Dom Nicholls

Dom Nicholls, Associate Editor for Defence at The Telegraph, shares expert insights on Ukraine's frontline dynamics and counter-strategies against Russian drone threats. Al Karns, Minister of State for the Armed Forces, discusses the UK's role in coalition security arrangements and the evolving European defence posture. They explore Trump's Christmas ultimatum for Zelensky, debates on frozen Russian assets, and the alarming rise of hybrid warfare in Europe. Their analysis provides a gripping look at the current geopolitical landscape and the stakes involved.

Dom Nicholls, Associate Editor for Defence at The Telegraph, navigates the complexities of military affairs, while James Kilner offers keen insights as the Russia correspondent. The guests delve into President Zelensky's firm rejection of Trump’s territory concessions and discuss the implications of a new European peace plan. The podcast also covers key updates on Ukrainian resistance in Pokrovsk, Putin's mobilization of reservists, and surprising protests over tax hikes in Russia. Laughs abound with anecdotes about Huddersfield's crisp festival too!

Guests discuss advanced air defense systems sent to Ukraine, Putin missing opportunity, blackouts threat, Russian energy attacks. Updates on military actions in Kyiv, successful strikes in Crimea, Hungarian support, Finland's NATO deployment, conference on energy infrastructure support in Ukraine, challenges in the war, defense and economic growth in Ukraine.

Journalist, defense editor, foreign correspondent, and Berlin correspondent discuss Russian advances in Donbas, Biden dropping out, spy-hunting in Germany. Topics: US foreign policy on Ukraine, military activities in Donbas, Russian House in Berlin, Alexei Navalny's death theories, UK strategic defense review.

Journalists and correspondents discuss the fighting in Krnky, Ukraine's major attack on Russian Black Sea bases, President Zelensky's warnings, and Russian 'meat wave attacks'. They also cover diplomatic events, recruitment drives in Ukraine, and reflections on military challenges.

Journalists and editors discuss Putin fortifying palace against Ukrainian drone threat, Boris Johnson urging Trump to support Ukraine, cyber attacks, prisoner swap, NATO effectiveness, power outages impact, escalating Russia attacks on Ukraine, successful fundraising, MH17 anniversary reflections, and Russian GPS signal interference.

Journalists and experts discuss NATO summit news, eyewitness account of Russian missile strike in Kyiv, identifying Russian missiles, and 'Trump-proofing' NATO. Insights on civilian journalism in Ukraine, concerns about Orban's mediation, and outcomes of NATO summit addressing Russia's annexations in Ukraine. Analysis of summit dynamics and tracking civilian harm in Ukraine.

Journalist David Knowles, Associate Editor Dom Nicholls, Assistant Comment Editor Francis Dearnley, and Brussels Correspondent Joe Barnes discuss NATO's summit, new air defenses for Kyiv, Biden's call for NATO unity, Zelensky's uncertainty about Trump's support, Russia's recruitment of foreign fighters, Saudi Arabia's financial influence, and NATO's response to the Ukraine crisis.

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.

Journalists discuss Russia's bombing of a children's hospital in Kyiv, Orban's mediation efforts in Ukraine and China, and Russia's hybrid war tactics in Germany. They highlight the urgent need for global attention to condemn Russia's actions and the heartbreaking plight of Ukrainian children facing imprisonment and forced removal.