Ukraine: The Latest

How nuclear-armed Ukraine could become ‘Europe’s Israel’ & assassinations in occupied territories 'accelerate'

Feb 28, 2025

Jade McGlynn, an expert in war studies at King's College London, and Colin Freeman, a foreign correspondent for The Telegraph, delve into Ukraine's complex situation. They discuss the implications of Ukraine potentially becoming nuclear-armed, drawing parallels to Israel. The conversation also highlights the recent surge of resistance in occupied territories, including targeted assassinations that are intensifying conflicts. Plus, they explore the devastating human impact of ongoing military operations on local civilians.

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Quick takeaways

The fighting in Kursk demonstrates the ongoing volatility of the Ukraine conflict, with both sides maintaining critical resupply lines amid Russian advances.

Resistance operations in occupied territories have intensified, with acts of sabotage and high-profile assassinations reflecting a committed effort to challenge the occupiers.

Recent diplomatic discussions, particularly between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and former President Trump, reveal contrasting views on NATO roles and Ukraine's path toward peace.

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Intro

2min

Ukraine: Escalation and Diplomacy

12min

Resistance and Resilience in Ukraine

30min

Resilience in Turetsk: A Town at War

4min

The Cost of Sacrifice: A Family's Tragedy in War

2min

Melodies of Resilience

5min

Geopolitical Parallels: Ukraine's Nuclear Potential and Conflict Escalation

6min

Please note: this episode was recorded before the extraordinary events at the White House on Friday afternoon.

Day 1,101.

Today, we return to Kursk, Russia, where fighting has intensified, consider the outcomes of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s vital visit to Washington, and hear the latest update on resistance in the occupied territories. Plus, we hear from Colin Freeman, who visits a former nuclear weapon facility in Ukraine.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.

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

Dr. Jade McGlynn (War Studies Department of King's College). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.

Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @ColinFreeman on X.

NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:

The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. It uses cutting edge artificial intelligence (AI) to retain our voices. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them, or click the links below.

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Learn more about the tech: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/24/ukraine-the-latest-podcast-russian-ukrainian-ai-translation/

Content Referenced:

Dutch NGO Protect Ukraine:

https://www.protectukraine.nl/

How a nuclear-armed Ukraine could become ‘Europe’s Israel’ (Colin in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/24/nuclear-armed-ukraine/

War robs Ukraine of its next generation (Colin in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/02/22/ukraine-russia-war-zelensky-poets-culture-youth/

The town Russia couldn’t take (Adrian Blomfield in The Telegraph:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/russia-ukraine-casualties-2024-losses-toretsk/

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