

Ukraine: The Latest
The Telegraph
The world’s most listened to, and award-winning, podcast covering the war in Ukraine.Every weekday, the Telegraph's top journalists analyse the conflict from all angles – just as they have since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, when tanks, jets and troops crossed Ukraine's borders.Downloaded over 120 million times and trusted by listeners worldwide, the team considers military strategy, history, weaponry, economics, refugee crises, culture, and daily life in Vladimir Putin's autocratic Russia and Volodymyr Zelensky's democratic Ukraine. Our correspondents on the ground talk to experts and civilians to cover every aspect of Russia's brutal invasion.We are also available in both Ukrainian and Russian, so that people on both sides of the battle lines and across the region – including Central Asia and the Caucasus – have access to accurate reporting. We use cutting-edge AI technology to make this possible. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Or find them here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatestA new weekly newsletter is also available, where we answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It’s free for everyone, including non-subscribers. Join here: https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/ukraine/Telegraph subscribers get early access to bonus episodes of Ukraine: The Latest and our sister podcast Battle Lines. You can subscribe within The Telegraph app, or tap on ‘Already a subscriber’ at the top of this page to log in to link your existing subscription. For more information, head to: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/contact-us/telegraph-subscription-bonus-content-apple-podcasts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 29, 2024 • 43min
Wagner humiliated in Mali, Ukraine strikes a Russian bomber in the Arctic and evaluating Russia's Summer offensive
David Knowles is a journalist specializing in military conflicts, while James Rothwell, Roland Oliphant, and Ben Farmer are seasoned foreign correspondents covering global affairs. They discuss Ukraine's successful strike on a Russian bomber in the Arctic and explore the Wagner Group's humiliating defeat in Mali. The group also evaluates the effectiveness of Russia's Summer offensive, highlighting the resilience seen in Odesa as it navigates military challenges while revitalizing its economy. Insights into modern warfare tactics and implications for global security are also shared.

Jul 26, 2024 • 47min
Ukraine launches ATACMS missile attack on Crimean airbase & sabotage concerns ahead of Paris Olympics
Join David Knowles, a seasoned journalist on Ukrainian affairs, Francis Dearnley, an Assistant Comment Editor focused on geopolitics, and James Rothwell, a Berlin correspondent, alongside former military officer Hamish de Bretton-Gordon. They delve into Ukraine's bold ATACMS missile strike on a Crimean airbase, highlighting its implications for the ongoing conflict. The discussion also addresses Ukraine's urgent shift to decentralize its energy infrastructure amid Russian drone attacks, while raising concerns about potential threats to security at the upcoming Paris Olympics.

Jul 25, 2024 • 52min
Ukraine repels massive Russian assault including tanks and motorbikes & controversy over athletes at Paris Olympics
Journalist, Brussels Correspondent, Asst. Comment Editor, and Global Rig Pres. discuss Ukraine repelling Russian assault, expelling last ship in Azov, controversy over Russian athletes at Paris Olympics under neutral flag, and the increasing role of drones in warfare.

Jul 24, 2024 • 1h 8min
Russia attempts encirclement in Donetsk & Ukraine ‘ready for talks with Russia if in good faith’
Mathieu Boulegue, an expert on the Russian military, discusses Russia's encirclement tactics in Donetsk, Ukraine's readiness for negotiations with Russia, and the state of the Russian military. The podcast covers Ukraine's communication with China, updates on the conflict, and the impact of Western sanctions on Russia's military industry.

Jul 23, 2024 • 57min
Ukraine offers lessons for 21st century warfare, says former army chief Zaluzhny & Kamala Harris's views on Ukraine in spotlight
Author and researcher Hana Josticova discusses documenting Mariupol's experiences pre-invasion. Topics include Ukraine's effective countermeasures against Russian drones, Harris's stance on Ukraine, and Ambassador Illusini on technological revolution in warfare.

Jul 22, 2024 • 58min
Russia advances in Donbas, Ukraine hits another oil refinery & hunting spies in Germany
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.

Jul 20, 2024 • 34min
Return to Bucha: how a community rebuilds after a massacre
Roman, a young Ukrainian man, shares his harrowing experience of returning to his looted apartment after fleeing Russian forces. The podcast explores the challenges of rebuilding and finding happiness amidst the devastation in Bucha. It also highlights the resilience of the community and their efforts to piece their lives back together after the massacre.

Jul 19, 2024 • 48min
UK signals go-ahead for Storm Shadows strikes inside Russia & Trump ‘to call Zelensky’
Aliona Hlivco, Political Scientist, talks about Britain approving Storm Shadows on Russian soil. The podcast covers the failure of Ukraine's counteroffensive, British soldier fighting for Moscow, and Ukrainian drone strikes. It also discusses European Summit updates, UK-Ukraine partnership, Trump's foreign policy, and concerns about nuclear deterrence.

Jul 18, 2024 • 37min
Don’t let Putin blackmail you, Zelensky warns allies & Ukraine launches major attack on Russian Black Sea bases
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.

Jul 17, 2024 • 50min
Putin fortifies palace against Ukrainian drone threat & Boris Johnson urges Trump to stand by Kyiv
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.