Ukraine: The Latest The Telegraph

Day 811.
Today, we discuss the latest reports from the battlefront as Russia seemingly focuses its attention on the Ukrainian city of Sumy. Then we consider the complex threads of geopolitics after a spate of shock deaths and assassination attempts. And we hear about the military and humanitarian situation in Kharkiv.

Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
James Kilner (Editor of the Central Asia & South Caucasus Bulletin). @jkjourno on X.
With thanks to RAZOM'S Melinda Haring (@melindaharing), Ania Soloveiua (@AnnaSoloveiua), and Daniel Solchanyk (@DanielSolchanyk).
To learn more about RAZOM's work, visit:
https://www.razomforukraine.org/
For their update on the Kharkiv humanitarian crisis, see:
https://www.razomforukraine.org/kharkiv-under-siege-evacuations-resistance-and-the-plight-of-vovchansk-and-lyptsi/

Articles Referenced:
Putin targets German speakers in Russia in search for cannon fodder (Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/05/19/putin-targets-germans-living-in-russia-in-search-for-troops/ 
Roland and Joe's In-Depth analysis of the Battle for Kharkiv (plus maps) -
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/05/16/russia-new-offensive-kharkiv-border-donbas-kyiv-ukraine/ 
Report on the Russian sanctuary created in Kharkiv (Institute for the Study of War):
https://understandingwar.org/backgrounder/putins-safe-space-defeating-russias-kharkiv-operation-requires-eliminating-russias

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Day 810.
Today, we discuss the latest from the battlefields of Ukraine and Russia, take a brief look at the implications of the death of Iranian President 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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Day 807.
Today, as Putin updates the world about his plans for the Kharkiv offensive, we discuss Ukraine’s huge drone attack on Russian naval bases overnight. Plus, we hear from distinguished Ukrainian journalist Illia Ponomarenko and hear an update on demining battlefields. Finally, we hear an interview from David Knowles on the ground in Lviv.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Illia Ponomarenko (co-founder of the Kyiv Independent). @IAPonomarenko on X.
James Cowan (CEO of HALO Trust). @TheHALOTrust on X.
With thanks, too, to Andrew Todos (British Ukrainian Sports Journalist). @AndrewTodos on X.
Article / Book Referenced:
Roland and Joe's In-Depth analysis of the Battle for Kharkiv (plus maps) -
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/05/16/russia-new-offensive-kharkiv-border-donbas-kyiv-ukraine/
'I Will Show You How It Was: The Story of Wartime Kyiv' by Illia Ponomarenko
https://t.co/xefS6FAxq6
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Day 806.
Today, we discuss the latest from the Kharkiv battlefield, Putin’s visit to China, and whether the assassination attempt on Robert Fico could be a Sarajevo-1949 moment. Plus, later, we hear a set of recordings from David Knowles on the ground in Ukraine. 
Contributors:
Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.
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Day 805.
Today, we discuss the fast-moving situation on the front line as Russia continues its assault near Kharkiv. Plus, we analyse the controversies stoked by the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Kyiv, and sit down for an exclusive interview with the British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Nate Ostiller (News Editor at the Kyiv Independent). @NateOstiller on X.
Michael Bohnert (RAND Corporation). @mbohnert on X.
Articles / New Podcast Referenced:
David Knowles Interviewed on The Telegraph's New Podcast, 'The Daily T':
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/14/daily-t-podcast-fat-skinny-jabs-ukraine-trigger-warning/
'Here’s what Ukraine needs in missiles, shells and troops to win' (Michael Bohnert for The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/comment/2024/05/02/ukraine-war-russian-invasion-missile-army-navy-us-aid/ 
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Day 804.
Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine as Russian forces continue their cross border push in Kharkiv, and we sit down with Germany’s ambassador to the UK to talk about Germany’s policy and strategy in the full-scale invasion.
Contributors:
David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.
Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.
Miguel Berger (German Ambassador to the United Kingdon). @GermanAmbUK on X.
Article Referenced:
'Desperate Putin is forcing Ukrainians to fight for him' (The Telegraph)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/12/desperate-putin-is-forcing-ukrainians-to-fight-for-him/
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