchive.org
Telegraph Live Blog of the Paris Summit:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/27/russia-ukraine-peace-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news/
Ukraine ceasefire on brink as EU refuses to lift Russia sanctions (James Crisp in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/26/ukraine-ceasefire-brink-eu-refuses-lift-russia-sanctions/
Brussels urges citizens to stockpile food in case of invasion (James Crisp in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/26/eu-urges-citizens-to-stockpile-food-in-case-of-invasion/
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Day 1,127.
Today, as the White House’s Signal data breach controversy unfolds, we examine the details of the alleged Black Sea ceasefire deal, which has sparked differing interpretations from Ukraine and Russia. We also explore the possibility of a secret agreement between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Chemical Weapons Expert and Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.
Content Referenced:
Briefings & Statements (The White House):
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/
Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advisers Shared on Signal (The Atlantic):
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/03/signal-group-chat-attack-plans-hegseth-goldberg/682176/
Putin is beaten in the Black Sea. Of course he wants a ceasefire there (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03/25/putin-defeated-black-sea-ceasefire-naval-victory-ukraine/
Europe’s War in Ukraine (Jack Watling in Foreign Affairs):
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/europes-war-ukraine
EU ethical rules blocking £100bn defence spending boom (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/03/24/eu-ethical-rules-blocking-100bn-from-defence-industry/
How Europe can hurt Russia’s economy (The Economist):
https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/03/24/how-europe-can-hurt-russias-economy
Lukoil Profits Drop Nearly 30% (The Moscow Times):
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/03/26/lukoil-profits-drop-nearly-30-in-2024-amid-asset-losses-higher-taxes-a88485
Inside Russia’s Gazprom (The Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/5da44f55-d28a-4965-b7a5-bf014d685036?shareType=nongift
Oleg Gordievsky: the loneliest and bravest man I ever met (The Times):
https://www.thetimes.com/world/europe/article/oleg-gordievsky-kgb-double-agent-8cxbpkctk
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Day 1,126.
Today, following the latest updates from the battlefront, we look at the extraordinary security breach that saw a journalist invited into a secret chat group for Donald Trump’s war cabinet, and then hear about the mood of Ukrainian soldiers at the front.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Gareth Corfield (Transport Correspondent). @GazTheJourno on X.
Verity Bowman (Foreign Correspondent). @VerityBowman on X.
Content Referenced:
The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans (The Atlantic):
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/03/trump-administration-accidentally-texted-me-its-war-plans/682151/
Francis’s Video Interview on Silicon Curtain:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25uu4_YHgPQ&t=586s
Verity’s Telegraph Pieces:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/v/va-ve/verity-bowman/
Trump cabinet complained about ‘free-loading Europe’ in top secret group chat (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/03/24/trump-cabinet-complained-free-loading-europe-secret-chat/
Zelensky on Trump, Putin, and the Endgame in Ukraine (TIME):
https://time.com/7270880/zelensky-trump-putin-ukraine-endgame-interview/
What the Kremlin Wants in New Talks with the U.S. on Ukraine (The Moscow Times):
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/03/23/playing-for-time-what-the-kremlin-wants-in-new-talks-with-the-us-on-ukraine-a88445
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Day 1,125.
Today, amid ongoing US-mediated proximity talks in Saudi Arabia between Ukraine and Russia, we discuss the remarks of US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to Tucker Carlson, and what they tell us about the mentality of Donald Trump’s administration. Plus we interview the author of a new United Nations report shedding light on alarming 'widespread and systematic' war crimes committed against civilians.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Pablo de Greiff (Colombian academic and human rights activist, and Commissioner of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine to United Nations Security Council).
War Crimes Report by the United Nations:
https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/03/ukraine-enforced-disappearances-committed-russian-authorities-amount-crimes
Telegraph Ukraine Live Blog:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/24/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-ceasefire-war-latest-news/
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Day 1,122.
Today, we report on accusations from Ukraine that Moscow has staged a false flag attack on energy infrastructure in the Kursk region, and examine Germany’s proposed defence reforms, how much room Friedrich Merz actually has and how long he has to deliver tangible results.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
Learn more about the album in David Knowles's memory:
https://castlealumni.enthuse.com/cf/chapel-choir-recording
Follow our sister podcast Battle Lines, which covers wider global affairs:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/battle-lines/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battle-lines/id1712903296
https://open.spotify.com/show/7gPBO0qnZI1YBi25zaVT1c
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Day 1,121.
Today, following new Russian bombardments and a huge explosion in Saratov, 600km east of Ukraine after a drone strike, we discuss a new phone call between Presidents Trump and Zelensky, then the row breaking out in Europe about which countries should be ‘considered’ European for vital weapons purchases.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Dr Benjamin Tallis (Director, Democratic Strategy Initiative). @bctallis on X.
Content Referenced:
EU shuts Britain out of €150bn rearmament fund (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/19/european-union-ukraine-russia-defence-britain-150bn-fund/
Benjamin's Report: 'Emerging Defence: Offset and Competitive Strategies for Europe':
https://www.democratic-strategy.net/s-projects-basic
Why Europe cannot rely on French nuclear umbrella alone (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/7fed8f2b-98c7-43c6-88b3-d66be449bfac
Follow our sister podcast Battle Lines, which covers wider global affairs:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/battle-lines/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battle-lines/id1712903296
https://open.spotify.com/show/7gPBO0qnZI1YBi25zaVT1c
NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:
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Day 1,120.
Today, we discuss the Russian bombardments on Ukraine that began within hours of the "immediate ceasefire” on energy and infrastructure allegedly agreed between Trump and Putin, the European reaction to the call between the two presidents, and the latest military battlefield updates, including in Kursk and a new incursion launched into Belgorod.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
With thanks to Svitlana Morenets. @SvMorenets on X.
Content Referenced:
Follow our sister podcast Battle Lines, which covers wider global affairs:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/battle-lines/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battle-lines/id1712903296
https://open.spotify.com/show/7gPBO0qnZI1YBi25zaVT1c
NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:
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Day 1,119.
Today, following another historic call between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, we bring you immediate reaction. Plus, we discuss the latest measures adopted by Europe to signal preparedness for war, and hear about the significance of major protests in the Balkans.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
David Blair (Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator). @davidblairdt on X.
Ivana Stradner (Special Correspondent at the Kyiv Post). @ivanastradner on X.
Content Referenced:
Telegraph Ukraine Live Blog:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/18/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-peace-talks-war-latest-news/
Bundestag prepares to vote on historic borrowing package in key test for Merz (The Guardian):
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/18/friedrich-merz-bundestag-vote-germany-borrowing-plan
Trump will make — or break — Europe’s Russia sanctions (POLITICO):
https://www.politico.eu/article/donald-trump-europe-russia-moscow-goods-energy-oil-latvia/
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Day 1,118.
Today, as another call is scheduled between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, we analyse the latest developments in Kursk, where Ukrainian forces continue to hold a sliver of Russian territory. Meanwhile, European leaders weigh their next steps, with French President Emmanuel Macron declaring that Russia would have "no say" if Western peacekeeping troops were deployed in Ukraine.
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.
Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X
Content Referenced:
U.S. to Withdraw From Group Investigating Responsibility for Ukraine Invasion (New York Times):
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/17/us/politics/trump-ukraine-invasion-accountability.html
No more lost territory, return of deported children — Kyiv names red lines for peace deal (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/no-more-lost-territory-return-of-deported-children-kyiv-names-red-lines-for-peace-deal-independent-reports/
France Should Join NATO’s Nuclear Sharing Arrangements To Strengthen Deterrence (Chatham House Report):
https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/03/france-should-join-natos-nuclear-sharing-arrangements-strengthen-european-deterrence?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_campaign=france&utm_content=nato
Hamish de Bretton-Gordon’s article in The Telegraph:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03/15/putin-peace-trump-nato-war-ukraine/
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Day 1,115.
Today, as Ukraine holds on in Russia’s Kursk region, we analyse Moscow’s evolving strategy following Vladimir Putin’s rejection of Donald Trump’s ceasefire proposal—and what further concessions the U.S. might consider. We also uncover the realities of life under Russian occupation, the latest resistance efforts, and the impact of France’s post-World War II defense policies on today’s global security landscape.
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 on X.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Narrative Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
With thanks to Elie Tenenbaum (Head of Institut français des relations internationales Security Studies Center). @ElieTenenbaum on X.
Content Referenced:
Telegraph Ukraine Live Blog:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/14/russia-ukraine-peace-ceasefire-zelensky-putin-latest-news/
Putin is using a classic Russian negotiating tactic to delay a ceasefire (Roland Oliphant in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/13/putin-is-choosing-to-drag-out-the-war-in-ukraine/
US toughens sanctions on Russian energy payments (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/us-toughens-sanctions-on-russian-energy-payments/?mc_cid=faec38e356&mc_eid=08d0680a95
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Day 1,114.
Today, as Russia signals its intent to reject a ceasefire, we analyse the Kremlin’s objectives – particularly in Kursk – and what they reveal about the next phase of US-Russia negotiations. From the major defense summit in Paris, we bring key insights into new plans for Ukrainian security guarantees. Plus, we break down the evolving strategic landscape and what it means for the future of global security in this pivotal moment in modern history.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Phillips O'Brien (Professor of Strategic Studies at the University of St Andrews). @PhillipsPOBrien on X.
Content Referenced:
What will Trump do if Russia says no to a ceasefire? (Memphis Barker in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/12/donald-trump-russia-putin-no-ceasefire-ukraine-war/
Document prepared for Kremlin outlines hard-line negotiating stance (Washington Post):
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/03/12/trump-russia-ukraine-negotiations-fsb-document/
Poland’s president urges US to move nuclear warheads to Polish territory (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/f9e5f2a9-5d81-4557-af6d-ed3a33eecf1a
Hungary threatens to cancel sanctions on 2,000 Russians unless EU exempts Mikhail Fridman (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/8d9a8b40-79fe-4604-bacc-70311620780c?shareType=nongift
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Day 1,113.
Today, we break down the latest updates from Saudi Arabia, where US and Ukrainian officials held intense 8-hour negotiations on a proposed ceasefire deal. Next, we head to Paris, where European Defence Secretaries and military leaders are meeting to discuss the ‘coalition of the willing’ and its impact on Ukraine’s defense strategy. Finally, we explore the future of Ukrainian refugees worldwide—will they ever return home?
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Narrative Podcast Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Olga Tokariuk.
Content Referenced:
Telegraph Ukraine Live Blog:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/12/russia-ukraine-peace-talks-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news/
Olga's Report on Ukrainian Refugees for Chatham House:
https://www.chathamhouse.org/publications/the-world-today/2025-03/ukrainian-refugees-being-called-home
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Day 1,112.
Today, we dive into the aftermath of the largest drone attack on Moscow during the ongoing war, marking a historic moment in the conflict. We explore its implications for the critical discussions between Ukraine and the United States in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, we uncover a revealing story that exposes Russian spycraft tactics and delve into the perspectives of ordinary Russians on the war.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Hayley Dixon (Special Correspondent). @haylesdixon on X.
Howard Amos (Journalist and Author). @howardamos on X.
Content Referenced:
Listen: The tech boss who was Russia’s secret spy (Hayley Dixon's Telegraph investigation):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/0/listen-the-tech-boss-who-was-russias-secret-spy/
Ukraine launches largest-ever drone attack on Russia (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/11/ukraine-launches-largest-ever-drone-attack-russia/
Ukraine ‘ready to do everything for peace’ in Saudi truce talks (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/11/ukraine-russia-war-latest-news-ceasefire-talks-us/
Howard Amos's Book - 'Russia Starts Here: Real Lives in the Ruins of Empire':
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Russia-Starts-Here-Lives-Empire/dp/1472991346#
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Day 1,111.
Today, on the military front - Russian forces move forward in Kursk oblast and close in on the town of Sudzha while Ukraine hits another oil refinery in Russia’s Samara oblast and Ukrainian troops made some small advances in the Donbas. Meanwhile, we hear how France’s commitment to defence has played out domestically and we look ahead to several military and defence meetings happening in Paris this week. Later, we’ll hear an interview with the Governor of Kherson’s oblast, Oleksandr Prokudin, and we dive into the murky world of a Bulgarian spy ring operating in the UK, on behalf of the Kremlin.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Narrative Podcast Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Marion Solletty (Editor At Large @POLITICOEurope). @MSolletty on X.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
With thanks to Oleksandr Prokudin (Governor of Kherson’s oblast).
Content Referenced:
Russia’s push for bridgeheads could leave Ukrainian city split like Berlin
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/08/russias-push-bridgeheads-ukraine-berlin-style-split/
JD Vance’s cousin is fighting in Ukraine - Le Figaro
https://www.lefigaro.fr/en/world/le-figaro-speaks-with-nate-jd-vance-s-first-cousin-and-a-volunteer-fighter-in-ukraine-20250310
Tech boss is Russian spymaster who has led cells across Europe ... and is now on the run. Listen to Hayley Dixon’s journey:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03/07/marsalek-russian-spymaster-wirecard/
And read the rest of Hayley Dixon’s investigation:
Russian agents found guilty in Britain’s biggest spy investigation
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03/07/russian-agents-found-guilty-britains-spy-ring/
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Day 1,108.
Today, Russian forces split Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region and advance towards the border. Meanwhile, Russia targets a Ukrainian gas facility with missiles and drones just after Zelensky calls for a truce on attacks on infrastructure. On the political side, we discuss the consequences of the withdrawal of US intelligence to Ukraine, the French nuclear shield offer, and Russia’s response to the idea of European peacekeeping forces in Ukraine. We also look to Washington for the Hegseth and Healey summit. Lastly, we sit down with Sir Bill Browder and Yuliya Ziskina to discuss why Russian frozen assets should be transferred to Ukraine for defence spending and reparations.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Narrative Podcast Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). @SheridanDani on X.
Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X
With thanks to Sir William Browder KCMG (Head of Global Magnitsky Justice campaign and author) @Billbrowder on X, and Juliya Ziskina (Senior Legal Fellow at Razom for Ukraine). @jziskina on X.
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Content Referenced:
Danielle Sheridan in QWashington DC on the Hegseth-Healy summit
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03/06/calling-trump-pro-russia-garbage-hegesth-ukraine/
Hamish De Bretton-Gordon in the Telegraph, ‘Trump is behaving like a businessman, not a Commander-in-Chief’
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03/06/trump-behaving-like-businessman-not-commander-in-chief/
The Telegraph on the US intelligence blackout
Le Monde’s interview with Oleksyi, commander in an air defence unit near Odesa with US cutting military aid
Le Monde on Chinese citizens enrolling in Russian forces
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Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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Day 1,107.
Today, as former President Donald Trump takes action to block Ukrainian missiles, we provide the latest updates from the crucial defence summit in Brussels, and discuss proposals for a "sky shield" over Ukraine. Additionally, we explore the political shifts in Germany following its recent election, analysing whether the changes are truly transformative.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Jade McGlynn (Research Fellow at The Department of War Studies at King's College London) @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.
Franzisca Davies (Assistant Professor of Eastern and Central Eastern European History). @EFDavies on X.
NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:
The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them, or click the links below.
Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest
Learn more about the tech: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/24/ukraine-the-latest-podcast-russian-ukrainian-ai-translation/
Content Referenced:
European-led Ukraine air ‘Sky Shield’ protection plan could halt Russian missile attacks (The Guardian, with link to the full proposal):
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/06/european-led-ukraine-air-protection-plan-could-halt-russian-missile-attacks
Dr. Franziska Davies' Substack:
https://efdavies.substack.com/
Learn more about Kyiv Defenders:
https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/9cbIDnrgN6
Ukrainian Medics Film Screening(s):
Sign Up for London Screening:
https://forms.gle/AvTtgs4B3zsv5War6
Article on The Kyiv Independent:
https://kyivindependent.com/kyiv-independents-film-about-military-medics-will-be-screened-in-6-more-european-cities/
Trump turns off Ukraine’s missiles (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/05/donald-trump-turns-off-ukraine-missiles-zelensky/
Trump team held ‘secret talks’ with Zelensky opposition (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/03/06/trump-team-held-secret-talks-with-zelensky-opposition/
Subscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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Day 1,106.
We cover Zelensky's letter to Trump, aiming to mend their relationship after Friday's heated exchange. We also explore the incoming German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s plan to boost defense and infrastructure spending. In addition, Trump bans the UK from sharing Washington’s intelligence with Ukraine, and reports surface of Ukrainian soldiers resorting to throwing beehives after running out of grenades.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Tom Mutch (War & Human Rights Journalist). @Tomthescribe on X.
NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:
The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them, or click the links below.
Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest
Learn more about the tech: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/24/ukraine-the-latest-podcast-russian-ukrainian-ai-translation/
Content Referenced:
Pre-Order Tom Mutch's Book, The Dogs of Mariupol:
https://www.bitebackpublishing.com/books/the-dogs-of-mariupol
European rearmament is going to turn the world upside down (Ambrose Evans Pritchard in The Telegraph:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/03/04/european-rearmament-is-going-to-turn-the-world-upside-down/
Telegraph Ukraine Live Blog:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/05/russia-ukraine-trump-zelensky-putin-war-live-news/
China says it is ‘ready for war’ with America
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/05/china-ready-war-america-raises-defence-spending-72-per-cent/
Watch: Ukrainian soldiers throw beehive at Russians after running out of grenades
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/05/ukrainian-soldiers-throw-beehive-at-russians/
Ukraine Without America: How Kyiv Can Persist In the Face of a Hostile Washington (Foreign Affairs):
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/ukraine-without-america
Subscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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Day 1,105.
Today, as President Trump announces he is pausing military aid to Ukraine, we talk to a Former Counselor of the US Department of State for his reaction, as well as from those serving on the front lines in Ukraine.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dr Eliot A Cohen (former counselor in the United States Department of State). @EliotACohen on X.
NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:
The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. It uses cutting edge artificial intelligence (AI) to retain our voices. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them, or click the links below.
Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest
Learn more about the tech: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/24/ukraine-the-latest-podcast-russian-ukrainian-ai-translation/
Content Referenced:
Dr Eliot Cohen's 'Shield of the Republic' episode on the 'Oval Office Ambush':
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/emergency-podcast-an-oval-office
Dr Eliot Cohen's Piece on Hegseth in The Atlantic:
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2025/02/ukraine-trump-foreign-policy/681685/
EU announces €800bn plan to rearm Europe and win over Trump (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/04/russia-ukraine-war-zelensky-trump-pauses-aid-latest-news/
Europeans move towards seizing €200bn of Russian assets (The Telegraph):
https://www.ft.com/content/6536f4c4-42ce-4d8e-a063-5b7f708e7303
Putin is Unlikely to Demobilize in the Event of a Ceasefire Because He is Afraid of His Veterans (ISW):
https://understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/Afghan%20Syndrome%2C%20February%2023%2C%202025%20PDF.pdf
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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Day 1,104.
Today, as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says we are at a ‘crossroads in history’ we assess the fallout from Friday’s disastrous Oval Office meeting, take in the view from Kyiv, and hear from Francis Dearnley, who attended a private briefing with President Zelensky last night.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Christopher Miller (Financial Times' chief correspondent in Kyiv). @ChristopherJM on X.
NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:
The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. It uses cutting edge artificial intelligence (AI) to retain our voices. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them, or click the links below.
Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest
Learn more about the tech: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/24/ukraine-the-latest-podcast-russian-ukrainian-ai-translation/
Article on Francis's Briefing with Zelensky:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03/03/zelensky-private-press-conference-peace-deal/
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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In a bonus episode recorded just minutes after one of the most extraordinary press conferences in modern political history, we react to the public row that broke out in front of the world press between President Trump and President Zelensky, and ask: who leads the free world now?
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Please note: this episode was recorded before the extraordinary events at the White House on Friday afternoon.
Day 1,101.
Today, we return to Kursk, Russia, where fighting has intensified, consider the outcomes of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s vital visit to Washington, and hear the latest update on resistance in the occupied territories. Plus, we hear from Colin Freeman, who visits a former nuclear weapon facility in Ukraine.
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 on X.
Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @ColinFreeman on X.
NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:
The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. It uses cutting edge artificial intelligence (AI) to retain our voices. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them, or click the links below.
Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest
Learn more about the tech: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/24/ukraine-the-latest-podcast-russian-ukrainian-ai-translation/
Content Referenced:
Dutch NGO Protect Ukraine:
https://www.protectukraine.nl/
How a nuclear-armed Ukraine could become ‘Europe’s Israel’ (Colin in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/24/nuclear-armed-ukraine/
War robs Ukraine of its next generation (Colin in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/02/22/ukraine-russia-war-zelensky-poets-culture-youth/
The town Russia couldn’t take (Adrian Blomfield in The Telegraph:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/russia-ukraine-casualties-2024-losses-toretsk/
Instagram and Facebook page to follow Songs for Ukraine events
https://www.instagram.com/songs_for_ukraine/?igsh=MTRwNHIzOHhrb3ZpNg%3D%3D#
Link to Southwark Cathedral's even page
https://cathedral.southwark.anglican.org/whats-on/
https://tinyurl.com/SongsforUkraineSouthwark
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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Day 1,100.
Today, amid more drone strikes on Ukraine and North Korea deploying new troops, we return to what some are calling one of the most significant weeks of diplomacy since the Second World War, as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s attempts to persuade the President to provide a security “backstop” for Ukraine. Later, we hear a training exercise involving British and Ukrainian troops, and hear the latest on kidnapped children.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Venetia Rainey (Co-host of the 'Battle Lines' podcast). @venetiarainey on X.
Karolina Hird (Russia Deputy Team Lead and Analyst at the Institute for the Study of War). @KarolinaAHird on X.
NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:
The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. It uses cutting edge artificial intelligence (AI) to retain our voices. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them, or click the links below.
Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest
Learn more about the tech: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/24/ukraine-the-latest-podcast-russian-ukrainian-ai-translation/
Content Referenced:
Dispatch of British troops training Ukrainian forces (Venetia Rainey on Battle Lines - our sister podcast):
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-britain-learnt-from-the-ukraine-war-germanys/id1712903296?i=1000695563357
Telegraph Ukraine Live Blog:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/02/27/north-korea-sends-more-troops-to-russia-ukraine/
Macron has ‘no mandate’ to send European troops to Ukraine, says Meloni (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/02/27/giorgia-meloni-european-troops-ukraine-emmanuel-macron/
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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Day 1,099.
Today, we delve into Russia's expanding drone production and the arrival of a North Korean delegation in Moscow. On the political front, we explore the complex minerals deal and the challenging negotiations surrounding security guarantees. Later, we engage with experts to discuss the deteriorating state of Russia's nuclear arsenal.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Terry Virts (Former NASA Astronaut and USAF F-16 Pilot). @AstroTerry on X.
Fabian Hoffman (Expert on Russia’s nuclear capability). @FRHoffmann1 on X.
NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:
The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. It uses cutting edge artificial intelligence (AI) to retain our voices. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them, or click the links below.
Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest
Learn more about the tech: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/24/ukraine-the-latest-podcast-russian-ukrainian-ai-translation/
Content Referenced:
Exclusive: The full text of the US-Ukraine mineral deal (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/exclusive-the-full-text-of-the-final-us-ukraine-mineral-agreement/
US minerals deal will be tied to security, Ukraine says (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/02/26/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-starmer-latest-news/
How Much Has the U.S. Spent on Ukraine in the War? (Wall Street Journal):
https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/ukraine-war-cost-us-spending-9dfd903e
Ed Conway's Latest Thread on Sanctions Loopholes:
https://x.com/EdConwaySky/status/1893934022893445364
B4 Ukraine Reports on Sanctions Evasion:
https://b4ukraine.org/
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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Day 1,098.
Today, we talk about a Ukrainian attack in the Zaporizhia Oblast and more hits on Russia’s Ryazan oil refinery. We also discuss Keir Starmer’s announcement to increase defence spending, President Macron’s visit to Washington, and the possibility that France could use its nuclear deterrent force to help protect Europe. Later, we sit down with Dmytro Kuleba - the former Foreign Minister of Ukraine from 2020 to 2024 - for an exclusive interview.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Dmitro Kuleba (former Foreign Minister of Ukraine from 2020 to 2024). @DmytroKuleba on X.
NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:
The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. It uses cutting edge artificial intelligence (AI) to retain our voices. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them, or click the links below.
Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest
Learn more about the tech: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/24/ukraine-the-latest-podcast-russian-ukrainian-ai-translation/
Content Referenced:
France offers nuclear shield to Europe (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/02/24/france-to-offer-nuclear-shield-for-europe/
Exclusive interview with Boris Johnson (The Telegraph):
https://shows.acast.com/ukraine-the-latest/episodes/air-defence-defeats-largest-drone-attack-of-the-war-boris-jo
Without U.S. Aid, Ukraine Would Lose Some of Its Most Sophisticated Weapons (Wall Street Journal):
https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/without-u-s-aid-ukraine-would-lose-some-of-its-most-sophisticated-weapons-e3bf6cb7
There is a way Europe can afford to step up for Ukraine - make Russia pay for it (The i):
https://inews.co.uk/opinion/there-is-a-way-europe-can-afford-to-step-up-for-ukraine-make-russia-pay-for-it-3551873
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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Day 1,097.
Today, we mark the third anniversary of the full scale invasion. We hear live from Kyiv - where world leaders are gathering - talk about Ukraine’s announcement to produce missiles - including ballistic missiles - and make sense of what the German election result means for Ukraine. We also hear from what it was like at Number 10 on the day of the invasion from Boris Johnson's former speech writer, and hear an exclusive interview with the former prime minister, also in Kyiv for the anniversary.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Colin Freeman, live in Kyiv. @colinfreeman99 on X.
David Blair (Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator). @davidblairdt on X.
NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:
The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. It uses cutting edge artificial intelligence (AI) to retain our voices. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them, or click the links below.
Learn more:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/24/ukraine-the-latest-podcast-russian-ukrainian-ai-translation/
Listen to the translations here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dr Mike Martin MP (Senior Visiting Fellow at The Department of War Studies, King's College London). @ThreshedThought on X.
Verity Bowman (Foreign Reporter). @VerityBowman on X.
With thanks to Tetyana Filevska (Creative Director of the Ukrainian Institute - https://ui.org.ua/), and Julia Solovey (co-founder of public organization Ukraine WOW - https://ukrainewow.org/).
