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Ukraine: The Latest

The world’s #1 most listened-to podcast on the Russia-Ukraine war.

Trusted by over 140 million listeners, every weekday The Telegraph’s award-winning team provides breaking news and expert analysis on military strategy, weaponry and the geopolitics of Vladimir Putin vs. Volodymyr Zelensky. And ask: where does Donald Trump fit in?

From frontline reporting and battlefield analysis to deep dives on military strategy, sanctions, energy markets, and global security, we cover the latest war updates alongside history, economics, culture, and daily life in Ukraine and Russia. Featuring expert insight on weapons systems, cyber warfare, humanitarian issues, and what happens next, it is widely considered the go-to source for understanding the conflict.

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Latest Episodes:

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

Show notes

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

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Day 909.

Today, we examine the implications of Ukraine cutting off Russian troops in Kursk by destroying three bridges and hear from GP Now, the hospital in the cloud for Ukrainians impacted by the war.

Contributors:

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

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

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

With thanks to Rob Hicken and Spencer Cash of GP Now, the Ukrainian ‘hospital in the cloud’.

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

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Day 906.

Today, we take a deep dive into the battlefield tactics being employed in the Kursk operation.

Contributors:

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

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

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

Michael Bohnert (Engineer at Rand Corporation). @mbohnert on X.

Items referenced:

Dom's Defence in Depth Episode on Kursk:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc_TudS0nko

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

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Day 905.

Today, we reflect on the continuing Ukrainian operation into Russia, as reports come in about seized settlements and Kyiv’s forces even setting up an office in Kursk. Then we look at the implications for the Russian economy as reality bites, and deep dive into Moscow’s response to the growing military crisis.

Contributors:

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

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

Szu Chan (Economics Editor). @szupingc on X.

Kateryna Stepanenko (Russia Deputy Team Lead & Analyst at the Institute for the Study of War). @KatStepanenko on X.

Articles referenced:

'Why Putin’s inflation battle is weakening Russia from within' (Szu Chan in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/08/12/how-putin-hiking-taxes-fight-russia-inflation-crisis/

The Real Story of the Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage (The Wall Street Journal):

https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/nord-stream-pipeline-explosion-real-story-da24839c

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

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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

Show notes

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

Show notes

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

Show notes

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

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Day 898.

Today, we analyse the ongoing invasion of Russia by the Ukrainian military and ask, with so many drones watching everything that moves, how has surprise returned to the battlefield?

Contributors:

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

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

Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Chemical Biological Weapons Expert and Former British Army Colonel). @HamishDBG on X.

Episodes Referenced:

Francis's Ask Me Anything on Reddit:

https://www.reddit.com/r/UkraineWarVideoReport/comments/1emci04/hi_all_im_francis_dearnley_cohost_of_the_daily/

Shaun Pinner interview about experiencing Russia torture:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/torture-survival-hope-a-soldiers-account-of/id1612424182?i=1000650644505

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

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Day 897.

Today, we analyse Ukraine’s surprise attack on the Kursk region in Russia, discuss Russia’s continuing worrying advance across Donbas and we hear the latest political and diplomatic updates across Europe and the world.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor).

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence).

Gareth Corfield (Transport Correspondent).

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