
Jimmy Rushton
Kyiv-based Foreign Policy and Security Analyst. He frequently reports on the ground from Ukraine.
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Apr 8, 2024 • 56min
Drone attack risks 'major nuclear accident' & Russia carrying out illegal chemical assaults on Ukrainian soldiers
Day 772.Today, we bring you the latest news from the battlefront as drone strikes on the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant risk what the UN says is a major nuclear accident, and we speak to Jimmy Rushton, a Kyiv-based security analyst, who has written an investigation into chemical weapon use by Russian forces.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Joe Barnes(Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.With thanks to Jimmy Rushton (Kyiv-based security analyst). @JimmySecUK on X.Articles referenced:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/04/06/russia-using-illegal-chemical-attacks-against-ukraine/Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 24, 2025 • 52min
Backlash grows as Zelensky 'retreats' after mass protests over bill & Trump approves $322 million package including HAWK and Bradleys
Jimmy Rushton, a Kyiv-based Foreign Policy and Security Analyst, and Andrei Curararu, co-founder of Watchdog.md, dive into Ukraine's political upheaval as President Zelensky navigates mass protests over anti-corruption reforms. They analyze Trump’s recent military aid package and its implications for both Ukraine and Moldova. The conversation highlights the impact of disinformation in Moldova and the urgent need for independent media to uphold sovereignty. Additionally, the guests discuss military morale in Ukraine amid ongoing conflict and the significant geopolitical stakes in the region.

Nov 6, 2024 • 46min
Ukraine-Russia update: Has Zelenskyy’s Kursk gamble paid off?
Jimmy Rushton, an independent foreign policy and security analyst based in Ukraine, shares insights on the significant challenges facing Ukraine as it braces for winter. He discusses Zelenskyy's bold Kursk offensive against Russian forces, the rising influence of North Korea in the conflict, and the pressing need for Western support to strengthen Ukraine's defense. Rushton explores the complexities of military strategies and highlights the implications of Russia's growing militarization, emphasizing the delicate balance of power in the region.

Aug 6, 2024 • 36min
‘Illegal’ Russian spy families, Ukraine bombards a key Russian airfield and the evolution of drone warfare
David Knowles, a journalist specializing in global issues, joins Joe Barnes, a Brussels Correspondent, Ed Cumming, a Senior Feature Writer, and Jimmy Rushton, a Security Analyst. The group discusses striking developments in drone warfare and the implications of Ukraine's recent attack on the Morozovsk airbase. They delve into the surreal story of Russian spy families unaware of their parents' true identities. Insights on intelligence shifts in warfare highlight the evolving landscape of military strategies and the ongoing impact on civilian life in Ukraine.

Jun 19, 2024 • 49min
Russia accused of beheading Ukrainian soldiers & Kim Jong Un signs ‘groundbreaking’ security pact with Vladimir Putin
Security Analyst Jimmy Rushton discusses the situation on the Ukrainian front line, strategic challenges, and military aid. The podcast covers Putin's visit to North Korea, the defense pact signed with Kim Jong Un, and the impact on global alliances. Insights on equipment delivery, drone technology, and concerns over soldier exhaustion are also shared.