James Kilner

Guests: Nataliya Vasilyeva: Russia Correspondent, James Kilner: Foreign Correspondent. Highlighted topics: Urozhaine recapture fallout, modified tanks on frontline, forgotten Russo-Georgian War, grain ship risks, staying updated on Ukraine news.

Francis Dearnley, Assistant Comment Editor; Roland Oliphant, Senior Foreign Correspondent; and James Kilner, Foreign Correspondent, share gripping insights from the front lines in Kursk. They explore Ukraine's impressive military advances and the shifting dynamics in the conflict. The discussion delves into Putin's recent diplomatic trips and their implications for Russian society, alongside the vital morale of soldiers and civilians alike. Listeners gain an understanding of the ongoing geopolitical challenges and the complex relationship between Russia and Chechnya.

Journalists and correspondents discuss Victor Orban's diplomatic visits, the impact of the war on Ukraine's animal population, and the aftermath of the UK election. Topics include Russian tactics in Chasiv Yar, implications for Ukraine post-election, and challenges faced by Ukraine's animals.

David Cameron, UK Foreign Secretary, discusses his visit to the US, while Dominic Nicholls and Francis Dearnley talk about Ukraine's AI attack drone and UK profits from Russia's war machine. James Kilner shares insights on Russia's fuel crisis and flash floods amid closer ties with China.

David Knowles, Francis Dearnley, James Kilner, and Hamish De Bretton Gordon discuss the deadly missile barrage in Russia, the liberal challenger gaining momentum in the presidential bid, and analyze tank tactics in Ukraine's conflict. They also delve into the significance of air and maritime superiority, proposed amendments to the Russian criminal code, and the concerns surrounding nuclear conflict.