Content Referenced:
Telegraph Ukraine Live Blog:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/02/21/ukraine-russia-war-latest-news-china-trump/
Ukraine could get instant Nato membership if Russia breaks peace deal (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/02/20/ukraine-russia-war-donald-trump-putin-zelensky-peace-kyiv/
Ukrainian female POWs tortured and paraded naked through the snow by Russian troops (Verity Bowman's Investigation in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/women-and-girls/ukrainian-female-pows-tortured-and-paraded-naked-by-russian/
In Private Remarks on Russia, Rubio Tries to Reassure Europeans (New York Times):
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/us/politics/rubio-russia-europe.html
Russia wants to declare 'victory' over Ukraine on Feb. 24, Ukrainian intel claims (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/russia-wants-to-declare-victory-over-ukraine-on-feb-24-military-intelligence-claims/
Russia's Weakness Offers Leverage (ISW Special Report):
https://understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russias-weakness-offers-leverage
Dr Mike Martin's Thread:
https://x.com/ThreshedThought/status/1892822755885592663?t=50uKvTgEYdgNpVOj2rnlGg&s=03
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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.
Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Chemical Weapons Expert and Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.
Francis Farrell (Reporter at Kyiv Independent). @francisjfarrell on X.
Survey:
We want to hear from you! Please fill out this survey for listeners of Ukraine: the Latest:
https://tinyurl.com/UTLListenerSurvey
Content Referenced:
The Telegraph's Ukraine Live Blog:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/02/20/russia-ukraine-zelensky-trump-deal-putin-war-latest-news/
Prof. Eliot Cohen in 'The Atlantic':
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/02/rubio-putin-trump-ukraine/681730/
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Tom Mutch (War & Human Rights Journalist). @Tomthescribe on X.
Andreas Flodström (Founder of IT Company, Beetroot). AFlodstr on X.
Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). @SheridanDani on X.
With thanks to Brigadier Andy Watson.
Survey:
We want to hear from you! Please fill out this survey for listeners of Ukraine: the Latest:
https://tinyurl.com/UTLListenerSurvey
Content Referenced:
On the front line with British troops preparing to protect Europe from Russia (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/19/british-troops-prepare-protect-europe-russia-nato/
The coalition force that could join British troops in Ukraine (Joe Barnes in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/02/18/how-britain-could-deploy-troops-to-ukraine/
Ukrainian troops ‘destroy rare long-range North Korean cannon’ (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/02/19/ukrainian-troops-destroy-long-range-north-korean-cannon/
Chinese warships sail within 150 nautical miles of Sydney (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/fda734fc-6023-4ad9-b3ae-33234ee40505
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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 Council of Ukraine). @Ilona_Khmeleva on X.
Content Referenced:
Revealed: Trump’s confidential plan to put Ukraine in a stranglehold (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/02/18/ukraine-russia-war-trump-zelensky-putin-latest-news/
Battle Lines Episode Michael Ignatieff:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/trump-edition-can-europe-defend-itself-without-america/id1712903296?i=1000692146137
Germany rejects Starmer’s Ukraine peace plan: (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/02/17/germany-rejects-starmer-ukraine-peace-plan/
Baerbock lets slip: Billions for Ukraine after the election (Berliner Zeitung)
https://www.berliner-zeitung.de/wirtschaft-verantwortung/baerbock-verplappert-sich-nach-der-wahl-milliarden-fuer-ukraine-li.2295623
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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 Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
With thanks to Oleksandra Matviichuk (Head of the Center for Civil Liberties - Ukraine). @avalaina on X.
Content Referenced:
Potentially putting Britons in harm’s way is a huge responsibility – but we must be ready to do our bit for Europe (British PM Keir Starmer in The Telegraph)
The Telegraph Live Blog of today's developments:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/02/17/ukraine-russia-war-starmer-paris-latest-news/
This is how Ukraine’s war ends. But Trump’s plan for what comes next is even more radical (Roland Oliphant in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/02/16/sir-keir-starmer-british-troops-ukraine/
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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:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dr. Jade McGlynn (War Studies Department of King's College). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.
With thanks to Paul Heslop (Senior Mine Action Advisor for the United Nations in Ukraine). @UNMAS on X.
Content Referenced:
Munich Security Conference Live Blog (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/02/14/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news-munich/
How Trump’s Russia-Ukraine peace plan blindsided Europe (The Times):
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/article/nato-trump-ukraine-russia-peace-plan-gscjfhpm5
Europe must respond to Trump ‘electroshock’, says Macron (The Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/1ee43b51-9d3a-47d2-adf6-3315c38e1c38
Trump has put the ball back in Putin’s court on Ukraine (Lawrence Freedman in The Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/c81e2b9f-2ff5-4282-9f5a-8fa1a5b794da
Sam Greene's Analysis:
https://x.com/samagreene/status/1890172987024027709
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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). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
With thanks to Svitlana Morenets (Staff Writer at the Spectator). @SvMorenets on X.
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Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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 Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Ben Barry (Senior Fellow for Land Warfare).
With thanks to our guests Meia Nouwens and Fenella McGerty.
Content Referenced:
Peace talks with Russia at risk after strike on Kyiv injures four (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/02/12/nine-year-old-girl-injured-russian-missile-attack-kyiv/
Putin’s Ukraine: The End of War and the Price of Russian Occupation (Foreign Affairs):
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/putins-ukraine
The New American Imperialism (Francis Fukayami in Persuasion):
https://www.persuasion.community/
Zelensky: Europe cannot guarantee Ukraine’s security without America (The Guardian):
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/11/zelenskyy-europe-cannot-guarantee-ukraines-security-without-america
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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 Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Mike Eckel (Senior International Correspondent, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty). @Mike_Eckel on X.
With thanks to our guests Max Gorbatskyi and Viktoria Bavykina.
Content Referenced:
Trump envoy pauses Ukraine peace plan to hold talks with Nato allies (Joe Barnes in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/02/10/trump-envoy-pauses-ukraine-peace-plan-talks-nato-allies/
Trump announces $500 billion rare earth 'agreement' (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-may-be-russian-someday-trump-suggests-while-announcing-500-billion-rare-earth-agreement/
Prevail Partners Report:
https://www.prevail-partners.com/
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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 X
With thanks to Tatiana Podchernina (Founder, Kharkiv Aid). tatiana_podchernina on IG.
Content Referenced:
Trump reveals he’s spoken with Putin by phone (New York Post):
https://nypost.com/2025/02/08/us-news/trump-and-putin-in-talks-to-end-the-russia-ukraine-war/
Baltic Nations Switch Off Russian Power Grid (The Moscow Times):
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/02/08/baltic-nations-switch-off-russian-power-grid-a87916
Russia’s fears over ex-Soviet nations laid bare in leaked paper (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/2bb87769-805a-4270-bab2-2382e0b84cec
America's Soft Power Retreat (The New Yorker):
https://www.newyorker.com/news/fault-lines/the-rise-of-chinas-soft-power
Learn more about Tatiana's organisation:
https://www.instagram.com/kharkiv_aid_office
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Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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 X
With thanks to Anastasiia Marushevska (editor-in-chief of Ukraїner International and co-founder of PR Army). @_little_grace_ on X.
Content Referenced:
Hamish de Bretton-Gordon in The Telegraph: Trump’s Gaza intervention must have Putin terrified
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/07/trump-gaza-putin-ukraine-peace-plan-terrified/
Mail Online, 'Trump peace plan for Ukraine' is 'leaked'
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14367923/Trump-peace-plan-Ukraine-Putin-ceasefire-Easter-Zelensky-NATO.html
The Cambridge Journal of Law, Politics and Art: Exploring Ukrainian Identity: In Conversation with Anastasiia Marushevska
https://www.cjlpa.org/post/exploring-ukrainian-identity-in-conversation-with-anastasiia-marushevska
Kyiv Independent: US foreign aid transformed Ukraine. Its suspension threatens decades of work
https://kyivindependent.com/how-us-foreign-aid-transformed-ukraine-through-the-years/
Ukraïner
https://www.ukrainer.net/en/
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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 Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Content Referenced:
On French fighter jets delivered to Ukraine:
Le Monde: Can France's Mirage 2000-5 jets help the Ukrainian army?
Le Monde: By sending Mirage fighters, France steps up support for Kyiv
Kyiv Independent: First French Mirage fighter jets reportedly arrive in Ukraine — here's what they can do
On the ‘unofficial’ presidential campaign underway in Ukraine:
Le Monde: Unofficial presidential campaign gets underway in Ukraine
Politico: Ukraine freaks out as US and Russia push for elections
Kyiv Independent: Ukraine won't hold elections until Russia's war is over, Ukraine's envoy to US says
East Piano, by Ukrainian musician and now soldier John Object, on BBC Radio 3:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0027db3
Interview with John Object, musician turned solider, from 2022:
https://mixmag.net/feature/ukraine-kyiv-war-john-object-artist-producer-soldier-interview
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Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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 Correspondent). @MemphisBarker on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor, Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With special thanks to our friends at PEN Ukraine.@PENUkraine on X.
https://pen.org.ua/en
Content Referenced:
Journalist Tim White on destroyed boats near Kherson
https://x.com/TWMCLtd/status/1887044034465517988
David Lammy promises £55m in support for Ukraine on visit to war-torn country
https://news.sky.com/story/david-lammy-promises-55m-in-support-for-ukraine-on-visit-to-war-torn-country-13303301
Kyiv Independent, Ukrainian FM calls Putin’s remarks on Zelensky’s legitimacy 'absurd'
https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-fm-calls-putins-remarks-on-zelenskys-legitimacy-absurd/
Episode from November 20th, where Francis Dearnley and Hanna Ustynova talk about David's memorial plaque in PEN Ukraine's offices and exhibition space, in Kyiv
https://shows.acast.com/6583012e715d5300169dcdcb/episodes/673dd91593bec8617f2f26cf?
Thread from PEN Ukraine's X account about David's memorial
https://x.com/PenUkraine/status/1855248806217920530
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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 on X.
With special thanks to Asami Terajima (Reporter at The Kyiv Independent). @AsamiTerajima on X.
Content Referenced:
Battle Lines, our sister podcast, exploring wider global affairs:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/trump-edition-americas-ai-war-with-china-what-his/id1712903296?i=1000687394662
Trump wants Ukrainian rare earths deal in return for US military support (FT):
https://www.ft.com/content/94efcd8a-93ce-4ca6-bd07-061bfed1fdbf?shareType=nongift
Biden administration slowed Ukraine arms shipments until his term was nearly done (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/investigations/biden-administration-beset-by-doubts-slowed-ukraine-weapons-shipments-until-2025-02-03/
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's article for Russia in Global Affairs magazine, “The UN Charter as the legal foundation of a multipolar world”:
https://mid.ru/ru/foreign_policy/news/1994357/?lang=en
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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 Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
Inna Varenytsia (Ukrainian Journalist). @InnaVarenytsia on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor, Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With special thanks to our guest Dr. Robert Person (Associate Professor of International Relations at the United States Military Academy at West Point). @RTPerson3
Content Referenced:
Battle Lines, our sister podcast, exploring wider global affairs:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/trump-edition-americas-ai-war-with-china-what-his/id1712903296?i=1000687394662
Why Ukraine Shouldn’t Negotiate with Putin (Dr Robert Person in Journal of Democracy):
https://www.journalofdemocracy.org/articles/why-ukraine-shouldnt-negotiate-with-putin/
UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine press release:
https://ukraine.ohchr.org/en/Alarming-Rise-in-Executions-of-Captured-Ukrainian-Military-Personnel
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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 X
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X
With thanks to Dr. Jade McGlynn (War Studies Department of King's College). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.
Content Referenced:
Battle Lines, our sister podcast, exploring wider global affairs:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/trump-edition-americas-ai-war-with-china-what-his/id1712903296?i=1000687394662
Kyiv Independent launches fundraiser to support front-line media after US aid freeze:
https://kyivindependent.com/kyiv-independent-launches-fundraiser-to-support-ukrainian-front-line-media-after-us-aid-freeze
North Korean Troops No Longer Seen on Front Lines Fighting Ukraine (New York Times):
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/world/europe/north-korea-troops-ukraine-russia.html
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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 X
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X
Memphis Barker (Senior Foreign Correspondant). @memphisbarker on X
With thanks to our guests Nate Darling and Dr Taras Mahlay of The Cleveland Ukraine Podcast. @cleuapodcast on X
Content Referenced:
Cleveland Ukraine Podcast:
https://clevelandukrainepodcast.com/
Cleveland Maidan Association:
https://www.clevelandmaidan.info/
The Ukrainian Museum-Archives in Cleveland:
https://umacleveland.org/
Media Development Foundation (Journalists Network in Ukraine):
https://x.com/mediadvpt
Ukrainian Action:
https://www.ukrainianaction.com/
Ukraine reels from ‘worst-case scenario’ suspension of US foreign aid (The Guardian):
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/29/ukraine-trump-suspension-us-foreign-aid-usaid
The Russian spy ship in Britain’s waters preparing ground for war (Memphis in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/01/29/russian-spy-ship-british-waters-preparing-war/
Ukraine is now on track to completely destroy russia’s oil industry (Kyiv Insider):
https://kyivinsider.com/ukraine-is-now-on-track-to-completely-destroy-russias-oil-industry/
EU debates return to Russian gas as part of Ukraine peace deal (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/a19aa690-fb54-41ea-9885-10972b11ab24
Top EU-US officials discuss war in Ukraine (Bloomberg):
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-28/top-eu-us-diplomats-discuss-pressuring-russia-over-ukraine-war
Putin has "ground up" the entire legacy of the Soviet military-industrial complex (The Insider):
https://theins.ru/politika/277994
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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 to our guest, Dr. Yuri Shevchuk.
Content Referenced:
Economist Robin Brooks on Russian oil imports to Europe
https://x.com/robin_j_brooks/status/1884215985357668862
Reuters on China and India staling their imports of Russian oilhttps://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/russia-oil-trade-china-india-stalls-sanctions-drive-up-shipping-costs-2025-01-28/
The Kyiv Independent on Trump’s first week in office and what that means for Ukraine
https://kyivindependent.com/what-trumps-first-week-in-office-says-about-his-stance-on-ukraine/
Radio Free Europe on Putin refusing to engage in peace talks with ‘Illegitimate’ Zelensky
https://www.rferl.org/a/putin-ready-peace-talks-not-with-illegitimate-zelenskiy-/33294979.html
Trump urges Opec countries to slash oil prices
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c17ewl98kgvo
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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 Temerty Contemporary Ukraine Program at Harvard.
Content Referenced:
Harvard Conference:
Landscapes of War, Landscapes of Victory: Ukraine’s Changing Environment
https://www.huri.harvard.edu/tcup-conference
Russia introduces history textbook that redefines war against Ukraine as justified defense (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/russia-introduces-history-textbook-that-redefines-ukraine-war-as-justified-defense/?mc_cid=f937bbdadf&mc_eid=08d0680a95
The battle for the soul of Serbia (New Statesman):
https://www.newstatesman.com/international-content/2025/01/serbia-mining-protest-environment-lithium
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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.
With thanks to Shashank Joshi (Defence editor at The Economist). @shashj on X.
Articles Referenced:
Israel ‘sends weapons captured in Lebanon to Ukraine’ (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/01/26/israel-sends-weapons-captured-from-lebanon-to-ukraine/
Zelensky says allies should work on ‘format’ for peace talks with Russia (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/01/25/russia-ukraine-war-zelensky-format-for-peace-talks-putin/
Why is Ukraine struggling to mobilise its citizens to fight? (AlJazeera):
https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2025/1/23/why-is-ukraine-struggling-to-mobilise-its-citizens-to-fight
Russia focuses on Soviet victims of WW2 as officials not invited to Auschwitz ceremony (BBC):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyw0vkzkzdo
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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). @HamishDBG on X
With thanks to Dr. Jade McGlynn (War Studies Department of King's College). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.
Content Referenced:
Trump just gave Putin a wake-up call (Francis in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/01/24/trump-just-gave-putin-a-nasty-shock/
US leadership on sanctions can bring an end to Putin’s war (Ben Marlow in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/01/24/trump-can-defeat-putin-by-economic-sanctions-alone/
When it comes to energy, Donald Trump risks being China’s useful idiot (Ambrose Evans-Pritchard in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/01/24/when-it-comes-to-energy-donald-trump-is-chinas-useful-idiot/
Video: 'He stared at me with a quarter of his head missing' - life in Russia's occupied territory The Telegraph):
https://youtu.be/gi20lWX4Fyk?si=DO0MaB3prYE4kAeQ
Exclusive: Putin growing concerned by Russia’s economy, as Trump pushes for Ukraine deal (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/putin-growing-concerned-by-russias-economy-trump-mulls-more-sanctions-2025-01-23/
Syria Terminates Russian Naval Base Deal – Reports (Moscow Times):
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/01/22/syria-terminates-russian-naval-base-deal-reports-a87690
Inside Belarus’ secret program to undermine the EU (POLITICO):
https://www.politico.eu/article/alexander-lukashenko-belarus-secret-program-to-undermine-the-eu/
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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 European Policy Analysis). @berlin_bridge on X.
Content referenced:
Will Europe put ‘boots on the ground’ in Ukraine? (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/609cfeac-1af4-4f40-a634-74d6c12e60b8
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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 on X.
With thanks to Jukka Holkeri of Patria.
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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). @DomNicholls on X.
Dr Mike Martin MP (MP for Tunbridge Wells). @ThreshedThought on X.
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP (MP for Solihull West and Shirley). @DrNShastriHurst on X.
Content referenced:
BBC Today interview with a member of Trump's transition team:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00274zq
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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 Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor, Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
JoeBarnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
With thanks to Dr Shehan Hettiaratchy (Lead trauma surgeon at Imperial College Healthcare). @ShehanHett on X.
Content referenced:
Ukraine warns Trump that early peace talks would be catastrophic (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/01/18/ukraine-warns-trump-that-early-peace-talks-would-be-fatal/
Ukraine is teaching medics how to prepare for war (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/01/18/ukraine-is-teaching-british-medics-how-to-prepare-for-a-war/
Gravehawk: the new secretive air defense system (United24):
https://united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/the-new-secretive-gravehawk-air-defense-system-that-the-uk-is-giving-to-ukraine-5184
Russian fuel exports fall in 2024 as drone attacks, bans add to sanctions pressure (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/russias-2024-seaborne-oil-product-exports-hit-by-headwinds-including-drone-2025-01-17/
Attack damages Ukraine's oldest McDonald’s in Kyiv (Kyiv Independent):
https://united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/the-new-secretive-gravehawk-air-defense-system-that-the-uk-is-giving-to-ukraine-5184
The New Norm - On the culture shock when the first McDonald’s opened in Moscow in 1990 (Invisibilia, NPR)
https://www.npr.org/programs/invisibilia/481887848/the-new-norm
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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 Dearnley (Executive Editor, Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to senior correspondent at TIME Magazine and author, Simon Shuster. @shustry on X.
Content referenced:
The Showman by Simon Shuster:
https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-showman-simon-shuster?variant=41083800682530
Politico on the (other) Donald and Starmer’s visit to POland
https://www.politico.eu/newsletter/london-playbook/keir-and-the-other-donald/
Politico’s exclusive interview with Keir Starmer in Kyiv
https://www.politico.eu/article/america-europe-donald-trump-keir-starmer-ukraine-russia-peace-initiative/
The Guardian on Russian diplomats breaking into UK Parliament
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/jan/16/russian-diplomats-accessed-private-area-of-uk-parliament-in-security-breach
BBC on lack of convictions on Russian sanctions
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdd994vl76qo
Adélie’s Friday treat, a playlist from the French public radio on the best David Lynch music (for the many David-shaped holes in your lives)
https://www.radiofrance.fr/fip/podcasts/fip-tape/hommage-a-david-lynch-1803519
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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 Commander). @HamishDBG on X.
Francis Dearnley (Associate Editor, Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With special thanks to Adam Sybera of the Kyiv Independent. @AKSybera on X.
Content referenced:
UN Human Rights Council:
https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements-and-speeches/2025/01/statement-pablo-de-greiff-commissioner-independent-international
Live Blog on Zelensky in Kyiv:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/01/16/politics-latest-news-keir-starmer-ukraine-visit-zelensky/
Bloomberg on Labour x Kyiv relations:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-15/starmer-s-caution-on-ukraine-risks-loss-of-clout-ahead-of-trump
Telegraph on peacekeeping troops
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/01/15/uk-france-talks-peacekeeping-troops-ukraine-war-russia/
Kyiv Independent on 100-year partnership:
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-uk-sign-100-year-partnership-agreement/
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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 Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Genevieve Holl-Allen (Political Reporter). @Genevieve_Holl on X.
Learn more about Ukrainian Action:
https://www.ukrainianaction.com
Or you can contact: events@ukrainianaction.com
Content referenced:
Ukrainian refugees face losing their jobs over visa rules (Genevieve in The Telegraph) -
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/01/15/ukrainian-refugees-face-losing-jobs-over-visa-rules/
What British boots on the ground would look like in Ukraine (Joe in The Telegraph) -
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/01/15/ukraine-british-army-troops-peacekeeping-force-training/
US encounters European skepticism in last-ditch push to seize $300B in Russian assets for Ukraine leverage (CNN) -
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/14/politics/biden-russian-assets-ukraine-european-skepticism/index.html
Medieval stone disks found in Ukraine could be Viking solar compasses (Archeology News)
https://archaeologymag.com/2025/01/medieval-stone-disks-could-be-viking-compasses/
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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:
Dom's documentary: Ukraine's frontline city where Russia abandoned its dead | Kharkiv dispatch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN9pklQ6dpo&t=337s
Russia to sign ‘comprehensive’ deal with Iran in tightening of new anti-West axis (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/01/13/russia-to-sign-deal-with-iran/
Do Russians Really Support the War in Ukraine? (The New Yorker):
https://www.newyorker.com/news/a-reporter-at-large/do-russians-really-support-the-war-in-ukraine
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Day 1,055
Today, 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 captures North Korean troops and takes them to Kyiv for questioning (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/01/11/ukraine-captures-north-korean-troops-kyiv-questioning/
North Korean diary reveals use of horrific tactic in Ukraine war (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/01/12/north-korean-diary-entry-horrific-tactic-ukraine-war-russia/
Boris Johnson brands Vladimir Putin a ‘f------ idiot’ over imperial ambitions (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/01/11/boris-johnson-brands-vladimir-putin-idiot-russia-ukraine/
British troops ‘should join post-war peacekeeping force in Ukraine’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/01/12/british-troops-post-war-peacekeeping-force-ukraine-defence/
Russia’s Hidden War Debt (Craig Kennedy):
https://navigatingrussia.substack.com/p/russias-hidden-war-debt?triedRedirect=true
Biden admin imposes harsh sanctions on Russian oil industry (CNN):
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/10/politics/biden-admin-russia-energy-sanctions-ukraine/index.html
US Companies Pay Over $1 Billion in Taxes to Russia Amid Ongoing Ukraine War (Newsweek):
https://www.newsweek.com/us-companies-pay-over-1-billion-taxes-russia-amid-ongoing-ukraine-war-2012473
Mariupol Drama in Manchester:
https://homemcr.org/production/mariupol-drama/
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Day 1,052
Today, 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 Referenced:
'Ukraine's Resilience' event co-hosted by Chatham House in Edinburgh:
https://www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/research-event/maintaining-ukraines-resilience
Donald Trump pushes back Ukraine war deadline in sign of support for Kyiv (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/989dc02e-2a13-4c21-8ad0-0b32e098c410
Scholz blocks new billion-euro package for Ukraine (Der Spiegel):
https://www.spiegel.de/politik/ukraine-krieg-olaf-scholz-blockiert-milliarden-paket-fuer-fuer-kiew-a-15318d4e-bc41-40e1-9a31-1d57409db2d5
Exclusive—Chinese Patents Reveal Aim to Cut Undersea Cables (Newsweek):
https://www.newsweek.com/china-conflict-undersea-cables-cutting-internet-data-subsea-marine-baltic-taiwan-2012396
Exclusive: Border Patrol arrests former Russian mercenary near Roma (Valley Central):
https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/border-patrol-arrests-former-russian-mercenary-near-roma/
Drone Workshop:
For more information, see:
https://klyn.io/
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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). @HamishDBG on X.
Svitlana Morenets (Staff Writer at The Spectator). @SvMorenets on X.
Content Referenced:
How Russian military intelligence used the Taliban to bleed U.S. forces at the end of America’s longest war (The Insider):
https://theins.ru/en/politics/277723
Ukraine to help Moldova amid worsening energy crisis (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-to-help-moldova-amid-worsening-energy-crisis/?mc_cid=dfeb4a87a9&mc_eid=08d0680a95
Russia closes Polish Consulate General in St. Petersburg (TVP):
https://tvpworld.com/84418289/russia-closes-polish-consulate-general-in-st-petersburg
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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 Analyst). @mbohnert on X.
Content Referenced:
Trump's Ukraine envoy postpones Kyiv trip until after inauguration (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trumps-ukraine-envoy-postpones-kyiv-trip-until-after-inauguration-2025-01-06/
'Putin doesn't want negotiations' - our interview with Zelensky's 'power broker' Andriy Yermak:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CneThrXUHSI
Ukraine needs more help to beat ‘superbugs’, says chief doctor (Arthur in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/ukraine-needs-more-help-to-beat-superbugs-says-chief-doctor/
''I bought a drone and killed my boss" (Arthur in our sister podcast Battle Lines):
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i-bought-a-drone-and-killed-my-boss-it-was-easy/id1712903296?i=1000681113262
Could a Conflict-Borne Superbug Bring on Our Next Pandemic? (Rolling Stone)
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/war-zone-conflict-bacteria-pandemic-1235064261/
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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 Referenced:
David Knowles's 'Football in Wartime' Special:
https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/football-in-wartime-with-david-knowles/id1612424182?i=1000681578909
Interview with lady from occupied territories:
https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/my-mother-in-law-remembers-stalingrad-this-war-is-worse/id1612424182?i=1000682245415
Interview with beautician, now expert on ordnance (halfway through episode):
https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/russia-shoots-down-passenger-jet-in-azerbaijan-putins/id1612424182?i=1000681865927
Content Referenced:
Sources of ISW’s cited geolocation of Ukrainian forces in Kursk Oblast:
https://x.com/TuiteroMartin/status/1876291174476239032 ; https://x.com/moklasen/status/1876299075521519655; https://x.com/Map_Hargoo/status/1875993159869817022; https://t.me/motopatriot78/31123 ; https://t.me/rusich_army/19913
Lord Dannatt's book on the Korean War is available for pre-order now:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Korea-War-Without-Richard-Dannatt/dp/1472869753
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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 X
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
Content referenced:
Top Russian general betrays Putin’s worst fears as Ukraine attacks Kursk again (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/01/05/top-russian-general-betrays-putins-fears-ukraine-kursk/
Zelensky's Interview with Lex Fridman:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u321m25rKXc
Syrskyi orders to reinforce French-trained brigade with drones after reports of mismanagement (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/syrskyi-orders-to-reinforce-french-trained-brigade-with-drones-after-reports-of-mismanagement/?mc_cid=04ca756759&mc_eid=08d0680a95
Russia trained officers for attacks on Japan and South Korea (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/d345a6e7-2d72-4dcb-9c12-76d571ba75eb?shareType=nongift
To learn more about the charity mentioned in today's episode, you can email: ukraine.supply@proton.me
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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 referenced:
‘We’re in the end game’: Why Kyiv’s blow to Russian gas threatens a European energy war (Matt Oliver in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/01/03/why-ukraine-gas-pipeline-closure-moscow-biggest-defeat/
Donald Trump will be no friend of the Kremlin (Ambrose Evans Pritchard in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/01/03/the-biggest-threat-to-putins-regime-is-donald-trump/
With Ukraine's ace drone unit hunting Russians (Francis Farrell in The Kyiv Independent):
https://youtu.be/s4uaKynSRx4?feature=shared
The Invisible Battles of Ukrainian Military Medics (Full-Length Kyiv Independent Documentary):
https://youtu.be/SVxY5ihyVnA?feature=shared
Flagship Ukrainian brigade trained in France goes AWOL (The Telegraph:)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/01/02/ukrainian-soldiers-go-awol-before-shot-fired/
Russia 'shoots down Santa' (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/27/russia-shoots-down-santa-claus-in-propaganda-video/
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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 referenced:
'There is a question no one dares ask about Vladimir Putin' (Francis in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/12/24/there-is-a-question-no-one-dares-ask-about-vladimir-putin/
Russians ban carols and nativity scenes in occupied territories, Ukrainian resistance says (Ukrainian Pravda):
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/01/1/7491646/
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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=gi20lWX4Fyk
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 donate here:
https://telegraph.ctdonate.org/
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Day 1,041
Today, 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-fellowship
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 donate here:
https://telegraph.ctdonate.org/
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Day 1,038
Today, 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 on X.
