Ukraine: The Latest

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

Jul 9, 2024

Journalist David Knowles and editors Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley discuss the latest news from Ukraine, Indian PM Modi's visit to Russia, and a listener's fundraising efforts for Ukrainian children. Topics include NATO defense strategy, solidarity with Ukraine, and heartwarming stories of support for children in need.

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Dom Nicholls

Francis Dearnley

David Knowles

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Quick takeaways

Russian missile strikes in Kiev caused civilian casualties and damage, with UN attributing it to a direct Russian missile hit.

Indian PM Modi's meeting with Putin sparked controversy over support for Ukraine, highlighting global alliance complexities.

Deep dives

Tragic Hospital Attack in Ukraine

Russian missile strikes on a hospital in Kiev killed at least 37 civilians, including children, and caused extensive damage to residential buildings and medical facilities. The UN Human Rights Mission pointed towards a likely direct hit from a Russian missile as the cause, countering Russian disinformation claims.

Intro

4min

Developments in Ukraine and International Relations

18min

Connecting with Listeners to Aid Ukrainian Children

13min

Empathy, Compassion, and Making a Difference for Children in Need

2min

Analysis of Japan's Strengthened Cooperation with NATO in Response to Regional Security Threats

3min

Exploration of Hunting Submarines and Underwater Tactics

3min

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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