Ukraine: The Latest

Putin hits Kyiv with North Korean missiles & Russian airbase near Moscow 'ablaze' Dec 20, 2024

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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Putin challenges West to 'high-tech duel' with new missile & Russia ‘getting closer’ to achieving war goals Dec 19, 2024

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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Ukraine reveals new laser weapon to shoot down jets & fallout from e-scooter assassination in Moscow Dec 18, 2024

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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8,000 Russian armoured vehicles destroyed & Moscow scooter bomb kills nuclear general Dec 17, 2024

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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Massacre in Russia: North Korean troops 'decimated' in frontal attack in Kursk Dec 16, 2024

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:

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/

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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F-16 fighter jets intercept Russian strikes & rocket scientist assassinated by Ukrainian special forces Dec 13, 2024

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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Attack sparks inferno at key Russian oil depot & Kremlin spies in love triangle deploy 'sexy' honeytraps Dec 12, 2024

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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Ukraine has arms to resist 'until mid-2025 at least' if US cuts aid Dec 11, 2024

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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Putin suffers 700,000 casualties in Ukraine, as Syria implodes & 'systematic' kidnapping of children exposed Dec 10, 2024

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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Russia loses 'vital' naval bases in Syria as Assad falls & Trump meets Zelensky at Paris's Notre-Dame Dec 09, 2024

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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Ukrainian special forces ‘capture Russian soldiers’ in fresh Kursk advance Dec 06, 2024

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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Huge sting exposes Russian criminal network & exclusive interview with Ukraine’s most famous rock star, Sviatoslav Vakarchuk of 'Okean Elzy' Dec 05, 2024

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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Exclusive interview with Zelensky's 'power broker' Andriy Yermak Dec 04, 2024

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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Kyiv halts Russian attempt to cross river on eastern front & Putin 'humiliated' by Syrian implosion Dec 03, 2024

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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Zelensky moots ceasefire in return for NATO membership & Kyiv's 'mobilisation police' work to increase men in uniform Dec 02, 2024

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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Moscow troops suffer highest death toll in a single day & Britain's MI6 chief on Russian sabotage Nov 29, 2024

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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Exclusive interview with Boris Johnson, former British Prime Minister Nov 28, 2024

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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Russian rouble in 'freefall' & team shares secret trip to Kharkiv Nov 27, 2024

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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'Learn not to be afraid of death': Zaluzhny's message to Ukrainian recruits in Britain amid "critical" battle for Kurakhove Nov 26, 2024

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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Putin blasts Kharkiv as Ukrainian troops battle to hold line in Donbas Nov 25, 2024

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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Putin threatens to attack Britain and US after Storm Shadow strike injures North Korean commander in Kursk Nov 22, 2024

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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Ukraine fires UK Storm Shadow missiles into Russia & Moscow retaliates with first use of intercontinental missile Nov 21, 2024

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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US closes Kyiv embassy in anticipation of Russian retaliation after Biden authorises cross-border strikes Nov 20, 2024

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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1,000 days since the full scale invasion began Nov 19, 2024

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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Biden lets Ukraine use long-range ATACMS missiles to strike inside Russia Nov 18, 2024

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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Russian army experiences bloodiest month of the entire war Nov 15, 2024

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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Kyiv denies plans to build a nuclear bomb & Challenger 2 tank 'destroyed' in Kursk Nov 14, 2024

Day 996.

Today, as Russia's state TV propagandists and government officials express delight at the Donald Trump's cabinet selections, we ask how feasible it would be for Ukraine to develop its own nuclear weapon.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Chemical Weapons Expert and Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.

Kamal Ahmed (Director of Audio and 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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Assassins blow up Russian war criminal in Crimea & Odesa in love and war Nov 13, 2024

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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Russia suffers deadliest day as Kursk counter-offensive falters & a soldier remembers 'euphoric' Kharkiv counteroffensive Nov 12, 2024

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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Record drone strike on Moscow & interviews with NATO and Baltic ministers at Prague Defence Conference Nov 11, 2024

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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Trump peace plan means '800-mile buffer zone' & the weapons Europe could give Kyiv now Nov 08, 2024

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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White House to rush $6bn to Ukraine before Trump returns & frontline troops react to US election Nov 07, 2024

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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'Seismic' US election sees Trump victorious & North Korean troops enter battle Nov 06, 2024

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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Google 'accidentally reveals key military positions' & Western world awaits US election result Nov 05, 2024

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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Russia arming drones with thermobaric 'lung-busting' warheads Nov 04, 2024

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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South Korea 'may supply arms directly to Kyiv' & Ukraine's First World War Nov 01, 2024

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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North Korean troops fighting for Russia will 'return in body bags’, US envoy says Oct 31, 2024

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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Kyiv calls up 160,000 and Chechen dictator Kadyrov boasts of 'human shields' Oct 30, 2024

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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Pentagon lets Ukraine fire on North Koreans with US Arms Oct 29, 2024

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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Over 6000 Russian dead in Kursk, claims Kyiv & Putin 'steals' Georgian election Oct 28, 2024

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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Ukrainian 'prisoner soldiers' enter the fray in the Battle of Donbas Oct 25, 2024

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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Putin hails 'new world order' & Moscow shifts gears in Donbas warzone Oct 24, 2024

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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South Korea threatens to send military units to Kyiv & 'vital' new UK-German defence pact signed in London Oct 23, 2024

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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Ukraine's new AI drones & 'dismay' as UN head António Guterres agrees to attend Russian summit Oct 22, 2024

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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NATO asks South Korea for intelligence on North Korean special operations forces Oct 21, 2024

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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Zelensky says Kyiv needs 'nukes or NATO membership' & North Koreans 'desert' Ukraine frontline Oct 18, 2024

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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Ukraine's 'Iron General' Zaluzhny shares his reflections & Moscow's Special Forces Training Center chief 'gunned down in the street' Oct 17, 2024

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&lang=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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Zelensky unveils 'victory plan' & interview with an attack drone commander Oct 16, 2024

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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Ukrainian town resembles 'desert planet' after Russian assault & the view from frontline troops Oct 15, 2024

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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Zelensky claims North Korea is sending troops to Russia Oct 14, 2024

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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50,000 Russian troops had to be redeployed to Kursk, claims Kyiv & preserving culture in Ukraine Oct 11, 2024

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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House-to-house fighting rages in Donetsk & exclusive interview with US Ambassador to Moscow during the invasion Oct 10, 2024

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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What the failed Russian nuclear test tells us about Putin's missile forces Oct 09, 2024

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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Chaotic fighting in the Donbas & Norway's attitudes to its neighbour Oct 08, 2024

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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'Surge' in executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war suggests it is ‘Russian policy’, prosecutor general says Oct 07, 2024

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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David's Final Episodes: World War II - Hitler, Stalin & Ukraine Oct 05, 2024

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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New ‘dragon drone’ destroys Russian tank with molten thermite Oct 04, 2024

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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America's developing attitudes to Ukraine & excerpts from David Knowles's funeral in London Oct 03, 2024

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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Russia claims Ukrainian stronghold of Vuhledar 'has fallen' & join us for David Knowles's funeral Oct 02, 2024

Day 953.

Today, as Kyiv denies they'll make any territorial compromises in the search for peace, we hear the story from Georgia where upcoming elections could well point the country in an orbit away from Russia.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Kateryna Shenheliia-Hanapolska (Freelance Journalist). @eshenheliia on X.

Hamish de Bretton Gordon (Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.

Stream 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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Geolocated footage reveals new battles in Kherson & will Ukraine get its own national cemetery? Oct 01, 2024

Day 952.

Today, we consider the precarious situation in the Ukrainian city of Kherson, hear the latest on the political tribulations in Europe and beyond, and reflect on calls for Ukraine to have its own national cemetery.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

James Crisp (Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on X.

Steam Link for David's Funeral:

His funeral will be live streamed here at 11.15 (BST) on 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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Drone strikes destroy Russian depot 'only hours' after key Iranian missile delivery Sep 30, 2024

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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Pentagon announces ‘massive’ military aid package & reviewing Russian rockets with former NASA Astronaut Terry Virts Sep 27, 2024

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/

For Francis's episode on his journey with Ukraine Focus, see:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHOEYMfizow

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Exclusive interview with former Counselor of US State Department Eliot A. Cohen & Phillips O'Brien, Professor of Strategic Studies at St Andrews Sep 26, 2024

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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Donbas city “now being flanked” by Russian forces Sep 25, 2024

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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Russian missiles and drones ‘shot down in droves’ & military memories of WWII veterans Sep 24, 2024

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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Zelensky signs shells at US ammunition factory & "critical" UN summit begins Sep 23, 2024

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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Russia fails to break through in Kursk & assessing two years of economic warfare to cripple Moscow Sep 20, 2024

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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Kursk counter-offensive continues & new munitions funnelled to Ukraine from India Sep 19, 2024

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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Ukraine attack on Russian missile depot triggers mini earthquake & Moscow’s espionage war in the Arctic Sep 18, 2024

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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EU to lend Ukraine “billions” regardless of US Sep 17, 2024

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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New breakthrough in Kursk as Ukraine captures garrison town Sep 16, 2024

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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Crunch talks in Washington over Storm Shadow missiles & UK diplomats expelled after engaging in ‘classic British espionage’ Sep 13, 2024

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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Russian counter-offensive tried to ‘bisect’ Ukrainian troops & US promises to do 'whatever necessary' for Kyiv Sep 12, 2024

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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US-UK poised to permit firing British Storm Shadow missiles into Russia Sep 11, 2024

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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Russia gets deadly new ballistic missiles from Iran & David Knowles, creator of Ukraine: The Latest, dies aged 32 Sep 10, 2024

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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9th September 2024 Sep 09, 2024

Today, a sad update from the Ukraine: The Latest team.

We will continue our regular updates from tomorrow, 10th September.

If you would like to contact the programme, email ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

Music by Taras Kompanichenko: https://www.facebook.com/taras.kompanichenko/

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Russia 'stopped in the east', claims top Ukraine general & Zelensky calls for long range missiles Sep 06, 2024

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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Zelensky says Russia redeploying 60,000 troops to counter Kursk incursion & new allegations of Moscow's interference in US politics Sep 05, 2024

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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Father loses entire family in Russian hypersonic missile strike on Lviv & Zelensky enacts largest shake-up of wartime government Sep 04, 2024

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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Major Russian ballistic missile strike on Poltava & Mongolia refuses to arrest Putin despite Ukraine’s demands Sep 03, 2024

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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Russia hits Kyiv with barrage of missiles as schools reopen & investigating Russian looting of archaeological sites in Crimea Sep 02, 2024

Day 923

Today, we bring you the latest news from the front lines as Russia launches an assault on the town of Vuhledar, report on diplomatic and political updates from across Europe, and we speak to Lawyer Daryna Pidhorna from the Regional Center for Human Rights on her organisation’s work investigating Russian looting of Crimean archaeological sites.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.

And with thanks to Daryna Pidhorna. @DarynaPidhorna on X. https://rchr.org.ua/en/

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Russian troops attack Pokrovsk ‘almost 60 times in one day’ as advance continues towards key Donbas town Aug 30, 2024

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, and bring you the latest updates from Kursk. Plus, David speaks to academic Jaroslava Barbieri about her new paper looking at Ukraine’s mobilisation drive.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @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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Russia continues advances in Donbas, Ukraine digs trenches in Kursk & exclusive interview with Adam Kinzinger Aug 29, 2024

Day 919.

Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss the arrest of Telegram messaging app CEO Pavel Durov, and speak to friend of the podcast Adam Kinzinger about his turn at the Democratic National Congress and his views on the war and democracy in the United States.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Matt Field (Senior Technology Reporter). @matthfield on X.

Adam Kinzinger (Political Commentator and Former United States Representative). @AdamKinzinger on X.

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Ukraine strikes more key Russian oil depots & deep-dive into Ukraine's top soldier, Oleksandr Syrsky Aug 28, 2024

Day 918.

Today, Ukrainian troops cross the border in Belgorod region as fighting continues in Kursk and Russian troops advance on Pokrovsk. We also bring you the latest from Ukraine, diplomatic and political updates from across the world and speak with Velina Tchakarova, a security analyst based in Vienna.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

Matthew Savill (Director of Military Sciences at Rusi). @MTSavill

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Ukrainian forces descend on Belgorod in fresh attempt to break Russian border Aug 27, 2024

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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Special: Ukraine has changed warfare forever - or has it? Aug 26, 2024

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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On the ground in Kursk as Kyiv advances 35 kilometres into Russia Aug 23, 2024

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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Military base set ablaze by Ukraine filled with ‘glide bombs’ & team memories of Bosnia Aug 22, 2024

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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Kyiv destroys more bridges in Kursk & launches largest drone attack on Moscow of the war Aug 21, 2024

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).

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Zaluzhnyi flag:

https://x.com/uafrontline/status/1825929751531291120

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Russia invasion 'called Putin’s bluff' & New York 'falls' to Moscow Aug 20, 2024

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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Russian troops cut off as Ukraine destroys key resupply bridges in Kursk region Aug 19, 2024

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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Russia moves 'thousands of troops' from Ukraine to defend Kursk Aug 16, 2024

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

Francis's article on Kursk:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/08/16/putin-is-crippled-by-the-wests-preemptive-attack-on-russia/

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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Ukraine ‘fully in control’ of key Russian town & 'sets up office' in Kursk Aug 15, 2024

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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Ukraine captures ‘more than 100 prisoners of war’ and shoots down top Russian fighter jet during Kursk offensive Aug 14, 2024

Day 904.

Today, Ukraine pounds distant Russian air bases, shoot down one of Moscow’s most expensive fighter jets, and takes hundreds of prisoners as we enter the 9th day of Kyiv’s invasion of Russia. We also bring you the latest news from Germany, where authorities have sealed off an army base over suspected sabotage of water supplies.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment 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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Zelensky tells Russia ‘war is coming home’ as Ukraine makes new gains in Kursk Aug 13, 2024

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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Russia evacuates second border region as Ukraine starts ‘digging trenches and building field hospital inside Russia’ Aug 12, 2024

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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Russia declares emergency in Kursk as Ukraine ‘wipes out entire battalion’ & bombs a key airfield Aug 09, 2024

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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Ukraine's daring attack into Russia continues to gain ground Aug 08, 2024

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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Ukraine shocks Russia with a surprise offensive into Kursk Aug 07, 2024

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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‘Illegal’ Russian spy families, Ukraine bombards a key Russian airfield and the evolution of drone warfare Aug 06, 2024

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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Holding the Line: Inside Ukraine's defiant stand in Donbas & Zelensky welcomes F-16 fighter jets Aug 05, 2024

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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Lessons in a bomb shelter: Going to school in wartime Ukraine Aug 03, 2024

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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Moscow says prisoner exchange not linked to Kyiv peace talks & Daily life under Russian occupation Aug 02, 2024

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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Evan Gershkovich to be released in major prisoner swap & Russia & Iran’s partnership of defiance against the West (Pt. 2) Aug 01, 2024

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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Ukraine repels one of the war's largest drone attacks & Russia & Iran’s partnership of defiance against the West (Pt. 1) Jul 31, 2024

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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Zelensky visits Kharkiv frontline & the costs of war for Kyiv 'spiralling' Jul 30, 2024

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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Wagner humiliated in Mali, Ukraine strikes a Russian bomber in the Arctic and evaluating Russia's Summer offensive Jul 29, 2024

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 Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno 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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Ukraine launches ATACMS missile attack on Crimean airbase & sabotage concerns ahead of Paris Olympics Jul 26, 2024

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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Ukraine repels massive Russian assault including tanks and motorbikes & controversy over athletes at Paris Olympics Jul 25, 2024

Day 884.

Today, a new mechanised push is repelled in Donbas, Ukraine claims to have pushed the last Russian ship out of the sea of Azov, and we hear about the controversy surrounding Russian and Belarusian athletes due to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics under a neutral flag.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Wayne Jordash KC, (President of Global 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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Russia attempts encirclement in Donetsk & Ukraine ‘ready for talks with Russia if in good faith’ Jul 24, 2024

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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Ukraine offers lessons for 21st century warfare, says former army chief Zaluzhny & Kamala Harris's views on Ukraine in spotlight Jul 23, 2024

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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Russia advances in Donbas, Ukraine hits another oil refinery & hunting spies in Germany Jul 22, 2024

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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Return to Bucha: how a community rebuilds after a massacre Jul 20, 2024

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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UK signals go-ahead for Storm Shadows strikes inside Russia & Trump ‘to call Zelensky’ Jul 19, 2024

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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Don’t let Putin blackmail you, Zelensky warns allies & Ukraine launches major attack on Russian Black Sea bases Jul 18, 2024

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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Putin fortifies palace against Ukrainian drone threat & Boris Johnson urges Trump to stand by Kyiv Jul 17, 2024

Day 876.

Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, hear about life in Kyiv through Ukraine’s record breaking heatwave, and look at the latest diplomatic news from Europe and the US.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Articles / Threads Referenced:

Boris Johnson urges Trump to stand by Ukraine (The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.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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Zelensky pleads for F-16s and Patriots & what does JD Vance believe about Ukraine? Jul 16, 2024

Day 875.

Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss Trump’s nominee for Vice President - controversial Ohio senator JD Vance - and look at how the EU is reacting to the maverick diplomacy of Hungary’s Victor Orban.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Cara McGoogan (Narrative Audio Journalist).@cjmcgoogan on X.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.

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Heatwave smothers Ukraine as heavy fighting continues in Donbas & investigating sexual crimes by Russian troops Jul 15, 2024

Day 874.

Today, we analyse the heavy fighting around Toretsk and New York as Russian forces push forward, bring you political and diplomatic updates from around the world, and speak to War Crimes Reporter Olesia Bida from the Kyiv Independent about her documentary ‘He Came Back.’

Just a note from us that this episode contains discussion of extreme sexual violence and cruelty.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

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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Shock as Biden calls Zelensky "President Putin" at NATO summit & exclusive interview with Ukraine's First Lady, Olena Zelenska Jul 12, 2024

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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‘Trump-proofing’ Nato & eyewitness recalls Russian missile strike on a Kyiv maternity clinic Jul 11, 2024

Day 870.

Today, we bring you news from the NATO summit, hear an eyewitness account of the Russian strike on the Kyiv maternity clinic, ask an expert how they identify Russian missiles, and discuss attempts to ‘Trump-proof’ NATO.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

Tony Diver (US Editor). @Tony_Diver on X.

Jake Godin (Senior Researcher at Bellingcat). @JakeGodin 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:

Bellingcat: https://www.bellingcat.com/news/2024/07/09/russian-missile-identified-in-kyiv-childrens-hospital-attack/

Fundraiser for the maternity clinic: https://send.monobank.ua/jar/bdmPmH8ua (Works in Ukraine)

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New air defences for Kyiv as Biden calls NATO “more powerful than ever” & Zelensky unsure of Trump support Jul 10, 2024

Day 869.

Today, we’re live on the ground in Washington D.C for Nato’s historic summit in the American capital.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.