With thanks to Olga Ferodova, Lyudmila our translator, and Humanity and Inclusion. @HI_UK on X.
Humanity & Inclusion is one of four charities supported by this year’s Telegraph Christmas Charity Appeal. If you want to support Humanity & Inclusion, which works directly on the front lines with volunteers and those most vulnerable like Tetiana, please click here. There’s also lots more information about the charity and their work. To make a donation, please visit telegraph.co.uk/2024appeal or call 0151 317 5247.
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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.
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Day 1,034
Today, 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/watch?v=gi20lWX4Fyk
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 donate here:
https://telegraph.ctdonate.org/
Learn more Portsmouth Cathedral Choir:
https://www.portsmouthcathedral.org.uk/music
Articles Referenced:
N. Korea preparing for additional troop deployment, suicide drone supply to Russia (Yonhap News Agency, South Korea):
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20241223002700315
Ukraine’s All-Robot Assault Force Just Won Its First Battle (Forbes):
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2024/12/21/ukraines-first-all-robot-assault-force-just-won-its-first-battle/
Trump to demand Nato nations spend 5pc of GDP on defence (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/20/donald-trump-nato-nations-demand-increase-defence-spends/
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Day 1,031
Today, 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 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 donate here:
https://telegraph.ctdonate.org/
Francis's Article on the Kharkiv underground School, with photos and clips:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/christmas/2024/12/17/inside-kharkivs-underground-school-for-ukrainian-children/
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Day : 1,030
Today, 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 X.
With thanks to our guests Luda and Ilia, and to Adélie Pojzman-Pontay.
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 donate here:
https://telegraph.ctdonate.org/
Francis's Article on the Kharkiv underground School, with photos and clips:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/christmas/2024/12/17/inside-kharkivs-underground-school-for-ukrainian-children/
Articles Referenced:
Putin: Russia ‘getting closer’ to achieving goals in Ukraine (Telegraph Live Blog):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/19/putin-moscow-ukraine-zelensky/
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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). @DanielHardaker4 on X.
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 donate here:
https://telegraph.ctdonate.org/
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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 British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
With thanks to Jack Leather and Adélie Pojzman-Pontay for photographs, videos, and recordings.
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 donate here:
https://telegraph.ctdonate.org/
Francis's Article on the Kharkiv underground School, with photos and clips:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/christmas/2024/12/17/inside-kharkivs-underground-school-for-ukrainian-children/
Articles Referenced:
Why Russian blimps appearing on Nato’s border are a message from Moscow (James in The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/16/russia-mysterious-blimps-sow-fear-and-confusion-nato-border/
The 500-mile high speed rail line that can carry Nato troops to a war with Russia (James in The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/17/rail-baltica-nato-troops-russia-estonia-latvia-lithuania/
Russia’s War Economy Is Hitting Its Limits (Foreign Policy)
https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/11/14/russia-war-putin-economy-weapons-production-labor-shortage-demographics/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
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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 & narrative podcast producer). @adeliepjz on X.
David Knowles (Host & Creator).
With thanks to Damien Spleeters (Director of Expeditionary Operations, Conflict Armament Research) @damspleet on X, Ihor Nalyvaiko (translator), and the team from Conflict Armament Research in Kyiv.
Donate to David's charity:
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Content Referenced:
Telegraph’s David Knowles, who launched Ukraine podcast, wins posthumous award (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/12/15/the-telegraph-david-knowles-ukraine-the-latest-award/
Russian oil tankers sink off coast of Crimea (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/15/russian-oil-tankers-sink-off-coast-of-crimea/
Covert Shores:
http://www.hisutton.com/
Ukraine delays critical minerals deal with US ‘so Trump can claim credit’ (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/15/ukraine-delays-critical-minerals-deal-us-trump-claim-credit/
Russia pulls hundreds of troops out of Damascus (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/6782dbd1-39cb-48b4-8b94-92925dbd60d5
North Korean missiles produced in 2024 used in Ukraine
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/15ae6ca767bc46a1b536ac7e2d962b66
North Korean missile relies on recent electronic components
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/0814c6868bbd45a98b15693a31bd0e7f
Documenting a North Korean missile in Ukraine
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/3a4e9d713f59426d9d1ea3881abecbf3
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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’: David Knowles remembered with Public Service Award
https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/david-knowles-francis-dearnley-public-service-british-journalism-awards-2024/
Russian spy ring ‘plotted to exploit small boats crisis to abduct journalist in UK’
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/12/10/russian-spy-ring-plotted-to-exploit-small-boats-crisis-to-a/
Russian missile scientist ‘assassinated by Ukrainian special forces’
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/12/russian-cruise-missiles-designer-assassinated-by-ukraine/
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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 hears
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/02/russian-spy-ring-leader-honeytrap-agent-sexy-bitch/
Russia uses civilians as ‘target practice’ for killer drones
https://www.ft.com/content/31b630b3-2639-456c-ba50-3caea7a9b2b5
Macron, Tusk to discuss deploying peacekeepers to Ukraine after ceasefire
https://kyivindependent.com/macron-tusk-to-discuss-deploying-peacekeepers-to-ukraine-bloomberg/
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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.
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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 Public Health). @nattyray11 on X.
Content Referenced:
Assad: The Triumph of Tyranny (by Con Coughlin):
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
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/
70% of Ukrainians support 'West German' model for NATO accession, survey shows (Kyiv Independent)
https://kyivindependent.com/west-germany-survey/
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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 Dearnley (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
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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.
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/
Ukraine to open talks with Trump team on halting war (Wall Street Journal):
https://www.wsj.com/world/ukraine-to-open-talks-with-trump-team-on-halting-war
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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 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://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/
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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 referenced:
Video Version of the Interview with Yermak:
https://youtu.be/CneThrXUHSI
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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 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/
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
Vladimir Putin to reject Donald Trump’s opening peace offer, says Russian tycoon (FT)
https://www.ft.com/content/ac39b604-ef6d-41cb-bb8c-0eb76e002176
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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 force Ukrainians to the front lines’
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/28/ukrainian-mobilisation-officer-explained-kyiv-war-russia/
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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 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/
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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-johnson?variant=41552640835662
Content referenced:
Boris Johnson interview VIDEO VERSION:
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/
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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 currency:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/11/26/ftse-100-markets-latest-news-uk-trump-tariffs-china-jobs/
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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.
Plus the latest dispatch from Francis Dearnley in Ukraine.
Content referenced:
Ukraine Focus:
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/
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/
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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.
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/
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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 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/
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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.
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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.
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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 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/
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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 Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on X.
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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 book is Putin's 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 in The Telegraph):
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
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
Biden’s escalation paralysis has devastated Ukraine (The Hill):
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
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
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/
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Day 996.
Today, as Russia's state TV propogandists 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 presenter of The Daily T Podcast). @kamalahmednews on X.
Content referenced:
Lord Hague's Comments on The Daily T (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/13/russia-ukraine-war-zelensky-putin-trump-latest-news/
You can subscribe to The Daily T here:
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
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/
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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). @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
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
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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 (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/
Donald Trump expected to nominate China hawk Marco Rubio for secretary of state (FT):
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
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
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/
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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 NATO), Hanno Pevkur (Defence Minister of Estonia), and Lawrynas Kasčiunas (Defence Minister of Lithuania).
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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). @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/
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
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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/
Content Referenced:
Trump’s victory means Europe has no choice but to arm – and fast (Francis in The Telegraph)
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
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/
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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.
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Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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 Must Act to Secure Ukraine' (100+ Experts' Letter):
https://www.democratic-strategy.net/_files/ugd/dcfff6_bc38b0fbac1b473bb5b0989446c08f67.pdf
China’s Xi Jinping poses as hunky Putin sidekick in FSB calendar (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/01/chinas-xi-jinping-poses-hunky-putins-sidekick-calendar/
Instruction manual for digging mass graves given to Russian troops (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/03/instruction-manual-digging-mass-graves-russian-troops/
Google Maps ‘reveals location’ of secret Ukrainian military positions (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/03/instruction-manual-digging-mass-graves-russian-troops/
Russia Suspected of Plotting to Send Incendiary Devices on U.S.-Bound Planes (Wall Street Journal)
https://www.wsj.com/world/russia-plot-us-planes-incendiary-devices-de3b8c0a
Stolen Cheese! (BBC)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5ygw9ye90po
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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-drones-shahed-race-deadly-new-weapon-1979040
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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 Clausen (Historian and Analyst). @DrThomasClausen on X.
Content Referenced:
Our sister podcast Battle Lines, which Venetia co-hosts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/battle-lines/id1712903296
Ukraine’s frontline is ‘crumbling’ against Russian advances, says general (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/30/ukraine-crumbling-russia-zelensky-victory-plan-kyiv/
North Korea’s new ICBM missile records longest flight time yet (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/31/north-korea-new-icbm-missile-longest-flight-time/
Close ally of Kim Jong-un is leader of North Korean troops in Russia, says Ukraine (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/31/kim-jong-un-vladimir-putin-ukraine-pyongyang-troops-gen-kim/
South Korea weighs arming Ukraine after North Korean deployment (FT)
https://www.ft.com/content/e7ca9021-1321-46c8-9b0c-2009a4c0dd50
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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, The Kyiv Independent). @DMokryk on X.
Evan Williams (Producer and Director). @evanwilliams_tv on X.
Content Referenced:
Danylo Mokryk's investigative documentary Shadows Across the River: https://kyivindependent.com/shadows-across-the-river/
Evan Williams's new film On The Cranes Call:
https://thecranescallfilm.com/
Ukraine and Russia in talks about halting strikes on energy plants (Financial Times)
https://www.ft.com/content/69a57022-aeed-4bfe-8ada-b2ccd38f162a
How Ukraine Can Defeat Russian Glide Bombs (RAND):
https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2024/06/how-ukraine-can-defeat-russian-glide-bombs.html#:~:text=The%20most%20practical%20counter%20to,air%20capabilities%2C%20and%20electronic%20warfare.
The new face of European illiberalism (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/78f49467-1e2c-4c4f-9908-897ce8d5319d
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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.
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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 Referenced:
More Ukrainian Defenses Fall as Russia’s Eastern Offensive Rolls On (Kyiv Post):
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/41230
US weapons can be fired at North Korean soldiers in Ukraine (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2024/10/28/us-weapons-fired-at-north-korean-soldiers-ukraine/
‘Elite units’ and ‘cannon fodder’: North Korean troops enter Russia’s war in Ukraine (FT)
https://www.ft.com/content/f908deed-7bc5-4e8c-b20f-02d935beaaaf
Watch: Burst pipe sprays filthy water over Moscow suburb (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/28/moscow-pipe-water-burst-video/
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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.
Articles Referenced
Georgia election ‘stolen by Putin’s puppet government’ (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/27/georgia-election-stolen-by-putins-puppet-government/
They want to show no one can escape’: how the long arm of Russia is reaching out for Putin critics in exile (The Guardian)
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/oct/28/long-arm-russia-putin-critics-in-exile
‘Modi can influence the end of war’: Zelensky (The Times of India):
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/modi-can-influence-the-end-of-war-zelenskyy/articleshow/114667946.cms
Russian economy overheating, but still powering the war against Ukraine (Washington Post):
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/10/27/russia-economy-overheating-inflation-interest-rates-war/
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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 With Vladimir Putin (Wall Street Journal)
https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/musk-putin-secret-conversations-37e1c187
Russia Provided Targeting Data for Houthi Assault on Global Shipping (Wall Street Journal)
https://www.wsj.com/world/russia-provided-targeting-data-for-houthi-assault-on-global-shipping-eabc2c2b
Meet the Ukrainian prisoner soldiers entering the fray in the Battle of Donbas (Francis Farrell in the Kyiv Independent)
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraines-convict-soldiers-prepare-to-fight-russia/
Kyiv preparing internal plan to 'strengthen Ukraine,' Zelensky confirms (Kyiv Independent)
https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-internal-plan/
Georgia election adverts point to horrors of Ukraine war (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/25/georgia-election-adverts-ukraine-war-georgian-dream-party/
Putin admits holding talks with Kim Jong-un about deploying North Korean troops (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/24/vladimir-putin-talks-kim-jong-un-ukraine-north-korea-brics/
British deputy ambassador clashes with Russian ‘journalists’ in Moscow (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/24/britain-deputy-ambassador-russia-journalists-spying/
Assessing Russian Firepower Strikes in Ukraine (CSIS):
https://www.csis.org/analysis/assessing-russian-firepower-strikes-ukraine
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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 organisation Hope for Ukraine. @hopeforukraine on X.
Learn more about Hope for Ukraine charity's work here:
https://hfu.org/
Article referenced:
‘Thousands’ of North Korean troops to fight in Russia (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/54431ddb-45b3-4199-a026-021d90e4dccd
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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 Tide Before It Can Negotiate (Jack Watling in Foreign Affairs):
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/ukraine-must-turn-tide-it-can-negotiate
German sub hunters to be based in Britain for first time over Russian threat (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/10/22/german-submarine-hunters-based-in-britain-russia-threat/
Rheinmetall to make gun barrels in the UK as part of new defence pact (FT):
https://www.ft.com/content/19199b16-1418-4a87-8774-689428008244?sharetype=blocked
Apple Complies With Russia, Removes Radio Liberty From App Store (Radio Liberty):
https://www.rferl.org/a/apple-removal-russia-current-time-app-undesirable/33163824.html
Even Ukraine’s fiercest soldiers want the war to stop (Roland in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/20/ukraine-fatigue-war-donbas-russia-loss-of-hope-defeat/
Russians accused of crimes offered choice - go to war instead of court (BBC)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdrjrp7625mo
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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.
Content referenced:
Anti-drone drone developed by Ukraine to take out Iranian-designed kamikazes (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2024/10/20/anti-drone-ukraine-iranian-kamikazes-russia/
The Myth of the ‘Global South’: A Flawed Foreign Policy Construct (Policy Exchange Report):
https://policyexchange.org.uk/publication/the-myth-of-the-global-south/
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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.
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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 not ‘persecuting’ Christians (Dr Ivana Stradner in The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/10/18/dont-believe-putins-lies-ukraine-not-persecuting-christi/
Liam Fox's book, The Coming Storm: Why water will write the 21st century
https://www.bitebackpublishing.com/books/the-coming-storm
Ukraine ‘will seek nuclear weapons’ if it cannot join Nato (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/17/zelensky-ukraine-seek-nuclear-weapons-join-nato/
Donald Trump blames Zelensky for Ukraine war (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2024/10/17/donald-trump-blames-zelensky-ukraine-war/
South Korean intelligence says North is sending troops to aid Russia’s war in Ukraine (AP)
https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-russia-ukraine-war-troops-south-spy-9cd563c5570f68e9b314976009682810?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share
North Korean Troops Deserting Ukraine Frontline Days After Arrival: Report (Newsweek)
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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.
Content Referenced:
Education goes underground in Ukraine (Gabriella in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/terror-and-security/ukraine-war-underground-schools-children-education/
Lessons in a bomb shelter: Going to school in wartime Ukraine (David's episode):
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lessons-in-a-bomb-shelter-going-to-school-in-wartime-ukraine/id1612424182?i=1000662968777
How the Belarusian Regime is Erasing Ukrainian Children's Identity through Displacement, Re-education, and Militarization (Freedom House):
https://freedomhouse.org/report/special-report/2024/stolen-childhood-how-belarusian-regime-erasing-ukrainian-childrens
Neurodevelopment in the Post-Pandemic World: The Altered Trajectory of Children's Education, Mental Health, and Brain Development (Book by Molly Colvin, Jennifer Linton Reesman, and Tannahill Glen)
https://global.oup.com/academic/product/neurodevelopment-in-the-post-pandemic-world-9780197762639?cc=gb⟨=en&
Urgent plea over Crimean political prisoner charged by Russia with ‘state treason’ for refusing to fight against Ukraine (Human Rights in Ukraine):
https://khpg.org/en/1608814058
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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 Hornets':
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/hell_hornets?igsh=MXR1MnV5c29qdGZmaw==
Tik Tok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@hell_hornets
Yulia's Biography - 'How Good It Is I Have No Fear of Dying':
https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/how-good-it-is-i-have-no-fear-of-dying-9781035910175/
Other Content Referenced:
Russia retakes half of lost Kursk territory (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/15/russia-ukraine-kursk-zelensky-territory/
'What If Putin Wins?' Series:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/what-if-putin-wins/
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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 trenches to stop Putin winning this war (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/12/i-set-fire-to-my-own-trenches-to-stop-putin-winning-war/
Francis's video interview with Zelensky's adviser, Podolyak:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RmHwQm-is8
Vladimir Putin’s spies are plotting global chaos (The Economist)
https://www.economist.com/international/2024/10/13/vladimir-putins-spies-are-plotting-global-chaos
Honeytrapped Irish politician spied for Russia during Brexit saga (The Sunday Times)
https://www.thetimes.com/world/ireland-world/article/honeytrapped-irish-politician-spied-for-russia-during-brexit-saga-k5wn7sfb2
Britain freezes security dialogue with Georgia (Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/world/britain-freezes-security-dialogue-with-georgia-georgian-media-reports-2024-10-15/
The Impending Betrayal of Ukraine (Tim Willasey-Wilsey CMG on RUSI website)
https://rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/impending-betrayal-ukraine
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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 Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
With thanks to Senior Fellow for Military Studies at The Lowy Institute, Major General Mick Ryan. @WarintheFuture on X.
Mick Ryan’s book: The War for Ukraine: Strategy and Adaptation Under Fire:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/War-Ukraine-Strategy-Adaptation-Under/dp/1682479528
Virtual Book Event for Mick Ryan’s book: The War for Ukraine: Strategy and Adaptation Under Fire - Tuesday, 15th October:
https://www.csis.org/events/book-event-war-ukraine-strategy-and-adaptation-under-fire-mick-ryan
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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 Ukraine Country Director Colm McGivern and Inna Varenytsia (Journalist). @InnaVarenytsia on X.
Content Referenced:
Putin owes Iran - he may be about to find out how much (James Kilner in The Telegraph) -
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/11/putin-owes-iran-may-find-out-how-much/
Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna ‘dies in Russian captivity’ (The Telegraph) -
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/10/ukrainian-journalist-dies-russian-jail/
No war won by single weapon, says No 10 (The Telegraph) -
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/10/10/starmer-storm-shadow-ukraine-russia-zelensky-nato/
David's episode on underground schools in Ukraine -
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lessons-in-a-bomb-shelter-going-to-school-in-wartime-ukraine/id1612424182?i=1000662968777
Learn more about the British Council:
https://www.britishcouncil.org/
https://www.britishcouncil.org.ua/en
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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 Referenced:
Midnight in Moscow: A Memoir from the Front Lines of Russia's War Against the West (by John J. Sullivan)
https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/john-j-sullivan/midnight-in-moscow/9780316571111/
Episode interviewing Stephanie Barker on the economic war:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8a0e74pgSA
Russia on mission to cause mayhem on UK streets, warns MI5 (BBC):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8e15yr1gwo
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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.
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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.
James Kilner (Russia Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.
Jørn Sund-Henriksen (Co Host of Ukrainapodden). @J_SundHenriksen on X.
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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 referenced:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/06/steep-rise-in-russian-executions-of-ukrainian-prisoners/
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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 ensured decades of further domination and control from Moscow.
This episode aims to give a broad account of the period and explore some of the key issues and stories.
James Holland: https://griffonmerlin.com/
'We Have Ways of Making You Talk' Podcast:
https://www.goalhangerpodcasts.com/we-have-ways-of-making-you-talk
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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 Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
With thanks to Lucy Ash (Foreign affairs broadcaster and author). @LucyAAsh on X.
Full video of David's funeral:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/10/03/david-knowles-funeral-telegraph-journalist-ukraine-podcast/
Lucy Ash's book, 'The Baton and the Cross: Russia's Church from Pagans to Putin':
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Baton-Cross-Russias-Church-Pagans/dp/1837731837
Articles Referenced: Exclusive Boris Johnson interview (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/10/03/boris-johnson-exclusive-interview-putin-trump-lockdown-echr/
1.5 million Ukrainian children at risk of being deported to Russia, ombudsman says (Kyiv Independent): https://kyivindependent.com/1-5-million-ukrainian-children-at-risk-of-being-deported-by-russia-ombudsman-says
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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, speaking at David's funeral today in London.
Full video of David's funeral:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/10/03/david-knowles-funeral-telegraph-journalist-ukraine-podcast/
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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.
Steam Link for David's Funeral:
His funeral will be live streamed here at 11.15 (BST) on Thursday 3 October:
https://youtube.com/live/cMqwb1Rc0Qk
Content Referenced:
KHARRP - helping people in the eastern territories of Ukraine rebuild their lives
https://kharpp.com/
Ada Wordsworth's Newsletter, with reference to David:
https://kharpp.substack.com/p/the-end-of-summer
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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 lives treamed here at 11.15 (BST) on Thursday 3 October:
https://youtube.com/live/cMqwb1Rc0Qk
Content Referenced:
How I was chased out of Russia by new drone teams sent to recapture Kursk (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/01/kursk-ukraine-russia-putin-kiev-drones-sudzha/
Drone Pilots Circle like Vultures Over Kherson’s Most Vulnerable (Tochnyi):
https://tochnyi.info/2024/09/preying-on-the-innocent-drone-pilots-circle-like-vultures-over-khersons-most-vulnerable/
Ukraine faces its darkest hour (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/2bb20587-9680-40f0-ac2d-5e7312486c75
The Telegraph's Battle Lines podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battle-lines/id1712903296
Ukraine’s artillery is helping boost Scranton’s economy (Washington Post):
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/09/29/ukraine-war-scranton-defense-manufacturing/
Why doesn’t Ukraine have a national military cemetery? (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/the-counteroffensive-why-doesnt-ukraine-have-a-national-military-cemetery/
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Day 951
Today, 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.
Articles Referenced:
Exclusive: Russia has secret war drones project in China, intel sources say (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/world/russia-has-secret-war-drones-project-china-intel-sources-say-2024-09-25/
Bipartisan report urges rethink of America’s Russia strategy (The Hill)
https://thehill.com/policy/international/4904188-us-russia-relations-helsinki-report/
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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 F-16 pilot, NASA astronaut, test pilot, and currently a Senior Fellow at the National Center for Energy Analytics, an energy think tank. @AstroTerry on X.
Content Referenced:
U.S. Intelligence Stresses Risks in Allowing Long-Range Strikes by Ukraine (New York Times):
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/26/us/politics/us-intelligence-stresses-risks-in-allowing-long-range-strikes-by-ukraine.html
Children lost to the war (Ukrainian Government):
https://childrenofwar.gov.ua/en/
Ukraine Focus NGO, delivering Ambulances to Ukraine:
For more information, visit:
https://ukrainefocus.org/
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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.
Eliot A. Cohen (Former Counsellor of the United States Department of State). @EliotACohen on X.
Phillips O'Brien (Professor of Strategic Studies at the University of St Andrews). @PhillipsPOBrien on X.
Report Referenced:
'The Russia-Ukraine War: A Study in Analytic Failure' (by Phillips O'Brien & Eliot Cohen)
https://www.csis.org/analysis/russia-ukraine-war-study-analytic-failure
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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/brand-new-luxury-british-and-european-cars-are-entering-russia-despite-being-banned-heres-how-13218444
Meloni-themed restaurant opens in Albania near Italian migrant centres:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/09/25/meloni-themed-restaurant-opens-in-near-migrant-centres/
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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 Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.
Content Referenced:
Battle Lines - our sister podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battle-lines/id1712903296
Revealed: Russia anticipated Kursk incursion months in advance, seized papers show (The Guardian):
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/sep/20/revealed-russia-anticipated-kursk-incursion-months-in-advance-seized-papers-show
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Day 944
Today, 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: Telegraph journalist who made huge impact in a short life (Press Gazette)
https://pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/obituaries/david-knowles-telegraph-journalist-who-made-huge-impact-in-a-short-life/
Back to the Cold War: Russia uses Mexico as a hub for spying on the US (NBC News):
https://www.nbcnews.com/investigations/cold-war-russia-uses-mexico-hub-spying-us-rcna171819
Fake UK news sites ‘spreading false stories’ about western firms in Ukraine (The Guardian):
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/sep/22/fake-uk-news-sites-spreading-false-stories-about-western-firms-in-ukraine
Volodymyr Zelensky Has a Plan for Ukraine’s Victory (The New Yorker):
https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-new-yorker-interview/volodymyr-zelensky-has-a-plan-for-ukraines-victory
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Day 941
Today, 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 Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Latika M Bourke (Writer-at-Large for @thenightlyau). @latikambourke on X.
Stephanie Baker (Senior Writer, Bloomberg). @StephaniBaker on X.
