Ukraine: The Latest

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Ukraine: The Latest

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has dominated world news since tanks, jets and troops first crossed Ukraine's borders in February 2022. Every weekday, the Telegraph's top journalists analyse the conflict from all angles. The team brings you updates on the war and is the most listened to, and award-winning, podcast on the conflict. The team considers military strategy, history, economics, the refugee crisis, Ukrainian culture, and daily life in Vladimir Putin's autocratic Russia and Volodymyr Zelensky's democratic Ukraine. On Ukraine: The Latest, the pre-eminent podcast for Ukraine updates, our correspondents on the ground talk to experts and civilians to cover every aspect of Russia's brutal invasion. Telegraph subscribers get early access to bonus episodes on Ukraine: The Latest and Battle Lines. You can subscribe within The Telegraph app, or tap on ‘Already a subscriber’ at the top of this page to log in to link your existing subscription. For more information, head to https://www.telegraph.co.uk/contact-us/telegraph-subscription-bonus-content-apple-podcasts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 12 HR AGO

    Deep strike blasts Russian bomber factory & Trump threatens Putin

    Day 1,063. Today, less than 24 hours into the second Trump Presidency, we consider in detail his and his transition team’s latest remarks about the war, and what they tell us about the approach being adopted behind closed doors. Plus we take the temperature of the British Parliament with two vocal voices on the conflict calling for further actions against Moscow. Contributors: Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor, Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Dr Mike Martin MP (MP for Tunbridge Wells). @ThreshedThought on X. Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst MP (MP for Solihull West and Shirley). @DrNShastriHurst on X. Content referenced:  BBC Today interview with a member of Trump's transition team: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00274zq Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Secret new weapon 'Gravehawk' declassified & Russian troop losses doubled in 2024

    Day 1,062. Today, we talk about secretive air-defence systems - some developed by Ukraine and others donated by the UK in the 100-year partnership signed last week. We look ahead to the beginning of the second Trump era starting later today, in Washington. And Joe Barnes talks to lead trauma surgeon Dr Shehan Hettiaratchy about the realities of healthcare on the front line. Contributors: Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Narrative Podcast Producer). @adeliepjz on X. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor, Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X. JoeBarnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X. With thanks to Dr Shehan Hettiaratchy (Lead trauma surgeon at Imperial College Healthcare). @ShehanHett on X. Content referenced:  Ukraine warns Trump that early peace talks would be catastrophic (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/01/18/ukraine-warns-trump-that-early-peace-talks-would-be-fatal/ Ukraine is teaching medics how to prepare for war (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/01/18/ukraine-is-teaching-british-medics-how-to-prepare-for-a-war/ Gravehawk: the new secretive air defense system (United24): https://united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/the-new-secretive-gravehawk-air-defense-system-that-the-uk-is-giving-to-ukraine-5184 Russian fuel exports fall in 2024 as drone attacks, bans add to sanctions pressure (Reuters): https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/russias-2024-seaborne-oil-product-exports-hit-by-headwinds-including-drone-2025-01-17/ Attack damages Ukraine's oldest McDonald’s in Kyiv (Kyiv Independent): https://united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/the-new-secretive-gravehawk-air-defense-system-that-the-uk-is-giving-to-ukraine-5184 The New Norm - On the culture shock when the first McDonald’s opened in Moscow in 1990 (Invisibilia, NPR) https://www.npr.org/programs/invisibilia/481887848/the-new-norm Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    Strike on Russian gunpowder factory sparks massive explosion & Kremlin 'diplomats' break into UK Parliament