Articles Referenced -

Nato Summit Live Blog (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/10/russia-ukraine-zelensky-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

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:

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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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Putin hugs India’s Modi on first Russia visit since Ukraine offensive & one listener's mission to help Ukrainian children Jul 09, 2024

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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Russia bombs a children's hospital in Kyiv & Putin's 'hybrid war' on Germany Jul 08, 2024

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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Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

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Russia’s Black Sea base ‘useless’, Orban flies to Moscow & government routed in British election Jul 05, 2024

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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Ukraine withdraws troops in Chasiv Yar & China 'making attack drone' with Russia Jul 04, 2024

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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Russia claims major advance in key Ukrainian city & NATO debates what to offer Kyiv at vital summit Jul 03, 2024

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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Sabotage & armed struggle: resistance in occupied Ukraine Jul 02, 2024

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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Belarus threatens nuclear use as Russia blamed for jamming GPS signals to British military jets Jul 01, 2024

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

Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest

Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

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Saving lives on the frontline: from D-Day to Ukraine with an ambulance convoy Jun 28, 2024

Day 857.

Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine and have a special report from Francis Dearnley’s recent trip across Europe from the D-Day commemorations with the charity Ukraine Focus.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on 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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Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

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North Korea to send engineering troops to help Russia in Ukraine Jun 27, 2024

Day 856.

Today, we bring you updates from the battle front, analyse North Korea’s reported decision to send engineering and construction troops to Ukraine, discuss the Voldymyr Zelensky’s visit to Brussels to sign a Security Pact with the European Union and we interview Dmytro Sakharuk, Executive Director of DTEK, Ukraine's largest private energy company.

Contributors:

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent, Host). @RolandOliphant on X

James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

With thanks to Dmytro Sakharuk, Executive Director of DTEK.

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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Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

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Biden ‘to allow Pentagon contractors to deploy to Ukraine’ & Mark Rutte appointed new head of NATO Jun 26, 2024

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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Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

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War crimes warrant issued for top Russian generals & how Chinese trade is underwriting the Russian military effort Jun 25, 2024

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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Ukraine suspected of ATACMS strike on Russian space control centre in Crimea Jun 24, 2024

Day 853.

Today, we bring you updates from the battlefront, analyse suspected Ukrainian ATACMS strike on a Russian space control centre in Crimea, and discuss this weekend’s terrorist violence in Russia’s Dagestan region.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on 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 (27th June):

https://www.chalkefestival.com/

Scarborough Fair (29th June):

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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Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

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Ukraine reinforces Chasiv Yar amid fierce fighting & rage, love and memory with Ukrainian author Oleksandr Mykhed Jun 21, 2024

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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US to redirect key Patriot air defence orders to Ukraine & analysing Russian diplomacy in Vietnam and North Korea Jun 20, 2024

Day 849.

Today, we bring you the news from Ukraine, analyse Vladimir Putin’s diplomacy in Vietnam and North Korea, and we speak to Ukrainian teenagers in Warsaw on studying abroad and adapting into Polish society more than two years since the start of the war.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on 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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Russia accused of beheading Ukrainian soldiers & Kim Jong Un signs ‘groundbreaking’ security pact with Vladimir Putin Jun 19, 2024

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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Ukraine pushes Russia back in Kharkiv & Vladimir Putin meets Kim Jong Un in North Korea Jun 18, 2024

Day 847.

Today, we bring you the latest updates from across Ukraine, analyse Putin’s visit to North Korea, and go to Germany to hear about the tricky start Ukraine have had at the European football championships

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles on 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.

Upcoming Events:

Chalke Valley History Festival:

https://www.chalkefestival.com/

Scarborough Fair (29th June):

https://scarboroughfair.uk/performances/ukraine-the-latest-live/

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New US weapons narrowing gap in Ukraine & exclusive interview with Nato's Jens Stoltenberg Jun 17, 2024

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/

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Putin promises ‘immediate’ ceasefire if Ukraine drops Nato bid & G7 agrees $50 billion loan to Kyiv Jun 14, 2024

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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Russian economy battered by new sanctions & how Putin's forces ‘deliberately starved’ Ukrainian civilians in Mariupol Jun 13, 2024

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/

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US sends rare $1bn air defence system to Ukraine & Putin 'missed the boat' to defeat Kyiv Jun 12, 2024

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

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Scholz promises Zelensky "no dictated peace" as US arms Ukraine's most controversial battalion Jun 11, 2024

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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Ukraine strikes Russia’s most advanced stealth fighter jet for first time & Ukraine's victory strategy Jun 10, 2024

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

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Biden apologises to Zelensky for delay to vital military aid & the inspiring story of Ukrainian cricket Jun 07, 2024

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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D-Day: Biden compares Russian invasion to Nazi occupation of France & fascinating stories of foreign volunteers fighting for Kyiv Jun 06, 2024

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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Biden opposes ‘Nato-isation’ of Ukraine in major blow to Zelensky & Kyiv faces damaging blackouts as Russian strikes continue Jun 05, 2024

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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Russia threatens to strike Nato trainers in Ukraine & understanding the Kremlin’s geopolitical strategy in Africa and Central Asia Jun 04, 2024

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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Ukraine ‘fires Himars into Russia for first time’ & the precarious future of the Ukrainian economy Jun 03, 2024

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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'Historic moment' as Biden permits US weapons to be fired on Russian soil & Putin's plan to end Western democracy May 31, 2024

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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Moscow ‘should consider nuclear explosion to warn West’, pressure intensifies to let Ukraine strike Russian soil & a volunteer on war and the future May 30, 2024

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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Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

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Exclusive investigation: The million pound properties owned by Putin’s regime May 29, 2024

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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Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

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Pressure grows for Nato ammo to be used in Russia May 28, 2024

Day 818.

Today, we discuss the latest from Ukraine, and look at a number of diplomatic moves in Europe that may see Western trainers in Ukraine and Western weapons in Russia.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.

Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest

Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

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Exclusive interview with Sir Lawrence Freedman on Ukraine and Russia's strategy in 2024 May 27, 2024

Day 817.

Today is a bank holiday in the United Kingdom, so we pre-recorded an interview with one of our most requested guests: Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman of the department of War Studies at King's College London.

A world-renowned expert on international history and strategic theory, he is a well-known commentator on security issues, and the author of many books, including most recently: ‘Command: The Politics of Military Operations from Korea to Ukraine.’

David Knowles sat down with him 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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Putin talks peace as he’s hit by more missiles May 24, 2024

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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Is Biden about to allow US weapons to be used to attack Russian soil? May 23, 2024

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.

Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest

Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

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Russia’s ‘theatrical’ nuclear weapons drills & Ukraine’s theory of victory May 22, 2024

Day 812.

Today, further to the fast-evolving situation on the front lines, we reflect on how Ukraine might win the war, the ‘theatrical’ nuclear weapons drills being carried out by Moscow, and look deeper on the political fault-lines of Central and Eastern Europe.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.

Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Tank Commander and Chemical Weapons Expert). @HamishDBG on X.

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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Putin ‘sets sights on Sumy’ & Russia targets German speakers in search for cannon fodder May 21, 2024

Day 811.

Today, further to the fast-evolving situation on the front lines, we reflect on how Ukraine might win the war, the ‘theatrical’ nuclear weapons drills being carried out by Moscow, and look deeper on the political fault-lines of Central and Eastern Europe.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.

James Kilner (Editor of the Central Asia & South Caucasus Bulletin). @jkjourno on X.

With 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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Has Russia's diversion failed? May 20, 2024

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.

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Putin claims ‘no plans’ to capture Kharkiv & huge drone attack on Russian naval bases May 17, 2024

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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Putin 'grateful' for Xi's help to end the war & assassination attempt on 'pro-Kremlin' Slovak PM May 16, 2024

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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Ukraine 'stabilises' front line, Russia claims it downed 10 ATACMS missiles & interview with Britain's Defence Secretary Grant Shapps May 15, 2024

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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Estonia "seriously" discussing sending troops to Ukraine, Kyiv spy chief says Russians massing for fresh invasion & exclusive interview with German Ambassador May 14, 2024

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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On the ground in Kharkiv as Russia pounds new front with glide bombs while infantry and armour clash on the border May 13, 2024

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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Ukraine defends against Russian attack on border, Putin's spy mansion & how Moscow is 'replaying' the Second World War May 10, 2024

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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Watching Russia's "sad" victory day parade & understanding Moscow's wartime influence on Ukraine and the West May 09, 2024

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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Ukraine warns of widespread power cuts after ‘massive’ Russian onslaught & how Putin’s gas empire crumbled May 08, 2024

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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Why Chasiv Yar is so important to Ukraine & analysing the battle for Donbas May 07, 2024

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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'Is a bad peace more dangerous than a difficult war for Ukraine?' - Q&A Special with the Ukraine: The Latest Team May 06, 2024

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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Fall of key city Chasiv Yar only ‘a matter of time’ & Ukraine has right to use British weapons on Russian soil, says Cameron May 03, 2024

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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Over 100 Russian soldiers killed in ATACMS strike & choking gas deployed in Ukraine, says US May 02, 2024

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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Ukrainian drone blasts set Russian oil refinery ablaze & strategy, western aid and the war's future with Eliot Cohen May 01, 2024

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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Nato chief rebukes members over slow Ukraine aid & prosecuting Russian war crimes in Argentina Apr 30, 2024

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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Russian trains "explode" in blow to Putin’s war effort & fierce fighting in the east as Ukraine retreats Apr 29, 2024

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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Ukraine withdraws Abrams tanks from front line amid barrage of drone attacks & deep-dive on ATACAMS Apr 26, 2024

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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Revealed: US sent long-range missiles to Ukraine "in secret" & Jonah Goldberg's deep dive on Washington Apr 25, 2024

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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Russia advances suddenly in Donetsk & US aid bill for Ukraine passes senate Apr 24, 2024

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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Britain to send record military aid to Ukraine & the West looks to Central Asia as Russia retreats from Armenia Apr 23, 2024

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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Zelensky praises US for standing up to “Russian evil” as Ukraine aid bill passes Apr 22, 2024

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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Ukraine ‘shoots down’ Russian bomber armed with cruise missiles & Russian-Ukrainian diplomacy at the start of the full-scale invasion Apr 19, 2024

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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Europe ‘cannot rely on US’ to help Kyiv & what happens to Ukraine's wounded soldiers Apr 18, 2024

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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Changing Russian tactics on the front lines & analysing Ukraine's mobilisation drive Apr 17, 2024

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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Breakthrough in Washington as vote beckons on Ukraine aid package & Kyiv accuses Moscow of planning 'false flag' at nuclear power plant Apr 16, 2024

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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Top general warns Ukraine’s front-line situation is ‘significantly’ worsening Apr 15, 2024

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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Russia's intense aerial assault continues & interview with a Ukrainian military commander Apr 12, 2024

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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Putin destroys power plant near Kyiv & how Ukraine set Putin's biggest economic asset on fire Apr 11, 2024

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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The Kremlin continues to strike Ukraine's energy infrastructure & a British volunteer visits Kharkiv Apr 10, 2024

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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UK Foreign Secretary visits Donald Trump & Russia battles a fuel crisis and flash floods Apr 09, 2024

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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Drone attack risks 'major nuclear accident' & Russia carrying out illegal chemical assaults on Ukrainian soldiers Apr 08, 2024

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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Ukraine launches ‘massive’ drone attack on Russian airfield & Putin's army ‘advances into crucial city’ in Donetsk Apr 05, 2024

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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Russian ‘double-tap’ strike in Kharkiv & Nato now in ‘direct confrontation’ with Moscow Apr 04, 2024

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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Ukraine will destroy Crimea bridge by July, official claims & NATO plans to “Trump-proof” Western support Apr 03, 2024

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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Russia ‘loses 20 armoured vehicles’ as huge tank assault fails & how Ukraine retrieves the bodies of its fallen soldiers Apr 02, 2024

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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Mikhail Bulgakov: the author on the front line of Ukraine's new 'culture war' Apr 01, 2024

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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Blood, bandages and lost friends: Life as a Ukrainian front line medic Mar 29, 2024

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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Russia uses deadly new ‘glide bombs’ to target civilians & Putin's war on nature Mar 28, 2024

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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Torture, survival & hope: a soldier's account of fighting for Ukraine & life in Russian captivity Mar 27, 2024

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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Kremlin blames MI6 for Moscow terror attack & is Russia committing genocide in Ukraine? Mar 26, 2024

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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Putin moves to exploit Moscow terror attack & the "climate of fear" in Russian-occupied Ukraine Mar 25, 2024

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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Ukraine’s largest dam in ‘critical’ condition amid wave of missile strikes & who are the Russian groups fighting for Kyiv? Mar 22, 2024

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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Kyiv rocked by explosions after mass missile attack & helping Ukrainian schoolchildren through the full-scale invasion Mar 21, 2024

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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Drones strike air base deep in Russia & why a leading Ukrainian politician believes the West should be involved in combat operations Mar 20, 2024

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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Europe ‘must prepare for war’ & how Russia rebuilt its armies Mar 19, 2024

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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What Putin's re-election means for Ukraine, Russia and The West & Macron's support for Ukraine Mar 18, 2024

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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'Pull Russia's poisonous teeth': exclusive interview with Zelensky's war cabinet chief on Hitler, Putin & recruits Mar 15, 2024

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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Fighting rages on the Russian border as pro-Kyiv rebels call for ‘immediate’ evacuation Mar 14, 2024

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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Russia’s FSB security HQ hit by Ukrainians & Putin says peace talks are now ‘ridiculous’ Mar 13, 2024

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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Ukraine attacks Russia’s fuel depots & how drones are sinking the Black Sea fleet Mar 12, 2024

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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Russia sacks top naval commander Mar 11, 2024

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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'War doesn't have a gender': the evolving role of women in Ukraine's armed forces Mar 08, 2024

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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Frontline attacks increase, Sweden joins NATO & interview with a war crimes investigator Mar 07, 2024

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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Ukraine and Russia trade drone strikes, reporting from Kupyansk & understanding Kyiv's draft-dodgers Mar 06, 2024

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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“This war is not in stalemate” - Drones sink Russia Black Sea patrol ship & the view from Australia Mar 05, 2024

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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Ukraine ‘blows up’ Russian railway bridge & Germany spills British military secrets Mar 04, 2024

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: ‘It’s time to stop being naive - Putin will not give up while he's alive’ Mar 03, 2024

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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Exclusive Interview with Zelensky's top adviser, Mykhailo Podolyak Mar 01, 2024

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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Putin threatens nukes if the West sends troops to Ukraine & can Europe re-arm if America withdraws? Feb 29, 2024

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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Russia captures town in battlefield ‘victory’ & how to open a new front in Putin’s propaganda war Feb 28, 2024

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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France ‘won’t rule out’ sending troops to Ukraine & Russia threatens war with Nato Feb 27, 2024

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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Zelensky says 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war so far & reflections on reporting on the occupied territories Feb 26, 2024

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.

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‘Russia must lose in Ukraine to stop World War III’ | 2 years on since the full scale invasion Feb 24, 2024

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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Exclusive Interview with General Budanov, Ukraine's military spy chief Feb 23, 2024

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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“The ammunition situation is f*****”: Live from the new front line following the fall of Avdiivka Feb 22, 2024

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.

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Russia ‘laying groundwork for violent subversion in European countries’ & EU targets nearly 200 entities with sanctions Feb 21, 2024

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

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Zelensky says Russia ‘taking advantage’ of Western aid delays & Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine found dead Feb 20, 2024

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.

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Russia takes control in Avdiivka & Navalny’s body ‘hidden from relatives’ Feb 19, 2024

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.

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Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, on his recent trip to Ukraine and the role of forgiveness in a time of war Feb 18, 2024

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.

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'Putin can still be crushed': Russia's brutal invasion two years on | Live from the US Embassy Feb 17, 2024

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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Alexei Navalny 'murdered' in prison & the Kremlin's occupation playbook in Ukraine Feb 16, 2024

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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Fighting in Avdiikva is 'hell', says Ukraine military & how Kyiv is trying to fix its manpower problem Feb 15, 2024

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.

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Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

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Ukraine sinks Russian Black Sea warship & the destruction of Mariupol laid bare Feb 14, 2024

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/

Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest

Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

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Russia ‘uses Zircon hypersonic missile for first time’ & US Senate passes Ukraine aid package Feb 13, 2024

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/

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Ukraine sends in fresh forces to Avdiivka, Donald Trump attacks NATO & translating '20 Days in Mariupol' Feb 12, 2024

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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'Putin has become a caricature of himself’: Understanding Russia with Mark Galeotti Feb 10, 2024

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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Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top general & Putin's 'bizarre' interview with Tucker Carlson Feb 09, 2024

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).

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Russian forces storm ‘critical’ town in east Ukraine & US Republicans block aid to Ukraine Feb 08, 2024

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/

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Zelensky vows to 'retaliate' after 'massive' air strike on Ukraine & leaked intelligence suggests Russia paying billions for Iranian drones Feb 07, 2024

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

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Russian spies found working in Ukraine secret service & US funding for Kyiv in limbo as Republicans move against aid bill Feb 06, 2024

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

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Zelensky says ‘reset’ of top brass is incoming & Latvia boosts defence in face of Russian aggression Feb 05, 2024

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).

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Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

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'Russians could destroy my home, but they will not destroy my future': Interview with a Ukrainian student in the US Feb 03, 2024

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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Russian drone attack leaves 40,000 without power, Ukraine battles sportswashing & seizing Russian assets with Lord Ricketts Feb 02, 2024

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).

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Ukrainian drone swarm sinks Russian missile ship & €50bn EU aid package unlocked after Viktor Orban drops veto Feb 01, 2024

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).

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New counter-offensive coming in spring, says Kyiv spy chief & Ukraine hits more Russian oil refineries Jan 31, 2024

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/

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Putin forms new Africa mercenary group with same name as Nazis & Ukraine 'downs Russian Su-34 fighter jet' Jan 30, 2024

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/

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Ukraine strikes another oil refinery north of Moscow & MEP 'exposed' as Russian spy Jan 29, 2024

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)

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Inside the bunker with Zelensky: an exclusive interview with Simon Shuster Jan 27, 2024

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

US/International Listeners:

https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-showman-simon-shuster?variant=41083800682530

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Russia 'gives up' on encircling Avdiivka & interview with former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger Jan 26, 2024

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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Kyiv 'blows up' Black Sea oil terminal & Russian nationalist Igor Girkin sent to a penal colony Jan 25, 2024

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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Russian military plane explodes on Ukrainian border & what Trump's success spells for Kyiv Jan 24, 2024

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.

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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Russia unleashes deadly barrage of missiles, Putin's liberal challenger gains momentum & tank tactics: decoded Jan 23, 2024

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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Ukraine attacks Russia's oil infrastructure & Kyiv's economy after two years of war Jan 22, 2024

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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Russian oil depot set ablaze by Ukrainian drone attack & Putin’s petrodollars dry up as Arab-Russian cartel loses its grip Jan 19, 2024

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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Ukraine attacks St Petersburg oil terminal & thousands protest in Russia as Winter freezes pipes Jan 18, 2024

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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'Unknown' Russian partisans sabotage railways & EU 'confident' Ukraine aid package will be agreed in weeks Jan 17, 2024

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.

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Russian city declares state of emergency after drone attack & Zelensky receives standing ovation at Davos Jan 16, 2024

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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Ukraine shoots down £274m Russian spy plane & Zelensky makes his case at Davos Jan 15, 2024

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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'We're not going anywhere', Sunak tells Putin & Europe increases military pledges to Kyiv Jan 12, 2024

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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'This is Ukraine's darkest hour. But it's always darkest before dawn' & why 2024 is the year the West must step up Jan 11, 2024

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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Germany pressures EU allies to commit more support for Ukraine & assessing the state of the war in 2024 Jan 10, 2024

Day 684.

Today, we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine and catch up with our Senior Foreign Correspondent Roland Oliphant who steps back from the daily news to give his sense of the state of the war in 2024. It’s a difficult listen but, we think, an important one.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondant). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.