Articles:
Stephanie's Book: Punishing Putin: Inside the Global Economic War to Bring Down Russia:
https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/punishing-putin-inside-the-global-economic-war-to-bring-down-russia-stephanie-baker?variant=40921316196430
Tribute Episode to David Knowles of Battle Lines:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-memory-of-david-knowles-creator-of-battle-lines/id1712903296?i=1000669411669
Volunteers dying as Russia’s war dead tops 70,000 (BBC):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjr3255gpjgo
How oligarchs took on the UK fraud squad – and won (The Guardian):
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2024/sep/12/enrc-oligarchs-took-on-serious-fraud-office-and-won
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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://www.reuters.com/world/ammunition-india-enters-ukraine-raising-russian-ire-2024-09-19/
Russia tried to stage coup in Armenia, prosecutors allege (Politico)
https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-stage-violent-coup-armenia-investigation-allegiation/
Moldova charges former top general with high treason after The Insider exposes him as GRU informant (The Insider)
https://theins.press/en/news/274691
Francis's episode on Mikhail Bulgakov
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mikhail-bulgakov-the-author-on-the-front-line/id1612424182?i=1000651046135
It's time to let Ukraine to join NATO (Boris Johnson in The Spectator)
https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/its-time-to-let-ukraine-join-nato/
Lessons from Kursk (Desk Russie)
https://desk-russie.info/2024/09/09/lessons-from-kursk.html
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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 lines' (The Atlantic Council)
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/putin-is-becoming-entangled-in-his-own-discredited-red-lines/
Russia’s Espionage War in the Arctic (The New Yorker) -
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/09/16/russias-espionage-war-in-the-arctic
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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.
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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-nato
Aliona Hlivco on how NATO could come apart (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/29/putin-plot-to-destroy-nato-reaching-its-climax/
Poem by Shelley:
Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory—
Odours, when sweet violets sicken,
Live within the sense they quicken.
Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,
Are heaped for the belovèd's bed;
And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on.
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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 helped make the Telegraph podcast Ukraine: The Latest a runaway success: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2024/09/11/david-knowles-telegraph-ukraine-podcaster-died-obituary/
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Day 933
Today, 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.
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Day 932
Today, 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). @RolandOliphant on X.
Tom Mutch (Ukraine Journalist). @Tomthescribe on X.
Article Referenced:
David Knowles, journalist behind Telegraph’s Ukraine war podcast, dies aged 32 (plus condolences from listeners) (The Telegraph) -
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/09/09/david-knowles-journalist-telegraph-dies-ukraine-war-podcast/
David's interview with the Archbishop of Canterbury:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/archbishop-of-canterbury-justin-welby-on-his-recent/id1612424182?i=1000645756041
Battle Lines - David's other foreign affairs podcast for Telegraph:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battle-lines/id1712903296
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Day 931
Today, 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). @RolandOliphant on X.
Articles Referenced:
David Knowles, journalist behind Telegraph’s Ukraine war podcast, dies aged 32 (plus condolences from listeners) (The Telegraph) -
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/09/09/david-knowles-journalist-telegraph-dies-ukraine-war-podcast/
Telegraph Ukraine podcast presenter David Knowles dies aged 32 (Press Gazette) -
https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/telegraph-ukraine-podcast-presenter-david-knowles-dies/
Founder and co-host of Telegraph Ukraine podcast dies aged 32 (Kyiv Independent) -
https://kyivindependent.com/founder-and-co-host-of-telegraphs-ukraine-podcast-dies-aged-32/
World order 'under threat not seen since Cold War' (BBC) -
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2gz4re394o
Zelensky relies on international pressure to end the war this fall (EFE) -
https://efe-com.translate.goog/mundo/2024-09-10/zelenski-hoja-de-ruta-fin-guerra-otono/?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc
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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.uk
Music by Taras Kompanichenko: https://www.facebook.com/taras.kompanichenko/
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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 & Defence analyst). @John_ForemanCBE
With thanks to Lara.
Articles Referenced:
'Ukraine is surviving - here's what it needs to win | Defence in Depth'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acXu77vcF0Q
'DOJ: Russia Aimed Propaganda at Gamers, Minorities to Swing 2024 Election' (Wired)
https://www.wired.com/story/project-good-old-usa-russia-2024-election
The Zelensky Story:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001zps5/the-zelensky-story-series-1-episode-1
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Day 926
Today, 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 Foreign News Reporter). @kellyjourno on X.
Articles Referenced:
Ukraine’s top diplomat resigns in major Zelensky reshuffle (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/09/04/ukraine-government-zelensky-russia-war-kuleba-putin/
Zelensky to appoint new Ukraine cabinet in biggest wartime reshuffle (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/55e1148e-3ddf-47ae-b82e-418b4c271da8
DOJ alleges Russia funded US media company linked to right-wing social media stars (CNN):
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/09/04/politics/doj-alleges-russia-funded-company-linked-social-media-stars
The lonely death of a jailed Russian pianist who opposed war
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj35lk4x86yo
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Day 925
Today, 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 spies
Contributors:
David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
Articles Referenced:
Zelensky's reshuffle: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/09/04/ukraine-government-zelensky-russia-war-kuleba-putin/
Germany standing in Czechia's way: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/09/03/germany-blocks-czech-eu-russian-spies-travel-crackdown/
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Day 924
Today, 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). @JamesCrisp6 on X.
Articles Referenced:
Putin, cash and guns prompt ‘explosive’ rethink of Swiss neutrality (POLITICO):
https://www.politico.eu/article/switzerland-military-neutrality-defense-arms-sales-war-in-ukraine-vladimir-putin/
The End of the Zeitenwende (Dr Benjamin Tallis):
https://dgap.org/en/research/publications/end-zeitenwende
Peter Reddaway, Soviet scholar, obituary (Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2024/08/18/peter-reddaway-soviet-studies-dissidents-died-obituary/
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Day 920
Today, 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, we also bring you the latest updates from Kursk and I speak 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). @RolandOliphant on X.
Hamish de Bretton Gordon (Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.
And with thanks to Jaroslava Barbieri. @jarabarbieri on X.
Content Referenced:
PIJL researched Ukrainians’ concerns and hopes about military service: https://www.journlab.online/en/post/pijl-researched-ukrainians-concerns-and-hopes-about-military-service
Francis Farrell question to Zelensky: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_L7Y9Ro5Rr/
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Day 919.
Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss the arrest of Telegram messaging app CEO Pavel Durov and we 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 and Former United States Representative). @AdamKinzinger on X.
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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 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.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
Matthew Savill (Director of Military Sciences at Rusi). @MTSavill
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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, FACE). @vtchakarova on X.
Content Referenced:
Battle Lines: how close is the world to nuclear war?
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-close-is-the-world-to-nuclear-war/id1712903296?i=1000661783149
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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 operation into Kursk.
With thanks to Scarborough Fair.
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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.
With thanks to Tom Mutch (Journalist). @ntmutch on X and Instagram.
Content Referenced:
Francis's episode with Ukraine Focus:
https://podcasts.apple.com/lu/podcast/saving-lives-on-the-frontline-from-d-day-to-ukraine/id1612424182?i=1000660564209
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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 to launch Storm Shadow missiles (Hamish in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/08/20/vladimir-putin-is-on-the-ropes-time-to-launch-storm-shadows/
Storm Shadow should be unshackled to help Ukraine in Kursk (Hamish in Forces News:
https://www.forcesnews.com/ukraine/storm-shadow-should-be-unshackled-support-ukraine-inside-kursk-says-former-british-army
Russia Hunts Down Deserters to Backfill Its Massive War Losses (Wall Street Journal):
https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/russia-ukraine-war-deserters-cd1b9a11?st=x8uy1m3kseclbrm&reflink=article_copyURL_share
‘I never worked for the Russians’ - punished by Kyiv for being a collaborator (BBC):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0473y0p0ego
Nine Lives: My Time As MI6's Top Spy Inside al-Qaeda by Aimen Dean
https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Nine-Lives/Aimen-Dean/9781786073297
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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 Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
Anne Robles (Ukraine Front Line Board Member).To learn more about Ukraine Front Line's work, visit:
https://ukrainefrontline.org/donate/
Zaluzhnyi flag:
https://x.com/uafrontline/status/1825929751531291120
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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 Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Svitlana Morenets (Ukrainian Journalist). @SvMorenets on X.
Content Referenced:
Oxford Event: Serhii Plokhy talks to Francis Dearnley (27th August):
Tickets Available here:
https://oxfordliteraryfestival.org/literature-events/2024/august-27/chernobyl-roulette
The mysterious middle-men helping Russia’s war machine (The Economist):
https://www.economist.com/europe/2024/08/19/the-mysterious-middle-men-helping-russias-war-machine
Ukraine’s extraordinary incursion into Kursk has changed the narrative of the war – but is a high-risk strategy (Jack Watling in The Guardian):
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/17/ukraine-offensive-russia-political-logic-but-high-risk-strategy
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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’.
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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_TudS0nko
Hamish's article for The Telegraph on Putin's nuclear bluffing:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/08/15/ukraine-kursk-invasion-nuclear-putin-escalation-bluff/
Ukraine exports over 64 million tons of cargo through Black Sea corridor in a year (Kyiv Independent)
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-exports-over-64-million-tons-of-cargo-through-black-sea-corridor-in-a-year/
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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). @szupingc on X.
Kateryna Stepanenko (Russia Deputy Team Lead & Analyst at the Institute for the Study of War). @KatStepanenko on X.
Articles referenced:
'Why Putin’s inflation battle is weakening Russia from within' (Szu Chan in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/08/12/how-putin-hiking-taxes-fight-russia-inflation-crisis/
The Real Story of the Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage (The Wall Street Journal):
https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/nord-stream-pipeline-explosion-real-story-da24839c
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Day 904.
Today, Ukraine pounds distant Russian air bases, shoot down one of Russia’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 Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X..
Articles referenced:
'Nord Stream sabotage: Germany issues arrest warrant' (DW)
https://www.dw.com/en/nord-stream-explosions-germany-issues-arrest-warrant-report/a-69933920
Finland will not hold Trump peace summit, says foreign minister (James Rothwell in The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/08/finland-trump-peace-summit-valtonen-ukraine-russia-putin/
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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). @djknowles22 on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Iona Cleave (Foreign Correspondent). @cleaveiona on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
Articles referenced:
Putin blames West as he vows response to Ukraine invasion:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/12/ukraine-invasion-russia-response-putin-west/
Ukraine's answer to Russia's 'Z': How 'white triangle' invasion stunned Putin:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/12/ukraine-white-triangle-invasion-stunned-russia/
Three reasons why Kyiv innovative invasion puts Putin's dictatorship on notice:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/12/kyiv-ukraine-invasion-putin-kursk-ceasefire-analysis/
Putin appoints former bodyguard Alexei Dyumin who fought off a bear to lead Kursk defence:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/13/putin-appoints-former-bodyguard-alexei-dyumin-kursk-defence/
Latest from Kursk:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/12/russia-evacuates-border-region-as-ukrainian-kursk-invasion/
Joe's weekend read:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/10/ukraine-invasion-russia-sudzha-gas-pipeline-hungary/
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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 (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.
Iona Cleave (Foreign Correspondent). @cleaveiona on X.
Articles:
Latest from Kursk: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/12/russia-evacuates-border-region-as-ukrainian-kursk-invasion/
Joe's weekend read: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/10/ukraine-invasion-russia-sudzha-gas-pipeline-hungary/
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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). @laurenshirreff on X.
With thanks to Damien Spleeters (Director of Expeditionary Operations, Conflict Armament Research). @damspleet on X.
Lauren's article:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/08/07/ukraine-war-crime-dark-tourism/
News on the Kursk incursion:
Ukraine ‘turned the tables’ with attack on Russia, says Volodymyr Zelensky https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/08/russia-edits-statement-dismissing-ukraines-advance-kursk/
Video: Ukraine ‘wipes out entire battalion inside Russia in one of war’s bloodiest strikes’ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/09/russian-drives-past-destruction-ukraine-missile-strike/
Watch: Ukraine launches ‘massive’ drone attack on Russian city https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/09/ukraine-launches-massive-drone-attack-russian-city-lipetsk/
ISW's assessment: https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-august-8-2024
New Kh-101 missile used to strike Kyiv children’s hospital
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/edb4ed8bf3604c4ca47707ed1fe3a56c
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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:
https://www.reddit.com/r/UkraineWarVideoReport/comments/1emci04/hi_all_im_francis_dearnley_cohost_of_the_daily/
Shaun Pinner interview about experiencing Russia torture:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/torture-survival-hope-a-soldiers-account-of/id1612424182?i=1000650644505
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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).
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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 destroyed in Mali ambush:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/28/mali-attack-militants-wagner-ambush-soldier-dead-helicopter/
Wagner Group massacre: ‘The victims were bloated and deformed – we could only recognise our friends by their clothes’:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2022/07/16/wagner-group-massacre-victims-bloated-deformed-could-recognise/
Wagner is trying to reignite civil war in Mali, says US:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/09/30/wagner-trying-reignite-civil-war-mali-says-us/
Putin sells African leaders ‘regime survival packages’ to win influence, think tank says:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/02/20/putin-wagner-mercenaries-regime-survival-package-africa/
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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 Ukrainian infantry facing Russians near Toretsk (Francis Farrell for the Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/video/?slug=with-ukrainian-infantry-facing-russians-near-toretsk
Britain’s nuclear submarine software built by Belarusian engineers (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/08/02/britains-nuclear-submarine-software-designed-russia-belarus/
How Putin turned Belarus into Russia’s vassal state (James Kilner in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/08/02/how-putin-turned-belarus-into-russias-vassal-state/
Francis Farrell answers questions about war in Ukraine
https://kyivindependent.com/francis-farrell-answers-questions-about-war-in-ukraine/
Eye of the storm: A day in the life of Ukrainian infantry on the zero line near Toretsk
https://kyivindependent.com/eye-of-the-storm-a-day-in-the-life-of-ukrainian-infantry-on-the-zero-line-near-toretsk/
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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.
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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 on X.
Articles Referenced:
Julia's report:
https://gppi.net/2024/07/30/life-under-russian-occupation-in-ukraine
Francis's Defence in Depth: 'Ukraine is surviving - here's what Kyiv needs to defeat Russia':
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acXu77vcF0Q
Inside the Secret Negotiations to Free Evan Gershkovich (Wall Street Journal):
https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/evan-gershkovich-prisoner-exchange-ccb39ad3?st=v2ckht0ur2gmrkd&reflink=article_copyURL_share
Volodymyr Zelensky: Giving up Ukrainian territories is 'a very, very difficult' question (Le Monde):
https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/07/31/volodymyr-zelensky-giving-up-ukrainian-territories-is-a-very-very-difficult-question_6706167_4.html
Hungary rejects Croatian offer for alternative to Russian oil (Financial Times):
https://www.ft.com/content/1c1358db-1781-4aa7-a752-9ec63cd0c3a0
Interview with Mrs Vladimir Kara-Murza on Ukraine: The Latest:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyVP_zEBbis
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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 (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.
Nicole Grajewski (Researcher and Author). @NicoleGrajewski on X.
Articles Referenced:
Nicole's book:
https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/russia-and-iran/
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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 unveils its answer to Iran’s Shahed ‘kamikaze drone’ (Joe Barnes in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/30/gerbera-russia-drone-iran-shahed-unmanned-aerial-vehicle/
Moscow to 'train' troops to use nuclear weapons on the battlefield (Joe Barnes in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/31/russia-train-troops-ukraine-nuclear-weapons-battlefield/
Nicole's book:
https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/russia-and-iran/
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Day 889
Today, 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). @LilianeBivings
Articles Referenced:
Ukraine military intelligence claims role in deadly Wagner ambush in Mali (The Guardian):
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jul/29/ukraine-military-intelligence-claims-involvement-in-deadly-wagner-ambush-in-mali
Orban warns of EU’s demise and backs Trump in anti-Western speech (AP):
https://apnews.com/article/viktor-orban-hungary-romania-eu-3ea649669de75d13b0ba3585c0e83239
Ukraine: 'War will continue in 2025, we need another $12-15 bn from the West' (RBC-Ukraine):
https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/war-will-continue-in-2025-we-need-buffer-1722328562.html
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Day 888
Today, 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 Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
Roland Oliphant(Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
With thanks to Ben Farmer (Foreign Correspondent). @benfarmerDT on X.
Articles Referenced:
Ben Farmer's Dispatch from Odesa: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/terror-and-security/how-ukraine-broke-russias-black-sea-grain-blockade/
Roland Oliphant on the Russian Summer offensive: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/27/how-russias-summer-offensive-is-failing-and-what-that-means/
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Day 885
Today, 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 Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X
With thanks to Andrea Januta (Kyiv-based reporter for the Kyiv Independent). @andreajanuta on X.
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Articles Referenced:
Fake Games, cyber threats and disinformation: Russia reacts to sporting isolation (The Financial Times)
https://www.ft.com/content/6ab6efea-c23e-428e-b4ab-4eb8fc49c6bb
Michelin Red Star: The Insider reveals identity of arrested Russian chef-agent who planned “destabilizing” acts at Paris Olympic Games (The Insider):
https://theins.press/en/politics/273350
PASSING THE BUCK: The Economics of Localizing Aid in Ukraine:
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b2110247c93271263b5073a/t/669fa238f61d9732f135f232/1721737784887/PTB_Ukraine_FINALREPORT.pdf
Francis's interview with Brock Bierman (towards the end) of Ukraine Focus about the challenges of Ukraine's society structure for effective resource-sharing:
https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/saving-lives-on-the-frontline-from-d-day-to-ukraine/id1612424182?i=1000660564209
Ukraine’s energy crisis drives power decentralization
https://kyivindependent.com/you-have-power-or-you-dont-ukraines-energy-crisis-drives-power-decentralization/
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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 (Managing Partner at Global Rights Compliance). @WayneJordash on X.
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Articles Referenced:
Ukraine-Russia Live Blog (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/24/ukraine-russia-war-latest-news13/
Biden’s legacy depends most of all on Ukraine (Atlantic Council): https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/content-series/inflection-points/bidens-legacy-depends-most-of-all-on-ukraine/
Ukraine thrown into war's bleak future as drones open new battlefront (BBC): https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cne4vl9gy2wo
Global Rights Compliance: https://globalrightscompliance.com/2024/07/18/guardian-of-the-olympic-games-ignores-dossier-showing-over-two-thirds-of-russian-athletes-set-to-compete-at-paris-olympics-have-violated-participating-ukraine-war-neutrality-rules/
Document from the IOC: https://stillmed.olympics.com/media/Documents/News/2023/12/principles-of-participation-for-individual-neutral-athletes.pdf
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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). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Mathieu Boulegue. @MatBoulegue on X.
Articles Referenced & Show Notes:
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Army ‘not as strong as it could be’, says Armed Forces chief (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/07/23/british-army-is-not-as-strong-as-it-could-be-says-armed-for/
Britain must be ready for war in three years, says Army chief (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/07/23/britain-ready-war-three-years-army-chief-warns/
Chatham House paper: https://www.chathamhouse.org/2024/07/assessing-russian-plans-military-regenerations/about-authors
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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 Josticova (Author, Researcher and Academic at Glasgow University's Central & East European Studies Department. @HankJostic on X.
Articles Referenced:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/22/west-third-world-war-world-improves-weapons-ukraine-general/
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/20/our-existence-depends-on-us-election-result-ukrainian-mp/
https://aviationweek.com/shownews/gascc-riat/ukraine-achieving-low-cost-kills-against-russias-attack-drones
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/22/west-third-world-war-world-improves-weapons-ukraine-general/
Hana's website: https://hanajosticova.com/
Hana's book: https://ceupress.com/book/mariupol-2013-2022
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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 on X.
Articles Referenced:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/20/cultural-asset-or-spy-hub-inside-the-russian-centre-germany/
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/07/19/defence-secretary-suggests-ukraine-can-use-storm-shadow-mis/
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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 after the liberation he discovered the disgusting ways the occupying troops had treated his home.
Then, they travel to Bucha to see an old friend, Ihor Savchenko. Two years on from the occupation of Bucha, Ihor is helping his community piece their lives back together even though the war threatens to engulf him once again.
We first met Ihor's daughter Katya in 2022 - listen to that episode here: https://shows.acast.com/ukraine-the-latest/episodes/658301371b4a0600176a40ee
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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 (Freelance Journalist). @danielhardaker4 on X.
Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X
Articles Referenced:
War with China is closer than we think (Aliona Hlivco in The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/07/19/war-with-china-is-closer-than-we-think/
Putin is leading Russia into a demographic catastrophe (Francis Dearnley in The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/07/15/putin-is-leading-russia-into-a-demographic-catastrophe
Preliminary Lessons from Ukraine’s Offensive Operations, 2022–23 (RUSI)
https://rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/special-resources/preliminary-lessons-ukraines-offensive-operations-2022-23
From the front line of the battle to save Kharkiv (Svitlana Morenets in The Spectator)
https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/from-the-front-line-of-the-battle-to-save-kharkiv/
Russia’s vast stocks of Soviet-era weaponry are running out (The Economist)
https://www.economist.com/europe/2024/07/16/russias-vast-stocks-of-soviet-era-weaponry-are-running-out
Englishman fighting in Ukraine says Kremlin recruiting English speakers (Daniel Hardaker in The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/14/ben-stimson-english-speakers-in-russian-army-ukraine/
Ursula Von der Leyen wins second term as EC president with European ‘air shield’ pledge (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/18/ursula-von-der-leyen-wins-second-term-ec-president/
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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 Correspondent). Barnes_Joe on X.
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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 Referenced:
Boris Johnson urges Trump to stand by Ukraine (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/16/boris-johnson-urges-trump-back-ukraine-meeting/
Putin is leading Russia into a demographic catastrophe (Francis Dearnley in The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/07/15/putin-is-leading-russia-into-a-demographic-catastrophe/
Thread by Famian Hoffman of the University of Oslo:
https://x.com/FRHoffmann1/status/1813198919683436604
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Day 875.
Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss Trump’s nominee for Vice President, controversial Ohio senator JD Vance and we 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.
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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 we speak to War Crimes Reporter Olesia Bida from the Kyiv Indepednent 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.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Olesia Bida (War Crimes Investigations Unit and Ukrainian journalist @KyivIndependent; author of documentary 'He Came Back'). @OlesyaBida on X. He Came Back: https://kyivindependent.com/he-came-back/
Articles referenced:
Journalists identify 2 Russian soldiers who committed sexual violence during occupation: https://kyivindependent.com/the-kyiv-independent-identified-russian-soldiers-who-raped-women-during-occupation/
Ukrainian women shared their accounts of rape by Russian forces. We found their assailants: https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-women-share-their-accounts-of-rape-by-russian-forces-as-reporters-investigate-their-assailants/
Trump’s shooting will transform this election - just not in the way you think (Frank Luntz in The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/07/15/trumps-shooting-will-transform-this-election/
44% of Ukrainians believe that the time for negotiations has come, but the majority do not agree to Putin's conditions (Ukrainian Pravda)
https://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2024/07/15/7465706/
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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 (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
With thanks to Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). @SheridanDani on X.
Articles referenced:
'Biden’s gaffe has ruined months of our hard work, say European officials' (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/12/joe-biden-gaffe-europe-nato-putin-zelensky-trump/
'Being Volodymyr Zelenskiy: How war has changed Ukraine's leader' (Reuters):
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/being-volodymyr-zelenskiy-how-war-has-changed-ukraines-leader-2024-07-12/
'A Better Path for Ukraine and NATO: What Kyiv Could Do Now for a Place in the Alliance' (Foreign Affairs):
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/better-path-ukraine-and-nato
UK hasn’t allowed Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles inside Russia, MoD clarifies (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/11/starmer-ukraine-british-storm-shadow-missiles-russia/
Reflections by Michael Kofman:
https://x.com/KofmanMichael/status/1811079176822435851
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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 we discuss the 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 Researcher at Bellingcat). @JakeGodin on X.
Articles Referenced -
Bonus Episodes -
Telegraph subscribers can unlock these bonus episodes of Ukraine: The Latest, and our sister podcast Battle Lines. To do, please follow this link:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/contact-us/telegraph-subscription-bonus-content-apple-podcasts/
Return to Bucha: how a community rebuilds after a massacre (with David Knowles)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/return-to-bucha-how-a-community-rebuilds-after-a-massacre/id1612424182?i=1000657018191
How to catch a Russian submarine (with Dominic Nicholls)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-catch-a-russian-submarine/id1712903296?i=1000661022413
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Day 869.
Today, we bring you news from across Ukraine and the world and 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.
Francis Dearnley14:30 (2 hours ago)
to me, David
Articles Referenced -
Nato Summit Live Blog (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/10/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news51/
Saudis Warned G-7 Over Russia Seizures With Debt Sale Threat (Bloomberg):
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-09/saudi-arabia-veiled-threat-to-g7-over-russia-assets
Russian Tycoons Pocket $11 Billion Dividends on War Economy Boom (Bloomberg):
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-08/russian-tycoons-pocket-11-billion-dividends-on-war-economy-boom
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Return to Bucha: how a community rebuilds after a massacre (with David Knowles)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/return-to-bucha-how-a-community-rebuilds-after-a-massacre/id1612424182?i=1000657018191
How to catch a Russian submarine (with Dominic Nicholls)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-catch-a-russian-submarine/id1712903296?i=1000661022413
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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 in The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/09/ukraine-war-europe-problem-trump-ally-elbridge-colby-labour/
This Labour Government will have a ‘Nato first’ defence strategy (New Foreign & Defence Secretaries in The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/07/08/labour-government-nato-first-defence-strategy/
Britain will stand with Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’, declares new Defence Secretary (The Sun): https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/29024083/britain-ukraine-defence-secretary-putin/
'Conversation between Ukrainian, local teen sheds light' (Saanvi's article):https://www.jericho-news-journal.com/articles/conversations-between-ukranian-local-teen-sheds-light/
UK Charity:https://www.gofundme.com/f/minibus-for-displaced-children-in-ukraine
US Charity:https://www.gofundme.com/f/64c4e-minibus-for-displaced-children-in-ukraine
Bonus Episodes:
Telegraph subscribers can unlock these bonus episodes of Ukraine: The Latest, and our sister podcast Battle Lines. To do, please follow this link: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/contact-us/telegraph-subscription-bonus-content-apple-podcasts/
Return to Bucha: how a community rebuilds after a massacre (with David Knowles): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/return-to-bucha-how-a-community-rebuilds-after-a-massacre/id1612424182?i=1000657018191
How to catch a Russian submarine (with Dominic Nicholls): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-catch-a-russian-submarine/id1712903296?i=1000661022413
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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 (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
With thanks to Dr Jade McGlynn (Leverhulme EC Researcher in the War Studies department at King's College London). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X. And Jimmy Ruston (Kyiv based foreign policy/security analyst). @JimmySecUK on X.
