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 4, 2024 • 59min
Russia threatens to strike Nato trainers in Ukraine & understanding the Kremlin’s geopolitical strategy in Africa and Central Asia
Guest David Knowles discusses recent border issues, Biden's impact on Ukraine, Kremlin's moves in Africa and Central Asia, and Zelensky's surprise appearance in Singapore. Topics include Russian strikes, Biden's authorization for cross-border attacks, Putin's tax plan, and analyses of Putin's visit with President Mersoy Yoiev in Central Asia. Geopolitical dynamics in Asia amid the Ukraine crisis are also explored.
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Jun 3, 2024 • 50min
Ukraine ‘fires Himars into Russia for first time’ & the precarious future of the Ukrainian economy
Guests discuss Ukraine firing Himars into Russia, the future of the Ukrainian economy, and potential consequences if Putin wins. They explore military resources, economic impact, GDP growth, and engaging with Ukrainian diaspora communities. The podcast also covers updates from the battlefront and international relations, highlighting Ukrainian resilience and determination.
May 31, 2024 • 48min
'Historic moment' as Biden permits US weapons to be fired on Russian soil & Putin's plan to end Western democracy
Discussion on US permitting weapons fired in Russia, Putin's plan for Western democracy, challenges facing women in Ukraine post-invasion, Project Kesher empowering women, government support for business growth, funding struggles for charities during war, political parallels to 1930s, and preservation of Jewish heritage in Ukraine.
May 30, 2024 • 58min
Moscow ‘should consider nuclear explosion to warn West’, pressure intensifies to let Ukraine strike Russian soil & a volunteer on war and the future
Ukrainian volunteer Dimko Zhlutenko discusses providing technological support to Ukrainian armed forces, including UAVs and encrypted radios. The podcast also covers escalating tensions in Ukraine, debates on nuclear deterrence, and the rise of Alexei de Eumen in the Russian government.
May 29, 2024 • 54min
Exclusive investigation: The million pound properties owned by Putin’s regime
Former Ukrainian politician and Director of the Henry Jackson Society, Aliona Hlivco, discusses an investigation into Russian-owned luxury properties in London. The podcast delves into Ukraine's military support, Germany's defense stance, financial leverage against Russia, and the global response to the rising Russian threat.
May 28, 2024 • 44min
Pressure grows for Nato ammo to be used in Russia
Join Dominic Nicholls and Joe Barnes as they discuss Hungary's obstruction of EU military aid for Ukraine, political maneuvering in Ukraine-Russia relations, and strategic military support for Ukraine. The podcast covers diplomatic moves in Europe, Western trainers in Ukraine, and potential Western weapons in Russia, offering insightful analysis on the latest developments in the region.
May 27, 2024 • 30min
Exclusive interview with Sir Lawrence Freedman on Ukraine and Russia's strategy in 2024
Day 817.Today is a bank holiday in the United Kingdom, so we pre-recorded an interview with one of our most requested guests: Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman of the department of War Studies at King's College London. A world-renowned expert on international history and strategic theory, he is a well-known commentator on security issues, and the author of many books, including most recently: ‘Command: The Politics of Military Operations from Korea to Ukraine.’David Knowles sat down with him to discuss which country has the strategic initiative in the war, the ways the battlefront is likely to evolve over the coming months, and what experts have got right, and wrong, about the way the war has progressed.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 24, 2024 • 51min
Putin talks peace as he’s hit by more missiles
Dominic Nicholls and Francis Dearnley discuss Putin's interest in negotiations after Ukrainian strikes in Crimea, a Russian military purge, and the altered migratory paths of greater spotted eagles due to the conflict. The podcast also explores music therapy for traumatized children and the resilience of residents in Harkif, Ukraine amidst ongoing bombings.
May 23, 2024 • 43min
Is Biden about to allow US weapons to be used to attack Russian soil?
Former paratrooper Levison Wood, along with Defence Editor Dominic Nicholls and Comment Editor Francis Dearnley, discuss US policy shift on using weapons in Ukraine, Norwegian intel on Russian sabotage, soldiers' journey to redemption, and supporting veterans in creative industry.
May 22, 2024 • 59min
Russia’s ‘theatrical’ nuclear weapons drills & Ukraine’s theory of victory
Former Tank Commander, Hamish De Bretton-Gordon, discusses Russia's focus on the city of Sumy in Ukraine, the impact of shock deaths and assassination attempts on geopolitics, and the military and humanitarian situation in Kharkiv. The podcast also covers topics such as Ukraine's victory strategy, Russia's recruitment tactics, and the challenges faced in geopolitics.