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West not pressuring Ukraine to surrender, Kyiv insists & US funding stuck in quagmire Jan 09, 2024

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.

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Russian drones 'spying' on Ukrainian troops in Germany & interview with Ukrainian MP Kira Rudik Jan 08, 2024

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.

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Kyiv braces for renewed offensive near Kharkiv & Russia accused of firing North Korean missiles Jan 05, 2024

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.

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Ukraine 'blows up Russian jet 1,000 miles behind enemy lines' & is the war really in stalemate? Jan 04, 2024

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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Ukraine strikes back at occupied Crimea & Zelensky’s strategy for 2024 Jan 03, 2024

Day 677.

Today, we discuss the impact and fallout of the missile and drone strikes across Ukraine and we analyse the strategy of Volodymyr Zelensky in the weeks and months ahead.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Read The Economist's "A New Year's interview with Volodymyr Zelensky": https://www.economist.com/europe/2024/01/01/a-new-years-interview-with-volodymr-zelensky

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Massive missile and drone strikes across Ukraine while scandal sweeps Russia after Moscow 'nearly naked' party Jan 02, 2024

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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'We will celebrate victory with the whole world' Jan 01, 2024

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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Russia bombs maternity ward in biggest blitz of 2023 Dec 29, 2023

Day 672.

Today, we bring you the news of the biggest airstrike on Ukraine since Day 1 of the full scale invasion. Later, we interview Yaroslava Barbieri, doctoral researcher at the University of Birmingham, delving into indoctrination in Russian occupied Donetsk and Luhansk.

Contributors:

Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Yaroslava Barbieri (Researcher, Russia's involvement in post-Soviet conflicts). @jarabarbieri on Twitter.

Charities: We have spoken to 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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Putin sends 'revenge squads' into Crimea Dec 28, 2023

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/

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Russian ship strike: dozens reportedly killed Dec 27, 2023

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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Sunny Days in Kramatorsk (Part II) Dec 26, 2023

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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Sunny Days in Kramatorsk (Part I) Dec 25, 2023

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’

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Ukraine 'expands Dnipro bridgehead' & Russia launches major drone attack on Kyiv Dec 22, 2023

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.

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https://ukrainianinstitute.org.uk/russias-war-against-ukraine-what-can-you-do-to-support-ukraine-ukrainians/

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Ukraine to recall men from abroad to serve on the frontlines & Russia rules out peace negotiations Dec 21, 2023

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:

https://ukrainianinstitute.org.uk/russias-war-against-ukraine-what-can-you-do-to-support-ukraine-ukrainians/

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Zelensky refuses request for 500,000 troops as Shoigu says Russia's army is 'most combat effective in world Dec 20, 2023

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:

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Russia fires a ‘Killjoy’ hypersonic missile at Ukraine, Britain increases naval support & electoral fraud accusations in Serbia Dec 19, 2023

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.

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Top secret US intelligence file on Putin disappears, Germany's war aims in Ukraine & tensions rise between Russia and Finland Dec 18, 2023

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/

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Olaf Scholz's diplomatic 'masterstroke' puts Ukraine on path to EU membership & the future of cyber warfare Dec 15, 2023

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/

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Ukraine fends off missile attack amid Putin's marathon phone-in & historic EU summit meets in Brussels Dec 14, 2023

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.

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90% of Russian invasion force ‘dead or wounded’ & interview with frontline war photographer Dec 13, 2023

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

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Zelensky to make last-ditch plea for war funds in Washington & the realities of reporting from the front lines in Ukraine Dec 12, 2023

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.

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Zelensky confronts Orban ahead of crucial US visit & Russia advances across entire front Dec 11, 2023

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.

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Blocking Ukraine aid a 'Christmas present' for Putin, Lord Cameron tells US & how Russian spies tried to destroy British democracy Dec 08, 2023

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.

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Live from the UAE as Putin greeted with fanfare despite international arrest warrant Dec 07, 2023

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.

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Vladimir Putin's war against Russia: interview with Evgenia Kara-Murza Dec 06, 2023

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.

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NATO 'has three years to prepare for Russian attack' & initiative shifts on the battlefield as winter hits Dec 05, 2023

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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Ukrainian drones strike oil depot & officials warn US aid will run out 'by end of month' Dec 04, 2023

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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Exclusive interview with Professor Timothy Snyder, historian Dec 02, 2023

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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Hunting Russian submarines with former frigate commander, Tom Sharpe Dec 01, 2023

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.

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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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Russian general blown up by landmine & Putin pays tribute to ‘farsighted statesman’ Henry Kissinger Nov 30, 2023

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)

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Long Read on ISW:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/11/25/isw-war-mapping-gaza-ukraine-washington/

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Putin won't 'make peace in Ukraine' before 2024 US election, live from a crucial NATO meeting & interview with Russia researcher Dr Jade McGlynn Nov 29, 2023

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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Russia’s Black Sea fleet forced back by ‘storm of the century’ & suspected assassination attempt on wife of Ukraine's military spy chief Nov 28, 2023

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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Ukraine inflicting 'heavy losses' on Russia says NATO & horrendous winter weather strikes the region Nov 27, 2023

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.

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Ukrainian long-range strikes causing 'mass casualties' & rebuilding shattered communities in Eastern Ukraine Nov 24, 2023

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/

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20-country 'air shield' protecting Ukraine from bombardment hailed by Zelenksy & the realities of training Ukrainian troops for the front-lines Nov 23, 2023

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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Avdiivka: before the Russians came Nov 22, 2023

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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Zelensky 'survived five assassination attempts' & Aliona Hlivco on participating in Euromaidan, 10 years on Nov 21, 2023

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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Zelensky fires top general and why does the EU continue to buy Russian gas? Nov 20, 2023

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.

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Vladimir Putin's Russia: Past, present & future Nov 19, 2023

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.

Contributors:

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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Ukrainian forces bed in across the Dnipro & 2023 Magnitsky Prize winner Mykola Kuleba Nov 17, 2023

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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Britain will back Ukraine for 'as long as it takes' says Cameron & Russia steps up attacks on Avdiivka Nov 16, 2023

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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Russia admits Ukraine has established foothold on river Dnipro & Zelensky says Moscow to pay 'heavy price for Avdiivka' Nov 15, 2023

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.

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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.

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Moscow ramps up attacks & how Ukraine's treasures ended up in Russia's top musuems Nov 14, 2023

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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Prepare for Russian winter onslaught, Zelensky warns Ukrainians Nov 13, 2023

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.

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James Kilner (Editor of the Central Asia and South Caucasus Bulletin). @jkjourno on Twitter. https://thebulletin.news/

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Ukraine 'securing' new positions on Dnipro's left bank & the struggle to form a new Polish government Nov 10, 2023

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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40,000 Russian troops poised for major assault on Avdiivka & Ukrainian democracy, elections and unity Nov 09, 2023

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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Ukraine hails 'historic step' as EU takes Kyiv closer to membership & understanding a war time budget Nov 08, 2023

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.

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Zelensky rules out election, Russia strikes Ukraine with glide bombs & the ongoing fight against the Wagner group Nov 07, 2023

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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Ukraine strikes Russian shipyard, Russia bombs a museum & Zelenksy denies stalemate Nov 06, 2023

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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Retired US General & Pentagon insider on Ukraine's strategy and lessons for future conflict Nov 05, 2023

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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Battle Lines: Israeli troops push deep into Gaza & investigating Hamas' property portfolio Nov 04, 2023

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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Moscow suffers heavy losses in failed tank assault & what Ukraine needs to win with Dr Taras Kuzio Nov 03, 2023

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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Ukraine's top general writes essay on how to break stalemate with Russia Nov 02, 2023

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.

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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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Ukraine's counter-offensive, Russia's strengths and weaknesses & what Kyiv needs for victory Nov 01, 2023

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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Russian losses 'pass 300,000' claims Kyiv & assessing the end of Ukraine's counter-offensive Oct 31, 2023

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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Ukraine strikes Russian air defence in Crimea & exclusive interview with Rt. Major General Mick Ryan Oct 30, 2023

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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Bonus: Judaism and Ukraine, the history and the role it plays in this war Oct 30, 2023

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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Bonus: Putinism, memory politics, and the future of Russia Oct 29, 2023

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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Battle Lines: Watching unedited footage of Hamas atrocities, on the ground in the West Bank, and China's wave of anti-semitism Oct 28, 2023

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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Russia ‘executing disobedient soldiers’, says White House & interview with a helicopter pilot Oct 27, 2023

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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Russian generals 'sacrificing own men' in eastern assault on Avdiivka & interview first Ukrainian-born Congresswoman Oct 26, 2023

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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Moscow attacks Kyiv with new kamikaze drone & the charity bringing joy to Ukrainian children in liberated territories Oct 25, 2023

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/

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Russia 'relying on convict units for human wave attacks' & Israel adopting tank tactics from Ukraine Oct 24, 2023

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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Record bomb drops on Kherson & bloody stories from Ukrainian medics saving lives at the front Oct 23, 2023

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.

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Battle Lines: Israel-Gaza - Introducing our new podcast Oct 21, 2023

"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.

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Ukraine ‘facing new onslaught’ in Donetsk & interview with a Tech CEO Oct 20, 2023

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.

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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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Ukrainian troops cross the Dnipro & interview with an arms control expert Oct 19, 2023

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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Ghost ships in the Black Sea & ATACMS missile strike fallout Oct 18, 2023

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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Ukraine 'devastates' Russian airbases in alleged ATACMS strikes & Putin arrives in China Oct 17, 2023

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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Ukraine says Russian assault on key eastern city is weakening & tracking foreign components in Russian weapons systems Oct 16, 2023

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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Russia continues bloody assault on Avdiivka & Poland heads to the polls Oct 13, 2023

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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Russia suffers heavy losses in blitzkrieg failure & West repledges support to Ukraine Oct 12, 2023

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).

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Kyiv destroys Moscow's advanced T-90 tank & Brussels pledges F-16 fighter jets 'in 2025' Oct 11, 2023

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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China rebukes Russia over last week's missile attack & live from Eastern Ukraine Oct 10, 2023

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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'Unpunished evil grows': Russia may be implicated in Hamas attacks on Israel as new conflict dawns Oct 09, 2023

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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Russian missiles rain death on civilians & the realities of fighting in Ukraine's counter-offensive Oct 06, 2023

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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Russia withdraws Black Sea Fleet after Storm Shadow strikes Oct 05, 2023

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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Ukraine 'attempts jet ski landing' on Crimea & interview with former deputy national security advisor to President Donald Trump Oct 04, 2023

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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Ukraine's drone army strikes 220 Russian targets in 'record' week & exclusive interview with Britain's new Defence Secretary Oct 03, 2023

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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Slovakia election deals blow to Western alliance & live from Ukraine, Manchester and Brussels Oct 02, 2023

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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Russian friendly fire shoots down £35m fighter jet & Zelensky nominated for Nobel Peace Prize Sep 29, 2023

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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Is Russia targeting underwater infrastructure? Plus analysis of "milbloggers" Sep 28, 2023

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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Fresh Russian offensive 'unlikely' & exclusive interview with President of Malawi Sep 27, 2023

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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Ukraine makes ‘tactical breakthrough’ & Kremlin says new US Abrams will 'burn' Sep 26, 2023

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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Breakthrough in south as Russia blows up own HQ Sep 25, 2023

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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Black Sea navy HQ on fire after Ukraine missile strike & UN official suggests "systematic torture" perpetrated by Russia Sep 22, 2023

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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UN Security Council head slams Russian Ambassador and Ukraine tells Germany to stop sending tanks Sep 21, 2023

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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Is China exporting ball bearings to build Russian tanks? Plus live reaction to Zelensky's UN address Sep 20, 2023

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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Live at the UN's General Assembly & Ukraine's spy chief says West can give more weapons Sep 19, 2023

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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Russia reinforces southern front with elite paratroopers, Ukrainian football in the full-scale invasion & the value of 'hope' in wartime Sep 18, 2023

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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A pivotal moment in Putin’s war: Ukraine: The Latest from Washington DC Sep 16, 2023

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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Storm shadow missiles wreak havoc & interview with US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby Sep 15, 2023

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

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Russia’s Black Sea Fleet “almost completely defenceless” & exclusive interview with Mitt Romney Sep 14, 2023

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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Russian submarine hit in Ukrainian missile strike on Black Sea fleet Sep 13, 2023

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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Kim Jong-un visits Russia to meet with Putin, and how lessons on 'post-traumatic growth' can be applied in Ukraine Sep 12, 2023

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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Ukrainian special forces retake drilling rigs near Crimea & live from the US Air Force Academy Sep 11, 2023

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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Exclusive interview with General David Petraeus, Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Sep 09, 2023

Day 562: Bonus.

General David Petraeus is one of America’s most famous soldiers in the modern era, serving in Iraq and Afghanistan before a year in charge of the CIA.

The Telegraph’s Ukraine: The Latest podcast team interviewed Patraeus about his views on the war in Ukraine. He spoke about the Ukrainian counter-offensive, arms deliveries, western support, what the invasion means for the future of warfare and how western foreign policy has changed in the shadow of Iraq.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

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Russia's Surovikin line begins to buckle & analysing shifting Chinese and Russian influence in Central Asia Sep 08, 2023

Day 561.

Today, we bring you updates from the front lines, analyse the continuing strikes on Ukrainian ports in the region south-west of Odesa, and hear from our Senior Foreign Correspondent Roland Oliphant who’s on the ground in Ukraine.

Watch "Kidnappings and ghost towns on China’s Belt and Road: 10 years of Xi Jinping’s masterplan" here or paste the link into your browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkhNnsvhyPY

Watch Francis' video episode of Defence in Depth on 'Putin's Top 3 Lies: from WWII to modern Ukraine': https://youtu.be/_mdvqJy-zVk?si=Ky8-NpSdhD6bDMhG

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Jack Leather (Investigative Reporter & Senior Video News Producer). @jleather on Twitter.

Sophia Yan (China Correspondent). @sophia_yan on Twitter.

Arthur Scott-Geddes (Weekend Foreign Editor). @ascottgeddes on Twitter.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.

James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @JKJourno on Twitter.

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Russia redeploys troops to hold back breakthrough & live reporting from Ukraine Sep 07, 2023

Day 560.

Today, we bring you updates from the front lines, analyse the continuing strikes on Ukrainian ports in the region south-west of Odesa, and hear from our senior Foreign Correspondent Roland Oliphant who was on the ground in Izmail, Ukraine.

Francis' video episode of Defence in Depth on 'Putin's Top 3 Lies: from WWII to modern Ukraine' can be found here:

https://youtu.be/_mdvqJy-zVk?si=Ky8-NpSdhD6bDMhG

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.

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Ukraine kills elite Russian troops travelling to key battle front Sep 06, 2023

Day 559.

Today, we analyse updates from the front lines, bring you the latest diplomatic news around the world and discuss Ukraine gets tough on medical exemptions from military duty.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

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Ukraine reaches 'final layer' of key Russian defensive line & Kim Jong Un plans to visit Russia leaked Sep 05, 2023

Day 558.

Today, Russian forces score a hit on a British Challenger 2 tank, we analyse leaked reports that Kim Jong-un may travel to Russia and Roland Oliphant is on the ground in Odesa.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.

Nicola Smith (Asia Correspondent). @niccijsmith on Twitter.

Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Tank Commander and Telegraph commentator). @HamishDBG on Twitter.

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Russia launches ‘massive’ drone strike ahead of Putin talks & Zelensky sacks Defence Minister Sep 04, 2023

Day 557.

Today, we bring you the latest news from the frontlines, discuss the sacking of Ukraine’s Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov and we analyse the recent Ukrainian assault on the village of Verbove.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.

James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @JKJourno on Twitter.

Aliona Hvlicvo (Managing Director at The Henry Jackson Society). @aliona_hlivco on Twitter.

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Ukraine strikes factory producing missile microchips & the differences between Western and Russian tanks Sep 01, 2023

Day 554.

Today, we bring you the latest news from the battlefront, discuss the announcement that BAE systems will explore local manufacturing and direct deals with the Ukrainian army, and we analyse tank warfare and some surprising statistics in the full-scale invasion.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Howard Mustoe (Industry Editor). @MustReadMustoe on Twitter.

Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Tank Commander and Telegraph commentator). @HamishDBG on Twitter.

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Ukraine tells counteroffensive critics to 'shut up' & analysing the drone war against Russia Aug 31, 2023

Day 553.

Today, we bring you the latest news from the frontlines, discuss the appointment of Grant Shapps as the new British Defence Secretary & analyse Ukrainian drone warfare.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.

Genevieve Holl-Allen (Politics Reporter). @genevieve_holl on Twitter.

Marcel Plichta (Former analyst at the U.S. Department of Defence)@plichta_marcel on Twitter.

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Russia suffers 'largest drone strike of the war' while Kyiv defends against massive bombardment Aug 30, 2023

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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Ukraine liberates Robotyne amid 'major breakthrough' & Republican Party splits on Kyiv Aug 29, 2023

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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Exclusive interview with Serhii Plokhy: Lessons from History Aug 28, 2023

Please note: Today is a national Bank Holiday in the UK. Our regular programming will return tomorrow.

Day 550.

The history of Ukraine and Russia is a subject that has come up again and again on this podcast. Good history and ‘bad’ history underpin how all of us understand the origins, reasons and justifications for the ongoing full-scale invasion. One guiding light is Ukrainian historian Serhii Plokhy: professor of Ukrainian history and Director at the Ukrainian Research Institute at Harvard 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 revelations in his new book.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Serhii Plokhy (Director, Ukrainian Research Institute at Harvard University).

Read the article here:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/08/09/serhii-plokhy-russia-ukraine-war-vladimir-putin-europe/

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Ukraine launches 'largest ever' drone attack on occupied Crimea & Russia's secret trade routes Aug 25, 2023

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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Prigozhin 'shot out of the sky' in presumed assassination by Putin Aug 24, 2023

Day 546.

Today, we react to the extraordinary - but perhaps not unexpected - news of Yevgeny Prigozhin's death and analyse what the future might hold for the Wagner group. Plus, we delve into news that Norway is set to donate F-16s to the war effort, Ukrainian claims to have retaken Robotyne, and Russian missile strikes that continue across the country. Later, Spectator journalist Svitlana Morenets joins the panel to discuss her investigation into Kyiv's faltering medical care for soldiers.

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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Strike on Moscow skyscraper & Ukraine destroys Russian missile system in Crimea Aug 23, 2023

Day 545.

Note: This episode was recorded before reports of Prigozhin's death.

Today, we bring you news from across Ukraine, analyse a new British plan to aid Ukraine’s energy sector through the winter, and discuss Elon Musk’s star link satellites and the billionaire’s unpredictable influence on the invasion.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.

Genevieve Holl-Allen (Politics Reporter). @genevieve_holl on Twitter.

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Ukraine launches drone attacks 'from inside Russia', Prigozhin returns & Moscow's spy network exposed Aug 22, 2023

Day 544.

Today, we analyse the heavy fighting in Robotyne as Ukrainian forces advance, discuss Russian tank tactics, and explore how the West smashed Russia's deep-cover spy networks.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.

Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former NATO Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on Twitter.

Tickets to "Ukraine: The Latest, Live" are available from www.telegraph.co.uk/washingtonticket. You must be a Telegraph subscriber to claim a ticket.