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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 Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.
With thanks to Yuriy Tokarski (CEO of U-hearts Foundation) and Kateryna Parunova (IT project manager, NGO “Better Regulation Delivery Office”).
Bonus Episodes :
Telegraph subscribers can unlock these bonus episodes of Ukraine: The Latest, and our sister podcast Battle Lines. To do, please follow this link:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/contact-us/telegraph-subscription-bonus-content-apple-podcasts/
Return to Bucha: how a community rebuilds after a massacre (with David Knowles)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/return-to-bucha-how-a-community-rebuilds-after-a-massacre/id1612424182?i=1000657018191
How to catch a Russian submarine (with Dominic Nicholls)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-catch-a-russian-submarine/id1712903296?i=1000661022413
Charity & Article Referenced:
U-Hearts
https://u-hearts.com/
'The Unified State Register of Pets will be launched in Ukraine, which will become the basis for creating digital veterinary passports'
https://thedigital.gov.ua/news/the-unified-state-register-of-pets-will-be-launched-in-ukraine-which-will-become-the-basis-for-creating-digital-veterinary-passports
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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 episodes of Ukraine: The Latest, and our sister podcast Battle Lines. To do, please follow this link:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/contact-us/telegraph-subscription-bonus-content-apple-podcasts/
Return to Bucha: how a community rebuilds after a massacre (with David Knowles)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/return-to-bucha-how-a-community-rebuilds-after-a-massacre/id1612424182?i=1000657018191
How to catch a Russian submarine (with Dominic Nicholls)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-catch-a-russian-submarine/id1712903296?i=1000661022413
Articles Referenced:
Russia ‘destroys’ Ukrainian fighter jet in attack on airfield that could host F-16s (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/04/ukraine-russia-war-latest-news10/
Ex-MI6 chief warns next Prime Minister (ITV News)
https://www.itv.com/watch/news/ex-mi6-chief-warns-next-prime-minister-over-damage-of-brexit-and-punishing-weight-of-role/rsj114j
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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.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/02/ukraine-to-be-told-it-is-too-corrupt-to-join-nato/
NATO to Establish Kyiv Post, and Seeks to ‘Trump-Proof’ Ukraine Aid (Wall Street Journal)
https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/nato-to-establish-new-kyiv-post-for-ukraine-81b4205c?st=lxehhl0kucq8ej3&reflink=article_gmail_share
Trump’s Plan for NATO Is Emerging (Politico)
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/07/02/nato-second-trump-term-00164517
What Russia really wants from its summer offensive (Joe Barnes & Roland Oliphant in The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/05/16/russia-new-offensive-kharkiv-border-donbas-kyiv-ukraine/
Rishi Sunak understands the danger the UK faces (David Cameron in The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/07/02/rishi-sunak-understands-the-dangers-the-uk-faces/
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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 McGlynn)
https://www.csis.org/analysis/crossing-thresholds-ukrainian-resistance-russian-occupation
The Ukrainian resistance is torching Putin’s dreams of conquest (Jade in The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/06/21/the-ukrainian-resistance-is-torching-vladimir-putins-dreams/
Viktor Orban announces plans to create Right-wing EU alliance (Joe Barnes in The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/01/viktor-orban-plans-right-wing-eu-alliance/
The critical cog in Putin's machine and how British firms help to keep Russian gas flowing into Europe (Sky News)
https://news.sky.com/story/the-critical-cog-in-putins-machine-and-how-british-firms-help-to-keep-russian-gas-flowing-into-europe-13161807
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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 Expert). @HamishDBG on X.
Articles referenced:
London Ukrainian Review
https://x.com/ukrlondonreview/status/1807698342840869075
Pre-order for Victoria Amelina’s book:
https://x.com/olgatokariuk/status/1807724459677114612
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Day 857.
Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine and we have a special report from Francis Dearnley’s recent trip across Europe from D-Day commemorations to Germany with the charity Ukraine Focus.
Contributors:
David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on X
Dom 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@ukrainefocus.org
Upcoming events:
Scarborough Fair (29th June):
https://scarboroughfair.uk/performances/ukraine-the-latest-live/
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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, and discuss the Voldymyr Zelensky’s visit to Brussels to sign a Security Pact with the European Union.
Contributors:
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent, Host). @RolandOliphant on X
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.
Upcoming events:
Scarborough Fair (29th June):
https://scarboroughfair.uk/performances/ukraine-the-latest-live/
Articles referenced:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/06/26/labour-strong-ukraine-support-cameron-tells-russian-hoaxers/
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/06/26/marine-le-pen-russian-dual-national-exmodel-party-adviser/
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/06/27/ukraine-russia-war-latest-news9/
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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 liftinga de facto ban on American military contractors deploying to Ukraine.
Contributors:
David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on X
Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Upcoming events:
Chalke Valley History Festival (27th June):
https://www.chalkefestival.com/
Scarborough Fair (29th June):
https://scarboroughfair.uk/performances/ukraine-the-latest-live/
Articles Referenced:
'US could halt weapons deliveries if Ukraine refuses peace talks' (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/06/25/us-could-halt-weapons-deliveries-if-ukraine-refuses-talks/
'Biden administration moves toward allowing American military contractors to deploy to Ukraine' (CNN)
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/06/25/politics/biden-administration-american-military-contractors-ukraine/index.html
'A Methodology for Degrading the Arms of the Russian Federation' (RUSI report)
https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/occasional-papers/methodology-degrading-arms-russian-federation
'IT Army attacks Russian banking system, disabling Mir payment system' (Ukrainian Pravda)
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/06/20/7461812/
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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 X
Dom 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_CRR on X.
Upcoming events:
Chalke Valley History Festival (27th June):
https://www.chalkefestival.com/
Scarborough Fair (29th June):
https://scarboroughfair.uk/performances/ukraine-the-latest-live/
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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Day 853.
Today, we bring you updates from the battle front, analyse suspected Ukrainian Atacms strike on a Russian space control centre in Crimea and we discuss this weekend’s terrorist violence in Russia’s Dagestan region.
Contributors:
David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on X
Dom 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 History Festival:
https://www.chalkefestival.com/
Scarborough Fair 29th
https://scarboroughfair.uk/performances/ukraine-the-latest-live/
Article Referenced:
'The West’s errors in Ukraine have been catastrophic' (Nigel Farage in The Telegraph) -
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/06/22/wests-errors-in-ukraine-been-catastrophic-i-wont-apologise/
'Why it’s too late to stop World War 3 – according to one of Britain’s greatest military historians' (Richard Overy in The Telegraph) -
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/authors/world-war-three-too-late-history-violence/
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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 X
Dom 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-mykhed
Upcoming events:
Chalke Valley History Festival:
https://www.chalkefestival.com/
Scarborough Fair 29th
https://scarboroughfair.uk/performances/ukraine-the-latest-live/
Article Referenced:
Exclusive Olena Zelenska interview (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/06/20/olena-zelenska-ukraine-hope-burnout-family/
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jY2UD11kbmE
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Day 848.
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 X
Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
Gabriella Jozwiak (Freelance Journalist). @GabriellaJ on X.
Upcoming events:
Chalke Valley History Festival:
https://www.chalkefestival.com/
Scarborough Fair 29th
https://scarboroughfair.uk/performances/ukraine-the-latest-live/
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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 X
Dom 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 Substack here:
https://jamesrushton.substack.com/
Articles Referenced:
The haunting pictures of emaciated Ukrainian prisoners of war (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/06/18/haunting-pictures-emaciated-ukrainian-prisoners-of-war/
‘This country gave me a lot’: the Vietnamese people staying in Ukraine (The Guardian):
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/18/this-country-gave-me-a-lot-the-vietnamese-people-staying-in-ukraine
Niall Ferguson: 'We’re All Soviets Now' (The Free Press)
https://www.thefp.com/p/were-all-soviets-now
To hear Francis on The Daily T, listen here:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/podcasts/
Upcoming events:
Chalke Valley History Festival:
https://www.chalkefestival.com/
Scarborough Fair 29th
https://scarboroughfair.uk/performances/ukraine-the-latest-live/
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Day 847.
Today, we bring you the latest updates from across Ukraine, analyse Putin’s surprise visit to North Korea and we go to Germany to hear about the tricky start Ukraine have had at the European football championships
Contributors:
David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on X
Dom 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.
To hear Francis on The Daily T, listen here:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/podcasts/
Ukrainian Football video:
https://x.com/uafukraine/status/1801319839153459390
Telegraph report on Romania 3:0 Ukraine
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2024/06/17/romania-vs-ukraine-live-score-updates-euro-2024/#:~:text=Full%20time%3A%20Romania%203%20Ukraine,Euros%20win%20from%2017%20matches.
Chalke Valley History Festival:
https://www.chalkefestival.com/
Scarborough fair 29th
https://scarboroughfair.uk/performances/ukraine-the-latest-live/
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Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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 X
Dom 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://programme.chalkefestival.com/talks-and-addons?date=2024-06-27
Hear 'Ukraine: The Latest' live from Scarborough
https://scarboroughfair.uk/performances/ukraine-the-latest-live/
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
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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 X
Francis 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.
https://programme.chalkefestival.com/talks-and-addons?date=2024-06-27
Hear 'Ukraine: The Latest' live from Scarborough
https://scarboroughfair.uk/performances/ukraine-the-latest-live/
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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 X
Francis 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 Twitter
Catriona Murdoch (Senior legal consultant at Global Rights Compliance). @CatrionaMurdoc1 on X.
Articles Referenced:
Hamish’s article: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/06/12/kyivs-wonder-weapons-are-decimating-the-russian-army/
Roland’s article:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/06/13/russia-bombed-food-sites-to-starve-mariupol-citizens/
Chalke Valley History Festival:
https://www.chalkefestival.com/
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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). @LilianeBivings on X.
Articles Referenced:
'Putin has missed his chance to crush Ukraine' (Francis Dearnley in The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/06/11/putin-has-missed-his-chance-to-crush-ukraine/
'Worst-case scenario in Ukraine’s energy system ‘very close to realistic,’ largest private energy company says' (Liliane Bivings in The Kyiv Independent)
https://kyivindependent.com/worst-case-scenario-in-ukraines-energy-system-very-close-to-realistic-largest-energy-company-says/
'Russia lists abducted Ukrainian children on adoption sites' (Financial Times)
https://www.ft.com/content/2d0013d2-a407-449f-b1e2-3d14fe65188f
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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://ukrainefocus.org/
'What if Putin Wins?' Essay Series:
For seven days The Telegraph ran a series of exclusive essays from prominent international commentators imagining the consequences if Russia were successful in its war.
'The West may not survive a Putin victory' (Francis Dearnley)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/06/04/west-may-not-survive-putin-victory/
'China will take the mantle of world superpower from the US' (Matthew Henderson)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/06/03/china-biggest-beneficiary-russian-victory/
'With Ukraine’s resources, Putin would be unstoppable' (Liliane Bivings)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/06/02/with-ukraines-resources-putin-would-be-invincible/
'Putin's next conquests are already in his sights' (Dr Ivana Stradner)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/06/01/putins-next-conquests-are-already-in-his-sights/
'Europe's fascist future awaits' (Dr Thomas Clausen)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/30/europes-fascist-future-awaits-if-putin-wins-in-ukraine/
'Putin’s plot to destroy Nato is reaching its devastating climax' (Aliona Hlivco)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/29/putin-plot-to-destroy-nato-reaching-its-climax/
'If Putin wins, expect the worst genocide since the Holocaust' (Karolina Hird)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/31/europe-see-the-worst-genocide-since-holocaust/
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Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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). @DomNicholls on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
With thanks to Mykola Bielieskov (Research Fellow at National Institute for Strategic Studies under UA President & Senior Analyst at Come Back Alive Foundation) @MBielieskov in Z. And Ben Farmer (Foreign Correspondent). @benfarmerDT on X.
Articles Referenced:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/06/10/european-elections-what-happens-now-macron-le-pen/
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/06/07/france-to-send-mirage-jets-to-ukraine-but-are-they-worth-it/
https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/05/29/what-is-ukraines-victory-strategy-we-need-to-discuss-it-now/?w345
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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: The Ukrainian Cricket Team's Last Stand on the Front Lines of War'
https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/getting-out
Articles Referenced:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/06/06/mysterious-attacks-across-europe-new-front-russia-war-west/
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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-ahead/
Contact Colin Freeman: colin.freeman@telegraph.co.uk
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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 for the Study of War). @KarolinaAHird on X.
Articles referenced:
Karolina Hird's essay:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/31/europe-see-the-worst-genocide-since-holocaust/
Hamish de Bretton-Gordon's piece on D-Day:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/06/05/britain-is-falling-for-the-same-military-trap-that-vanquish/
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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 Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.
Nicola Smith (Asia Correspondent). @niccijsmith on X.
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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 Kyiv Independent). @LilianeBivings on X.
Articles referenced:
'What if Putin Wins?' Essay Series:
For seven days The Telegraph is running a series of exclusive essays from prominent international commentators imagining the consequences if Russia were successful in its war. The essays so far are:
'With Ukraine’s resources, Putin would be unstoppable' (Liliane Bivings)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/06/02/with-ukraines-resources-putin-would-be-invincible/
'Putin's next conquests are already in his sights' (Dr Ivana Stradner)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/06/01/putins-next-conquests-are-already-in-his-sights/
'Europe's fascist future awaits' (Dr Thomas Clausen)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/30/europes-fascist-future-awaits-if-putin-wins-in-ukraine/
'Putin’s plot to destroy Nato is reaching its devastating climax' (Aliona Hlivco)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/29/putin-plot-to-destroy-nato-reaching-its-climax/
'If Putin wins, expect the worst genocide since the Holocaust' (Karolina Hird)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/31/europe-see-the-worst-genocide-since-holocaust/
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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 Women's Opportunity Fund of Ukraine.
To learn more about "Project Kesher" and the Charitable Foundation "Women's Opportunity Fund", you can visit:
http://www.projectkesher.org.ua/
'What if Putin Wins?' Essay Series & Articles Referenced:
For the next seven days The Telegraph is running a series of exclusive essays from prominent international commentators imagining the consequences if Russia were successful in its war. The first essays can be found below:
'Europe's fascist future awaits' (Dr Thomas Clausen in The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/30/europes-fascist-future-awaits-if-putin-wins-in-ukraine/
'Putin’s plot to destroy Nato is reaching its devastating climax' (Aliona Hlivco in The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/29/putin-plot-to-destroy-nato-reaching-its-climax/
'If Putin wins, expect the worst genocide since the Holocaust' (Karolina Hird in The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/31/europe-see-the-worst-genocide-since-holocaust/
Other articles referenced today are as follows:
'Volodymyr Zelensky: Russian troops are laughing at and "hunting" Ukrainians' (The Guardian)
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/31/volodymyr-zelenskiy-russian-troops-have-been-laughing-at-and-hunting-ukrainians?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
‘He couldn’t wait to join’: thousands of young Russians die in Ukraine war (The Guardian)
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/29/thousands-of-russian-youth-die-in-ukraine-war
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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/
https://x.com/dzygaspaw
'What if Putin Wins?' Essay Series
For the next seven days The Telegraph is running a series of exclusive essays from prominent international commentators imagining the consequences if Russia were successful in its war. The first two can be found below.
'Europe's fascist future awaits' (Dr Thomas Clausen in The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/29/europes-fascist-future-awaits-if-putin-wins-in-ukraine/
'Putin’s plot to destroy Nato is reaching its devastating climax' (Aliona Hlivco in The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/29/putin-plot-to-destroy-nato-reaching-its-climax/
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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 devastating climax' (Aliona Hlivco in The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/29/putin-plot-to-destroy-nato-reaching-its-climax/
All this week The Telegraph is running a series of exclusive essays from prominent international commentators imagining the consequences if Russia were successful in its war. The first, by Aliona Hlivco, considers the devastating impact for the Nato alliance.
'The million pound London properties owned by Putin’s regime' (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/25/russia-putin-regime-london-property-portfolio-millions/
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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.
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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 to discuss which country has the strategic initiative in the war, the ways the battlefront is likely to evolve over the coming months, and what experts have got right, and wrong, about the way the war has progressed.
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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_stout on X. Her new book 'Night train to Odesa' is out now: https://birlinn.co.uk/product/night-train-to-odesa/
Articles Referenced:
'Exclusive: Putin wants Ukraine ceasefire on current frontlines' (Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/putin-wants-ukraine-ceasefire-current-frontlines-sources-say-2024-05-24/
'Ukraine starts sending convicts to fight Russia' (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/05/23/ukraine-starts-sending-convicts-to-fight-russia/
'Migrating eagles are avoiding war-torn Ukraine' (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/05/20/greater-spotted-eagle-avoid-ukraine-russia-war/
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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 paratrooper turned writer, photographer and documentary film maker). @Levisonwood on X.
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Day 812.
Today, we discuss the latest reports from the battlefront as Russia seemingly focuses its attention on the Ukrainian city of Sumy. Then we consider the complex threads of geopolitics after a spate of shock deaths and assassination attempts. And we hear about the military and humanitarian situation in Kharkiv.
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.
Dalibor Rohac (Senior Fellow AEI) @DaliborRohac on X.
'The villages near Kharkiv were recovering. Fleeing again, their people feel betrayed by the west – and I understand why' (Ada Wordsworth in The Guardian)
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/may/22/kharkiv-betrayed-west-ukraine-russia-war
'A Theory of Victory for Ukraine' (Andriy Zagorodnyuk and Eliot A. Cohen, Foreign Affairs):
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/theory-victory-ukraine
Putin targets German speakers in Russia in search for cannon fodder (The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/05/19/putin-targets-germans-living-in-russia-in-search-for-troops/
'The EU is failing Georgia, just as it failed Ukraine' (Dalibor Rohac in The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/21/the-eu-is-failing-georgia-just-as-it-failed-ukraine/
'Exclusive: Pentagon's Russian Oil Red Line Questioned' (Newsweek)
https://www.newsweek.com/pentagon-russia-ukraine-drone-attacks-oil-hubs-red-line-1902516
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Day 811.
Today, we discuss the latest reports from the battlefront as Russia seemingly focuses its attention on the Ukrainian city of Sumy. Then we consider the complex threads of geopolitics after a spate of shock deaths and assassination attempts. And we hear about the military and humanitarian situation in Kharkiv.
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 thanks to RAZOM'S Melinda Haring (@melindaharing), Ania Soloveiua (@AnnaSoloveiua), and Daniel Solchanyk (@DanielSolchanyk).
To learn more about RAZOM's work, visit:
https://www.razomforukraine.org/
For their update on the Kharkiv humanitarian crisis, see:
https://www.razomforukraine.org/kharkiv-under-siege-evacuations-resistance-and-the-plight-of-vovchansk-and-lyptsi/
Articles Referenced:
Putin targets German speakers in Russia in search for cannon fodder (Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/05/19/putin-targets-germans-living-in-russia-in-search-for-troops/
Roland and Joe's In-Depth analysis of the Battle for Kharkiv (plus maps) -
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/05/16/russia-new-offensive-kharkiv-border-donbas-kyiv-ukraine/
Report on the Russian sanctuary created in Kharkiv (Institute for the Study of War):
https://understandingwar.org/backgrounder/putins-safe-space-defeating-russias-kharkiv-operation-requires-eliminating-russias
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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 IranianPresident 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 The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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 Ponomarenko (co-founder of the Kyiv Independent). @IAPonomarenko on X.
James Cowan (CEO of HALO Trust). @TheHALOTrust on X.
With thanks, too, to Andrew Todos (British Ukrainian Sports Journalist). @AndrewTodos on X.
Article / Book Referenced:
Roland and Joe's In-Depth analysis of the Battle for Kharkiv (plus maps) -
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/05/16/russia-new-offensive-kharkiv-border-donbas-kyiv-ukraine/
'I Will Show You How It Was: The Story of Wartime Kyiv' by Illia Ponomarenko
https://t.co/xefS6FAxq6
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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 Development). @DJKnowles on X.
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Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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 Independent). @NateOstiller on X.
Michael Bohnert (RAND Corporation). @mbohnert on X.
Articles / New Podcast Referenced:
David Knowles Interviewed on The Telegraph's New Podcast, 'The Daily T':
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/14/daily-t-podcast-fat-skinny-jabs-ukraine-trigger-warning/
'Here’s what Ukraine needs in missiles, shells and troops to win' (Michael Bohnert for The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/comment/2024/05/02/ukraine-war-russian-invasion-missile-army-navy-us-aid/
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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). @GermanAmbUK on X.
Article Referenced:
'Desperate Putin is forcing Ukrainians to fight for him' (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/12/desperate-putin-is-forcing-ukrainians-to-fight-for-him/
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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 Skrypka
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.
James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.
Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @ColinFreeman on X.
With thanks to Ukrainian musician Oleg Skrypka
https://www.krainamriy.com/en/oleg-skrypka
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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 Reporter). @rmendick on X.
With thanks to Oleksa Drachewych, Professor of History at Western University. @ODrachewych on X.
To learn more about the charity 'Woman and War' Anna referenced, you can visit:
https://womanandwar.com/
Articles / Episode Referenced:
'How Russian jets are still flying' (Financial Times)
https://www.ft.com/content/f8d61a5d-708f-47c4-8dbd-0e80452dea5a?shareType=nongift
Secrets of the Kent Kremlin: Putin’s English spy mansion (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/08/secrets-kent-kremlin-gothic-mansion-putin-spies/
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Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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 fifth term with Russia under firm control' (BBC)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68964677
'Under Putin, a militarized new Russia rises to challenge U.S. and the West' (Washington Post)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/interactive/2024/putin-values-russian-society-conservatism/
Episode feat. interview with Evgenia Kara-Murza:
https://www.audible.co.uk/podcast/Vladimir-Putins-war-against-Russia-interview-with-Evgenia-Kara-Murza/B0CPMKG9CR
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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.co.uk/business/2024/05/03/russia-putin-gas-empire-crumbled-europe-gazprom/
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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 renews oath for fifth term with Russia under firm control' (BBC)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68964677
'Under Putin, a militarized new Russia rises to challenge U.S. and the West' (Washington Post)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/interactive/2024/putin-values-russian-society-conservatism/
Episode feat. interview with Evgenia Kara-Murza:
https://www.audible.co.uk/podcast/Vladimir-Putins-war-against-Russia-interview-with-Evgenia-Kara-Murza/B0CPMKG9CR
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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). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.
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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). @JamesERothwell on X.
With thanks to Eduard Fesko, Charge d'Affaires of Ukrainian Embassy UK.
You can learn more about the work of Ukrainian Action here:
https://www.ukrainianaction.com/
Articles Referenced:
'A fresh Russian push will test Ukraine severely, says a senior general' (The Economist)
https://www.economist.com/europe/2024/05/02/a-fresh-russian-push-will-test-ukraine-severely-says-a-senior-general
'The Dangers of Defeatism for Ukraine: A Conversation With Dmytro Kuleba' (Foreign Affairs)
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/podcasts/dangers-defeatism-ukraine
'German police arrest Russian man over stabbing of two Ukrainian soldiers' (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/04/29/russian-arrested-two-ukrainian-soldiers-murdered-germany/
'The lesson of Biden’s transformational first term' (Financial Times)
https://www.ft.com/content/82d0f0cc-c001-4915-9531-0fb41b4354ea
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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). @Barnes_Joe on X.
Daniel Ridley (Trident Defence Initiative). @TridentDefUKR on X.
Article Referenced:
'How to rescue Europe: An interview with Emmanuel Macron' (The Economist)
https://www.economist.com/europe/2024/05/02/how-to-rescue-europe
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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.
Nate Ostiller (News Editor at Kyiv Independent) @NateOstiller on X.
Eliot Cohen (Professor at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies & Former Counsellor of the Department of State). @EliotACohen on X.
Episode Referenced:
Day 789, feat. discussions on America with Jonah Goldberg:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/revealed-us-sent-long-range-missiles-to-ukraine-in/id1612424182?i=1000653592683
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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 Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
With thanks to Ukrainian journalist, author & co-founder of Public Interest Journalism Lab, Nataliya Gumenyuk. @ngumenyuk on X
Articles / Interviews Referenced:
Dom's 'Tour of Tanks' in Kyiv:
https://x.com/DomNicholls/status/1760650124324184111
'Duchess of Edinburgh becomes first royal to visit Ukraine since Russia’s invasion' (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2024/04/29/duchess-of-edinburgh-visits-ukraine-first-royal/
'The reclusive tree-loving billionaire who is turning Georgia towards the Kremlin' (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/04/30/bidzina-ivanishvili-billionaire-georgia-kremlin/
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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 (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.
Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X
With thanks to Serhii Kuzan from the Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Center, and translator, Yevheniy Larionov: https://uscc.org.ua/en/about/
Articles / Interviews Referenced:
'UK and US aid for Ukraine should inspire others to do more, Estonia’s ‘Iron Lady’ says' (Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/04/27/uk-and-us-ukraine-aid-must-inspire-others-says-kaja-kallas/
'The UK must go further to help Ukraine to decisive victory' (The House)
https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/uk-go-help-ukraine-decisive-victory
'Western banks in Russia paid €800mn in taxes to Kremlin last year' (Financial Times)
https://www.ft.com/content/cd6c28e2-d327-4c2a-a023-098ca43eacfb
'Russia has found the critical vulnerability in Nato’s American tanks' (Hamish in The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/04/26/m1a1-abrams-ukraine-drones-russia/
'Why Ramzan Kadyrov’s demise could plunge Putin into a new war' (The Times):
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/why-ramzan-kadyrovs-demise-could-plunge-putin-into-a-new-war-rclbxqxqc
'Putin Didn’t Directly Order Alexei Navalny’s February Death, U.S. Spy Agencies Find'
https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/alexei-navalny-death-us-intelligence-71bc95b0
Mark Galeotti Interview on Ukraine: The Latest:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/putin-has-become-a-caricature-of-himself/id1612424182?i=1000644862801
Chalke History Festival:
More information - and tickets - can be found here:
https://www.chalkefestival.com/
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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 Shirreff (Journalist). @laurenshirreff on X.
With thanks to Minty Gow (Freelance journalist and volunteer). @aramintagow on X.
