In this episode, Tony Diver, US Editor at The Telegraph, and Tim Wright, missile technology expert from the IISS, discuss the implications of Russia's recent failed nuclear missile test. They analyze how this setback could affect arms control and Russia's military strategy. Diver sheds light on the U.S. political landscape's impact on Ukraine, while Wright explores NATO's responses and the evolving roles of member states. They also highlight the disconnect between American voters' focus on domestic issues and the pressing geopolitical threats.

Experts discuss China's hacking campaign, Baltic states' defense measures against Russia, and tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Topics cover Chinese cyber tactics, Baltic defense preparedness, sentiments along Russia's border, and challenges in the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict.

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.

Day 692.Today, we bring you latest updates from across Ukraine, discuss broader strategic questions for the year to come for Russia, the West and Ukraine, and analyse the news that Russia’s oil and gas revenues have plummeted by 37pc in just one year.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @Francis Dearnley on Twitter.Jonathan Leake (Energy Editor). @Jonathan__Leake on Twitter.Ruth Deyermond (Senior Lecturer in Post-Soviet Security at Kings College London). @ruth_deyermond on Twitter. Neil Hauer's article on Ukraine's 'War of Narratives':https://warontherocks.com/2024/01/ukraines-war-of-narrativesMany of our listeners have raised concerns over the potential sale of Telegraph Media Group to the Abu Dhabi-linked Redbird IMI. We are inviting the submission of comments on the process. Email salecomments@telegraph.co.uk or dtletters@telegraph.co.uk to have your say.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Topics discussed include the Ukrainian strike on a Russian fuel plant, the air defense deficit in Ukraine, the cultural shift in Ukraine's Christmas celebration, balancing safety and normal life in war-torn Kiev, the potential consequences of NATO not prevailing against Russia, the urgency of continuous support for Ukraine, and the upcoming elections in the United States and Russia.