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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Moscow's moon mission ends in disaster, interview with NASA astronaut & podcast team sanctioned by Russia Aug 21, 2023

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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Green light for F-16s as Russia commander says Moscow should seek 'truce' Aug 18, 2023

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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Ukraine liberates Urozhaine, modified 'anti-drone' tanks spotted & the 'forgotten' war that shaped Putin Aug 17, 2023

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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Shadow fleets in the Caspian Sea & Russia's 'General Armageddon' under house arrest Aug 16, 2023

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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Ukraine ‘breaks through’ Russian defences, Kremlin ‘spies’ arrested & training troops for the counter-offensive Aug 15, 2023

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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Cluster munitions push Russian troops south as Ukraine expands western bridgehead Aug 14, 2023

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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Russia 'deliberately' targets civilian hotel with drone strike Aug 11, 2023

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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Ukraine launches barrage of drones at Crimea & Poland to mass 10,000 soldiers on border with Belarus Aug 10, 2023

Day 532.

Today, we discuss a potential breakthrough in the grain deal, strikes in Moscow and across Ukraine, and how Kyiv's Foreign Minister has likened his country's counter-offensive to the Second World War Battle of Monte Cassino.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Host, Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joeon Twitter.

Extras:

To listen to David's 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

Germany buys dozens of obsolete tanks to refurbish and send to Ukraine, by Joe Barnes

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Moscow night-vision goggle factory hit by huge explosion & can Russia be expelled from the UN Security Council? Aug 09, 2023

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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Why the Ukrainian counter-offensive can still succeed with Frederick W. Kagan of the AEI’s Critical Threats Project Aug 08, 2023

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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Moscow's forces batter East Ukraine with 'continuous artillery fire' & Ukraine strikes an oil tanker Aug 07, 2023

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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Ukraine 'blows hole' in Russian warship & analysing Russia's attack on medical facilities Aug 04, 2023

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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Russia shoots down drones heading to Moscow & dissecting a diplomatic spat between Poland and Ukraine Aug 03, 2023

Day 525.

Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine as Kyiv endures another night of drone attacks and discuss a diplomatic spat between Ukraine and Poland. Plus, we analyse the changing Russian strategy over the full-scale invasion.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.

Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.

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Russia 'sets fire' to grain storage in Odesa & analysing reports of torture in occupied regions of Ukraine Aug 02, 2023

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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Russia's relationship with North Korea & more drones strike Moscow Aug 01, 2023

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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Ukraine ‘strikes Russia for second night in row’, coup in Niger & interview with Christopher Miller Jul 31, 2023

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

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Kyiv 'intensifies' counter-offensive push & Ukraine's drone army Jul 28, 2023

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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Ukraine 'breaks through' Russian defences with Western-trained troops & deciphering messages left behind by Russian troops Jul 27, 2023

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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Russia 'preparing to blockade Ukraine' & Ukrainian forces continue to advance Jul 26, 2023

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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Ukraine “urgently” needs to tighten its air defences says Zelensky, as Kyiv's troops advance near Bakhmut Jul 25, 2023

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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Russian missiles strike Odesa & Ukraine vows further drone strikes on Moscow and Crimea Jul 24, 2023

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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Ukraine deploys cluster bombs against Russian forces & Kremlin critic and Russian nationalist Igor Girkin arrested Jul 21, 2023

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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Wagner in 'military exercises' near Polish border & Russia destroys 60,000 tonnes of grain Jul 20, 2023

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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Thousands flee blast at ammunition depot in Crimea & MI6 spy chief says Russia’s invasion is 'doomed' Jul 19, 2023

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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How Russia is brainwashing Ukrainian children and evaluating Ukraine's counter-offensive Jul 18, 2023

Day 509.

Today, we bring you news from across the front lines, report on how Russia brainwashing Ukrainian children & try and evaluate the Ukrainian counter offensive.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Sophia Yan (China Correspondent). @sophia_yan on Twitter.

Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.

Verity Bowman (Journalist). @VerityBowman on Twitter.

With thanks to Liza Karsanidi, https://helpingtoleave.org/en

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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Ukraine 'attacked Crimea's Kerch bridge with drones' & Russia cancels Black Sea grain deal Jul 17, 2023

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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Fears for Russia's nuclear submarines after Wagner revolt & Zelensky's hometown attacked with 'kamikaze' drones Jul 14, 2023

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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Biden says West "will not waiver" in its support for Ukraine & Russian general 'purged' for accusing top brass of failing soldiers Jul 13, 2023

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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Zelensky says Ukraine will join Nato 'when war ends' & deep dive into Ukraine's counter-offensive Jul 12, 2023

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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Ukraine offered 'Israel-style' security guarantees & Sweden to join NATO Jul 11, 2023

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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Ukraine 'advancing on Bakhmut' & Joe Biden visits the UK ahead of NATO summit Jul 10, 2023

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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America approves cluster weapons for Ukraine & counter-offensive advances near Bakhmut Jul 07, 2023

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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Yevgeny Prigozhin in 'shock return' to Russia & Lviv suffers worst attack in the war so far Jul 06, 2023

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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Ukraine warns Russia may have placed explosives on the roof of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant Jul 05, 2023

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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Drone attack on Moscow & Yevgeny Prigozhin breaks his silence Jul 04, 2023

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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Ukraine advances on Tokmak & understanding Russia's demographic and economic time-bomb Jul 03, 2023

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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Ukrainian counter-offensive advancing 'in all directions' as Russia accused of reducing presence at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear plant Jun 30, 2023

Day 491.

Today, we analyse Ukraine’s ongoing counter offensive as Kyiv’s soldiers take more ground across the front line and discuss worrying updates from the ZNPP. Plus, David tours the Patron Pets Centre in Kyiv, where volunteers rescue and treat animals that survived the catastrophic floods in Kherson.

Patron Pets Centre: https://patron.center/eng/home

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Genevieve Holl-Allen (Foreign Correspondent). @genevieve_holl on Twitter.

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‘General Armageddon’ arrested in post-coup purge & Ukraine makes 'slow but sure' advances in counteroffensive Jun 29, 2023

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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Prigozhin 'forced to launch mutiny early' & Telegraph reporter narrowly avoids Kramatorsk blast Jun 28, 2023

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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Putin, Prigozhin & Lukashenko break their silence after failed coup Jun 27, 2023

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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Ukraine advances & Putin breaks silence after Wagner Group's abortive march on Moscow Jun 26, 2023

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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Wagner Group marches on Moscow as Yevgeny Prigozhin launches a coup against the Kremlin Jun 24, 2023

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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Wagner chief says Russia 'retreating' from Ukraine attacks & what the war in Syria shows us about the invasion of Ukraine Jun 23, 2023

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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Russia 'plotting nuclear plant terror attack' & Ukraine strikes bridge in Crimea Jun 22, 2023

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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British tank seen on the battlefield for the first time & interviewing Russian POWs Jun 21, 2023

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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Russia launches overnight air attack on Ukraine and interview with renowned Kremlin critic Bill Browder Jun 20, 2023

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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Ukraine destroys Russian ammunition depots & US-China summit ‘progress’ Jun 19, 2023

Day 480. Today, we monitor further Ukrainian advances across the frontlines, assess the highest-level trip by a US official to China since 2018, and speak again to the CEO of the HALO Trust about clearing landmines and the upcoming Ukraine Recovery conference.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Host & Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

David Knowles (Reporting live from Ukraine). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

With thanks to:

Major General James Cowan from the HALO Trust. @TheHALOTrust on Twitter.

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Live from the frontline as Kyiv bombarded with hypersonic missiles during African leaders' visit Jun 16, 2023

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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Ukrainian HIMARS strike 'kills 100 Russian soldiers' & reflections on the counter-offensive so far Jun 15, 2023

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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'Fierce fighting' as Ukraine advances & world faces fastest migration crisis since Second World War Jun 14, 2023

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

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Top Russian general killed in missile strike & Ukrainian forces continue to advance Jun 13, 2023

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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Ukraine’s counter-offensive intensifies as pitched battles with Russian forces continue across the front lines Jun 12, 2023

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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Ukraine's counter-offensive begins and live reporting from flooded Kherson Jun 09, 2023

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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Ukraine 'attacks along three fronts' & flood levels reach 600 square kilometres after Kakhovka dam breach Jun 08, 2023

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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Kyiv warns of floating mines and disease after Kakhovka dam collapse & fears rise for civilians in Russian-occupied Jun 07, 2023

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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Ukraine faces environmental disaster as Russia blamed for destruction of Nova Kakhovka Dam Jun 06, 2023

Day 467.

Today, we report on the breaking news of the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam on the Dnipro river, assessing its environmental and social impacts, as well as on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station. We also consider the strategic implications for the Ukrainian counter-offensive.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Tetiana Bezruk (Ukrainian journalist at @zn_ua). @t_bezruk on Twitter.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.

Maighna Nanu (Foreign Reporter). @Maighna_N on Twitter.

With thanks to Volodymyr Kadygrob, founder of the seeds for Ukraine initiative.

Seeds for Ukraine, https://seeds.kse.ua/

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Ukraine launches multiple attacks along front line amid claims counter-offensive has begun Jun 05, 2023

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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“Show the world what those b—---s are doing here”: The human cost of Russia’s missile assault on Ukraine Jun 02, 2023

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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Deadly missile strikes in Ukraine, new incursions in Belgorod & updates on Central Asia and the Caucasus Jun 01, 2023

Day 462.

Today, we report on deadly missile strikes in Kyiv, further incursions across the Russian border in Belgorod, and hear the latest updates on diplomacy and politics in Central Asia and the Caucasus.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on Twitter.

Maighna Nanu (Foreign Reporter). @Maighna_N on Twitter.

Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Colonel). @HamishDBG on Twitter.

Find out more about "The Bulletin": https://thebulletin.news/about-us/

Francis's article on Bakhmut and the echoes of Stalingrad:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/05/29/bakhmut-devastation-pictured-stalingrad-comparison/

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Fire engulfs Russian oil refinery after drone attack & British MOD says Russia has ‘ceded the initiative’ to Ukraine May 31, 2023

Day 461.

Today, we report on further suspected Ukrainian drone strikes in Russia, brings you the latest diplomatic updates from around the world, and analyse the UK ministry of Defence reports that Russia is “losing the initiative” in its war in Ukraine.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

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Drone attack hits Moscow's wealthy neighbourhoods after Russia batters Ukraine with strikes May 30, 2023

Day 460.

Today, we analyse drone attacks on Moscow, dive into issues around Ukraine’s food security, and hear from Joe Barnes about a military funeral he attended in Kyiv.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.

Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @colinfreeman99 on Twitter.

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Exclusive interview with Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, former commanding general US Army Europe May 29, 2023

Today, we have an exclusive interview with retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, former Commanding General of the United States Army, Europe. One of the world's leading military commentators on the war in Ukraine, we discussed why he's so optimistic Crimea can be retaken by Ukrainian forces; how the West can win the logistical war; and the short-and-long term Foreign Policy mistakes that made the conflict possible.

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Russia strikes a medical clinic in Ukraine, analysing the Battle for Bakhmut & understanding the Russian mentality May 26, 2023

Day 456.

Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine, look back at the battle for Bakhmut, and interview Dr Jade McGlynn, a fellow in the War Studies department at King’s College, London, about her new book, Russia’s War.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.

Verity Bowman (Foreign Correspondent). @VerityBowman on Twitter.

With thanks to Jade McGlynn. Her book, "Russia's War", in available online and in bookshops.

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The story of the battle for Bakhmut through the eyes of those who fought it: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/05/22/bakhmut-ukraine-russia-war-massive-cost/

Defence in Depth, by Dom Nicholls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdYXlYYhbDA

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Wagner troops begin withdrawal from Bakhmut & Russian elite 'faces 1917-style revolution' May 25, 2023

Day 455.

Today, we bring you the latest updates from the evolving battlefront, analyse NATO’s involvement in Estonia, and hear from Dr Sasha Dovshyk about her recent travels around Eastern Ukraine.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor) @SheridanDani on Twitter

Genevieve Holl-Allen (Foreign Correspondent). @genevieve_holl on Twitter.

Dr Sasha Dovzhyk (Special projects curator associate lecturer in Ukrainian at UCL School of Slavonic & East European Studies) @Ukr_Institute on Twitter

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Russia humiliated in Belgorod, evolving drone combat & training Ukrainian troops for the counter-offensive May 24, 2023

Day 454.

Today, we report on the latest updates from across Ukraine, discuss Ukrainian reaction to the Belgorod incursion and hear from the Trident Defence Initiative, which trains Ukrainian soldiers in the country.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Joe Barnes (Foreign Correspondent)). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.

With special thanks to Daniel Ridley, former Ukrainian Marine and founder of Trident Defence initiative, the largest foreign training organisation in Ukraine. (@TridentDefUKR on Twitter).

Visit: https://tridentdefenseinitiative.com/

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Russia battles saboteurs from Ukraine & Russian prison culture and the war May 23, 2023

Day 453.

Today, we bring you the latest news from Belgorod as Russia battles saboteur groups on its own territory and we talk about Russian prison culture and its impact on soldiering in the invasion.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Reporter) @RolandOliphant on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Kristapps Andrejsons (Journalist and creator of The Eastern Border podcast). @TorquemadaStark on Twitter.

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Putin declares 'victory' in Bakhmut & fighters launch tank raid across Russian border May 22, 2023

Day 452.

Today, we assess Putin’s claim that Bakhmut has fallen to Russia, analyse important announcements from the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, and report the breaking news that armoured vehicles travelled across the border into Russia, “capturing” a number of villages around Belgorod.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Host). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent)@Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.

Genevieve Holl-Allen (Foreign Correspondent). @genevieve_holl on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

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F-16 fighter jets 'unleashed' for Ukraine, Zelensky to visit Hiroshima & Russia's distorted history of World War II May 19, 2023

Day 449.

Today, the panel discusses the news from the frontlines as the battle for Bakhmut continues. Plus, we analyse news coming out of the G7 in Japan and respond to listeners thoughts and questions on Russia, Ukraine and WW2.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.

Genevieve Holl-Allen (Foreign Correspondent). @genevieve_holl on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Joe Barkes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joeon Twitter.

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Railway line 'explodes' in Crimea, Putin fails to strike Kyiv & Moscow rocket scientists arrested for treason May 18, 2023

Day 448.

Today, Ukraine makes limited gains around Bakhmut, a freight train is derailed in occupied Crimea, and we comment on videos from the battlefront of Ukrainian tank tactics, reflecting on echoes of World War Two.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.

Genevieve Holl-Allen (Foreign Correspondent). @genevieve_holl on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on Twitter.

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Western spy agencies bring down Putin's hackers & Europe sets up record of Russia’s destruction of Ukraine May 17, 2023

Day 447.

Today, we hear how the Council of Europe is creating a 'register of damages' for the costs accumulated by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Plus, we hear about an operation that took down advanced malicious software released by Russian spy agencies.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Host). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Genevieve Holl-Allen (Foreign Correspondent). @genevieve_holl on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Gareth Corfield (Senior Technology Reporter). @GazTheJourno on Twitter.

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Live in Kyiv after Ukraine shoots down six 'unstoppable' hypersonic missiles May 16, 2023

Day 446.

Today, we hear from our reporter in Kyiv abut the latest air attack in Kyiv which, according to authorities in the city, saw six 'unstoppable' hypersonic missiles and all other incoming munitions shot down.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Host). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Maighna Nanu (Foreign Correspondent). @Maighna_N on Twitter.

Heathcliffe O'Malley (Photojournalist). @heathcliffom on Twitter.

With thanks to James Cowan (CEO, The Halo Trust). @TheHALOTrust on Twitter.

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Ukraine pressures Russia's flanks in Bakhmut, Putin's airforce suffers & Ukraine's Eurovision extravaganza May 15, 2023

Day 445.

Today, Ukraine pressures Russia’s flanks around Bakhmut, the Russian airforce suffers its worst week since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, and Francis Dearnley ventures to Liverpool to report on the Ukrainian experience at Eurovision.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Genevieve Holl-Allen (Foreign Correspondent). @genevieve_holl on Twitter.

Natalia Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.

Special thanks to Maria Romanenko (@rommari on Twitter) and Tim Johnson (@timimjohnson on Twitter). Tim's email is tim@techsphere.co.uk

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Ukraine 'breaks through' in Bakhmut, the shadow of Versailles & Zelensky barred from addressing Eurovision May 12, 2023

Day 442.

Today, we report on Ukrainian counter-attacks around Bakhmut and analyse the news that the US believes South Africa secretly supplied Russian forces. Plus, we have a special interview on the Russian ambassador's visit to Oxford, and speak again to Dr Thomas Clausen on the latest news from Germany and the troubled legacy of the Treaty of Versailles.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Charlie Hancock (Freelance Reporter). @Hancock2001 on Twitter.

Melissa Lawford (Economic Reporter). @MelissaLawford on Twitter.

With thanks to Dr Thomas Clausen (@DrThomasClausen).

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Live from the Ukrainian battlefront & Britain sends Zelensky Storm Shadow cruise missiles May 11, 2023

Day 441.

Today, we hear from our Senior Foreign Correspondent Roland Oliphant who is driving along the frontline in Ukraine. We also analyse the decision by the UK to supply Ukraine with Storm Shadow cruise missiles and discuss the evolving relationship between Russia and Central Asia following the Victory Day Parade in Moscow.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Genevieve Holl-Allen (Foreign Correspondent). @genevieve_holl on Twitter.

James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @JKJourno on Twitter.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.

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Ukraine counter-attacks in Bakhmut & lessons from the Ukrainian military May 10, 2023

Day 440.

Today, we analyse reports of a Ukrainian counter-attack in Bakhmut, bring you concerning updates from the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station, and ask former British soldiers Dom Nicholls and Hamish de Bretton-Gordon what they think armies can learn from the Ukrainian military.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Genevieve Holl-Allen (Foreign Correspondent). @genevieve_holl on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former NATO Commander & Telegraph Columnist). @HamishDBG on Twitter.

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Putin’s ‘humiliating’ Victory Day Parade & Ukraine’s counter-offensive with Dr Mike Martin May 09, 2023

Day 439.

Today, we examine Putin’s scaled-back Victory Day Parade in Moscow, analyse the latest battlefield developments of recent days, and examine the possible strategies Ukraine will adopt for its imminent counter-offensive.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Host). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.

Mike Martin (Senior Visiting Fellow in the Department of War Studies at King’s College, London).

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Special tanks, Putin's blunders & the Crimean War: we answer your questions May 08, 2023

Day 438.

Today, it's another Bank Holiday in the United Kingdom. As such, we have dug into our postbag to answer your questions.

Thank you for getting in touch. We may are only able to respond to some of your emails, but we do read every single one.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

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Wagner leader in anti-Kremlin rant & Russia orders evacuations 'ahead of Ukrainian counter-offensive' May 05, 2023

Day 435.

Today, we discuss the extraordinary videos from Yevgheny Prighozin, the head of the Wagner group, who filmed himself in front of dead Wagner soldiers and blamed Moscow for a shortage of ammunition. He even threatens to retreat from Bakhmut by the 10 May.

Plus, we analyse how Russian state media is treating the alleged drone strike on the Kremlin and hear diplomatic updates from across the world.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Genevieve Holl-Allen (Foreign Correspondent). @genevieve_holl on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former NATO Commander & Telegraph Columnist). @HamishDBG on Twitter.

Read: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/languages/introduction-ukrainian-language-and-culture/content-section-overview?active-tab=description-tab

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Russia strikes Ukraine with ‘For Moscow’ attack drones & Zelensky visits The Hague May 04, 2023

Day 434.