Articles & organisations referenced:
Why Russia is targeting planes
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/heres-how-russia-is-constantly-targeting-our-planes/
Hopeful (British charity)
https://www.hopefull.org.uk/
Joe Barnes on ATACAMS
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/04/25/american-atacms-missiles-ukraine-test-russia-air-defence/
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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 Russia' (Foreign Affairs)
https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/04/23/ukraine-war-artillery-shortage-production-military-aid-bill/
'Ukraine to increase long-range strikes in Russia, says UK defence chief' (Financial Times)
https://www.ft.com/content/06a48bab-2eb6-4cc4-9d9f-e72a22ba5d7e
'Escalation, Red Lines, Risk and the Russo-Ukraine War' (Lawrence Freedman)
https://samf.substack.com/p/escalation-red-lines-risk-and-the
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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 Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
Article / Links Referenced:
'Inside a Besieged Ukrainian City Where Soldiers Await U.S. Arms' (Wall Street Journal)
https://www.wsj.com/world/inside-a-besieged-ukrainian-city-where-soldiers-await-u-s-arms-5f27b4d3
Our Interview with Shaun Pinner (YouTube Version):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0LGf8UTqj4
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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 Bulletin). @jkjourno on X.
Colby Badhwar (Security columnist @InsiderEng). @ColbyBadhwar on X.
Find out more:
https://thebulletin.news/about-us/
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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.
With thanks to Oleksandr Gryban, Special Envoy on Investments, Innovations, and War-Risk Insurance from the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and Investment Team Lead at Advantage Ukraine @OleksandrGryban
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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, Historian of the Cold War and after. Wilson E. Schmidt Distinguished Professor at The Henry A. Kissinger Center for Global Affairs, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. @DrRadchenko on X.
Articles referenced:
'Arrest over Russian plot to assassinate Volodymyr Zelensky' (Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/04/19/russian-plot-assassinate-zelensky-arrest/
'After their PM halts Ukraine aid, Slovaks dig deep to help' (BBC)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68843542
'Russia's meat grinder soldiers - 50,000 confirmed dead' (BBC)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-68819853
The Talks That Could Have Ended the War in Ukraine
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/talks-could-have-ended-war-ukraine
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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 condemn Russian meddling in elections' (The Guardian)
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/apr/17/europe-live-eu-leaders-meet-to-discuss-ukraine-the-middle-east-and-the-economy#top-of-blog
'Microsoft finds Russian influence operations targeting U.S. election have begun' (Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/microsoft-finds-russian-influence-operations-targeting-us-election-have-slowly-2024-04-17/
'‘Russian spies’ arrested in Germany attempting to attack weapons deliveries to Ukraine'
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/04/18/russian-spies-arrested-germany-attack-weapons-ukraine/
'Intense fighting, lack of resources leave wounded soldiers on their own' (The Kyiv Independent)
https://kyivindependent.com/unequipped-and-outgunned-ukrainian-military-often-cant-evacuate-its-wounded/
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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.
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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' (Reuters)
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-ukraine-black-sea-shipping-deal-was-almost-reached-last-month-sources-say-2024-04-15
Dom and David's 'Sartorial Nightmare':
https://twitter.com/FrancisDearnley/status/1779917381462032438
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Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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) @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to the team from Renegade Relief Foundation. @3xR_team on X.
Websites and articles referenced:
https://renegaderelief.org/
'Russia is sure to lose in Ukraine, reckons a Chinese expert on Russia' (The Economist)
https://www.economist.com/by-invitation/2024/04/11/russia-is-sure-to-lose-in-ukraine-reckons-a-chinese-expert-on-russia
Philip O'Brien's Newsletter
https://phillipspobrien.substack.com/
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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 Lieutenant Colonel Pavlo Kurylenko (Commander in Ukraine’s Presidential Brigade).
Articles Referenced:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/04/12/ex-royal-navy-minehunter-ships-arrive-in-portsmouth/
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/04/12/british-troops-test-oceans-eleven-electromagnetic-weapon/
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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 States
Contributors:
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 on X
Melissa Lawford (Economics Reporter). @MelissaLawford on X.
Articles Referenced:
'US needs Europe to stand up to Russia and China threat, says Nato deputy' (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/04/10/us-needs-europe-face-down-russia-china-nato/
'The War Is Not Going Well for Ukraine' (Eliot A. Cohen in The Atlantic)
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2024/04/kyiv-spring-ukraine-military-aid/678013/
'Taras Chmut: Mobilization should take place from the age of 20. We wasted too much time' (Pravda):
https://www.pravda.com.ua/articles/2024/04/11/7450657/
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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 learn more about Bake for Ukraine, visit:
https://www.bakeforukraine.org/
Article Referenced:
'1945 in reverse’: What will happen if the US turns its back on Nato (Roland in the Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/04/06/usa-nato-leave-trump-defence-spending/
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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 Asia & South Caucasus Bulletin). @jkjourno on X.
Tony Diver (US Editor). @Tony_Diver on X.
Articles referenced:
'Ukraine developing ‘unstoppable’ AI-powered attack drone' (Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/04/08/ukraine-developing-unstoppable-ai-powered-attack-drone/
'Britain is still making a killing from Putin’s war machine' (Ed Conway in The Times)
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/britain-is-still-making-a-killing-from-putins-war-machine-lbtcjqsg0
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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). @JimmySecUK on X.
Articles referenced:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/04/06/russia-using-illegal-chemical-attacks-against-ukraine/
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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 X
With thanks to @andreajanuta.
Articles/Episodes Referenced:
'The West cannot let Putin open a second front in Europe' (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/04/04/the-west-cannot-let-putin-open-a-second-front-in-europe/
'Russia is undergoing an invisible revolution' (RT)
https://swentr.site/russia/595266-ukraine-west-pushed-russia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS&utm_source=ground.news&utm_medium=referral
Defence in Depth series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVAddjHY3ss14eTzAZ_koulx
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Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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 X
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
Articles/Episodes Referenced:
Francis's Interview with Congresswoman Spartz
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/russian-generals-sacrificing-own-men-in-eastern-assault/id1612424182?i=1000632722027
Grant Shapps: 'Britain has always been a prime mover in Nato' (in The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/04/03/britain-always-a-prime-mover-in-nato-other-powers-pay-way/
Battle Lines Podcast:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/battle-lines/
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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 X
James Kilner (Editor, Editor of the Central Asia & South Caucasus Bulletin). @jkjourno on X.
With thanks to:
Natasha and Jeffrey Hartman from the charity Ukrainian Action.
You can learn more about their work here:
https://www.ukrainianaction.com/
Articles Referenced:
'Denying Russia’s Only Strategy for Success' (ISW)
https://www.understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/Denying%20Russia%27s%20Only%20Strategy%20for%20Success.pdf
'Ukraine is at great risk of its front lines collapsing' (Politico)
https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-great-risk-front-line-collapse-war-russia/
'Russian influence scandal rocks EU' (Politico)
https://www.politico.eu/article/voice-of-europe-russia-influence-scandal-election/
'Our Baltic states are on Europe’s new frontline' (Baltic Ambassadors in The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/03/30/baltic-states-on-europes-new-frontline-nato-britain/
Battle Lines Podcast:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/battle-lines/
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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:
Isobel Koshiw (Jounalist). @IKoshiw on X.
Dimko Zhlutenko (Ukrainian Volunteer and Founder of Dzyga’s Paw, Ukrainian charity fund that supports the armed forces). @dim0kq on X.
Websites / Articles referenced:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/03/31/ukraine-brings-back-bodies-in-exchange-in-russian-territory/
dzygaspaw.com / @dzygaspaw on X
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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 depiction of Kyiv at war, as it is now.
Francis talks to researcher Maryna Sychenko about the current battle over Bulgakov's legacy, and whether he should be seen as a Russian or Ukrainian writer. Plus, she shares her own memories of the full-scale invasion.
Website for the Bulgakov Museum:
https://www.facebook.com/bulgakovmuseuminkyiv/
English tours are available.
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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 Soroka
Brandon Mitchell
Iryna Knyzhnyk
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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.
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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 Pinner, former British Soldier & Ukrainian Marine, POW and author of Live.Fight.Survive. @olddog100ua on X.
Books/Articles Referenced:
Shaun Pinner's Book:
https://amzn.eu/d/6ZpXUuQ
'Vladimir Putin can be tried for his crimes now', by Geoffrey Robertson (Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/03/26/vladimir-putin-can-be-tried-for-his-crimes-now/
New Ukrainian Documentaries (Ukrainian Institute London):
https://ukrainianinstitute.org.uk/events/
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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 Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
With thanks to:
Danylo Mokryk, a reporter with the War Crimes Team of the Kyiv Independent. @DMokryk on X.
Articles & Interviews Referenced:
Russia supplies oil to North Korea as UN sanctions regime nears ‘collapse’ (Financial Times)
https://www.ft.com/content/df23a473-ea0b-4882-be19-048ae0d501d2
Russia is winning the global grain war (Politico)
https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-winning-global-grain-war-farmer-ukraine-putin-agriculture/
Redesigning the UK’s security apparatus for a more prosperous future (Alan Turing Institute)
https://cetas.turing.ac.uk/publications/emerging-shadows-redesigning-uks-security-apparatus-more-prosperous-future
Francis's Interview with Danilov:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fxFRcrJfc4
Is Russia committing genocide in Ukraine?
https://kyivindependent.com/destroy-in-whole-or-in-part-is-russia-committing-genocide-in-ukraine/
Is Russia trying to destroy the Ukrainian nation?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJBnIRLYLZk
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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 aftermath
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 Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.
With thanks to:
Danielle Bell, the Head of Mission for the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU), and the representative of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Ukraine.
Reports Referenced:
'HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION DURING THE RUSSIAN OCCUPATION OF TERRITORY OF
UKRAINE AND ITS AFTERMATH' (United Nations)
https://www.ohchr.org/en/documents/country-reports/human-rights-situation-during-russian-occupation-territory-ukraine-and
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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) @FrancisDearnley on X.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
With thanks to:
Ada Wordsworth, founder of KHARPP is a grassroots organisation repairing homes and supporting communities in eastern Ukraine. @padochka on Twitter.
https://kharpp.com/
Reports Referenced:
'HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION DURING THE RUSSIAN OCCUPATION OF TERRITORY OF
UKRAINE AND ITS AFTERMATH' (United Nations)
https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/2024-03/2024-03-20%20OHCHR%20Report%20on%20Occupation%20and%20Aftermath.pdf
'How the Russian authorities are working to indoctrinate and digitally surveil deported Ukrainian children' (Meduza)
https://meduza.io/en/feature/2024/03/11/they-could-start-to-resist
'US urged Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries' (Financial Times)
https://www.ft.com/content/98f15b60-bc4d-4d3c-9e57-cbdde122ac0c
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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). @HamishDBG on X.
With thanks to:
Julia Tymoshenko. @YuliaTymosha on X.
Sarah Brown. @SarahBrownUK on X.
Links:
TheirWorld: https://theirworld.org/
Further information about Theirworld’s support for Ukrainian children’s education: https://theirworld.org/news/uk-charity-announces-ambitious-education-projects-including-a-museum-of-mathematics-to-support-ukrainian-childrens-education/
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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). @JamesERothwell on X.
Articles Referenced:
Kosovo PM: Britain should send more troops to protect us from Serbian invasion
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/03/19/albin-kurti-britain-send-troops-kosovo-serbia-invasion/
'A toast to my fallen friends in Donbas' (Kyiv Independent)
https://kyivindependent.com/asami-terajima-a-toast-to-my-fallen-friends-in-donbas/
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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) @FrancisDearnley on X.
John Foreman (Former British Diplomat and Royal Navy Captain). @exexpat19 on X.
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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 on X.
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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:
Video Interview with Danilov:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fxFRcrJfc4
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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 Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.
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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). @djknowles22
Dominic 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 out of ammunition’ (Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/03/13/vladimir-putin-peace-talks-ridiculous-russia-ukraine-war/
Occupied Ukraine encouraged to vote in Russian election by armed men (BBC)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68535301
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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). @djknowles22
Dominic 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:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/03/12/how-we-blew-up-russias-kerch-bridge-by-ukraine-general/
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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 X
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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.
Svitlana Morenets Spectator Journalist). @SvMorenets on X.
Olga Malchevska (BBC journalist). @BBC_Olga_M on X.
Relevant Links:
- Olga's Documentary: 'Ukraine - Women at War' (BBC)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0g4t8bc/ukraine-women-at-war
- Breaking barriers: women in the Ukrainian Armed Forces
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tw6U2MuiiXU
- Women in the Army: The Case of Ukraine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9u7AkJ0RHU
- Sexual violence as a weapon of war in Russia’s war against Ukraine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlmDb2B9v_s
- Francis' Video: Russian election 2024: Who is left to challenge Putin's iron grip?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qfsqf3T7n0
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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). @FrancisDearnley on X.
With thanks to Danylo Mokryk (Investigative Journalist). @DMokryk on X.
Read:
BULLET HOLES | An investigation into Russia’s systemic killings of Ukrainian children - https://kyivindependent.com/bullet-holes-an-investigation-into-russias-systemic-killings-of-ukrainian-children/
Business for Ukraine Report - https://b4ukraine.org/pdf/b4u_report_2024.pdf
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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 Mark's books: https://markhollingsworth.co.uk/
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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/
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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). @DomNicholls on X.
With thanks to Anastasiia Lapatina (reporter at the Kyiv Independent. @lapatina_ on X.
Articles Referenced:
The Spy War: How the C.I.A. Secretly Helps Ukraine Fight Putin (New York Times)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/25/world/europe/cia-ukraine-intelligence-russia-war.html
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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 Mariupol
https://20daysinmariupol.com/
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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 Mykhailo Podolyak.
Articles & Videos Mentioned:
Francis's Defence in Depth video interview with Podolyak:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RmHwQm-is8
Hayley's article on Putin weaponising migration:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/02/29/putin-russia-wagner-militia-africa-immigration-europe/
Tim's article on Georgia:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/02/26/georgian-region-shows-perils-of-ceding-land-to-moscow/
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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 (Researcher in defense technology and acquisition at RAND, a nonpartisan public policy research organization). @mbohnert on X.
Music provided by Taras Kompanichenko: https://www.facebook.com/taras.kompanichenko/
Two Year Anniversary Special, Live from Kyiv:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LutJ6UwFvAg
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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 thanks to Peter Pomeransev. @peterpomeranzev on X.
Peter's book, How to Win an Information War,is out now.
Antony Beevor on Putin’s Stalin-like blunders, Lenin and Hitler: https://youtu.be/DFW5V4IB_PA
Two Year Anniversary Special, Live from Kyiv:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LutJ6UwFvAg
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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 Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.
David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on X.
Two Year Anniversary Special, Live from Kyiv:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LutJ6UwFvAg
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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 Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Farrell (Reporter, The Kyiv Independent). @francisjfarrell on X.
David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on X.
With thanks to Alexander Khrebet (Reporter, The Kyiv Independent). @AlexKhrebet on X.
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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 Russian troops are deliberately shelling residential buildings, schools, churches, hospitals.
“They are abducting, robbing, raping and killing civilians… and the entire UN architecture of peace and security can't stop it. “My answer is: give Ukraine weapons.”
You can watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/LutJ6UwFvAg
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Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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’ and fresh sanctions are imposed on Russia.
Contributors:
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
Team in Ukraine:
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.
Watch the Interview with General Budanov:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv-cwK5WNwg
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Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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 front line in Donbas.
Contributors:
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @colinfreeman99 on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
Team in Ukraine:
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.
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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 Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
Team in Ukraine:
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:
Jack Whatling (Senior Research Fellow). @Jack_Watling on X.
Dominic Culverwell (Kyiv Independent). @DomCulv on X
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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 check in with David, Dom, and Francis in Kyiv.
Contributors:
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.
Team in Ukraine:
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:
Oleksandr Khrebet (Kyiv independent).
Francis Farrell (Kyiv Independent). @francisjfarrell on X.
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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 frozen assets before the US election and we hear how Navalny’s body has been ‘hidden from relatives’ as his widow vows to continue his work.
Contributors:
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
Nataliya Vasilyeva (Jerusalem Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
Team in Ukraine:
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:
Julia Tymoshenko. @YuliaTymosha on X.
Former president of Estonia, Kersti Kaljulaid. @KerstiKaljulaid on X.
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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 B. Taylor, America’s former ambassador to Ukraine and current vice president, Europe and Russia, at the US Institute of Peace.
Ukraine: The Latest Video Special at the US Embassy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQZXxGWG-sw
Thank you to everyone who attended or watched online.
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Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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 Institute for the Study of War).@KarolinaAHird on Twitter.
Ukraine: The Latest Video Special at the US Embassy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQZXxGWG-sw
Thank you to everyone who attended or watched online.
Articles Referenced:
Karolina's Report on 'Russification'
https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/kremlins-occupation-playbook-coerced-russification-and-ethnic-cleansing-occupied
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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 to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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 Rights Watch's Report on Mariupol
https://www.hrw.org/feature/russia-ukraine-war-mariupol/report
'If You Think World War III Is Unimaginable, Read This' (Bloomberg)
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-02-11/what-would-america-look-like-if-it-lost-world-war-iii?leadSource=uverify%20wall
Live Event:
Join us online at the US Embassy in London for a special live recording of Ukraine: The Latest:
https://extra.telegraph.co.uk/events/ukraine-latest-london-embassy
The event is on Thursday 15 February and starts at 18:30 GMT (13:30 ET).
Q&A with the Team:
To mark two years of war, David, Dom, and Francis will be answering Telegraph subscriber questions in a future episode.
You can submit them here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/02/13/qa-russia-ukraine-war-second-anniversary-podcast/
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Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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 Reporter). @MelissaLawford on Twitter.
Christopher Miller (Ukraine Correspondent, Financial Times). @ChristopherJM on Twitter.
Articles Referenced:
Timothy Synder's Analysis of Putin's Speech:
https://snyder.substack.com/p/putins-genocidal-myth
Francis' Video on 'Putin's Top 3 Lies: from Ukraine to the Second World War':
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mdvqJy-zVk
Live Event:
Join us online at the US Embassy in London for a special live recording of Ukraine: The Latest:
https://extra.telegraph.co.uk/events/ukraine-latest-london-embassy
The event is on Thursday 15 February and starts at 18:30 GMT (13:30 ET).
Q&A with the Team:
To mark two years of war, David, Dom, and Francis will be answering Telegraph subscriber questions in a future episode.
You can submit them here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/02/13/qa-russia-ukraine-war-second-anniversary-podcast/
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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 on Twitter
Listen to Battle Lines: https://podfollow.com/battle-lines-israel-gaza
Find out more about 20 Days in Mariupol: @20DaysMariupol on Twitter.
Live Event:
Join us online at the US Embassy in London for a special live recording ofUkraine: The Latest:
https://extra.telegraph.co.uk/events/ukraine-latest-london-embassy
The event is on Thursday 15 February and starts at 18:30 GMT (13:30 ET).
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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 Galeotti's podcast "In Moscow's Shadow": https://podfollow.com/1510124746
Listen to The Telegraph's foreign affair podcast, "Battle Lines": https://podfollow.com/battle-lines-israel-gaza
Live Event:
Join us online at the US Embassy in London for a special live recording ofUkraine: The Latest:
https://extra.telegraph.co.uk/events/ukraine-latest-london-embassy
The event is on Thursday 15 February and starts at 18:30 GMT (13:30 ET).
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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 (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.
Nate Ostiller (News Editor, The Kyiv Independent). @adamflayman2 on Twitter.
Listen to Battle Lines: https://podfollow.com/battle-lines-israel-gaza
Live Event:
Join us online at the US Embassy in London for a special live recording ofUkraine: The Latest:
https://extra.telegraph.co.uk/events/ukraine-latest-london-embassy
The event is on Thursday 15 February and starts at 18:30 GMT (13:30 ET).
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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 Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.
Listen to Battle Lines: https://podfollow.com/battle-lines-israel-gaza
Live Event:
Join us online at the US Embassy in London for a special live recording ofUkraine: The Latest:
https://extra.telegraph.co.uk/events/ukraine-latest-london-embassy
The event is on Thursday 15 February and starts at 18:30 GMT (13:30 ET).
Read "Ukraine is in a bind over mass conscription": https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/ukraine-is-in-a-bind-over-mass-conscription/
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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.
Listen to Battle Lines: https://podfollow.com/battle-lines-israel-gaza
Live Event:
Join us online at the US Embassy in London for a special live recording ofUkraine: The Latest:
https://extra.telegraph.co.uk/events/ukraine-latest-london-embassy
The event is on Thursday 15 February and starts at 18:30 GMT (13:30 ET).
Read the ISW's Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment: https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-february-6-2024
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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-gaza
Live Event:
Join us online at the US Embassy in London for a special live recording ofUkraine: The Latest:
https://extra.telegraph.co.uk/events/ukraine-latest-london-embassy
The event is on Thursday 15 February and starts at 18:30 GMT (13:30 ET).
Read "Trump-Proofing Europe": https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/trump-proofing-europe?utm_source=twitter_posts&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tw_daily_soc
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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). @DomNicholls on Twitter.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.
Sophia Yan (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @sophia_yan on Twitter.
Live Event:
Join us online at US Embassy in London for a special live recording of Ukraine: The Latest:
https://extra.telegraph.co.uk/events/ukraine-latest-london-embassy
The event is on Thursday 15 February and starts at 18:30 GMT (13:30 ET).
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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. We decided to interview her properly and returned to Georgetown a week later.
In this special episode, Marta speaks about her experience growing up in Ukraine, applying for university while the air raid alarm wailed and the emotional challenge of keeping in touch with her father, who is fighting in the war.
Live Event:
Join us online at the US Embassy in London for a special live recording of Ukraine: The Latest:
https://extra.telegraph.co.uk/events/ukraine-latest-london-embassy
The event is on Thursday 15 February and starts at 18:30 GMT (13:30 ET).
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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). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.
Andrew Todos from Zorya Londonsk, Ukrainian football expert. @zoryalondonsk on Twitter.
Live Event:
Join us online at the US Embassy in London for a special live recording of Ukraine: The Latest:
https://extra.telegraph.co.uk/events/ukraine-latest-london-embassy
The event is on Thursday 15 February and starts at 18:30 GMT (13:30 ET).
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.
With thanks to Serhiy Haydaychuk (Founder and President of CEO Club Ukraine). @haydaychuk_ on Twitter
Related links and referenced articles:
CEO Club London: https://ceoclublondon.co.uk/
Live Podcast Recording Tickets: https://extra.telegraph.co.uk/events/ukraine-latest-london-embassy
Bill Burns - 'Spycraft & Statecraft': https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/cia-spycraft-and-statecraft-william-burns
Live Event:
Join us online at the US Embassy in London for a special live recording of Ukraine: The Latest:
https://extra.telegraph.co.uk/events/ukraine-latest-london-embassy
The event is on Thursday 15 February and starts at 18:30 GMT (13:30 ET).
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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 (ZOiS). @GwendolynSasse on Twitter.
And our guests were Journalist and Political Analyst, Anna Husarska and Director of the charity Assist Ukraine, Olga Shpak.
Links:
Live show tickets: https://extra.telegraph.co.uk/events/ukraine-latest-london-embassy
https://www.assist-ukraine.org/
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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 Editor for Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.
Live show tickets: telegraph.co.uk/events. Available from 9am on 31 January GMT.
From scones to drones: inside Putin’s arms race that is leaving the West behind
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/01/26/russia-arming-itself-faster-than-nato/
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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 Twitter.
Live show tickets: telegraph.co.uk/events. Available from 9am on 31 January GMT.
Articles Referenced:
https://theins.press/en/politics/268694 (The Insider)
https://www.ft.com/content/545f37fd-feaa-4066-bdd8-37683cbfcdce?sharetype=blocked (Ukrainian-Russian Border)
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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 to Simon – a longtime listener of the podcast – and understand more about his time in the Presidential bunker during the first year of the war.
Simon's book is available from the following links:
UK Listeners:
https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/the-showman-the-inside-story-of-the-invasion-that-shook-the-world-and-made-a-leader-of-volodymyr-zelensky-simon-shuster?variant=40442165362766
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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 Twitter.
Adam Kinzinger (Senior Political Commentator for CNN and former Congressman). @AdamKinzinger on Twitter.
Articles Referenced:
Napoleon's total war in Russia: lessons for Putin in Ukraine | Francis's Defence in Depth
'How things from the war end up in Russian museum collections and what happens to exhibits stolen from Kherson' (Mediazona)
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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 Twitter.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.
Articles Referenced:
'War cats: Ukraine enlists feline friends in fight against Russia' in POLITICO
https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-russia-war-cat-army-social-media/
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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’s Eurasia Center and freelance journalist). @MTemnycky on Twitter.
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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 (Former Tank Commander & Telegraph Contributor). @HamishDBG on Twitter
Video 1
https://youtu.be/UDhSMrlmIiQ?si=N5BlBSdLJmgLeIs6
Video 2
https://youtu.be/IQHSZbK-jOE?si=9ymv0v48Vr-XzHCz
Video 3
Watch: Russia’s most advanced tank destroyed by US Bradley fighting vehicle: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/01/18/ukraine-bradley-fighting-vehicles-disabled-russian-tank/
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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 Twitter.
Many of our listeners have raised concerns over the potential sale of Telegraph Media Group to the Abu Dhabi-linked Redbird IMI. We are inviting the submission of comments on the process. Email salecomments@telegraph.co.uk or dtletters@telegraph.co.uk to have your say.
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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 (Energy Editor). @Jonathan__Leake on Twitter.
Ruth Deyermond (Senior Lecturer in Post-Soviet Security at Kings College London). @ruth_deyermond on Twitter.
Neil Hauer's article on Ukraine's 'War of Narratives':
https://warontherocks.com/2024/01/ukraines-war-of-narratives
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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). @Tony_Diver on Twitter.
Lily Shanagher (Journalist). @LilyShanagher on Twitter.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @JoeBarnes on Twitter.
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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.
Many of our listeners have raised concerns over the potential sale of Telegraph Media Group to the Abu Dhabi-linked Redbird IMI. We are inviting the submission of comments on the process. Email salecomments@telegraph.co.uk or dtletters@telegraph.co.uk to have your say.
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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 over the potential sale of Telegraph Media Group to the Abu Dhabi-linked Redbird IMI. We are inviting the submission of comments on the process. Email salecomments@telegraph.co.uk or dtletters@telegraph.co.uk to have your say.
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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-ukraines-most-effective-resistance-movements/
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.
Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander & Telegraph contributor). @HamishDBG on Twitter.
Many of our listeners have raised concerns over the potential sale of Telegraph Media Group to the Abu Dhabi-linked Redbird IMI. We are inviting the submission of comments on the process. Email salecomments@telegraph.co.uk or dtletters@telegraph.co.uk to have your say.
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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 Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.
Many of our listeners have raised concerns over the potential sale of Telegraph Media Group to the Abu Dhabi-linked Redbird IMI. We are inviting the submission of comments on the process. Email salecomments@telegraph.co.uk or dtletters@telegraph.co.uk to have your say.
