Roland Oliphant
Chief Foreign Analyst at The Telegraph who provides on-the-record analysis and military updates about the war in Ukraine.
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Jul 9, 2025 • 37min
Trump threatened Putin he'd 'bomb the sh*t out of Moscow’ & Ukraine pounded in heaviest blitz of war
In this conversation, Roland Oliphant, Senior Foreign Correspondent at The Telegraph, dives into the latest military escalations in Ukraine, detailing heavy missile attacks and the effectiveness of Ukrainian air defenses. He also breaks down Trump's provocative comments about bombing Moscow and discusses the evolving landscape of international diplomacy, highlighting the Coalition of the Willing. Insights into the challenges faced by both sides on the battlefield and the ongoing influence of Russian entities, like the Wagner Group, add depth to this riveting discussion.
Jun 3, 2025 • 40min
Explosion rocks Kerch Bridge - Putin’s ‘lifeline’ to Crimea - as Ukraine steps up attacks
Roland Oliphant, Senior Foreign Correspondent at The Telegraph, and Dominic Nicholls, Associate Editor of Defence, dive into the recent underwater explosive attack on the Kerch Bridge, a crucial link to Crimea. They discuss the ongoing military confrontations, particularly around Pokrovsk, and highlight the complexities of peace talks in Istanbul, where progress remains stalled despite discussions on prisoner exchanges. The conversation also touches on the impact of Russian rocket attacks on civilians and the political dynamics surrounding international military aid.