Today, we continue analysing the fallout of yesterday’s alleged drone attack on the Kremlin, hear from Roland Oliphant and photographer Heathcliff O’Malley on the ground in the east of Ukraine, and welcome back to the podcast Ukrainian political analyst Aliona Hlivco.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.

Heathcliff O'Malley (Photographer). @heathcliffom on Twitter.

Genevieve Holl-Allen (Foreign Correspondent). @genevieve_holl on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Aliona Hlivco (Former Ukrainian MP, Political Analyst). @aliona_hlivco on Twitter.

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Russia accuses Ukraine of Kremlin drone strike & new evidence on the mysterious Nord Stream explosions May 03, 2023

Day 433.

Today, Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking the Kremlin with drones, and we speak to a Danish Investigative reporter about new evidence of Russian ships in the Baltic sea ahead of last year’s Nord Stream explosions. Plus, we ask whether Ukraine’s counter-offensive has already begun.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Genevieve Holl-Allen (Foreign Correspondent).

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Frederik Hugo Ledegaard (Investigative Reporter).

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Russia's Donbas offensive 'has failed' after 100,000 casualties & Ukraine's drone strike on Crimean oil depot May 02, 2023

Day 432.

Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine, analyse Ukraine’s drone strike on a Crimean oil depot & we explore the idea of a military ‘shaping’ operation ahead of a potential Ukrainian counter offensive.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Maighna Nanu (Foreign Reporter). @Maighna_N on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

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Torture, war crimes & organised violence : life in the occupied territories of Ukraine under Russia's rule May 01, 2023

Day 431.

Today, David Knowles hosts a special edition of the podcast, interviewing international Human Rights lawyers Vadym Chovgan and Therese Rytter from DIGNITY (the Danish Institute Against Torture) about their work documenting instances of torture and other possible war crimes in the occupied territories.

Warning: this episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and cruelty.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Vadym Chovgan (International Human rights lawyer and author of the report) @VadymChovgan on Twitter.

Theresa Rytter (Legal Director of DIGNITY) @ThereseRytter on Twitter.

Follow @DIGNITY_INT on Twitter.

Read the report: ‘Nine Circles of Hell’ https://www.dignity.dk/wp-content/uploads/42-Nine-circles-of-hell.pdf

Visit Dignity’s website: https://www.dignity.dk/en/

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Ukraine ‘is ready’ for counter-offensive & life in Russia as the country descends into authoritarianism Apr 28, 2023

Day 428.

Today, we discuss the latest military & diplomatic updates from Ukraine, look at life in Russia as repression increases and violence breaks out as former fighters return home & discuss the issue of mines and de-mining across Ukraine.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Tank Commander and Telegraph Columnist)

Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.

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Frustrated Putin sacks deputy defence minister & Zelensky appeals to China Apr 27, 2023

Day 427.

Today, we assess the evolving military situation on the ground, examine the news that Putin has sacked his deputy defence minister, reflect on the apparent assassination of a pro-Russian collaborator in the occupied Melitopol, and consider the latest developments following Zelensky’s call with President Xi.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Host) @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Peter Dickinson (Atlantic Council). @AtlanticCouncil on Twitter.

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Xi finally speaks to Zelensky & the long shadow of Chernobyl Apr 26, 2023

Day 426.

Today, we report on the latest updates from the ground in Ukraine and, on the 37th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, we reflect on reactions from within the country at the time and discuss its impact on contemporary Ukraine.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Val Voshchevska (Ukraine Solidarity Project and co-host of the Ukrainian Spaces podcast). @Val_Voshchevska on Twitter.

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Dissecting Russia's new 'supertank' & deep dive into South Asia's perspectives on the war in Ukraine Apr 25, 2023

Day 425.

Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine, discuss Russia’s T-14 Armata tank, and do a deep dive – with guests – into the view from South Asia; how countries like Pakistan, India and Bangladesh are reacting to a war far from their orbit, and what this means for the region as a whole.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Joe Wallen (South Asia Correspondent). @joerwallen on Twitter.

Tushar Shetty (Journalist & co-host of Beyond the Indus podcast). @shtushar24 on Twitter

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Ukraine attacks Russia's Black Sea fleet, more river crossings in Kherson and why Russia cancelled remembrance day marches Apr 24, 2023

Day 424.

Today, we analyse Ukraine’s sea-drone attacks on Russia’s Black Sea fleet in Sevastopol, discuss reports that Ukrainian troop have crossed the river in Kherson region, and ask why the Kremlin has cancelled nationwide Second World War remembrance marches.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @JKJournoon Twitter.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent) @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.

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River battles in Kherson, Russia threatens another winter gas crisis & a year with an adopted Ukrainian dog Apr 21, 2023

Day 421.

In today's bumper episode, we discuss foreign volunteers and the river war being fought near Kherson and analyse the state of Europe’s gas reserves as Moscow threatens another winter crisis. Plus, we catch up with our Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan, who’s marking one year since she reported from the front lines and adopted a stray Ukrainian dog, Andrivka.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence) @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @ColinFreeman99 on Twitter.

Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor) @SheridanDani on Twitter.

Rachel Millard (Energy Correspondent). @RachelMillardAS on Twitter.

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Superhumans: the new medical centre helping Ukrainians with life-changing injuries Apr 20, 2023

Day 420.

Today, we analyse updates from the battlefront, bring you the latest news on the Russian ships snooping on key energy infrastructure & we interview Andrey Stavnitser is founder of Superhumans, a new Ukrainian medical centre that provides reconstruction, prosthetics & rehabilitation for soldiers who have lost their limbs in the war.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @JoeBarnes on Twitter.

Andrey Stavnitser (Co-founder of Superhumans) @stavnitser on Twitter.

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Ukraine attempts a night attack, Russia's spy ships & France under pressure to back further EU sanctions Apr 19, 2023

Day 419.

Today, we look at updates from battlefront, analyse the alleged Russian plan to sabotage European energy, and discuss the militarisation of Russian society and what it means for the country’s future.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @JoeBarnes on Twitter.

Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Colonel, Expert on Bio Security). @HamishDBG on Twitter.

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Putin visits occupied Kherson & Macron's 'secret plan' with China to end Ukraine war Apr 18, 2023

Day 418.

Today, we analyse the latest reports on the fighting for Bakhmut, report on Vladimir Putin’s visit to Kherson region, and look at the diplomacy of French President Emmanuel Macron amid his overtures to China.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

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EU countries ban Ukrainian grain, Putin critic sentenced & interview with Victoria Amelina Apr 17, 2023

Day 417.

Today, we discuss the sentencing of Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza, analyse criticism of Russian elites from Wagner’s leader Yevgheny Prighozin and welcome to our London studio Ukrainian writer and war crimes researcher Victoria Amelina.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @JKJourno on Twitter.

Victoria Amelina (Writer & War Crimes Researcher). @vamelina on Twitter.

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Battle for Bakhmut continues, Russian special forces 'gutted' & inside Poland's military expansion Apr 14, 2023

Day 414.

Today, we analyse recent reports from Bakhmut and report the latest news on the Pentagon leaks. Plus, our colleague Steven Edginton interviews key members of the Polish military to understand the rapid Polish rearmament.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Gareth Corfield (Senior Technology Reporter). @GazTheJourno on Twitter.

Steven Edginton (Video Comment Editor).

'National Resistance Centre' website discussed by Dom: https://sprotyv.mod.gov.ua/en/english/

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Pentagon leaks: security risk or ingenious deception? Plus Russia and Ukraine battle on in Donbas Apr 13, 2023

Day 413.

Today, we give updates from the front lines and further analyse the leak of confidential documents in the U.S. Plus, we look at the latest economic numbers coming out of Ukraine.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter

Gareth Corfield (Senior Technology Reporter). @GazTheJourno on Twitter.

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Russia 'beheads Ukrainian soldier' & Kyiv's conscription problem Apr 12, 2023

Day 412.

Today, we examine the defences Russia is building on the southern front, analyse partisan activity in Melitopol and look at the blurred lines between patriotism and war profiteering with Spectator journalist Svitlana Morenets.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.

Svitlana Morenets (Spectator Journalist). @Svitmore on Twitter.

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Pentagon leaks, Russian dissidents & interviewing prisoners of war Apr 11, 2023

Day 411.

Today, we analyse the fallout from the leaked Pentagon documents on Ukraine and our Defence editor reflects on her most recent dispatch from the frontlines.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter

Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former NATO Commander). @HamishDGB on Twitter.

Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). @SheridanDani on Twitter.

Venetia Rainey (Weekend Foreign Editor).

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Occupation, liberation & survival: the story of Bucha Apr 07, 2023

Day 407.

Today, in a special edition of Ukraine: The Latest, we take you to the town Bucha, a year after its liberation and the discovery of massacres and rapes committed by Russian troops. Reporter and host David Knowles visited last summer, a few months after the retreat of the Russian army. David speaks with locals about their lives during the occupation, visits a basement where people sheltered, and speaks once again to Katya Savchenko who first shared her story of being a Bucha resident this time last year.

Please note that there will be no episode of the podcast on Monday 10th April due it it being a Bank Holiday in the UK.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Harriet Barber. @Harrietmbarber on Twitter.

With special thanks to Katya Savchenko.

Read our coverage on Bucha:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/women-and-girls/fight-back-against-putins-war-criminals/

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/03/31/bucha-colour-returns-to-site-of-wars-worst-atrocities/

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/02/25/life-frontline-ukraine-rebuilding-bucha-year-russia-massacre/

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Ukraine 'may negotiate over Crimea' if counter-offensive succeeds & what Finland brings to NATO Apr 06, 2023

Day 406.

Today, we hear from our Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan who’s been interviewing Ukrainian soldiers in the Donbas, analyse the latest diplomatic news as Emmanuel Macron visits China, and dive into what Finland will bring to NATO in terms of men and materiel.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter

Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former NATO Commander). @HamishDGB on Twitter.

Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). @SheridanDani on Twitter.

James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @JKJourno on Twitter.

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Rumours of Ukraine's counter-offensive grow, facial recognition technology in Russia & interview with a Ukrainian architect Apr 05, 2023

Day 405.

Today, we bring you updates from Ukraine, discuss the increasing use of facial recognition by Russian security forces & interview a Ukrainian architect about his new project to help Ukrainians rebuild their homes.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter

Lena Masri (Investigative & Data Reporter, Reuters). @masrilena on Twitter

With thanks to Slava Balbek of Balbek Bureau. https://www.balbek.com/

Here is Lena's special report: https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/ukraine-crisis-russia-detentions/

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Ukraine intercepts Russian drone strikes, Finland joins NATO and a modern history of Ukrainian art Apr 04, 2023

Day 404.

Today, we bring you updates from the front lines, analysis of global oil geopolitics as Saudi Arabia moves away from the US and we interview Ukrainian art historian and journalist Oksana Semenik on the impact of the war on the arts, cultural colonialism and the future of art in Ukraine.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.

Melissa Lawford (Economics Reporter). @MelissaLawford on Twitter.

With thanks to Oksana Semenik. @ukr_arthistory on Twitter.

Read Melissa's long-read article:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/04/04/why-the-saudis-are-siding-with-putin-to-drive-up-oil-prices/

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Deadly bomb blast in St Petersburg, Ukraine's pilots speak out & Russia pushes on in Bakhmut Apr 03, 2023

Day 403.

Today, we bring you updates from the front lines and analyse the café bombing in St Petersburg that killed Russian military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky. Plus, we hear from Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan who’s been interviewing Ukrainian pilots.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). @SheridanDani on Twitter.

James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @Jkjourno on Twitter.

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Live from Bucha a year after liberation & a Ukrainian athlete's view on Russians in international sport Mar 31, 2023

Day 400. Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, bring you a live report from Bucha one year on from the city’s liberation.

Plus we interview Vladyslav Heraskevych, two-time Olympian and Ukrainian skeleton racer on Russian and Belarusian inclusion in International sports.

You can read Danielle's piece about Bucha here: Bucha: Colour returns to site of war’s worst atrocities on anniversary of liberation

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). @SheridanDani on Twitter.

With thanks to Vladyslav Heraskevych, @heraskevych on Twitter.

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Russian troops facing 'slaughter-fest' in Bakhmut & interview with Tom Tugendhat Mar 30, 2023

Day 399.

Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss the issues faced by Ukrainian refugees in Britain and Dom Nicholls interviews Tom Tugendhat, Minister of State for Security of the United Kingdom.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army colonel, expert on CBRN & Bio Security). @HamishDBG on Twitter.

Maria Romanenko (Journalist) @rommari on Twitter.

Harriet Marsden (Journalist). @harriet1marsden on Twitter.

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Ukraine repulses attacks in the Donbas and the changing face of Russia's cyber war Mar 29, 2023

Day 398.

Today, Brussels Correspondent Joe Barnes brings updates from across the battlefront and we analyse the state of the cyber war with Technology Reporter Gareth Corfield. Plus - why the EU is slapping trade restrictions on countries helping Russia acquire washing machines and used cars?

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.

Gareth Corfield (Technology Reporter). @GazTheJourno on Twitter.

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Allied tanks arrive in Ukraine, Russia’s ‘cronies unit’ & Ukrainian women in the armed forces Mar 28, 2023

Day 397.

Today, we bring you updates from Ukraine, discuss Russia’s so-called ‘cronies’ unit’ and we hear from Ukrainian sociologist Anna Kvit on the experience of Ukrainian women in the armed forces

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent), @jkjourno and editor of the Central Asia & South Caucasus Bulletin - https://thebulletin.news/

With thanks to Anna Kvit.

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Russian occupied cities 'rocked by powerful explosions' Mar 27, 2023

Day 396.

Today, we bring you up to date news from across the Battlefront, discuss Russia’s announcement to deploy tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus & analyse a Ukrainian sea-borne attack on Russian ships in Crimea.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

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Ukrainian children speak of abuse in 're-education camps' & Russia targets humanitarian point in deadly missile strike Mar 24, 2023

Day 393.

Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, analysis of recent changes in President Zelensky’s cabinet & we discuss the surprise visit of the Prince of Wales to Poland where he met the Polish President & Ukrainian refugees.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.

India McTaggart (Royal Correspondent). @indiamctaggart on Twitter.

Aliona Hlivco (Political Analyst and former Ukrainian MP). @aliona_hlivco on Twitter.

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Russia 'will bomb any country that arrests Putin' & Xi's fateful final words in Moscow Mar 23, 2023

Day 392.

Today, we bring you updates from Ukraine, the latest on diplomatic moves across Europe and an interview with Sophia Yan, The Telegraph’s China Correspondent, to get her analysis on President Xi’s visit to Moscow.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Venetia Rainey (Weekend Foreign Editor). @VenetiaRainey on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Sophia Yan (China Correspondent). @Sophia_Yan on Twitter.

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Reporting from the front lines, Poland's military expansion & the truth about British tank shells Mar 22, 2023

Day 391.

Today, we bring you updates from across Ukraine, dispel Russian misinformation on British tank rounds & interview Kyiv Independent Reporter Francis Farrell on his time reporting from the front lines across Ukraine.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Commanding Officer in the British Army's Tank Regiment).

Francis Farrell (Kyiv Independent Reporter). @francisjfarrell on Twitter.

With thanks to Matthew Day. @MatthewWarsaw on Twitter.

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Putin hails "meaningful and frank" talks with Xi & we interview former US National Security Adviser John Bolton Mar 21, 2023

Day 390.

Today, we continue to analyse Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow, bring you the latest from the front lines & Dom Nicholls interviews former US ambassador to the UN & former National security Advisor John Bolton.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent).

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Xi visits Moscow and Putin is heckled in occupied Mariupol Mar 20, 2023

Day 389.

Today, we discuss Chinese President Xi Jinping’s much anticipated visit to Moscow and analyse Vladimir Putin’s weekend visit to Crimea and Mariupol.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @JKJourno on Twitter.

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Slovakia to donate fighter jets to Ukraine & how Trump could derail American support Mar 17, 2023

Day 386.

Today, we bring you updates from Bakhmut, discuss war crimes in Ukraine with our global health correspondent & interview a former top Republican strategist on the U.S. opinion on the war.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Harriet Barber (Global Health Correspondent).

Stuart Stevens (American political consultant).

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Deadly explosion rips through spy agency building in Russia Mar 16, 2023

Day 385.

Today, we discuss the deadly fire at an FSB Border Service Department building in Rostov-on-Don, Russia and analyse the recent spate of mutinous videos shared by Russian soldiers. Plus, we explore American strategy in Ukraine and around the world.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Corresponent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.

With thanks to Giselle Donnelly, Senior Fellow in Defence and National Security at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI).

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‘Reckless’ Russian fighter jet brings down US drone over Black Sea Mar 15, 2023

Day 384.

Today, we bring you updates from the front line, analyse yesterday’s confrontation between an American drone and Russian jets in the Black Sea and we look again at questions of nuclear escalation.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former NATO Commander).

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Zelensky to meet China's President & Russia “running out of shells” Mar 14, 2023

Day 383.

Today, we analyse frontline reports that Russia is running out of shells, discuss whether the current military situation is favourable or unfavourable for Ukraine, cover the news President Xi will talk to Zelensky after the former’s trip to Moscow, and hear more from a conference in Oxford with key figures about the future trajectory of this war.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Host).

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

With thanks to Andrew Byzov.

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Ukrainian partisans strike behind Russian lines & interview with an Oscar-winning director Mar 13, 2023

Day 382.

Today, we analyse the latest updates Ukraine, chat to Estonia’s ambassador to the UK & Francis Dearnley interviews an Oscar-winning director about his work in supporting Ukraine.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor).

With thanks to Michel Hazanavicius.

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Ukraine pushes back in Bakhmut & understanding Zelensky's strategic vision for the months ahead Mar 10, 2023

Day 379.

Today, we analyse the latest updates from the front line, report on developments in Georgia and Dom Nicholls interviews Ukrainian rock band Antytila.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.

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Massive missile strikes across Ukraine, Georgian protestors force concessions & behind Russian disinformation Mar 09, 2023

Day 378.

Today, we discuss Russia’s massive overnight missile strike on Ukraine and analyse the dramatic developments this week in Georgia. Plus, we interview Kataryna Stepanenko, a Russia analyst the Institute for the Study of War. We speak about Russia’s mobilisation effort, information warfare and understand the numerous pro-Russia telegram groups.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on Twitter.

Read more from James here: https://thebulletin.news/

With thanks to Kateryna Stepanenko, @KatStepanenko on Twitter

Kateryna Stepanenko is a Russia Analyst at the Institute for the Study of War https://understandingwar.org/ ,

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Ukrainian women at war Mar 08, 2023

Day 377.

Today, we bring you updates from Bakhmut, discuss the impact of the last year on women in Ukraine & look at the work of international and Ukrainians volunteers on the war-effort across the country.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter

Aliona Hlivco (Former MP in Ukraine, now senior consultant at Atticus Partners in London), @aliona_hlivco on Twitter

Felicity Spector (British Volunteer), @FelicitySpector on Twitter

Here are the groups Felicity mentioned in the podcast:

https://www.antytila.ua/en/

https://www.bakeforukraine.org/

https://goodbread.com.ua/

https://www.fh-fund.org.ua/en

https://bravetorebuild.in.ua/en

https://kharpp.com/

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Russia's 'Frankenstein' tanks, mutiny in Vuhledar & Ukrainian refugees in Poland Mar 07, 2023

Day 376.

Today, we bring you updates from the battlefront, discuss the frankenstein military Russian vehicles that seem to be heading to the front lines & we hear from a Ukrainian in Warsaw on the experiences of Ukrainian refugees in the country.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter

Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Former Commander of the First Royal Tank Regiment). @HamishDBG on Twitter.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.