    Day 1,059. Today, we cover Ukrainian hits on a Russian refinery and gunpowder plot, reports of North Korean suicide troops, and Russian diplomats infiltrating the UK parliament. And we interview senior correspondent and author, Simon Shuster, on key decisions made by the outgoing Biden administration over the past three years. Contributors: Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Narrative Podcast Producer). @adeliepjz on X. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor, Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X. With thanks to senior correspondent at TIME Magazine and author, Simon Shuster. @shustry on X. Content referenced:  The Showman by Simon Shuster: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-showman-simon-shuster?variant=41083800682530 Politico on the (other) Donald and Starmer’s visit to POland https://www.politico.eu/newsletter/london-playbook/keir-and-the-other-donald/ Politico’s exclusive interview with Keir Starmer in Kyiv https://www.politico.eu/article/america-europe-donald-trump-keir-starmer-ukraine-russia-peace-initiative/ The Guardian on Russian diplomats breaking into UK Parliament https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/jan/16/russian-diplomats-accessed-private-area-of-uk-parliament-in-security-breach BBC on lack of convictions on Russian sanctions https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdd994vl76qo Adélie’s Friday treat, a playlist from the French public radio on the best David Lynch music (for the many David-shaped holes in your lives) https://www.radiofrance.fr/fip/podcasts/fip-tape/hommage-a-david-lynch-1803519 Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min

  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    Mafia smuggles weapons from frontline to Russia & 100-year military pact signed

    Day 1,058. Today, we follow Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s first official visit to Kyiv and the 100-year partnership deal he’s bringing with him. Plus we talk about a UN report that investigates alleged violations and abuses of human rights in the war against Ukraine by Russia. Contributors: Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Narrative Podcast Producer). @adeliepjz on X. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Chemical Weapons Expert and Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X. Francis Dearnley (Associate Editor, Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X. With special thanks to Adam Sybera of the Kyiv Independent. @AKSybera on X. Content referenced:  UN Human Rights Council: https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements-and-speeches/2025/01/statement-pablo-de-greiff-commissioner-independent-international Live Blog on Zelensky in Kyiv: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/01/16/politics-latest-news-keir-starmer-ukraine-visit-zelensky/ Bloomberg on Labour x Kyiv relations: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-15/starmer-s-caution-on-ukraine-risks-loss-of-clout-ahead-of-trump Telegraph on peacekeeping troops https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/01/15/uk-france-talks-peacekeeping-troops-ukraine-war-russia/ Kyiv Independent on 100-year partnership:  https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-uk-sign-100-year-partnership-agreement/ Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min

  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    Ukraine strikes 1,000km deep in Russian rear & NATO jets scrambled as infrastructure hit

    Day 1,057. Today, as the impact of Monday’s huge aerial strikes inside Russia becomes clearer, we report how the British government’s policy to allow Ukrainians to stay in the UK is starting to unravel, we talk with the producers of a new film showing how one veteran of the war has sought solace in the Carpathian Mountains, and we hear how Germany’s right-wing AfD party is complaining that they're being cyberbullied by a pack of cartoon dogs. Contributors: Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X. Genevieve Holl-Allen (Political Reporter). @Genevieve_Holl on X. Learn more about Ukrainian Action: https://www.ukrainianaction.com Or you can contact: events@ukrainianaction.com Content referenced: Ukrainian refugees face losing their jobs over visa rules (Genevieve in The Telegraph) - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/01/15/ukrainian-refugees-face-losing-jobs-over-visa-rules/ What British boots on the ground would look like in Ukraine (Joe in The Telegraph) - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/01/15/ukraine-british-army-troops-peacekeeping-force-training/ US encounters European skepticism in last-ditch push to seize $300B in Russian assets for Ukraine leverage (CNN) - https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/14/politics/biden-russian-assets-ukraine-european-skepticism/index.html Medieval stone disks found in Ukraine could be Viking solar compasses (Archeology News) https://archaeologymag.com/2025/01/medieval-stone-disks-could-be-viking-compasses/ Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min

  6. 14 JAN

    Ukraine launches massive onslaught inside Russia & NATO 'boots on the ground': what would it mean?

    Day 1,056. Today, we discuss one of the largest mass drone attacks of the war, as Ukraine sets sites in many territories across Russia ablaze, and then do a deep dive into what Western ‘boots on the ground’ as part of any peace settlement would actually mean in practice. Contributors: Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X. Content Referenced: Dom's documentary: Ukraine's frontline city where Russia abandoned its dead | Kharkiv dispatch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN9pklQ6dpo&t=337s Russia to sign ‘comprehensive’ deal with Iran in tightening of new anti-West axis (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/01/13/russia-to-sign-deal-with-iran/ Do Russians Really Support the War in Ukraine? (The New Yorker): https://www.newyorker.com/news/a-reporter-at-large/do-russians-really-support-the-war-in-ukraine Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min

