

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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Jun 18, 2024 • 44min
Ukraine pushes Russia back in Kharkiv & Vladimir Putin meets Kim Jong Un in North Korea
Guest Andrew Todos, a Ukrainian football expert, discusses Ukraine's challenges at the European football championships. The podcast also covers Putin's visit to North Korea, tensions between Ukraine and Russia, and diplomatic updates on sanctions and debt restructuring. The impact of the conflict on Ukraine's national squad and interactions between Ukrainian and Romanian fans are highlighted.

Jun 17, 2024 • 48min
New US weapons narrowing gap in Ukraine & exclusive interview with Nato's Jens Stoltenberg
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg discusses Ukraine's power outages, NATO's assistance, Russia's use of criminal gangs, NATO's nuclear posture, and the importance of supporting Ukraine amidst growing threats. The podcast also covers the upcoming Romania vs Ukraine football match, symbolic reminders of war, and Ukraine's preparations for championships amidst the innovative maritime drone development.

Jun 14, 2024 • 34min
Putin promises ‘immediate’ ceasefire if Ukraine drops Nato bid & G7 agrees $50 billion loan to Kyiv
The podcast discusses Putin's ceasefire proposal, the G7's $50 billion loan to Ukraine, military updates like Russian soldiers surrendering, and diplomatic developments. It also covers historical events like D-Day and war service reflections, Putin's negotiation tactics, Estonia's deportations, and the trial of a US journalist in Russia on espionage charges.

Jun 13, 2024 • 1h 13min
Russian economy battered by new sanctions & how Putin's forces ‘deliberately starved’ Ukrainian civilians in Mariupol
Former NATO Tank Commander Hamish De Bretton Gordon discusses Russian military tactics in Ukraine, including deliberate starvation of civilians in Mariupol. The podcast covers the impact of new US sanctions, investigations into war crimes, and challenges in prosecuting atrocities in conflicts.

Jun 12, 2024 • 54min
US sends rare $1bn air defence system to Ukraine & Putin 'missed the boat' to defeat Kyiv
Guests discuss advanced air defense systems sent to Ukraine, Putin missing opportunity, blackouts threat, Russian energy attacks. Updates on military actions in Kyiv, successful strikes in Crimea, Hungarian support, Finland's NATO deployment, conference on energy infrastructure support in Ukraine, challenges in the war, defense and economic growth in Ukraine.

Jun 11, 2024 • 51min
Scholz promises Zelensky "no dictated peace" as US arms Ukraine's most controversial battalion
Day 832.Today, we bring you the latest military updates from the front lines, discuss the Ukraine Recovery Conference ongoing in Berlin, and reflect on last week's commemorations for D-Day 80 in Normandy.Contributors:Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Articles Referenced:Ukraine Focus (which Francis was a guest of):To learn more about their work delivering ambulances to Ukraine, visit:https://ukrainefocus.org/ 'What if Putin Wins?' Essay Series:For seven days The Telegraph ran a series of exclusive essays from prominent international commentators imagining the consequences if Russia were successful in its war.'The West may not survive a Putin victory' (Francis Dearnley)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/06/04/west-may-not-survive-putin-victory/'China will take the mantle of world superpower from the US' (Matthew Henderson)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/06/03/china-biggest-beneficiary-russian-victory/'With Ukraine’s resources, Putin would be unstoppable' (Liliane Bivings)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/06/02/with-ukraines-resources-putin-would-be-invincible/'Putin's next conquests are already in his sights' (Dr Ivana Stradner)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/06/01/putins-next-conquests-are-already-in-his-sights/'Europe's fascist future awaits' (Dr Thomas Clausen)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/30/europes-fascist-future-awaits-if-putin-wins-in-ukraine/'Putin’s plot to destroy Nato is reaching its devastating climax' (Aliona Hlivco)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/29/putin-plot-to-destroy-nato-reaching-its-climax/'If Putin wins, expect the worst genocide since the Holocaust' (Karolina Hird)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/31/europe-see-the-worst-genocide-since-holocaust/Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 2024 • 1h 3min
Ukraine strikes Russia’s most advanced stealth fighter jet for first time & Ukraine's victory strategy
Analyst Mykola Bielieskov discusses Ukraine's future strategy, lack of public debate, and victory tactics against Russia. Updates on recent military operations, successful drone strike on Russia's SU-57 fighter jet, Western support, challenges in mobilization, and potential attack in the Sea of Azov. The podcast covers Ukraine's first strike on Russia's advanced stealth fighter jet and the implications of receiving Mirage 2000-5 aircraft from France.

Jun 7, 2024 • 38min
Biden apologises to Zelensky for delay to vital military aid & the inspiring story of Ukrainian cricket
Author and translator Jonathan Campion shares the inspiring story of Ukrainian cricket amidst war. Topics include Biden's apology to Zelensky, Russia's war on the West, EU pressure for Ukraine talks, and the resilience of Ukrainian cricket players facing cultural challenges and integrating immigrants.

Jun 6, 2024 • 36min
D-Day: Biden compares Russian invasion to Nazi occupation of France & fascinating stories of foreign volunteers fighting for Kyiv
Podcast discusses escalating blackouts in Ukraine, foreign volunteers fighting for Kyiv, Putin's comments, Biden's speech drawing parallels to D-Day, challenges with electricity, military activities, and drone attacks in Ukraine and Russia, and the motivations of foreign military volunteers in Ukraine.

Jun 5, 2024 • 55min
Biden opposes ‘Nato-isation’ of Ukraine in major blow to Zelensky & Kyiv faces damaging blackouts as Russian strikes continue
Former Tank Commander, Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, discusses Biden's stance on Ukraine's defense, use of combat robots, and the electricity crisis. They explore lessons from D-Day, Russia's war aims, and the importance of post-war reconstruction in Ukraine.