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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 Hlivco (Managing Director at The Henry Jackson Society) @Aliona_hlivco on Twitter
With thanks to Ada Wordsworth (Founder, KHARPP Charity) @padochka on Twitter.
With thanks to Vladislav & Igor.
Read Ada's thread on Twitter: https://twitter.com/padochka/status/1734194518306472306
Read "This is Ukraine's Darkest Hour": https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/01/05/this-is-ukraine-darkest-hour-always-darkest-before-dawn/
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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 listeners have raised concerns over the potential sale of Telegraph Media Group to the Abu Dhabi-linked Redbird IMI. We are inviting the submission of comments on the process. Email salecomments@telegraph.co.uk or dtletters@telegraph.co.uk to have your say.
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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 (Former Tank Commander and Telegraph Commentator). @HamishDBG on Twitter.
Many of our listeners have raised concerns over the potential sale of Telegraph Media Group to the Abu Dhabi-linked Redbird IMI. We are inviting the submission of comments on the process. Email salecomments@telegraph.co.uk or dtletters@telegraph.co.uk to have your say.
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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 (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.
Many of our listeners have raised concerns over the potential sale of Telegraph Media Group to the Abu Dhabi-linked Redbird IMI. We are inviting the submission of comments on the process. Email salecomments@telegraph.co.uk or dtletters@telegraph.co.uk to have your say.
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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 & Telegraph Contributor). @HamishDBG on Twitter.
Many of our listeners have raised concerns over the potential sale of Telegraph Media Group to the Abu Dhabi-linked Redbird IMI. We are inviting the submission of comments on the process. Email salecomments@telegraph.co.uk or dtletters@telegraph.co.uk to have your say.
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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":https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/0/year-zelensky-bunker-ukraine-russia-war/
Read "The War in Ukraine Is Not a Stalemate": https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/war-ukraine-not-stalemate
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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/2024/01/01/a-new-years-interview-with-volodymr-zelensky
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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 Media). @BohdanaNeborak on Twitter.
Read more on The Ukrainians Media: https://theukrainians.org/spec/peopleofcultureeng/
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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, and some who had arrived after fleeing the full-scale invasion.
Thank you to St Andrew's for welcoming us: https://www.standrewuoc.org/
Charities: We have spoken to many charities this year - from Vans Without Borders, to GP Now, to KHARPP - and we receive many messages from listeners asking for recommendations of charities they can support. We include a link to the Ukrainian Institute of London's list of charities and organisations they recommend: https://ukrainianinstitute.org.uk/russias-war-against-ukraine-what-can-you-do-to-support-ukraine-ukrainians/
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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 many charities this year - from Vans Without Borders, to GP Now, to KHARPP - and we receive many messages from listeners asking for recommendations of charities they can support. We include a link to the Ukrainian Institute of London's list of charities and organisations they recommend: https://ukrainianinstitute.org.uk/russias-war-against-ukraine-what-can-you-do-to-support-ukraine-ukrainians/
Many of our listeners have raised concerns over the potential sale of Telegraph Media Group to the Abu Dhabi-linked Redbird IMI. We are inviting the submission of comments on the process. Email salecomments@telegraph.co.uk or dtletters@telegraph.co.uk to have your say.
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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.
Charities: We have spoken to many charities this year - from Vans Without Borders, to GP Now, to KHARPP - and we receive many messages from listeners asking for recommendations of charities they can support. We include a link to the Ukrainian Institute of London's list of charities and organisations they recommend: https://ukrainianinstitute.org.uk/russias-war-against-ukraine-what-can-you-do-to-support-ukraine-ukrainians/
Many of our listeners have raised concerns over the potential sale of Telegraph Media Group to the Abu Dhabi-linked Redbird IMI. We are inviting the submission of comments on the process. Email salecomments@telegraph.co.uk or dtletters@telegraph.co.uk to have your say.
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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 Borders, to GP Now, to KHARPP - and we receive many messages from listeners asking for recommendations of charities they can support. We include a link to the Ukrainian Institute of London's list of charities and organisations they recommend:
https://ukrainianinstitute.org.uk/russias-war-against-ukraine-what-can-you-do-to-support-ukraine-ukrainians/
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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 reach Kyiv and then head down to Kharkiv and Kramatorsk.
A message from the volunteers:
'If you would like to donate time, equipment or money, or are interested in buying your own vehicle and delivering it to Ukraine, you can get in touch at: ukraine.supply@proton.me’
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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 from London, through Belgium, Germany and Poland and into Ukraine, spending a night in the western city of Lviv.
A message from the volunteers:
'If you would like to donate time, equipment or money, or are interested in buying your own vehicle and delivering it to Ukraine, you can get in touch at: ukraine.supply@proton.me’
Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest
Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk
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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 (Foreign Correspondent). @colinfreeman99 on Twitter.
Richard Lofthouse (Journalist). @richloft on Twitter.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.
With thanks to the band Eco-war, for playing us out.
Charities: We have spoken to many charities this year - from Vans Without Borders, to GP Now, to KHARPP - and we receive many messages from listeners asking for recommendations of charities they can support. We include a link to the Ukrainian Institute of London's list of charities and organisations they recommend:
https://ukrainianinstitute.org.uk/russias-war-against-ukraine-what-can-you-do-to-support-ukraine-ukrainians/
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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 - from Vans Without Borders, to GP Now, to KHARPP - and we receive many messages from listeners asking for recommendations of charities they can support. We include a link to the Ukrainian Institute of London's list of charities and organisations they recommend:
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Many of our listeners have raised concerns over the potential sale of Telegraph Media Group to the Abu Dhabi-linked Redbird IMI. We are inviting the submission of comments on the process. Email salecomments@telegraph.co.uk or dtletters@telegraph.co.uk to have your say.
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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 Borders, to GP Now, to KHARPP - and we receive many messages from listeners asking for recommendations of charities they can support. We include a link to the Ukrainian Institute of London's list of charities and organisations they recommend:
https://ukrainianinstitute.org.uk/russias-war-against-ukraine-what-can-you-do-to-support-ukraine-ukrainians/
Many of our listeners have raised concerns over the potential sale of Telegraph Media Group to the Abu Dhabi-linked Redbird IMI. We are inviting the submission of comments on the process. Email salecomments@telegraph.co.uk or dtletters@telegraph.co.uk to have your say.
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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 of Democracies). @ivanastradner on Twitter.
Charities: We have spoken to many charities this year - from Vans Without Borders, to GP Now, to KHARPP - and we receive many messages from listeners asking for recommendations of charities they can support. We include a link to the Ukrainian Institute of London's list of charities and organisations they recommend:
https://ukrainianinstitute.org.uk/russias-war-against-ukraine-what-can-you-do-to-support-ukraine-ukrainians/
Many of our listeners have raised concerns over the potential sale of Telegraph Media Group to the Abu Dhabi-linked Redbird IMI. We are inviting the submission of comments on the process. Email salecomments@telegraph.co.ukor dtletters@telegraph.co.uk to have your say.
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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 (Historian). @DrThomasClausen on Twitter.
Brooks Newmark (Founder, Ukraine's Angels). @BrooksNewmark on Twitter).
Read more: "Russians carved swastikas into foreheads of Ukrainian captives": https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/12/16/swastika-scar-carved-two-ukrainians-russians-mental-knife/
Charities: We have spoken to many charities this year - from Vans Without Borders, to GP Now, to KHARPP - and we receive many messages from listeners asking for recommendations of charities they can support. We include a link to the Ukrainian Institute of London's list of charities and organisations they recommend:
https://ukrainianinstitute.org.uk/russias-war-against-ukraine-what-can-you-do-to-support-ukraine-ukrainians/
Many of our listeners have raised concerns over the potential sale of Telegraph Media Group to the Abu Dhabi-linked Redbird IMI. We are inviting the submission of comments on the process. Email salecomments@telegraph.co.ukor dtletters@telegraph.co.uk to have your say.
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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 gold for Kremlin": https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/12/14/wagner-earned-more-than-25bn-in-african-gold-since-the-ukra/
Many of our listeners have raised concerns over the potential sale of Telegraph Media Group to the Abu Dhabi-linked Redbird IMI. We are inviting the submission of comments on the process. Email salecomments@telegraph.co.ukor dtletters@telegraph.co.uk to have your say.
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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 Telegraph Media Group to the Abu Dhabi-linked Redbird IMI. We are inviting the submission of comments on the process. Email salecomments@telegraph.co.ukor dtletters@telegraph.co.uk to have your say.
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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 Twitter.
Justin Yau (Photojournalist for LA Times & Reuters). @PDocumentarians on Twitter.
Read Fiona Hill on What Happens If Putin Wins: https://politico.com/news/magazine/2023/12/12/fiona-hill-ukraine-putin-00131285
Many of our listeners have raised concerns over the potential sale of Telegraph Media Group to the Abu Dhabi-linked Redbird IMI. We are inviting the submission of comments on the process. Email salecomments@telegraph.co.ukor dtletters@telegraph.co.uk to have your say.
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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 on Twitter.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @Francis Dearnley on Twitter.
Guillaume Ptak (French journalist for daily newspapers "Les Echos" & "La Libre Belgique"). @guillaume_ptak on Twitter.
Many of our listeners have raised concerns over the potential sale of Telegraph Media Group to the Abu Dhabi-linked Redbird IMI. We are inviting the submission of comments on the process. Email salecomments@telegraph.co.ukor dtletters@telegraph.co.uk to have your say.
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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). @Tony_Diver on Twitter.
Many of our listeners have raised concerns over the potential sale of Telegraph Media Group to the Abu Dhabi-linked Redbird IMI. We are inviting the submission of comments on the process. Email salecomments@telegraph.co.ukor dtletters@telegraph.co.uk to have your say.
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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). @DomNicholls on Twitter.
Rob Mendick (Chief Reporter). @rmendick on Twitter.
Many of our listeners have raised concerns over the potential sale of Telegraph Media Group to the Abu Dhabi-linked Redbird IMI. We are inviting the submission of comments on the process. Email salecomments@telegraph.co.ukor dtletters@telegraph.co.uk to have your say.
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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 (Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on Twitter.
Many of our listeners have raised concerns over the potential sale of Telegraph Media Group to the Abu Dhabi-linked Redbird IMI. We are inviting the submission of comments on the process. Email salecomments@telegraph.co.ukor dtletters@telegraph.co.uk to have your say.
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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 arrest, detention, and the brutal realities of Vladimir Putin’s regime.
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.
Evgenia Kara-Murza (Russian human rights activist). @ekaramurza on Twitter. Evgenia is the wife of political prisoner Vladimir Kara-Murza, a prominent Russian-British opposition leader, who has been imprisoned since April 2022. In April 2023 he was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Many of our listeners have raised concerns over the potential sale of Telegraph Media Group to the Abu Dhabi-linked Redbird IMI. We are inviting the submission of comments on the process. Email salecomments@telegraph.co.ukor dtletters@telegraph.co.uk to have your say.
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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 Twitter.
Rochan Consulting:https://rochan-consulting.com/
Telegraph Charity Appeal: https://telegraph.ctdonate.org/?icid=awareness_house-paper_in-paper-ad_10-23_NCC-07_2023_christmas_charity_print
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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 (Journalist & Author). @jm_stout on Twitter.
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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 about that project here: https://u24.gov.ua/safeskies
Contributors:
Professor Timothy Synder. @TimothyDSnyder on Twitter.
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.
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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 toAnastasiia Marushevska and Julia Petryk (Co-founders of the Ukrainian NGO PR Army).
Opportunity to potentially talk to Dom & Francis (for charity!):
Telegraph Christmas Charity Appeal Phone-in Day.
Sunday 3 December 10:00-18:00 (05:00-13:00 EST)
Number: 0800 117 118 (international callers must put the UK country code beforehand; standard rates apply)
Read more:
'How Putin is reshaping Russia to keep his war-machine running' (The Economist) - https://www.economist.com/briefing/2023/11/30/how-putin-is-reshaping-russia-to-keep-his-war-machine-running
'The precarious stabilization of Ukraine's war economy' (Adam Tooze's Substack) - https://adamtooze.substack.com/p/chartbook-250-the-precarious-stabilization
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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 expert). @HamishDBG on Twitter.
Louisa Clarence-Smith (Education Editor). @LouisaClarence on Twitter.
Sarah Knapton (Science Editor). @sarahknapton on Twitter.
Opportunity to potentially talk to Dom & Francis (for charity!):
Telegraph Christmas Charity Appeal Phone-in Day.
Sunday 3 December 10:00-18:00 (05:00-13:00 EST)
Number: 0800 117 118 (international callers must put the UK country code beforehand; standard rates apply)
Long Read on ISW:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/11/25/isw-war-mapping-gaza-ukraine-washington/
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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 Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.
Tony Diver (US Editor). @Tony_Diver on Twitter.
With thanks to Dr Jade McGlynn (Researcher & Author). @DrJadeMcGlynn on Twitter.
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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 (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.
With thanks to Dr Sasha Dovzhyk (Ukrainian Institute Special Projects Curator). @sasha_weirdsley on Twitter.
Read more:
People of Culture Taken Away By The War: https://theukrainians.org/spec/peopleofcultureeng/
Sasha's piece Preserving The Canvas of Culture': https://theukrainians.org/preserving-the-canvas-of-culture/
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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:
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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 on Napoleon:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSeEO01jNNs&t=532s
KHARP Project: https://kharpp.com/
KHARP Updates: https://kharpp.substack.com/
Find out more:
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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 Initiative). @TridentDefUKR on Twitter.
Trident Defence Initiative website:https://tridentdefenseinitiative.com/
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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.
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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 Khalavka, Head of the Department of General Chemistry and Chemistry of Materials, Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University.
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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:
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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.
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David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.
Dr Leon Aron (Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute). @AronRTTT on Twitter.
Riding the Tiger: Vladimir Putin's Russia and the Uses of War, by Leon Aron: https://www.aei.org/research-products/book/riding-the-tiger/
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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 Twitter.
With thanks to Mykola Kuleba (Founder of Save Ukraine). @MykolaKuleba on Twitter.
Save Ukraine: https://www.saveukraineua.org/
Washington Post investigation: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/11/11/nordstream-bombing-ukraine-chervinsky/
ISW analysis: https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/if-west-cuts-aid-ukraine-russia-will-win-if-west-leans-ukraine-can-win
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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_N on Twitter.
Verity Bowman (Foreign News Reporter). @VerityBowman on Twitter.
Rob Hicken (Head of GP Now). @GPNow_ua on Twitter.
Spencer Cash (Senior Emergency Response Strategist). @spencerbcash on Twitter.
Link to GP Now:https://www.gpnow.net/ukrainian-crisiscare/
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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 Nanu (Foreign Reporter). @Maighna_N on Twitter.
With thanks to Yuri Tokarski (CEO U-hearts foundation). @YuriyTkr on Twitter.
Find more about U-hearts: https://www.u-hearts.com
Read more: https://www.icij.org/investigations/cyprus-confidential/cyprus-russia-eu-secrecy-tax-haven/
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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 (Editor at Texty.Org.UA). @Textyorgua_Eng on Twitter.
Inna's article is here: https://texty.org.ua/d/2023/stolen_heritage/en/
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The Russian Stability Tracker
https://www.cnas.org/publications/reports/the-russia-stability-tracker-nov23
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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://thebulletin.news/
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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 thanks to Foreign Correspondent, Matthew Day.
Watch Dom's Defence In Depth on Remembrance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svj27R_zuMw&pp=ygUQcGFkcmUgaGVsaWNvcHRlcg%3D%3D
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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 society). @aliona_hlivco on Twitter.
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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, Senior Economist at the Centre for Economic Strategy.
Read more:https://www.hudson.org/foreign-policy/fourteen-facts-about-us-aid-support-cost-ukraine-luke-coffey
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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 on Twitter.
With thanks to Alicia Kearns MP (British Conservative MP and Chair of the Foreign Affairs committee). @aliciakearns on Twitter.
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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, Ukraine correspondent at openDemocracy and an editor at Ukrainian Political Critique.
Ukraine failing to procure enough drones to fight Russia, soldiers say:
https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/odr/ukraine-failing-to-procure-enough-drones-russia-war-soldiers/
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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 US military can learn from Ukraine.
Contributors:
David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.
with Lt. Gen. James Dubik (Retired) (ISW Senior Fellow). @ltgrdubik on Twitter.
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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 reporting into the experiences of the Israeli Bedouin.
Plus Assistant Comment Editor Francis Dearnley takes on the difficult task of trying to sum up the history of the region.
To listen to Battle Lines as soon as it's released, search Battle Lines: Israel-Gaza, wherever you're listening to this.
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David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.
Nataliya Vasilyeva (Middle East Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.
Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). @SheridanDani on Twitter.
Sophia Yan (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @sophia_yan on Twitter.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.
Read Inside the gleaming developments that made Hamas a $1bn terror group, by Sophia Yan: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/10/30/property-developments-hamas-1bn/
Read Israeli police sift through ash as they look for teeth and bones to identify Hamas victims, by Danielle Sheridan: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/11/01/israel-victims-body-bags-ash-hamas-gaza/
Read I’d rather be back in Ukraine, say refugee children sent to Israel, by Danielle Sheridan: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/10/31/ukrainian-refugee-children-israel-kfar-chabad/
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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 Professor in the Department of Political Science, National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy, an Associate Research Fellow at the Henry Jackson Society.
How Putin’s rule will end - as Russia collapses around him | Defence in Depth:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvuS4NSScjk
How Russian women survive the betrayals of warring partners - and change their attitude towards war:
https://verstka.media/kak-rossiyskie-zhenschiny-perezhivayut-izmeny-voyuyuschih-partnerov-i-meniayut-svoe-otnoshenie-k-voyne
Russia and the Anti-Western Axis Must be Militarily Defeated: Shifting the Western consensus toward ending Russia’s military threat to Ukraine and the West
https://henryjacksonsociety.org/publications/russia-and-the-anti-western-axis-must-be-militarily-defeated-shifting-the-western-consensus-toward-ending-russias-military-threat-to-ukraine-and-the-west/
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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). @HamishDBG on Twitter.
Ukraine’s commander-in-chief on the breakthrough he needs to beat Russia [the Economist]: https://www.economist.com/europe/2023/11/01/ukraines-commander-in-chief-on-the-breakthrough-he-needs-to-beat-russia
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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 Twitter.
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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). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter
With thanks to Francis Farrell (Reporter, The Kyiv Independent). @francisjfarrell on Twitter.
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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 Army Major General). @WarintheFuture on Twitter.
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Central Asia & South Caucasus Bulletin: www.thebulletin.news
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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). @djknowles22 on Twitter.
Professor Michael David-Fox (Center for Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies, School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University).
Dr. Diana Dumitru (Ion Ratiu Professor in Romanian Studies at Georgetown University).
Maria Snegovaya (Senior fellow for Russia and Eurasia with the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and a postdoctoral fellow in Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service). @MSnegovaya on Twitter.
Jonathan Lincoln (Interim Director, Andrew Siegal Visiting Professor Center for Jewish Civilization, Georgetown University).
Read: The Ideology of Putinism: Is It Sustainable?, Maria Snegovaya, Michael Kimmage and Jade McGlynn: https://www.csis.org/analysis/ideology-putinism-it-sustainable
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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, and East European Studies, School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University).
Dr. Diana Dumitru (Ion Ratiu Professor in Romanian Studies at Georgetown University).
Maria Snegovaya (Senior fellow for Russia and Eurasia with the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and a postdoctoral fellow in Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service). @MSnegovaya on Twitter.
Jonathan Lincoln (Interim Director, Andrew Siegal Visiting Professor Center for Jewish Civilization, Georgetown University).
Read: The Ideology of Putinism: Is It Sustainable?, Maria Snegovaya, Michael Kimmage and Jade McGlynn: https://www.csis.org/analysis/ideology-putinism-it-sustainable
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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 about the harrowing experience of watching a screening of Hamas murders, speaking to locals in the West Bank where tension with Israel and clashes with settlers is increasing & attending a Shabbat dinner in Tel Aviv with empty chairs for those kidnapped into Gaza.
Also, Senior Foreign Correspondent Sophia Yan brings us the latest from Turkey and reports on a wave of anti-semitism in China and Brussels Editor Joe Barnes explains some of the lessons the IDF are taking from the war in Ukraine.
Contributors:
David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.
Nataliya Vasilyeva (Middle East Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.
Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). @SheridanDani on Twitter.
Sophia Yan (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @sophia_yan on Twitter.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.
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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 Youngs (Former Apache attack helicopter pilot and instructor in the British Army's Army Air Corps). @Richard_Youngs on Twitter.
Articles Referenced:
'Putin is dragging the Middle East into his own failing war' by Francis Dearnley:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2023/10/27/putin-is-dragging-the-middle-east-into-his-own-war
Francis' appearance on 'The Eastern Front' podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-war-from-the-uk-with-francis-dearnley/id1609646697?i=1000632745622
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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). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.
With thanks to Congresswoman Victoria Spartz. @RepSpartz on Twitter.
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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 thanks to Dmytro Zubkov and Artem Skorohodko from ‘Behind Blue Eyes'.
Behind Blue Eyes website: https://theblueyedproject.com/
Behind Blue Eyes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblueyedproject/
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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.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/10/23/ukraine-cia-shadow-war-russia/
'Britain trains Ukraine to resist Putin’s big freeze': https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/10/23/royal-engineers-army-ukraine-vladamir-putin-freeze/
'How Israel plans to avoid a Russia-style tank massacre in Gaza': https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/10/21/israel-gaza-tank-massacre-russia/
'Western policy and Ukraine – interview with Timothy Snyder': https://english.nv.ua/nation/washington-s-policy-and-biggest-risks-for-ukraine-timothy-snyder-interview-50362785.html
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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: https://podfollow.com/battle-lines-israel-gaza
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"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 and will be a crucial resource for anyone hoping to better understand what’s happening in Israel-Gaza.
In this first episode, The Telegraph's leading journalists bring you analysis, explain what it's like reporting on the ground and consider what we know about the other global actors keeping a close eye on the war.
Contributors:
David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.
Nataliya Vasilyeva (Middle East Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.
Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). @SheridanDani on Twitter.
Sophia Yan (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @sophia_yan on Twitter.
You can follow Battle Lines on its own feed here: https://podfollow.com/battle-lines-israel-gaza
For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |
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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 tech company). @get_headway on Twitter.
Explore more:
Boris Johnson's article for the Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/10/20/israel-ukraine-are-two-fronts-in-a-new-battle-for-freedom/
Nolan Peterson's Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=7NjeWid6pY8
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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 Studies). @walberque on Twitter.
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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 - Russia’s secret naval fleet by Giangiuseppe Pili, Jack Crawford and Nick Loxton: https://www.ndc.nato.int/news/news.php?icode=1879
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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 Twitter
With thanks to Prof. James Carafano.
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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 Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.
James Crisp (Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on Twitter.
With thanks to Damien Spleeters (Deputy Director of Operations, Conflict Armament Research). @damspleet on Twitter.
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Central Asia and Caucasus Bulletin: www.thebulletin.news
Conflict Armament Research: www.conflictarm.com
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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 Antoniw MP @MickAntoniw1 on Twitter.
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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 Melinda Haring, of the human rights organisation Razom, and Ukrainian public intellectual Yevhen Hlibovtsky, on American support and the consequences of collective trauma on a society.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host, Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.
With thanks to Jerry Gore (@JerryGore on Twitter).
And Melinda Haring (@melindaharing on Twitter) from Razom for Ukraine (@razomforukraine on Twitter) and Yevhen Hlibovtsky (@YHlibovytsky on Twitter).
For more information on Ride Ukraine 2023, visit:
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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 De Bretton Gordon (Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on Twitter.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.
With thanks to Ukrainian MP Oleksandr Korniyenko. @OlekKorn on Twitter.
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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). @paulmasonnews on Twitter.
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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 (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.
Rym Momtaz (Paris-based Consultant Research Fellow for Euro Foreign Policy and Security at the International Institute for Strategic Studies). @RymMomtaz on Twitter.
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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). @DomNicholls on Twitter.
Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @ColinFreeman99 on Twitter.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.
Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). @SheridanDani on Twitter.
With thanks to Lesia Vasylenko (@lesiavasylenko on Twitter) and Jack Lopresti (@JackLopresti on Twitter).
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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 Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.
James Crisp (Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on Twitter.
With thanks to Alicia Kearns (@aliciakearns on Twitter) and Dmytro Natalukha (@DmytroNatalukha on Twitter).
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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 Twitter.
Jamie Johnson (US Growth Editor). @JamieoJohnson on Twitter.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.
With thanks to Victoria Coates (@VictoriaCoates) and Robert Doar (@RobertDoar).
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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, The Foundation for Defense of Democracies. @Ivanastradner on Twitter.
Read:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/09/30/putin-is-opening-up-a-new-front-against-the-west/
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/10/02/britain-run-out-of-arms-send-to-ukraine-says-military-chief/
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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). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.
With thanks to Malcolm Chambers MP.
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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-health/climate-and-people/ukraine-grain-resilient-africa-cargo-ship-voyage/
https://www.zeit.de/politik/2023-09/nord-stream-pipelines-attack-anniversary-english/komplettansicht
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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 Deputy Team Lead, ISW). @KatStepanenko on Twitter.
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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 thanks to the President of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera.
Read Rush to boost Ukraine’s air defence as Russia prepares to unleash stockpiled missiles, by Joe Barnes:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/09/26/air-defence-priority-ukraine-lloyd-austin-us-defence-sec/
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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.
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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 trust us on defence. We are committed to Nato and US leadership’, by Tony Diver:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2023/09/23/labour-defence-america-special-relationship-nato-election/
Read Government shutdown will not affect US aid to Ukraine, Pentagon announces, by Tony Diver:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/09/23/ukraine-aid-continue-government-shutdown-congress-pentagon/
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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/world-news/2023/09/14/british-soldiers-ukraine-dead-missing-rivals-foreign-legion/
Read British volunteer feared murdered in Ukraine as body is found, by Colin Freeman: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/09/16/body-found-missing-british-ukraine-war-fighter-daniel-burke/
Read Russian soldiers being incentivised to torture Ukrainians, says UN official, by Dom Nicholls: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/09/26/alice-jill-edwards-united-nations-russian-troops-torture/
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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.
Watch Inside the US munitions facility supplying Ukraine: https://youtu.be/B32M4gNq8P4
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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, Senior Fellow specialising in China and Russia at the Atlantic Council. @Joe_Webster_CRR on Twitter.
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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 Deputy Team Lead and Analyst at the Institute for the Study of War. @KarolinaAHird on Twitter.