With thanks to Daria Khrystenko (CARE International).

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Ukrainian partizans in Kherson, Putin's trolls & catch-up with an undercover volunteer Mar 06, 2023

Day 375

Today, we bring you updates from the battlefront as Ukraine fights on in Bakhmut, discuss the activities of Russian trolls and, at the end of today’s panel, we have a catch-up with an undercover volunteer helping supply Ukrainian front-line troops.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter

Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @Colinfreeman99 on Twitter.

With thanks to Jessikka Aro. @JessikkaAro on Twitter.

Email address to contact our final interviewee: ukraine.equipment@gmail.com

Read "Putin's Trolls: On the Frontlines of Russia's Information War Against the World

s" here: https://www.amazon.com/Putins-Trolls-Frontlines-Russias-Information/dp/1632461293

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Bakhmut on the edge & inside Putin's secret palace Mar 03, 2023

Day 372

Today, we bring you updates from the front lines in Ukraine as the situation in Bakhmut worsens and analyse the fringe Russian fighters who claim responsibility for raiding border villages in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast. Plus, we get the view from China, as Belarus’s Alexander Lukashenko visits Beijing.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent).

Sophia Yan (China Correspondent).

Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent).

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Ukraine fights on in Bakhmut & mental health in wartime Mar 02, 2023

Day 371

Today, we bring you updates from the front lines in Ukraine and the latest developments in the world of diplomacy.

Our guest today is Paul Niland, founder of Lifeline Ukraine, a suicide prevention hotline based in the country,

In today’s episode we talk a lot about mental health and specifically issues of dependency, addiction and suicide. We are not experts, if you’re in need of help please do seek professional qualified mental health advice.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

With thanks to Paul Niland.

Find out more about Lifeline Ukraine here.

If you're in the UK and need immediate mental health support, you can contact the Samaritans. Call 116 123 for free or click on the link to find out other ways to get in touch.

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Russian pressure builds in Bakhmut & the geopolitical battle for Central Asia Mar 01, 2023

Day 370

Today, we bring you updates from the front lines and discuss daily life in Russia after more than a year of the full-scale invasion. Plus, led by Foreign Correspondent James Kilner, we do a deep dive into the Central Asian positions and their shifting stances towards Ukraine, Russia and China.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent and Editor of the Central Asia & South Caucasus Bulletin) @jkjourno on Twitter

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Putin's spy plane blown up by Belarusian partisans & interview with charity supplying Ukraine's frontline soldiers Feb 28, 2023

Day 369.

Today, we bring you updates from across Ukraine and the world and we interview Dimko Zhluktenko, the 24-year old founder of Ukrainian charity Dzyga's Paw. The organisation supplies the Ukrainian military with equipment for the front lines. We discuss his experiences in the past year, the challenges he’s faced and the emotional impact of his work where many of the soldiers he’s helping are friends.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

With thanks to Dimko Zhluktenko. @dim0kq on Twitter.

Find out more about Dygas Paw Charity: https://dzygaspaw.com

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Russia stares into a "population abyss" as Putin sends its young men to die Feb 27, 2023

Day 368.

Today, we bring you the latest updates from the frontlines and analyse the demographic and economic havoc Russia's invasion is wreaking on its economy and society.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Szu Ping Chan (Economics Reporter). @szupingc on Twitter.

Read Szu's article here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/02/26/russia-stares-population-abyss-putin-sends-young-men-die/

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Putin’s folly: Russia's brutal invasion one year on Feb 25, 2023

The war in Ukraine is reshaping our world. Every weekday since the invasion, the Telegraph's team of experts in London and correspondents on the ground have analysed the conflict for the ‘Ukraine: The Latest’ podcast, combining our reporting with detailed analysis of the war from all angles – military, humanitarian, political, economic, and historical.

To mark a year of war, we recorded a special episode of the podcast with its three core presenters – David Knowles, Dominic Nicholls, and Francis Dearnley – to reflect on the last 12 months and to answer questions submitted by listeners. They are joined by Aliona Hlivco, a former Ukrainian MP, and Oksana Zabuzhko, renowned Ukrainian novelist and essayist.

With thanks to the Ukrainian Institute, London.

This episode was filmed, so if you'd prefer to watch it, you can here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deTt_pYaLQE

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365 days since Putin's "barbaric" invasion & China unveils its peace plan Feb 24, 2023

Day 365.

Today, we bring you the latest updates from the front lines, discuss China calling for peace talks and reflect on a year of the conflict.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Host). @DomNicholls on Twitter

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter

Venetia Rainey (Weekend Foreign Editor). @VenetiaRainey on Twitter.

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Fears of Russian false flag attack on Moldova & how to bring war criminals to justice Feb 23, 2023

Day 364.

Today, we bring you the latest updates from the front lines and speak to Janine di Giovanni & Nataliya Gumenyuk, co-founders of The Reckoning Project - who collect testimonies across Ukraine to help bring Russian war criminals to Justice.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

With thanks to Janine di Giovanni (@janinedigi) & Nataliya Gumenyuk (@ngumenyuk) from the Reckoning Project.

Watch our anniversary video-special, hosted by Dom, David & Francis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deTt_pYaLQE

Find out more about The Reckoning Project: https://www.thereckoningproject.com/

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Defiant Biden, deep dive on tanks and interview with the UK's Shadow Defence Secretary Feb 22, 2023

Day 364.

Today, we do a deep dive on tanks, discuss Biden’s speech in Warsaw & Danielle Sheridan and Dominic Nicholls interview the UK’s Shadow Secretary for Defence, Labour MP John Healey.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Venetia Rainey (Weekend Foreign Editor). @venetiarainey on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter

Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @colinfreeman99 on Twitter.

Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). @SheridanDani on Twitter.

With thanks to Shadow Secretary for Defence, Labour MP John Healey.

Read about the experiences of making Ukraine: The Latest podcast with David Knowles, Dominic Nicholls & Francis Dearnley: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/02/22/nightmares-exhaustion-fight-freedom-life-making-ukraine-latest/

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Putin blames West for starting the War & the latest intelligence on Russia’s faltering offensive Feb 21, 2023

Day 363.

Today, we analyse Vladimir Putin’s speech to the nation, look at the most recent intelligence reports on the situation on the ground and discuss Russia’s most recent defeats, including a bloody engagement near Vuhledar.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent).

Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent).

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Joe Biden visits Kyiv & what is Alexander Lukashenko thinking? Feb 20, 2023

Day 362.

Today, we discuss US President Joe Biden’s momentous visit to Kyiv and look at the stories that came out of the Munich Security conference.

Plus, we deep dive into the state of the war across Ukraine’s East and we speak to former Belarusian diplomat Pavel Slunkin about his experiences in 2015 at Minsk and his thoughts on the impact of the invasion on Alexander Lukashenko and Belarus as a whole.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter

Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor).

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

With thanks to Pavel Slunkin.

Listen to Steven Edginton's interview with Richard Kemp on Off Script here: https://pod.fo/e/166d7c

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Heavy fighting across Donbas & the Ukrainian experience in Britain Feb 17, 2023

Day 359.

Today, we discuss Russia’s latest strikes on Ukraine as the Munich Security conference gets underway.

Plus, we talk to Ukrainian journalist Maria Romanenko and her partner Jez Myers about their journey to the UK, work with Ukrainian refugees and the cultural challenges faced by those making Britain their home.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

With thanks to Maria Romanenko (@rommari on Twitter) and Jez Myers (@jezmyers on Twitter)

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Balloons spotted over Kyiv & 6,000 children kidnapped by Russia Feb 16, 2023

Day 358.

Today, we analyse Russia’s latest strikes on Ukraine, discuss the impact of the six Russian balloons shot down over Kyiv and Francis Dearnley interviews Ben Jones,an election expert specialising in emerging threats to electoral integrity.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

With thanks to Ben Jones. You can read more about his work on his website – www.bengjones.com – and on his Twitter, @bengjones1.

The Yale report into Russia's program for the re-education and adoption of Ukraine's children can be found here.

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Russia suffers "almost First World War levels of attrition" & one author's journey into her family's Ukrainian history Feb 15, 2023

Day 357.

Today, we get an expert assessment of the current state of the land war in Ukraine with our Associate Editor for Defence, Dom Nicholls. Plus, we interrogate the recent packages of support from Ukraine’s allies and what that means. And finally, we speak to Ukrainian-American Megan Buskey on discovering her grandmother’s story, from the mine’s of the Gulag to leaving the Soviet Union for the USA.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Ben Barry (Senior Research Fellow for Land Warfare at International Institute for Strategic Studies).

Megan Buskey (Author and Researcher). @megan_buskey on Twitter.

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Ukrainian HIMARS strike in Donbas & Moldova battles Russian interference Feb 14, 2023

Day 356.

Today, we hear updates from the NATO / Ramstein meeting in Brussels and analyse accusations from Moldova that Moscow was plotting to violently overthrow the country's pro-European leadership with the help of saboteurs. We also hear from journalist Colin Freeman on the Olena Zelenska foundation & the similarities one Ukrainian soldier found between his experience in the war and the film ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’.

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David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.

Colin Freeman (Reporter). @colinfreeman99 on Twitter.

With thanks to Dr David Marples.

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Russia ‘suffering unprecedented casualties’ & the role of Belarus Feb 13, 2023

Day 355.

Today, we discuss reports of huge battlefield casualties being suffered on the frontlines, and cover a cluster of significant political updates, including the latest on fighter jets, the destabilisation of the Balkans, the impact of the Turkish earthquake, and the mystery of a Ukrainian reservoir being slowly emptied by Russian forces.

Plus, we have part one of a two part interview with Dr David Marples, a professor at the University of Alberta, Canada, who delves deep into the history of Belarus.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Host). His Twitter handle is @FrancisDearnley

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent)

Nick Squires (Rome Correspondent).

With thanks to Dr David Marples.

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Reaction to Russia's major offensive, the loss of Starlink and training Ukrainian soldiers Feb 10, 2023

Day 352.

Today, we discuss the missile strikes across Ukraine, the heaviest bombardment since the start of the war. We also hear from Dan Ridley, a former British soldier, about his efforts to train Ukrainian troops. Plus, Dom recounts what it was like to be a "fly on the wall" in Rome with Defence Secretary Ben Wallace as Zelensky visited London.

Contributors:

Dom Nicholls (Host). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Gareth Corfield (Senior Technology Reporter). @GazTheJourno on Twitter.

With thanks to Daniel Ridley, founder of Trident Defence Initiative @TridentDefUKR on Twitter.

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Zelensky in Brussels as Russia attacks in the Donbas Feb 09, 2023

Day 351.

Today, we analyse Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Paris and Brussels, look at the latest military updates from Ukraine and discuss the diplomatic context of the Ukrainian president’s meetings with his European counterparts.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Colonel). @HamishDBG on Twitter.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent) @Barnes_Joe on Twitter).

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"We know freedom will win": Analysing Zelensky's surprise visit to the UK Feb 08, 2023

Day 350.

Today, Volodymyr Zelensky addressed British Parliamentarians in a surprise visit to the United Kingdom -

In a passionate and eloquent speech, the Ukrainian president paid tribute to Britain’s support for Ukraine, hailed the "strong British character and presented Commons speaker Lindsay Hoyle with a Ukrainian fighter pilot's helmet inscribed with the words ‘ "We have freedom, gives us wings to protect it"

Today, we bring you a special Ukraine the Latest recorded minutes after his speech finished, ahead of meeting King Charles in Buckingham Palace.

We analyse his address speech, his rhetoric and diplomacy but also the substance of his requests, including an appeal to Ukraine’s allies for jets, he finished his address "I appeal to you and the world with simple and yet most important words: combat aircraft for Ukraine, wings for freedom.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Camilla Tominey(Associate Editor). @CamillaTominey on Twitter.

Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Colonel). @HamishDBG on Twitter.

Watch Zelensky's full address here: | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVJ1oxi2c7g

Read more about his visit here: | https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/02/08/ukraine-russia-war-latest-news-zelensky-uk-visit-parliament/

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Russian troops pour into the East as Ukraine warns of a new offensive Feb 07, 2023

Day 349.

Today, we bring you updates from the front lines as Russian reinforcements build-up in the Donbas amid Ukrainian warnings of an upcoming offensive.

Plus, we welcome back to the telegraph Gabriella Jozwiak to update us on her work looking at the impact of the war on Ukrainian children.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

With thanks to Gabriella Jozwiak , @GabriellaJ

Here are the organisations Gaby spoke about today:

Unicef - https://www.unicef.org/emergencies/war-ukraine-pose-immediate-threat-children

Save The Children - https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/where-we-work/europe/ukraine?cid=pse-gpukrainecefppc_R33002008-uad_001-3C92188EB&ppc=true&matchtype=e&s_keyword=save%20the%20children%20ukraine&adposition=&s_kwcid=AL!9048!3!596369848706!e!!g!!save%20the%20children%20ukraine&&ppc=true&matchtype=e&s_keyword=save%20the%20children%20ukraine&adposition=&gclid=CjwKCAiAioifBhAXEiwApzCzttFUZfUHzVKUOHmsyIPxXKyFOePcdWGvxs6Hwe8wPns9V2wY-02itxoCXD0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Street Child - https://street-child.org/news-media/street-child-stands-with-ukraine/?gclid=CjwKCAiAioifBhAXEiwApzCztmYlXo64PJ-0C1sdwhghulSgsfCQU2vXq0YgjOrnK4aaA1XLaEySUBoC4zEQAvD_BwE

Laptops For Ukraine - https://laptopsforukraine.com/

UK to Ukraine (Generators) - https://www.uktoukraine.com/

The Ministry Of Education And Science Of Ukraine Fund For Reconstruction And Restoration - https://mon.gov.ua/eng/united24-zbir-koshtiv-na-vidbudovu-sferi-osviti-ta-nauki-ukrayini

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Ukraine fights on in "Fortress" Bakhmut & Russia's German spy exposed Feb 06, 2023

Day 348.

Today, we bring you updates from the front lines and analyse why Ukraine’s bid for EU membership may be more difficult than it first appears. Plus, we explore how Germany's intelligence agency became a liability for Europe.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

James Crisp (Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on Twitter.

With thanks to Yuriy Tokarski,Chief Executive Officer of the U-Hearts Foundation - see more about their work here: https://u-hearts.foundation/

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Russian shells creep closer to Chasiv Yar & deep-dive into France's role in the war Feb 03, 2023

Day 345.

Today, we hear from Roland Oliphant who’s on the ground in Donbas as well as exploring Russia's relationship with the history of the Second World War.

Plus, Francis Dearnley interviews French journalist Anne-Elisabeth Moutet in a deep-dive on the role of France in this war.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.

Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.

With thanks to Anne-Elisabeth Moutet

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On the ground after a deadly missile strike & tackling corruption with Ukraine's former Minister for the Economy Feb 02, 2023

Day 344.

Today, we hear from Roland Oliphant who is on the ground in Kramatorsk at the scene of a deadly missile strike and we discuss the economy, corruption and Ukrainian society with Tymofiy Mylovanov, KSE President, Associate Professor of the University of Pittsburgh, former minister of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent).

With thanks to Tymofiy Mylovanov (KSE President, Associate Professor of the University of Pittsburgh, former minister of Economic Development, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine) @Mylovanov on Twitter

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Dispatch from the Donbas & why the Russian Orthodox Church backs Putin Feb 01, 2023

Day 343.

Today, we continue our reporting from the ground in Donbas with Roland Oliphant, bring you diplomatic updates from across the world and discuss the role of the Russian Orthodox Church and its ties to the regime.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.

With thanks to Olga Lautman, analyst and researcher and a Senior Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis. @OlgaNYC1211 on Twitter.

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Russians close in on gateway to Bakhmut: "the situation is stably f----d" Jan 31, 2023

Day 342.

Today, we hear from Roland Oliphant who’s reporting in Donbas, discuss the reticence of Ukraine’s allies to supply F-16 fighter jets and we speak to Ukrainian journalist Svitlana Morenets on her reporting and analysis of Ukrainian politics.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent).

With thanks to Svitlana Morenets, @SvitMore

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Ukraine under pressure in the east & understanding the new president of the Czech Republic Jan 30, 2023

Day 341.

Today, we discuss the latest news from Ukraine, analyse the election of the new pro-NATO president of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel and look at how the full-scale invasion of Ukraine has made geo-political waves across the word.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

James Crisp (Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on Twitter.

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Poland to send 74 tanks to Ukraine & interview with a volunteer chef in Lviv Jan 27, 2023

Day 338.

Today, we analyse the latest updates from the front line, discuss western thinking on Ukraine’s increasingly complex logistical supply train and interview Richard Woodruff, a British volunteer Chef who spent most of 2022 cooking food for Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines at the Front Line kitchen in Lviv.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.

With thanks to Richard Woodruff. Follow Front Line Kitchen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/frontlinekit @frontlinekit

Here's Front Line Kitchen's borscht recipe:

Ingredients:

pork (beef, chicken) preferably on the bone - 400 g,

cabbage - 400 g,

potatoes - 300 g,

beetroot - 200 g, carrots - 1-2 pcs.,

parsley root, parsnip, celery - 1 pc.,

bell pepper - 1 pc.,

onion - 1 pc.,

tomato puree - 2-3 tbsp. spoons,

oil for frying, garlic, dill and parsley greens, pepper, bay leaf, salt.

Preparation:

Red borscht is usually in broth, so it is boiled first. Next, cut the beets into strips, add salt, pour into a pan, fry in oil, adding tomato puree, bring to half-cooked. Onions, carrots, parsley root, parsnip and celery, and bell pepper should also be fried.

Throw the potatoes into the broth, bring it to half-cooked again, then put the cabbage and cook for another 10 minutes, and then season it with roasting and let it boil for another 5 minutes.

Garnish with garlic, green dill and parsley. Leave for 15-20 minutes before serving.

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The West moves on tanks & understanding Ukraine's 'Unnamed War' Jan 26, 2023

Day 337.

Today, we analyse this morning’s new Russian strikes on Ukraine; bring you the latest diplomatic updates from across Europe; and speak to Dominique Arel, Chair of Ukrainian Studies, University of Ottawa.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.

With thanks to Professor Dominique Arel and Hope Delongchamp

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Germany releases the Leopards Jan 25, 2023

Day 336.

Today, we discuss the news that the West is poised to send nearly 200 battle tanks to Ukraine after German Chancellor Olaf Scholz succumbed to weeks of international pressure.

Plus, we speak to Marichka Buchelnikova and Stas Olenkchenko, co-founders of Ukraine Explainers. In that conversatiion, we discuss about Ukrainian society, language and concepts of Russian guilty and responsibility.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.

With thanks to Marichka Buchelnikova and Stas Olenkchenko @uaexplainers on Twitter.

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Russia's propaganda battles & Ukraine's statue wars Jan 24, 2023

Day 335.

Today, we bring you updates from the ongoing Leopard II tank story as hopes raise of a breakthrough in deliveries of the vehicles. We hear from Foreign correspondent Colin Freeman who’s been speaking to Ukrainian activists tearing down Russian statues.

Plus, Francis Dearnley speaks to Dr Ivana Stradner - an expert on Russia’s propaganda warfare - to examine how the West can fight back against Putin’s disinformation, not just in the english-speaking world, but in Ukraine, Africa and the Balkans.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor) @VenetiaRainey on Twitter.