  7. 13 JAN

    Ukrainian special forces capture first North Koreans alive in Kursk - 'they would rather die than surrender'

    Day 1,055 Today, as Kyiv captures its first North Korean soldiers alive, we return to the pivotal question of the Russian economy's fragility and later speak to Ukrainian actors who have recreated their own experience of the war. Contributors: Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist & Narrative Podcast Producer). @adeliepjz on X. Content Referenced: Ukraine captures North Korean troops and takes them to Kyiv for questioning (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/01/11/ukraine-captures-north-korean-troops-kyiv-questioning/ North Korean diary reveals use of horrific tactic in Ukraine war (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/01/12/north-korean-diary-entry-horrific-tactic-ukraine-war-russia/ Boris Johnson brands Vladimir Putin a ‘f------ idiot’ over imperial ambitions (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/01/11/boris-johnson-brands-vladimir-putin-idiot-russia-ukraine/ British troops ‘should join post-war peacekeeping force in Ukraine’ (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/01/12/british-troops-post-war-peacekeeping-force-ukraine-defence/ Russia’s Hidden War Debt (Craig Kennedy): https://navigatingrussia.substack.com/p/russias-hidden-war-debt?triedRedirect=true Biden admin imposes harsh sanctions on Russian oil industry (CNN): https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/10/politics/biden-admin-russia-energy-sanctions-ukraine/index.html US Companies Pay Over $1 Billion in Taxes to Russia Amid Ongoing Ukraine War (Newsweek): https://www.newsweek.com/us-companies-pay-over-1-billion-taxes-russia-amid-ongoing-ukraine-war-2012473 Mariupol Drama in Manchester: https://homemcr.org/production/mariupol-drama/ Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min

  8. 10 JAN

    Drone-armed Russian mercenary enters US illegally & US pledges $500 million to Ukraine

    Day 1,052 Today, as top diplomat Kaja Kallas claims the EU will be ready to step into the breach if the US withdraws support for Ukraine, we discuss the latest weapon donations at Ramstein and include a dispatch from Kyiv at a drone workshop. Contributors: Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist & narrative podcast producer). @adeliepjz on X. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X. Content Referenced: 'Ukraine's Resilience' event co-hosted by Chatham House in Edinburgh: https://www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/research-event/maintaining-ukraines-resilience Donald Trump pushes back Ukraine war deadline in sign of support for Kyiv (Financial Times): https://www.ft.com/content/989dc02e-2a13-4c21-8ad0-0b32e098c410 Scholz blocks new billion-euro package for Ukraine (Der Spiegel): https://www.spiegel.de/politik/ukraine-krieg-olaf-scholz-blockiert-milliarden-paket-fuer-fuer-kiew-a-15318d4e-bc41-40e1-9a31-1d57409db2d5 Exclusive—Chinese Patents Reveal Aim to Cut Undersea Cables (Newsweek): https://www.newsweek.com/china-conflict-undersea-cables-cutting-internet-data-subsea-marine-baltic-taiwan-2012396 Exclusive: Border Patrol arrests former Russian mercenary near Roma (Valley Central): https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/border-patrol-arrests-former-russian-mercenary-near-roma/ Drone Workshop: For more information, see: https://klyn.io/ Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min
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Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has dominated world news since tanks, jets and troops first crossed Ukraine's borders in February 2022. Every weekday, the Telegraph's top journalists analyse the conflict from all angles. The team brings you updates on the war and is the most listened to, and award-winning, podcast on the conflict. The team considers military strategy, history, economics, the refugee crisis, Ukrainian culture, and daily life in Vladimir Putin's autocratic Russia and Volodymyr Zelensky's democratic Ukraine. On Ukraine: The Latest, the pre-eminent podcast for Ukraine updates, our correspondents on the ground talk to experts and civilians to cover every aspect of Russia's brutal invasion. Telegraph subscribers get early access to bonus episodes on Ukraine: The Latest and Battle Lines. You can subscribe within The Telegraph app, or tap on ‘Already a subscriber’ at the top of this page to log in to link your existing subscription. For more information, head to https://www.telegraph.co.uk/contact-us/telegraph-subscription-bonus-content-apple-podcasts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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