Read 'We know West can give us more weapons, says Ukraine’s spy chief', by Joe Barnes:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/09/18/western-allies-are-not-running-out-of-weapons-says-ukraine/
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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 @KarpatyLvivFC on Twitter
Andrew Todos from Zorya Londonsk, Ukrainian football expert. @zoryalondonsk on Twitter.
Jez Myers @jezmyers on Twitter.
John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute. @SpencerGuard on Twitter.
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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/3ADDWhkEJ6Q
Contributors:
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 Cohen, a political scientist and former advisor to Condoleeza Rice. @EliotACohen on Twitter.
With special thanks to the British Embassy in Washington for hosting us.
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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). @valeriebrowne on Twitter.
With thanks to:
John Kirby, White House National Security Council spokesman.
Roman Kachur, Alternate Executive Director at the World Bank. @WorldBank on Twitter.
Watch 'Putin raises kidnapped Ukrainian children to fight in future Russian wars' | Life on the frontline: https://youtu.be/8qT2EzXbh3Y
Watch Biden to call for UN Security Council expansion | John Kirby Exclusive: https://youtu.be/Q9kUIDuNJWs
Watch the Ukraine: the latest team's live recording at the British Embassy in Washington DC: https://youtu.be/3ADDWhkEJ6Q
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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/Ptl8qlsvf3s
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 and Telegraph commentator). @HamishDBG on Twitter.
With thanks to:
Olga Sidorushkina, the Ukrainian Institute London’s Film Festival Fellow. @Ukr_Institute on Twitter.
Senator Mitt Romney. @MittRomney and @SenatorRomney on Twitter.
Find out more about the Ukrainian Film Festival 2023: https://ukrainianinstitute.org.uk/ukrainian-film-festival-2023side-by-side/
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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). @jkjourno on Twitter.
With thanks to Mason Clark at the Institute for the Study of War. @TheStudyofWar on Twitter.
Read Paranoid Putin ‘uses bodyguard to operate his washing machine’, by James Kilner: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/09/12/vladimir-putin-dacha-paranoid-armed-divers-olivye/
Read Russia erects new statue honouring brutal Soviet spy chief, by James Kilner: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/09/12/russia-statue-brutal-soviet-spy-chief-removed-cold-war/
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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 for individuals in war and society at large.
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 Josh Goldberg and Olena Bidovanets at the Boulder Crest Foundation.
Read Russia expands military bases along Finland border, by Joe Barnes: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/09/11/russia-expands-military-bases-along-finland-border/
Read Russia fired missiles at civilian cargo ship in Odesa as focus of Black Sea attacks shifts, by Joe Barnes: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/09/11/russia-missiles-odesa-black-sea-ukraine-putin/
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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). @jkjourno on Twitter.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.
With thanks to: Dr Tony Tingle, Programme Director of the Institute for Future Conflict at the US Air Force Academy Retired US Air Force Brigadier David Stillwell
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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 attack of the war as military assets targeted, by Nataliya Vasilyeva: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/08/30/ukraine-largest-drone-attack-russia-military-assets-hit/
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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 Twitter.
Tony Diver (US Editor). @Tony_Diver on Twitter.
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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 Ukrainian historian Serhii Plokhy. Plokhy is professor of Ukrainian history and Director, Ukrainian Research Institute at Harvard university.
His books, from ‘The Gates of Europe’ to the recently released Russo-Ukrainian war are essential reading for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Ukraine and its history.
David Knowles spoke to Professor Plokhy recently about Ukrainian and Russian history, parallels with the second world war and his new book.
Contributors:
David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.
Serhii Plokhy (Director, Ukrainian Research Institute at Harvard University0.
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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 links:
Defence in Depth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeI7w0EaY7Q
Hamish's piece: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/08/24/putin-prigozhin-surovikin-wagner-oligarchs/
Melissa's piece: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/08/19/secret-trade-routes-putin-russia-imports-western-sanctions/
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Day 546.
Today, we react to the extraordinary - but perhaps not unexpected - news of Yevgeny Prigozhin's death on evening 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.
Contributors:
David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.
Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.
Svitlana Morenets (Spectator Journalist). @SvMorenets on Twitter.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.
Extra links:
https://leleka.care
https://hospitallers.life
https://savelife.in.ua/en/
Read Svitlana's piece: https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/ukraines-real-killing-fields-an-investigation-into-the-wars-first-aid-crisis/
Watch this week's Defence In Depth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5mriUjZi_g
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Day 545.
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 on Twitter.
Genevieve Holl-Allen (Politics Reporter). @genevieve_holl on Twitter.
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Day 543.
Today, we analyse the heavy fighting in Robotyne as Ukrainian forces advance, discuss Russian tank tactics and we 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 (Former NATO Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on Twitter.
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Read more:
How the West smashed Russia's deep-cover spy networks, by Nataliya Vasilyeva: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/08/21/russia-spies-network-expulsion-west-vladimir-putin-bulgaria/
The Russian risking everything to stand up to Putin, by Patrick Forbes:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/08/21/dmitry-muratov-price-of-truth-novaya-gazeta-russia-putin/
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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 Kremlin.
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 Terry Virts. @AstroTerry on Twitter.
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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).
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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 Twitter.
Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Tank commander). @HamishDBG on Twitter.
To listen to David's interview with celebrated Ukrainian historian Serhii Plokhy, scroll to the bottom of this article and hit play on the audio player: Serhii Plokhy interview: ‘Putin wants control of Ukraine – but he is prepared to go for plan B’
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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 Twitter.
Read more: https://www.ft.com/content/03f220e1-6a7e-4850-bf4e-4b0f521d8f8c
To listen to David's interview with celebrated Ukrainian historian Serhii Plokhy, scroll to the bottom of this article and hit play on the audio player: Serhii Plokhy interview: ‘Putin wants control of Ukraine – but he is prepared to go for plan B’
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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 (Trident Defence Initiative). @TridentDefUKR on Twitter.
Read the article Francis cites: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/joms.12933
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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 article and hit play on the audio player: Serhii Plokhy interview: ‘Putin wants control of Ukraine – but he is prepared to go for plan B’, by David Knowles
GP Now:
Fund them: https://rebrand.ly/gpn_web
Join them: https://rebrand.ly/gpnow_teaming - join their Ukrainian CrisisCare Support Team
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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 to David's interview with celebrated Ukrainian historian Serhii Plokhy, scroll to the bottom of this article and hit play on the audio player: Serhii Plokhy interview: ‘Putin wants control of Ukraine – but he is prepared to go for plan B’, by David Knowles
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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:
Our exclusive interview with Ukrainian historian Serhii Plokhy can be found here.
Joe Barnes' piece on cannibalised tanks
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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 (Former British Colonel). @HamishDBG on Twitter.
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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 (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.
With thanks to Frederick Kagan, Senior Fellow and Director of the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute. @FredWKagan on Twitter.
Ukraine accuses Russia of targeting emergency workers in ‘double tap’ missile strike on hotel, by Roland Oliphant
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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 Ukraine, report claims, by Jörg Luyken
Russian bomb strikes Kharkiv blood transfusion centre, by Telegraph Foreign staff
Ukrainian trident replaces Soviet hammer and sickle on Motherland Monument, by James Kilner
Ukraine strikes key Crimea bridges with Storm Shadow missiles, by James Kilner
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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 Twitter.
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Day 525.
Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine as Kyiv endures another night of drone attacks, discuss a diplomatic fall-out between Ukraine and Poland and analyse 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 Twitter.
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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 Twitter.
Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former NATO Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on Twitter.
‘Seriously concerning’: The drone crash that has brought Army technology into question, by Gareth Corfield
Russian troops ‘tortured almost half of prisoners detained in Kherson’, say war crime investigators, by Verity Bowman
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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.
Christopher Miller (Ukraine Correspondent, Financial Times). @ChristopherJM on Twitter
Read Christopher Miller's book: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/war-came-to-us-9781399406857/
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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 Twitter
Read Christopher Miller's book: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/war-came-to-us-9781399406857/
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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 Journalist, The Spectator) @SvMorenets on Twitter.
Find out more:
Evan Gershkovich’s website: freegershkovich.com
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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 Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.
Ex-US Marine freed from Russian prison is injured fighting in Ukraine, by Nataliya Vasilyeva
Ramzan Kadyrov ‘ordered pop star’s execution after discovering he was gay', by Nataliya Vasilyeva
Putin confirms 'significantly intensified' fighting as Ukraine makes major push in counter-offensive, by Joe Barnes
With thanks to:
Anastasiia Oleksii and Roksolana Makar of the Wall Evidence Project. wallevidence on Instagram.
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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 Twitter.
Melissa Lawford (Economics Reporter). @MelissaLawford on Twitter.
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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 (Defence Editor). @SheridanDani on Twitter.
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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 trauma from the invasion.
Contributors:
David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.
James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on Twitter.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.
With thanks to:
Dr Sasha Dovzhyk. @sasha_weirdsley on Twitter.
Oksana Lebedeva from Gen.Ukrainian. gen.ukrainian on Instagram. Find out more about Gen.Ukrainian here.
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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 Spencer (Chair of Urban Warfare Studies). @SpencerGuard on Twitter.
Maria Romanenko (Ukrainian journalist). @rommari on Twitter.
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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). @louisjemanuel on Twitter.
James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on Twitter.
Verity Bowman (Journalist). @VerityBowman on Twitter.
With thanks to Liza Karsanidi, find out more: https://helpingtoleave.org/en
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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-snatcher’ and the mystery of her adopted Mariupol boy
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.
Olga Onuch (Ukrainian Politics Professor). @oonuch on Twitter, co-author of The Zelensky Effect
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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.
How Russia is brainwashing Ukrainian children to ‘use as weapons’
Alexander Lukashenko implicated in alleged war crime as boys and girls as young as six are taken to camps in 'forced deportation'
Ukraine's stolen children: The ones who escaped Putin’s grasp
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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 Correspondent). @jkjourno on Twitter.
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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). @RolandOliphant
Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Tank Commander & Telegraph columnist).
The investigation by The Associated Press: https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-prisons-civilians-torture-detainees-88b4abf2efbf383272eed9378be13c72
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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 Twitter.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.
Simon Briggs (Tennis Correspondent). @simonrbriggsJoe on Twitter.
Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @ColinFreeman99 on Twitter.
Andrew Harding (BBC Correspondent & Author). @AndrewWJHarding on Twitter.
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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 Twitter
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant
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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 Twitter
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant
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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/bnUW7
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 Sir Michael Fallon KCB (Secretary of State for Defence from 2014 to 2017).
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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.uk
Contributors:
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 piece looking back on an earlier interview with the late Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina.
Find out more:
Bob Seely MP's article on the 'state of play':
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/07/06/joe-biden-must-not-want-ukraine-to-win/
Dr. Benjamin Tallis's report on security guarantees:
https://dgap.org/en/research/publications/security-guarantees-ukraine-0
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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.
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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 & Telegraph Columnist). @HamishDBG on Twitter.
Margo Gontar(Ukrainian journalist) @MargoGontar on Twitter.
Find out more: https://www.thomsonfoundation.org/latest/new-safety-course-for-ukrainian-journalists/
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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 Twitter
With thanks to Edward Matthews, for more of his photography please visit his website: https://emrismedia.com/
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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.
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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 Centre in Kyiv, where volunteers rescue and treat animals that survived the catastrophic floods in Kherson.
Contributors:
David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.
Genevieve Holl-Allen (Foreign Correspondent). @genevieve_holl on Twitter.
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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 Twitter.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.
Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former NATO Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on Twitter.
James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on Twitter.
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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, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.
With thanks to Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @colinfreeman99 on Twitter.
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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 Health Security). @samueljlovett on Twitter.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.
With thanks to Felicity Spector.
Find out more about "Bake For Ukraine": https://www.bakeforukraine.org/
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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 (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on Twitter.
With thanks to Alice Edwards.
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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 Foreign Reporter). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.
Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.
James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on Twitter.
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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 Reporter). @Maighna_N on Twitter.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.
Con Coughlin (Defence Editor). His book is Assad: The Triumph of Tyranny (2023).
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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). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.
Aliona Hlivco (Former Ukrainian MP). @aliona_hlivco on Twitter.
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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). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.
Genevieve Holl-Allen (Foreign Reporter). @genevieve_holl on Twitter.
David Knowles (Reporting live from Ukraine). @djknowles22 on Twitter.
With thanks to:
Jack Ross. @vansnoborders on Twitter.
Vans Without Borders Project:
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/vans-without-borders---saving-ukrainian-lives
Jack's award-winning 'Life on the Frontline' series for The Telegraph:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVCi5G--qaUiRhMQiKK4O7FZ
Patron Pets Center:
https://patron.center/eng/home
Bake for Ukraine:
https://www.bakeforukraine.org/
The volunteer team that David has been travelling with for the last week can be contacted on ukraine.equipment@gmail.com.
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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 Reporter). @Maighna_N on Twitter.
David Knowles (Reporting live from Ukraine). @djknowles22 on Twitter.
With thanks to:
Bill Browder, @Billbrowder on Twitter.
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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 thanks to:
Major General James Cowan from the HALO Trust. @TheHALOTrust on Twitter.
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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.
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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 on Twitter.
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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). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.
Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Commander and Telegraph columnist). @HamishDBG on Twitter.
With thanks to Rob Hicken of GP Now.
GP Now: www.gpnow.net in English and in Ukrainian: www.gpnow.ua
The US based charity www.gpnow.net/pii-foundation
Read more: https://mforum.com.au/a-helping-hand-for-ukraine/
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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.
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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 Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.
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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 (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.
Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.
Colin Freeman (Foreign Reporter). @colinfreeman99 on Twitter.
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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). @HamishDBG on Twitter.
Gabriella Jozwiak (Journalist). @GabriellaJ on Twitter.
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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 Twitter.
With thanks to:
Yuriy Tokarski (CEO of U-Hearts Foundation) @YuriyTkr on Twitter. https://u-hearts.com/
Olia Hercules (author and chef from Khakova ) @Olia_Hercules on Twitter.
The charity mentioned by Olia: https://www.legacyofwarfoundation.com/ukrainecrisis
Her own site: https://oliahercules.com/
Francis's article for The Telegraph can be found here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/06/06/ukraine-knows-all-too-well-terrible-cost-dam-bursts/
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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 on Twitter.
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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.
Svitlana Morenets (Spectator Journalist). @SvMorenets on Twitter.
Read more on today's topics:
https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/russian-occupied-ukraine-is-running-out-of-water/
https://www.spectator.co.uk/ukraine/
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/05/31/russia-may-be-devoured-by-its-neighbours/
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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 on Twitter.
With thanks toLuke Coffey, Senior Fellow on National Security and Defence at the Hudson Institute in Washington D.C
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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). @DomNicholls
With thanks to Alina Horbenko & Daryna Sydorenko from the TDC Center. To find out more, head to https://tdcenter.org/
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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.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.
With thanks to Orysia Lutsevych, @Orysiaua on Twitter.
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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). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.
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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.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.
Segio Olmos (Freelance Journalist).
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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 Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.
James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on Twitter.
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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). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.
Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor).
Alina Polyakova (Managing Editor of Ukrainska Pravda).
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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.
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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.
Colin Freeman (Reporter).
And the email address for the organisation of the volunteer we interviewed is ukraine.equipment@gmail.com
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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 Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Colonel). @HamishDBG on Twitter
Natalia Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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.uk
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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 thanks to Dr Olga Onuch.
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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). Follow Joe on Twitter @Barnes_Joe
Gabriella Jozwiak (Freelance Journalist). Follow Gabriella on Twitter @GabriellaJ.
Hero's reception for Zelensky as he hails Kherson liberation as 'beginning of the end', by Joe Barnes
After a long hibernation under Russian control, Kherson nervously embraces a new dawn, by Colin Freeman
Below is a list of organisations Gabriella has worked with in Ukraine:
Unicef Ukraine appeal
Street Child
Women’s Perspectives
Voices of Children Ukraine
Save The Children
Lumos
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine
UNHCR
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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.uk
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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 early hours of Friday.
And we talk to author and historian Owen Matthews to hear his view on the origins of the conflict, the shifting politics inside the Kremlin and the possible future, after another Ukrainian victory.
Contributors:
David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Reporter). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphant.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.
Owen Matthews (Author & historian). Follow Owen on Twitter @owenmatth.
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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 Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). Follow Joe on Twitter @Barnes_Joe.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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.
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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 Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.
James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). Follow James on Twitter @jkjourno.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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).
Dr Justin Bronk (Senior Research Fellow, RUSI).
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 and joined up at the outbreak of Russia’s full scale invasion.
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 Ievgenni Slavnyi.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.
Natalia Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). Follow Natalia on Twitter @Nat_Vasilyeva.
With thanks to Dr Thomas Clausen.
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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.uk
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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: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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). Follow Katie on Twitter @_Katie__ONeill.
With thanks to Mykhail Savva, from the Center for Civil Liberties in Kyiv. Follow the center on Twitter at @ccl_ua.
If you'd like to look at the 'Map of enforced disappearances' mentioned by Mykhail during his interview, you can do so here: https://ccl.uwazi.io/
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @CapurrodDaniel
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.
With thanks to Anna Virtsan.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
Listen to "How To Become A Dictator", a new podcast from the Telegraph.
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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 Correspondent). Follow Sophia on Twitter @Sophia_Yan.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
Listen to "How To Become A Dictator", a new podcast from the Telegraph.
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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 @byclairehubble
Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.
Joe Barnes (Reporter). Follow Joe on Twitter @Barnes_Joe.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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’
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.
Colin Freeman (Freelance Journalist). Follow Colin on Twitter @colinfreeman99.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @djknowles22
Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.
Eir Nolsoe (Senior Economics Reporter). Follow Eir on Twitter @eirnolsoe.
Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (former British Army colonel, expert on CBRN) Follow Hamish on Twitter @HamishDBG.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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Day 240
Today, 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 @djknowles22
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.
Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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Day 239
Today, 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 @djknowles22
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.
Sergio Olmos ( Journalist). Follow Sergio on Twitter @MrrOlmos.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @djknowles22
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.
Verity Bowman (Foreign Reporter). Follow Verity on Twitter @VerityBowman.
With thanks to:
Olga Shapovalova from Headway, a Ukrainian start-up company. Follow Headway on Twitter @get_headway.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @djknowles22
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.
James Rothwell (Middle East Editor ). Follow James on Twitter @JamesERothwell
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @djknowles22
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.
James Kilner (Correspondent). Follow James on Twitter @jkjourno.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). Follow Joe on Twitter @Barnes_Joe.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphant.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @RolandOliphant.
Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Contributor). Follow Hamish on Twitter @HamishDBG.
Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). Follow Danielle on Twitter @SheridanDani.
With thanks to:
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin. Follow the Chief of the Defence Staff on Twitter @AdmTonyRadakin_.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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.uk
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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 Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphant.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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_Vasilyeva.
Sergio Olmos (Freelance Journalist). Follow Sergio on Twitter @MrOlmos.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @jkjourno.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphant.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.
With thanks to:
Matthew Harries (Director, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy, RUSI). Follow Matthew on Twitter @harries_matthew, and RUSI on @RUSI_org.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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:
Independent journalist Farida Roustamova. Follow Farida on Twitter @faridaily_.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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Day 224
Today, 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 @djknowles22
Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence).
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent).
Nataliya Vasilyeva(Russia Correspondent).
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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Russia retreats in Kherson, mobilisation chaos and the problem with Elon Musk's 'peace plan'
Day 223
Today, 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 @djknowles22
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.
Joe Barnes (Brussels correspondent).
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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Day 222
Today, 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 @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 Sasha Dovzhyk. Follow Sashha on Twitter @sasha_weirdsley.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @djknowles22
Nataliya Vasilyeva(Russia Correspondent).
Kristaps Andrejsons (Journalist).
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @djknowles22
Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls
Rozina Sabur (Washington correspondent). Follow Rozina on Twitter @RozinaSabur
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphant.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @djknowles22
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.
Joe Barnes (Brussels correspondent).
Natalia Vasilyeva (Russia correspondent).
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @djknowles22
Venetia 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 Hamish on Twitter @HamishDBG.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @djknowles22
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.
Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.
Joe Barnes (Brussels correspondent).
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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).
Colin Freeman (Correspondent).
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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). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.
Rozina Sabur (Washington Editor). Follow Rozina on Twitter @RozinaSabur.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @FrancisDearnley
Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphant
Nataliya Vasilyeva(Russia Correspondent). Follow Nataliya on Twitter @Nat_Vasilyeva
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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 @FrancisDearnley
Szu Chan (Economics Editor). Follow Szu Chan on Twitter @szupingc.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @jkjourno
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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 @FrancisDearnley.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). Follow Nataliya on Twitter @Nat_Vasilyeva.
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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 Correspondent). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphant.
Dr Mike Martin (Writer and visiting fellow at Kings War Studies).
Alina Polyakova (Managing Editor Ukrainska Pravda).
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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 @FrancisDearnley
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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 Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphant.
Campbell Macdiarmid (Foreign Correspondent).
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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 (Freelance Journalist). Follow Sergio on Twitter @MrOlmos.
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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.
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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 @FrancisDearnley
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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 Newey (Global Health Security Correspondent). Follow Sarah on Twitter @sneweyy.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 Foreign Correspondent). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphant.
Gareth Corfield (Technology Reporter). Follow Gareth on Twitter @GazTheJourno.
Tony Diver (Whitehall Correspondent). Follow Tony on Twitter @Tony_Diver.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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.uk
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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 @djknowles22
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.
Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor). Follow Venetia on Twitter @venetiarainey.
Campbell MacDiarmid (Foreign Correspondent). Follow Campbell on Twitter @CampbellMacD.
With thanks to Kristaps Andrejsons. Kristaps is a Latvian journalist who hosts his own podcast, The Eastern Border, which you can find out more about on Twitter @Eastern_Border.
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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 @djknowles22
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent).
Daniel Capurro (Senior Reporter & History Correspondent).
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @djknowles22
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.
Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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.uk
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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 @djknowles22
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.
Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @djknowles22
Francis 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@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @djknowles22
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphant.
Will Brown (Africa Correspondent). Follow Will on Twitter @_Will_Brown.
Oleksandra Povoroznyk (Journalist & Translator). Follow Oleksandra on Twitter @rynkrynk
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @djknowles22
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.
Louis Ashworth (Economics Reporter). Follow Louis on Twitter @Louis_Ashworth
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @djknowles22
Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.
Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army colonel and former commander of the UK’s CBRN regiment and Nato’s CBRN battalion).
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @djknowles22
Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.
Val Voshchevska. Follow Val on Twitter @Val_Voshchevska.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @djknowles22
Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.
Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent).
Daniel Capurro (Senior Reporter).
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @djknowles22
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley
Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.
Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor).
Gareth Corfield (Senior Tech Reporter).
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @djknowles22
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley
Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @djknowles22
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley
Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls
Gareth Corfield (Senior Tech Reporter).
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @FrancisDearnley
Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls
With thanks to:
Hamish de Bretton-Gordon. Follow Hamish on Twitter @HamishDBG
Mariam Naiem. Follow Mariam on Twitter @mariamposts
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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 @FrancisDearnley
Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls
Katie O'Neill (Assistant News Editor). Follow Katie on Twitter @_Katie__ONeill
With thanks to Dr Thomas Clausen.
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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 @djknowles22
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley
Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor). Follow Venetia on Twitter @VenetiaRainey.
Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @djknowles22
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). Follow Joe on Twitter @Barnes_Joe
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @djknowles22
Dominic Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls
James Kilner (Correspondent). Follow James on Twitter @jkjourno
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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 @djknowles22
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley
Daniel Capurro (History Correspondent).
With thanks to Alina Polyakova. Follow Alina on Twitter @alina_polyakova
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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 @djknowles22
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley
Katie O'Neill (Assistant News Editor). Follow Katie on Twitter @_Katie__ONeill
Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). Follow Nataliya on Twitter @Nat_Vasilyeva
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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 @djknowles22
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley
Dominic Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls
Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor). Follow Venetia on Twitter @venetiarainey
Sophia Yan (China Correspondent). Follow Sophie on Twitter @sophia_yan
With thanks to Dariia Tskyunova
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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 @djknowles22
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley
Dominic Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphant
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @djknowles22
Louis Ashworth (Economics Reporter). Follow Louis on Twitter @Louis_Ashworth
Dominic Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 @djknowles22.
Dom Nicholls (Defence and Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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 Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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). Follow Sophie on Twitter @sophiecoe__.
David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22.
Dom Nicholls (Defence and Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.
Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk
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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.
Dom Nicholls (Defence and Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.
With thanks to Anna Virtsan
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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 @sophiecoe__.
David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22.
Dom Nicholls (Defence and Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.
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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 @djknowles22
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.
Colin Freeman (Foreign Corespondent)
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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 @FrancisDearnley
Joe Barnes (Brussels Corespondent)
Verity Bowman (Foreign Reporter)
With thanks to Olena Chekryzhova.
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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)
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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)
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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 town.
Katya Savchenko stayed in Bucha. She survived, many of the people she met, didn’t.
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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.
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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 @RolandOliphant
Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor)
With thanks to Walter Lekh.
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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 @djknowles22
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphant
With thanks to Pavlo Bondarenko.
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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 @FrancisDearnley
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent)
Nicola Smith (Asia Correspondent)
With thanks to Oleksandr Shyn.
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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 @djknowles22
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley
Colin Freeman (Reporter)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Day 132.
Today, we analyse the latest updates from Ukraine and ask what the fall of Luhansk means for Ukraine and Russia.
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Dominic Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)
Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Reporter)
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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 position
Contributors:
Sophie Coe (Host)
Dominic Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)
Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent)
Joe Wallen (South Asia Correspondent)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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:
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Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent)
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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)
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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 opening days of the war watching missiles fly over her apartment while battling COVID-19 - she tells us her story.
Contributors:
David Knowles (Host)
Dom Nicholls (Defence and Security Editor)
Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor)
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspodent)
With thanks to Anna Virstan
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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 Correspondent)
Colin Freeman (Correspondent)
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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)
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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 Editor)
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)
With thanks to Dr Thomas Clausen.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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 Correspondent)
James Kilner (Correspondent)
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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.
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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:
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Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)
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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)
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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)
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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 Capurro, Senior Reporter & History Correspondent and Mutaz Ahmed from our comment team.
Contributors:
David Knowles (Host)
Daniel Capurro (Senior Reporter & History Correspondent)
Mutaz Ahmed (Comment Journalist)
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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 Correspondant)
Danielle Sheridan (Defence Correspondent)
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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)
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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)
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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 Svyatoslav Hrynchuk.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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 conflict
Contributors:
David Knowles (Host)
Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)
Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor)
Mutaz Ahmed (Comment Journalist)
With thanks to Alisa Cooper.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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 Ukhina
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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)
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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 Voshchevska
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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/ |
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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/ |
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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.
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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/ |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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