Colin Freeman (Reporter). @colinfreeman99 on Twitter.

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Germany on the brink of backing down over tank deliveries Jan 23, 2023

Day 334.

Today, we bring you the latest developments on the Leopard II saga as Poland says it would seek Berlin's permission to send the German-made tanks to Ukraine

Elsewhere, Roland Oliphant is on the ground in Kyiv and talks us through recent corruption scandals that have made the news in Ukraine. Plus, Dom Nicholls looks at the new Russian commander, General Gerasimov ‘s reported drive to improve day to day discipline by, among other things clamping down on non-regulation haircuts.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter

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Germany says “nein” at Ramstein & China plays both sides Jan 20, 2023

Day: 331. Today, as the long-awaited Ramstein summit begins, we discuss the very latest political manoeuvrings in Germany and elsewhere – from the latest military donations to Ukraine, to the war of words fast-developing within the European alliance against Russian aggression.

Plus, it’s Chinese New Year on Sunday, so an opportune moment to re-focus our attention to a country playing an increasingly important role in the war. We talk again to the Telegraph’s China Correspondent, Sophia Yan.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Host) @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Sophia Yan (China Correspondent).

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Poland threatens to send tanks without Germany's permission Jan 19, 2023

Day 330.

Today, as international pressure builds on Germany for allow countries to send their Leopard tanks to Ukraine, we discuss new announcements of weaponry being sent to Kyiv by Western countries, and what it means for have one Prime Minister threatening to send the tanks without German permission.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Host) @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Dom Nicholls (Host). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.

With thanks to our guest, Dr Thomas Clausen.

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Helicopter crashes on Kyiv and what happened to London’s oligarchs? Jan 18, 2023

Day 329.

Today, we discuss the most recent events in Ukraine and around the world with Senior Foreign Correspondent Roland Oliphant, live from Ukraine, and special correspondent Mick Brown who has written about Russian oligarchs and the effect of sanctions on their lavish London lifestyles.

Contributors:

Dom Nicholls (Host). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent).

Mick Brown (Special Correspondent).

Aliona Hlivko (Former Ukrainian MP).

Read Mick's story here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/01/14/russian-oligarch-mansion-chelsea-london-sanctions-roman-abramovich/

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Exclusive interview with former head of RAF Intelligence Edward Stringer Jan 17, 2023

Day 328.

Today, further to our usual updates, we feature an exclusive, in-depth interview with Former Air Marshal Edward Stringer – former head of Britain’s Air Warfare Centre and of the MoD's department to design the future armed forces – to discuss the logical and strategic context of the war, at this vital moment.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Host). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

With thanks to Edward Stringer.

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Britain to send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine as Russia strikes Dnipro Jan 16, 2023

Day 327. Today, we cover the deadly Russian strike on an apartment block in Dnipro in central Ukraine that killed dozens of men, women, and children.

Plus, we look at the extraordinary news on Saturday that Britain will send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine, and ask whether this is a turning point in Western support for the Ukrainian war effort.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Host). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

James Kilner (Correspondent). @jkjourno on Twitter.

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Soledar “falls to Russia” & delivering humanitarian aid to the front line Jan 13, 2023

Day 324.

Today, we reflect on the breaking news regarding the Russian defence ministry claims that it has captured the town of Soledar in what would be their first breakthrough in months.

Plus, we interview British volunteer Jack Ross, founder of the charity Vans without Borders, who has been delivering aid to isolated areas in Ukraine.

Contributors:

Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

With thanks to Jack Ross. @vansnoborders on Twitter.

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Putin replaces Sergei Surovikin & the power of Russian propaganda Jan 12, 2023

Day 323.

Today, Dominic Nicholls and Francis Dearnley discuss yet another significant 24 hours in the military and diplomatic space, including the removal of General Sergei Surovikin as commander of Russian forces, and further developments on the vital question of tank deliveries to Ukraine.

Plus, Francis interviews Dr Jade McGlynn about the tangled ways in which the war is tied up with Russian national identity.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Host, Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

With thanks to Dr Jade McGlynn.

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Confusion over Russian advances & what defeat would mean for Putin Jan 11, 2023

Day 322.

Today, Dominic Nicholls and Francis Dearnley discuss the latest significant news in the military and diplomatic spheres – including possible Russian advances.

Plus we ask three experts for their insights on three different outcomes of the war for Russia, and what different outcomes would mean for the future of the country.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Host, Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

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Britain's decision on sending tanks to Ukraine & Kyiv's comedy circuit Jan 10, 2023

Day 321.

Today, we reflect on the news Britain has not yet made a final decision on whether to send tanks to Ukraine and hear how Kyiv’s comedy circuit has evolved over the last 11 months.

Contributors:

Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.

Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

With thanks to Anton Tymoshenko. @_Tymoshenko on Twitter

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Weapons, tanks and military aid: analysing the latest donations to Ukraine Jan 09, 2023

Day 320.

Today, we examine claims by Moscow that a Russian missile killed 600 Ukrainian soldiers in Kramatorsk.

And, as Britain considers sending Challenger 2 battle tanks to Ukraine, we analyse the latest weapons, tanks and military aid pledged by the country's allies.

Contributors:

Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.

Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.

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Putin’s “ceasefire” and Ukraine’s healthcare battle Jan 06, 2023

Day 317.

Today, following the news that Putin has offered Ukraine a temporary “ceasefire”, we discuss the possible motivations for such an offer, and whether everything is as it seems.

And we hear of the challenges faced, and ensuing resilience and adaptability, shown by doctors and healthcare workers in Ukraine’s hospitals, in an interview with public health expert Oksana Pyzik.

Contributors:

Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.

With thanks to Oksana Pyzik.

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Ukraine receives armoured cars and high-tech artillery shells from the West Jan 05, 2023

Day 316.

Today, we discuss the latest donations of weapons and armoured cars from the West to Ukraine. Plus, the latest from the Wagner group prison conscripts, who were recruited to fight for the Russian Army.

Contributors:

Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.

Natalia Vasileyva (Russia Correspondent).

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent).

Listen to the full interview with Brooks Newmark on Choppers Politics Podcast: playpodca.st/chopper

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Moscow's losses mount following HIMARS attack & the vital role of Crimea Jan 04, 2023

Day 315.

Today, as details of Ukraine’s attack in Makiivka continue to unfurl, we consider what the response on Russian social media may tell us about Moscow’s next move.

Plus, we’re joined by guest Dr Rory Finnin, a specialist on Crimea, to discuss the critical role the peninsula seems destined to play in the months, and years, ahead.

Contributors:

Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.

With thanks to Dr Rory Finnin.

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Ukraine destroys Russian barracks with deadly HIMARS attack & predictions for 2023 Jan 03, 2023

Day 314.

Today, we discuss Moscow’s reaction following Ukraine’s deadly New Year’s Eve HIMARS attack which battered a temporary deployment base in the town of Makiivka, killing at least 63. Plus, we consider the state of geopolitics as 2023 begins.

Contributors:

Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.

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Stories from the Ukrainian Welcome Centre Jan 02, 2023

Today, in a special episode, we hear a constellation of voices from a special concert hosted at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Mayfair, London, in support of the Ukrainian Welcome Centre, who have been at the forefront helping Ukrainians in Britain displaced by the War.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Host). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Yuliya Trishkeu (Soprano, Ealing Symphony Orchestra).

Kenneth Nowakowski (Bishop of the Ukrainian Cathedral in London).

Andray Marchenko (Director of the Ukrainian Welcome Centre).

Find out more:

Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral: www.ucc-gb.com.

Ukrainian Welcome Centre: www.ukrainianwelcomecentre.org.

Ealing Symphony Orchestra: www.ealingso.org.uk

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Putin announces state visit by China's Xi Jinping & 100 years since the birth of the Soviet Union Dec 30, 2022

Day 310. Today, as Putin announces that China's leader Xi Jinping will be visiting Russia in the New Year, we discuss what this meeting means for the war in Ukraine. Plus, we reflect on the 100 year anniversary of the birth of the Soviet Union and what it can tell us about the current conflict.

Contributors:

Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.

Daniel Capurro (Senior Reporter and History Correspondent). @CapurrodDaniel on Twitter.

Read: Vladimir Putin expects ‘dear friend’ Xi Jinping to make Moscow state visit, by Nataliya Vasilyeva

Read: Belarus summons Ukrainian ambassador after shooting down missile, by Nataliya Vasilyeva

Read: Sir Tony Blair courted Vladimir Putin despite officials’ doubts, by Daniel Capurro

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Russia bombards Ukraine with 130 missiles & Odesa dismantles statue of Catherine the Great Dec 29, 2022

Day 309.

Today, we discuss a continued barrage of missiles on civilian infrastructure from Russia, talk about the Kremlin using the offer of free IVF to persuade more people to join the military and consider the dismantling of the Catherine the Great monument in Odessa.

Contributors:

Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.

Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor). @venetiarainey on Twitter.

Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.

Read: Russians fighting in Ukraine can freeze sperm for free, by Nataliya Vasilyeva

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Cocktails and Revolutions Dec 28, 2022

Day 308. Today, we discuss the concept of a Russian Union State, and we’re joined by former MP Aliona Hlivco to consider the 2014 Revolution of Dignity and talk about the origin of the Zelensky cocktail.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Host). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

With thanks to Aliona Hlivco. @aliona_hlivco on Twitter.

Read: Introducing the Zelensky Cocktail, a drink as strong and refreshing as Ukraine’s leader, by Dominic Nicholls

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The life & times of Taras Shevchenko (part 2) Dec 27, 2022

Over the Christmas week we’re doing things a little differently. Today is the second part of a special two part podcast on the life and works of Ukrainian poet, writer and artist, Taras Shevchenko.

In the last episode, we heard about the historical period in which the young Shevchenko grew up. We heard about the boy who was born a serf but went to St Petersburg for his education.

Lyubov spoke about his poetry and ended the episode with his arrest by the Tsarist powers. That’s where we pick up his story.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.

Lyubov Tarashchuk (Researcher at the Taras Shevchenko Museum in Kyiv).

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The life & times of Taras Shevchenko (part 1) Dec 26, 2022

Over the Christmas week we’re doing things a little differently. Today is the first part of a special two part podcast on the life and works of Ukrainian poet, writer and artist, Taras Shevchenko.

Shevchenko’s life is a fascinating story. Born in serfdom in 1814, he died in 1861 in St Petersburg. His life is one of incredible creativity, artistic talent and gives us a fascinating glimpse back into 19th century Ukrainian history at a time when the Russian Empire was in its heyday. Understanding him, his life and his impact on Ukrainian culture, should help us better contemporary modern Ukraine and that is what this two part podcast will try and do.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.

Lyubov Tarashchuk (Researcher at the Taras Shevchenko Museum in Kyiv).

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Car bomb in Melitopol and comparing Churchill and Zelensky Dec 23, 2022

Day 303. Today, we discuss the Russian destruction of the ruined theatre in Mariupol, look at the recent car bomb in Melitopol and compare Zelensky’s trip to Washington to Winston Churchill’s visit to the White House at the height of the second world war in December 1941.

Plus we hear from the charity Lumos about the work they are doing to help children in Ukraine.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Daniel Capurro (Senior Reporter). @CapurrodDaniel on Twitter.

Claire Hubble (Co-host). @byclairehubble on Twitter.

With thanks to Galina Bulat and Freya Paleit from Lumos. @lumos on Twitter.

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Zelensky's triumphant US visit, Patriot missiles and the reaction in Russia Dec 22, 2022

Day 302.

Today, we discuss all the news and reaction to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Washington, analyse the new military aid package announced by the United States and we look in detail at Russia’s reaction to the Biden and Zelensky meeting.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Natalia Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.

Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk

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Russia rages as Zelensky visits Washington & understanding Crimea Dec 21, 2022

Day 301.

Today, we discuss President Zelenky’s upcoming visit to Washington and we speak to Ukrainian blogger and Tiktok creator Kseniia Solodukhina about Crimea, misinformation and hope for the future.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

With thanks to Kseniia Solodukhina, you can find Kseniia on Twitter, Youtube and Tiktok @xenasolo

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Zelensky visits Bakhmut & Ukraine’s literary scene in wartime Dec 20, 2022

Day 300.

Today, we discuss Zelensky's visit to war torn Bakhmut, Putin's meeting with Alexander Lukashenko and unpack Ukraine's literary scene with our guest today is Bohdana Neborak, a journalist & culture manager.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on Twitter.

With thanks to Bohdana Neborak, @BohdanaNeborak

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Ukraine, Russia & NATO: interview with Sir Tony Radakin Dec 19, 2022

Day 299.

Today, we have an in depth interview conducted by our Associate Editor Dominic Nicholls with Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, the head of the UK Armed Forces.

Contributors:

David Knowles( Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

With thanks to Sir Tony Radakin.

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Putin planning another offensive on Kyiv & the ordeal of freed prisoner Aiden Aslin Dec 16, 2022

Day 296. Today, as Moscow launches yet more strikes in Kyiv and Kharkiv, we discuss suggestions by Ukraine's top commander that Russia is plotting another offensive on Kyiv.

Plus, Senior Foreign Correspondent Roland Oliphant recalls his interview with Aiden Aslin, the dual British and Ukrainian volunteer marine who was captured by Russian forces while fighting in Mariupol.

Read: Aiden Aslin on life in Russian prison: 'He said he’d stabbed me. I just went into survival mode', by Roland Oliphant.

Contributors:

Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble 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.

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Russia hit by another mysterious blaze & Germany's foreign policy strategy unveiled Dec 15, 2022

Day 295.

Today, after two people were killed and five injured at a fire at an oil refinery, we discuss the unusually frequent blazes ripping through shopping malls, factories and other facilities in Russia.

Plus, in the second half of today’s episode, Francis Dearnley interviews Dr Thomas Clausen, a historian who works for a liberal think tank in Berlin, on recent developments with chancellor Olaf Scholz and Germany’s relationship with Ukraine.

Contributors:

Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

With thanks to Dr Thomas Clausen.

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US pledges state of the art Patriot missiles to Ukraine & new sanctions hit Russia Dec 14, 2022

Day 294.

Today, as it’s claimed Ukraine shot down 13 so-called kamikaze drones that targeted the capital, we hear how more support is coming from abroad.

Plus, we are joined again by our Brussels Correspondent Joe Barnes, who reflects on seeing the liberation of Kherson, and a speech from President Zelensky, firsthand.

Contributors:

Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent).

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Russia forced to use 40-year-old rockets & the best books about the invasion Dec 13, 2022

Day 293.

Today, we hear details of Ukraine’s reported strike on a bridge in Russian-occupied Melitopol and discuss claims Moscow is turning to decades-old ammunition with high failure rates as it burns through its stockpiles.

Plus - with the year drawing to a close, many of us might be finding ourselves with extra time to sink our teeth into some new reading material. We hear three Telegraph journalists’ recommendations for books that provide context, reflection and analysis on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Contributors:

Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble 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.

Colin Freeman (Reporter & Author). @colinfreeman99 on Twitter.

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Riot brewing in Russian-occupied Mariupol & analysing Surovikin Dec 12, 2022

Day 292.

Today, we discuss reports that Ukrainian armed forces have destroyed the Wagner Group’s headquarters in Luhansk, and analyse the influence of Putin's new 'General Armageddon’, Sergey Surovikin.

Plus – the human cost of this war grows by the day. But what about pets Ukrainians were forced to leave behind? David Knowles speaks to the CEO of the U-hearts foundation, whose organisation cares for animals misplaced due to the invasion of Ukraine.

Contributors:

Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @JKJourno on Twitter.

With thanks to Yuriy Tokarski, CEO of the U-Hearts Foundation.

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Analysing the opening months of the war & Brittney Griner swapped for Russian arms dealer Dec 09, 2022

Day 289.

Today, we discuss the fierce fighting taking place on the battlefront and explore what the prisoner swap involving American basketball star Brittney Griner means for US- Russia relations.

Plus, we take a closer look at the report from the Royal United Services Institute, the UK’s oldest defence and security think tank, into what conflict in Ukraine teaches us about the future of warfare.

Contributors:

Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk

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How British farming vehicles are being turned into Ukrainian rocket launchers Dec 08, 2022

Day 288.

Today, we discuss the latest updates from the battlefront, explore how old British farming vehicles are being turned into Ukrainian rocket launchers and we analyse Vladimir Putin’s latest speech .

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Colin Freeman (Freelance Journalist).

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Reporter).

Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk

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Third Russian airfield set ablaze and using lessons from WW2 on the war today Dec 07, 2022

Day 287.

Today, we discuss the updates from Ukraine and around the world, and with our History Correspondent Daniel Capurro, look at the invasion of Ukraine in the light of the Second World War.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor). @VenetiaRainey on Twitter.

Daniel Capurro (History Correspondent & Senior Reporter). @CapurrodDaniel on Twitter.

Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk

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Further strikes inside Russia & military deep dive on Ukraine Dec 06, 2022

Day 286.

Today, we discuss the updates from Ukraine, the latest on developments around nuclear threats and sabre-rattling and we interview John Spencer, author of The Mini-Manual for the Urban Defender.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army colonel, expert on CBRN). Find out more about Hamish' app here: https://www.thomsonfoundation.org/latest/new-safety-course-for-ukrainian-journalists/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=nuclear

With thanks to John Spencer. Read his mini manual here: https://www.johnspenceronline.com/mini-manual-urbandefender

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Explosions at Russian air bases & the oil price cap comes into force Dec 05, 2022

Day 285.

Today, we discuss the diplomatic fallout between Paris & Kyiv; analyse the Russian oil price cap that comes into effect today; and hear from our Global Health Reporter Harriet Barber on sexual violence in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Trigger warning: the interview with Harriet contains descriptions of sexual violence that some listeners may find distressing.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.

Szu Chan (Economics Reporter).

Arthur Scott-Geddes (Assistant Foreign Editor).

Harriet Barber (Global Health Reporter).

Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk

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Diplomatic moves heat up as Macron visits Biden & understanding US aid to Ukraine Dec 02, 2022

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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Business in Darkness: how Ukraine's companies are battling to keep the lights on Dec 01, 2022

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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NATO meets in Bucharest & interview with Alona Shevchenko Nov 30, 2022

Day 280. Today, we bring you updates from across the continent as NATO meets in Bucharest and discuss Kazakhstan's President’s visit to Moscow. Plus, we speak to Alona Shevchenko, lead at Ukraine DAO and Kyiv tech summit, about crypto, fundraising and her trips back to Ukraine.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.

James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on Twitter.

With thanks to Alona Shevchenko, @cryptodrftng@on Twitter.

Details:

Ukraine DAO - https://linktr.ee/ukrainedao

Kyiv Tech Summit - https://www.kyivtechsummit.com/

Alona Shevchenko - https://linktr.ee/alona_ukrainedao

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Russia abandons battalion tactical groups & interview with Orysia Lutsevych Nov 29, 2022

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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Analysing Ukraine's new drone navy in the Black Sea Nov 28, 2022

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.

Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk

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Ukraine defiant as emergency services battle to restore power Nov 25, 2022

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.

Sergio Olmos (Freelance Journalist).

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Power outages across Ukraine, US military aid unpacked & how Central Asia is moving away from Russia Nov 24, 2022

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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Live from Kyiv as Ukraine endures further Russian air strikes Nov 23, 2022

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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Ukraine freezes after Russian strikes & remembering Euromaidan Nov 22, 2022

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. @vamelina

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Heavy shelling in Donbas and interview with an undercover volunteer supplying the front lines Nov 21, 2022

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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Russia digs trenches far behind the front lines as Ukraine shivers after the first snowfall of Winter Nov 18, 2022

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.

