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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.

NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:

Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest

EMAIL US:

Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk. We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many on air and in our newsletter as possible.

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Latest Episodes:

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

Show notes

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.

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

Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

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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

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Day 805.

Today, we discuss the fast-moving situation on the front line as Russia continues its assault near Kharkiv. Plus, we analyse the controversies stoked by the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Kyiv, and sit down for an exclusive interview with the British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps.

Contributors:

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

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

Nate Ostiller (News Editor at the Kyiv Independent). @NateOstiller on X.

Michael Bohnert (RAND Corporation). @mbohnert on X.

Articles / New Podcast Referenced:

David Knowles Interviewed on The Telegraph's New Podcast, 'The Daily T':

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/14/daily-t-podcast-fat-skinny-jabs-ukraine-trigger-warning/

'Here’s what Ukraine needs in missiles, shells and troops to win' (Michael Bohnert for The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/comment/2024/05/02/ukraine-war-russian-invasion-missile-army-navy-us-aid/

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

Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

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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

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Day 804.

Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine as Russian forces continue their cross border push in Kharkiv, and we sit down with Germany’s ambassador to the UK to talk about Germany’s policy and strategy in the full-scale invasion.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.

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

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

Miguel Berger (German Ambassador to the United Kingdon). @GermanAmbUK on X.

Article Referenced:

'Desperate Putin is forcing Ukrainians to fight for him' (The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/12/desperate-putin-is-forcing-ukrainians-to-fight-for-him/

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

Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

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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

Show notes

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

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

Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

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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

Show notes

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/

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

Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

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

Show notes

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

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

Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

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

Show notes

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/

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

Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

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

Show notes

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

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

Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

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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

Show notes

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.

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

Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

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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

Show notes

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

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

Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

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