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Dozens of torture victims' bodies discovered in Kherson Nov 17, 2022

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)

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Missile strike in Poland and understanding democracy in Ukraine Nov 16, 2022

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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Inside liberated Kherson & the war's impact on Ukraine's children Nov 15, 2022

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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How Ukraine liberated Kherson & what happens next? Nov 14, 2022

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.

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Ukraine advances on Kherson as Russia flees & inside the politics of the Kremlin Nov 11, 2022

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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Putin orders retreat from Kherson. Ukrainian victory or Russian trap? Nov 10, 2022

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.

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The rise of Russian fascism Nov 09, 2022

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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The Wagner Group emerges from the shadows & examining Russia’s defences Nov 08, 2022

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.

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Analysing the air war over Ukraine Nov 07, 2022

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).

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Russian strikes leave millions without power & interview with a Ukrainian soldier Nov 04, 2022

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.

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Russia under pressure in Kherson & German attitudes to the invasion Nov 03, 2022

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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Russia re-enters grain deal & we analyse the future of Ukraine's energy security Nov 02, 2022

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.

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Putin's 'Unconventional Warfare', the U.S. midterm elections & the raid on Sevastopol Nov 01, 2022

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

Listen to "The Red Wave" a new podcast from the Telegraph.

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Ukraine targets the Black Sea Fleet, Russian missile strikes hit cities and grain deal in jeopardy Oct 31, 2022

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/

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Life in blackouts & why Russia has stolen the bones of Grigory Potemkin Oct 28, 2022

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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Putin simulates a nuclear strike & what is Xi Jinping really thinking? Oct 27, 2022

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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Russian anti-war protesters blow up key railway line to Belarus and we're live in Kyiv Oct 26, 2022

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.

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‘Our captors electrocuted us – and they liked the job’ - what life was like for two American POWs captured by Russia Oct 25, 2022

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.

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The looming counterattack on Kherson, 'dirty bomb' fears & the energy crisis in Germany's industrial heartlands Oct 24, 2022

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.

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Missiles rain down on key cities as Ukraine warns of threat to hydroelectric dam near Kherson Oct 21, 2022

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.

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On the ground in Kherson and what does the resignation of Liz Truss mean for British support for Ukraine Oct 20, 2022

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.

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Battle for Kherson 'about to begin' & how Ukrainian businesses are working through the Russian invasion Oct 19, 2022

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.

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Why is Russia attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure & understanding the geopolitics between Russia, Israel and Iran Oct 18, 2022

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

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Russia strikes Kyiv with 'kamikaze' drones, moves troops to Belarus and we report from Bakhmut Oct 17, 2022

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.

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Nuclear ‘ambiguity’ & an interview with the Head of the British Armed Forces Oct 14, 2022

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_.

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Nato countries boost Ukraine’s defence as Moscow threatens ‘escalation to World War III’ Oct 13, 2022

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.

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Private mercenaries, GCHQ's nuclear response and on the ground in the Donbas Oct 12, 2022

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.

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Putin unleashes fresh strikes, on the ground in Kyiv, and the culpability of the Russian people Oct 11, 2022

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.

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Russia steps up shelling in Ukraine after Crimea bridge explosion Oct 10, 2022

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.

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Analysing nuclear tensions as Biden warns that Putin is not bluffing Oct 07, 2022

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.

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What do Russian elites really make of the war? Oct 06, 2022

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_.

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Ukraine recaptures settlements, we're live in Kharkiv & what motivates Russians to join Putin's conscript army Oct 05, 2022

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).

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Russia retreats in Kherson, mobilisation chaos and the problem with Elon Musk's 'peace plan' Oct 04, 2022

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).

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Ukraine advances on all fronts & the renaissance in culture with Dr Sasha Dovzhyk Oct 03, 2022

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.

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Vladimir Putin announces annexation of four Ukrainian regions & interview with journalist Kristaps Andrejsons Sep 30, 2022

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).

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On the ground in Kharkiv and analysing the latest US support package Sep 29, 2022

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.

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Ukrainian troops advance on Lyman & pipe lines mysteriously rupture in the Baltic Sea Sep 28, 2022

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).

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Nuclear tensions rise while Russia starts to mass troops on the Kharkiv border Sep 27, 2022

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.

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Heavy fighting engulfs the frontlines, Russian mobilisation & the impact of the Italian election Sep 26, 2022

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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Secret drones, conscripts flee Russia, and the impact of Italy's election Sep 23, 2022

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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Protestors storm Russia’s streets & Biden condemns Putin’s nuclear threat Sep 22, 2022

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.

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Putin calls up 300,000 reservists and issues new nuclear threat Sep 21, 2022

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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Russian submarines retreat & China snaps up the Kremlin's energy Sep 20, 2022

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.

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Ukraine breaks through on the Oskil River and Central Asian states slowly drift further from Moscow's orbit Sep 19, 2022

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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Early reports from liberated Izyum & analysing Putin's meeting with Xi Sep 16, 2022

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.

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Russia desperately searches for allies as Vladimir Putin & Xi Jinping meet for first time since the invasion Sep 15, 2022

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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Understanding Ukrainian strategy, a first glimpse of the liberated territories and reaction from Kyiv Sep 14, 2022

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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Ukrainian troops reach the Russian border in the East while fighting rages across the South Sep 13, 2022

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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Ukraine nears a stunning victory in the East as the Russian front line collapses Sep 12, 2022

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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Russian lines crumble in the North as Ukraine makes progress across the battlefront Sep 09, 2022

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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Ukraine smashes through Russian lines near Kharkiv & an interview with Vladyslav Heraskevych Sep 08, 2022

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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Ukraine launches a surprise attack near Kharkiv as fighting rages across the frontlines Sep 07, 2022

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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Understanding the battlefront, worrying news from the ZNPP & threat of famine in Somalia Sep 06, 2022

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.

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How the West is racing to stop Ukraine's guns falling silent Sep 05, 2022

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.

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Ukraine presses the counter attack, Putin snubs Gorbachev's upcoming funeral and the latest from the Zaporizhzhya NPP Sep 02, 2022

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).

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Fighting continues around Zaporizhzhia, how drones have changed warfare, & the view from Latvia Sep 01, 2022

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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Fighting rages in the south & assessing the legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev Aug 31, 2022

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).

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Ukraine ‘breaks through’ Russian defences in Kherson counterattack & Ukraine's cyberspace army - NAFO Aug 30, 2022

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.

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Hunting Russian mines with the Royal Navy Aug 29, 2022

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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Nuclear and Gas: Putin's energy games threaten the West Aug 26, 2022

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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Russian tanks spotted at a Nuclear Power Station, diplomatic fissures in Europe and how has the invasion impacted the environment? Aug 25, 2022

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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Ukraine's Independence Day, 6 months of war & understanding Russian influence in Africa Aug 24, 2022

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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Analysing 6 months of economic turmoil & we ask, what happens next? Aug 23, 2022

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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Understanding rising nuclear tensions and reaction to Moscow bomb attack Aug 22, 2022

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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The problem with Russia's tanks & interview with Val Voshchevska Aug 19, 2022

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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Russia strikes Kharkiv & understanding the risk to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant Aug 18, 2022

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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Has Russia committed a cyberwar crime? Aug 17, 2022

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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Crimea rocked by more blasts & new intelligence on Putin’s ambitions Aug 16, 2022

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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Putin leaves 10,000 soldiers stranded & understanding the cyber war Aug 15, 2022

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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Do the attacks around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant risk another Chernobyl? Aug 12, 2022

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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The British Defence Secretary, nuclear escalation, and how Germany got hooked on Russian energy Aug 11, 2022

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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Ukraine strikes back: analysing the daring Crimean air base attack Aug 10, 2022

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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The mood in the EU, US military aid & why Zelenksy wants Europe to stop giving visas to Russians Aug 09, 2022

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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Russian forces move south, the Wagner Group recruits in prisons & the latest from Central Asia Aug 08, 2022

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

Email:podcasts@telegraph.co.uk

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History, geopolitics and the invasion of Ukraine Aug 05, 2022

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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Nuclear station at Zaporizhzhya 'out of control', Germany's scramble for energy alternatives and discussing Russian fascism Aug 04, 2022

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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Ukraine cuts off Russia resupply, tensions in Asia and interview with the partner of a captured Ukrainian soldier Aug 03, 2022

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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Fighting in the South, tension in the Balkans and an interview with Ukraine’s Military Intelligence Aug 02, 2022

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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War crimes, the first grain ship leaves Odessa & how the Russian economy is in worse shape than the Kremlin pretends Aug 01, 2022

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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Live from Ukraine Special: Day 5, car graveyards and reflections on a week in Kyiv Jul 29, 2022

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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Live from Ukraine Special: Day 4, an interview with Ukraine's Deputy PM Jul 28, 2022

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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Live from Ukraine Special: Day 3, interview with Vitali Klitschko & on the shooting range with a volunteer squadron Jul 27, 2022

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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Live from Ukraine Special: Day 2, Kyiv's battle scars & a cameo from a Klitschko Jul 26, 2022

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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Live from Ukraine Special: Day 1, Border Trouble Jul 25, 2022

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.

Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk

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Russia-Ukraine grain deal 'agreed' & interviewing the head of the Georgian Legion Jul 22, 2022

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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Russia closing in on Kharkiv & new weapons to Kyiv Jul 21, 2022

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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Putin's ultimatum on grain & Ukraine fights back in Kherson Jul 20, 2022

Day 147.

Today, we discuss the latest updates from the front lines of the war in Ukraine, hear how Russia’s foreign minister is escalating the invasion and analyse Putin’s first 24 hours in Iran.

Sophie Coe (Host)

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)

Verity Bowman (Foreign Reporter)

Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent)

Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk

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Ukraine's spy problem & Putin's visit to Iran Jul 19, 2022

Day 146.

Today, we discuss the very latest updates from the front lines of the war in Ukraine, explore the alleged treachery uncovered in Ukraine’s security services and analyse the significance of Putin’s visit to Iran.

Sophie Coe (Host)

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent)

Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor)

Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk

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"I survived Bucha": an interview with Katya Savchenko Jul 18, 2022

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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Medics on the front line & an interview with hybrid war expert Liubov Tsybulska Jul 15, 2022

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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Attacks in Vinnytsia & an interview with activist Walter Lekh Jul 14, 2022

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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Putin recruiting prisoners, new Ukrainian weapons & activist Pavlo Bondarenko Jul 13, 2022

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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The threat to Taiwan & what it's like to be sanctioned by Russia Jul 12, 2022

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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On the ground in the grinding battle for the Donbas Jul 11, 2022

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

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Memes, social media and life in Kyiv: interview with Oleksandra Povoroznyk Jul 08, 2022

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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The Russian advance halts, Boris Johnson resigns and we interview Oleksandra Matviichuk Jul 07, 2022

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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The Cold War, Vladimir Putin & what history can tell us about how the invasion of Ukraine may end Jul 06, 2022

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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What does the fall of Luhansk mean for the war? Jul 05, 2022

Day 132.

Today, we analyse the latest updates from Ukraine and ask what the fall of Luhansk means for Ukraine and Russia.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host)

Dominic Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Reporter)

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The fall of Luhansk and India's geopolitical position Jul 04, 2022

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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Fighting in the south, what is Risk? & the view from Japan Jul 01, 2022

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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Russia retreats from Snake Island & exclusive interview with the Klitschko brothers Jun 30, 2022

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.

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David Knowles (Host)

Dominic Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)

Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent)

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On the ground at the NATO Summit Jun 29, 2022

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.

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David Knowles (Host)

Dominic Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)

Katie O'Neill (Assistant Foreign Editor)

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Live from NATO, Russia bombs a shopping mall & Britain's 1937 moment Jun 28, 2022

Day 125.

Today:

We discuss the Russian missile strike on a shopping mall in Kremenchuk in the centre of Ukraine.
Our Brussels correspondent Joe Barnes is on the ground in Madrid for the NATO conference.
We analyse remarks from the head of the British Army who has likened the country's current defence situation to the lead up to the Second World War, warning Britain is facing its "1937 moment".

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host)

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent)

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Russia occupies Severeodonetsk, defaults on its foreign debts and we are live from the G7 Jun 27, 2022

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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Furious fighting in the east, the story from Lithuania’s border & Anna from Kyiv tells us her war story Jun 24, 2022

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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Russia advances in the Donbas but default looms at home Jun 23, 2022

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.

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Louis Ashworth (Economics Reporter)

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Battle for the Donbas: ‘everything that can burn is on fire’ Jun 22, 2022

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.

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David Knowles (Host)

Dom Nicholls (Defence and Security Editor)

Katie O'Neill (Assistant Foreign Editor)

Nicola Smith (Correspondent)

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Lithuania faces down Putin over Kaliningrad amid heavy fighting across Ukraine Jun 21, 2022

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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Ukraine strikes Snake Island and we get the view from Central Asia as Putin threatens Kazakhstan Jun 20, 2022

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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Inside the secretive world of shipping Russia's tainted oil Jun 17, 2022

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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EU leaders go to Kyiv and how Ukrainian schools are teaching their students about the war Jun 16, 2022

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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Live on the ground in Donbas & on the road with the British Defence Secretary Jun 15, 2022

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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Russia blows up bridges in Severodonetsk & we speak to Olia Hercules on Russian colonialism and life for Ukrainians refugees Jun 14, 2022

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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Ukraine holds on in the Donbas while the invaders 'Russify' the occupied south Jun 13, 2022

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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Putin's 'Peter the Great' moment & Angela Merkel breaks her silence Jun 10, 2022

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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Intense fighting across the Donbas and Ukrainian partisans strike in Kherson Jun 09, 2022

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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Life in Kyiv after 105 days of war & how satellites are helping Ukraine Jun 08, 2022

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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How Putin is weaponising the global food crisis and what the world can do Jun 07, 2022

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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A battle of artillery at the front, how Ukrainians are escaping Russia and Ukraine's 'Nude Army' Jun 06, 2022

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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100 days of war: how did we come to this and what's next? Jun 03, 2022

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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What history can teach us in this conflict, and have Russia learnt from early mistakes: The team answers your questions Jun 02, 2022

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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Russia presses Severodonetsk and the world searches for Potash Jun 01, 2022

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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Russia's Donbas offensive, China's reaction to the war and the threat of famine in Africa May 31, 2022

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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90 years after Europe appeased Hitler, is it making the same mistakes? May 30, 2022

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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The battle in the East rages on and we discover how special Ukrainian whisky is helping the army May 27, 2022

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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On the ground in the Donbas as Ukraine's defence creaks under Russian pressure May 26, 2022

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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Understanding the fighting in the Donbas May 25, 2022

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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Russia pushes hard in the Donbas and understanding Ukraine's diplomatic position May 24, 2022

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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Zelensky's message to Davos, mounting Russian losses & what is the new 'Terminator' tank? May 23, 2022

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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Is Putin trying to starve the world into submission? May 20, 2022

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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On the ground in the Donetsk region & rehoming a dog from a warzone May 19, 2022

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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What will happen to the Azovstal fighters? May 18, 2022

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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Azovstal surrenders, economic trouble in the West & we call a Ukrainian MP May 17, 2022

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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Ukraine's counter offensive around Kharkiv & what Finland and Sweden joining would mean for NATO May 16, 2022

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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Ukraine blows Russian forces away at a river crossing and an interview with Ukraine's Eurovision commentator May 13, 2022

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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Finland bids to join NATO and on the ground from Kyiv May 12, 2022

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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Ukraine pushes Russia back from Kharkiv and Vladimir Putin's strategic errors May 11, 2022

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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Understanding the Cyberwar & undercover from Moldova May 10, 2022

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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Putin's victory day parade & Russia's looming default May 09, 2022

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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Yachts, Oligarchs & the view from Washington May 06, 2022

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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‘Bloody battles’ at Azovstal steelworks and a trip to Finland with Ben Wallace May 05, 2022

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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EU threatens Russia with Oil embargo & performing stand-up comedy in a Kyiv bomb shelter May 04, 2022

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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Boris Johnson on Ukraine’s finest hour May 03, 2022

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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Notes from a month on the ground in Ukraine May 02, 2022

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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Furious fighting rages in the Donbas Apr 29, 2022

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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Russia's Black Sea blockade & interview with a Ukrainian TV anchor Apr 28, 2022

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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Putin shuts off the gas to Poland & Bulgaria, American spies and understanding the tension in Transnistria Apr 27, 2022

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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Germany's U-turn, trouble in Moldova & further evidence of Russian war crimes Apr 26, 2022

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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Fire at a Russian fuel depot, Antony Blinken visits Ukraine and the fall-out from the French election Apr 25, 2022

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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Suspected mass graves in Mariupol & how a Ukrainian chef is rebuilding her career in London Apr 22, 2022

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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Putin unveils a new nuclear weapon & Zelensky's 3-year anniversary Apr 21, 2022

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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The siege of Mariupol, German reluctance and your questions answered Apr 20, 2022

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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The battle for the Donbas begins Apr 19, 2022

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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Life as a Ukrainian journalist on the front line Apr 15, 2022

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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Ukraine strikes back, understanding the Russian economy & what do the Nuremberg trials teach us about war crimes? Apr 14, 2022

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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The latest from Mariupol & aiding refugees in Ukraine Apr 13, 2022

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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The Fall of Mariupol, chemical weapons and Russia's economy Apr 12, 2022

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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Boris Johnson and Ursula Von der Leyen go to Kyiv Apr 11, 2022

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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Missile strike in the Donbas Region & China's response to Russia Apr 08, 2022

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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Life under Russian occupation & analysis of a tank battle Apr 07, 2022

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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Terror in Borodyanka and what do Russians really think of the war? Apr 06, 2022

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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Russia forced back & reporting on the ground from Bucha Apr 05, 2022

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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War crimes in Bucha Apr 04, 2022

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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Russian retreat, NATO's Arctic strategy and life in Lviv Apr 01, 2022

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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Russian gas, sabotage in Belarus and what's behind the success of Ukraine's air force Mar 31, 2022

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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Ukraine's impact on Boris Johnson and reaction from Poland Mar 30, 2022

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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Russian peace talks & did Putin poison Abramovich? Mar 29, 2022

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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Are Joe Biden's gaffes derailing the West's response to Putin? Mar 28, 2022

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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Chemical weapons, inside Mariupol and is Putin making the same mistakes as Stalin? Mar 25, 2022

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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The invasion of Ukraine: one month on Mar 24, 2022

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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Ukrainian counter-attack & photos from the frontline Mar 23, 2022

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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The reality of Kyiv Mar 22, 2022

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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Devastation in Mariupol Mar 21, 2022

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.

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Hoax calls to British MPs, and will sport forgive Russia? Mar 18, 2022

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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What is Russia's future? Mar 17, 2022

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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Are hopes of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal realistic? Mar 16, 2022

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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Notes from a Ukrainian living in London Mar 15, 2022

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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Food, energy and aviation: the economic impacts of war in Ukraine Mar 14, 2022

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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A plea from Ukraine Mar 11, 2022

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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Why is Russia bombing hospitals? Mar 10, 2022

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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Why is the UK handling the refugee crisis so badly? Mar 09, 2022

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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Could Russia be heading for a humiliating defeat? Mar 08, 2022

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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What’s happening with the ceasefires in Ukraine? Mar 07, 2022

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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How dangerous is the nuclear plant attack? Mar 04, 2022

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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A deadly change of tactics? Mar 03, 2022

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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Russia intensifies its assault Mar 02, 2022

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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