

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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May 8, 2024 • 43min
Ukraine warns of widespread power cuts after ‘massive’ Russian onslaught & how Putin’s gas empire crumbled
Dr. Jade McGlynn discusses democracy strengths and weaknesses in Russia's war in Ukraine. The podcast covers the latest news on Russian attacks, including strikes on energy infrastructure and Ukrainian forces' interception of missiles. It also explores the resilience and determination of individuals in Harkiv amidst the conflict, contrasting realities between Ukraine and Russia.

May 7, 2024 • 51min
Why Chasiv Yar is so important to Ukraine & analysing the battle for Donbas
Guests discuss Russia advancing towards Chasavyar in Ukraine, Putin's inauguration, and the country's manpower crisis. They highlight the strategic importance of Chassafyar, French diplomacy with President Macron hosting Xi Jinping, and inflation's effect on pricing. The podcast also covers Ukraine's security crisis, challenges in energy and infrastructure, and urges audience engagement through live blogs and feedback submissions.

May 6, 2024 • 33min
'Is a bad peace more dangerous than a difficult war for Ukraine?' - Q&A Special with the Ukraine: The Latest Team
Today is a bank holiday in the UK, so the Ukraine: The Latest team have produced a special Q&A episode answering questions from Telegraph subscribers. Thank you to all our listeners for getting in touch with your questions. Do let us know what you make of our responses.Correction: The date is of course the 6th May, not the 2nd May as David says in the introduction.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.ukHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 3, 2024 • 46min
Fall of key city Chasiv Yar only ‘a matter of time’ & Ukraine has right to use British weapons on Russian soil, says Cameron
Day 797.Today, we discuss the latest news from the front lines as Russian forces advance on Chasiv yar, we take the political temperature in Germany and Francis Dearnley interviews Ukraine’s acting ambassador to the UK, Eduard Fesko.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.With thanks to Eduard Fesko, Charge d'Affaires of Ukrainian Embassy UK.You can learn more about the work of Ukrainian Action here:https://www.ukrainianaction.com/Articles Referenced:'A fresh Russian push will test Ukraine severely, says a senior general' (The Economist)https://www.economist.com/europe/2024/05/02/a-fresh-russian-push-will-test-ukraine-severely-says-a-senior-general'The Dangers of Defeatism for Ukraine: A Conversation With Dmytro Kuleba' (Foreign Affairs)https://www.foreignaffairs.com/podcasts/dangers-defeatism-ukraine'German police arrest Russian man over stabbing of two Ukrainian soldiers' (The Telegraph)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/04/29/russian-arrested-two-ukrainian-soldiers-murdered-germany/'The lesson of Biden’s transformational first term' (Financial Times)https://www.ft.com/content/82d0f0cc-c001-4915-9531-0fb41b4354eaSubscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 2, 2024 • 53min
Over 100 Russian soldiers killed in ATACMS strike & choking gas deployed in Ukraine, says US
Discussions on the ATACMS strike in Ukraine killing over 100 Russian soldiers, Macron's global perspectives, and updates from Kharkiv. Delve into the unrest in Ukraine, civil unrest in Georgia, espionage activities in Greece, enhanced training for Ukrainian soldiers, and the impact on Russia. Reflect on Poland's EU accession, analyze military tactics, and stay informed with Ukraine news.

May 1, 2024 • 55min
Ukrainian drone blasts set Russian oil refinery ablaze & strategy, western aid and the war's future with Eliot Cohen
Professor Eliot Cohen discusses Ukrainian and western strategy, including successful Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries and the broader conflict context. The podcast also covers tensions in Eurasia, Trump's positions on defense, protests in Georgia, reflections on Ukrainian society, global conflict connections, and leadership qualities amidst the crisis.

Apr 30, 2024 • 1h
Nato chief rebukes members over slow Ukraine aid & prosecuting Russian war crimes in Argentina
The podcast discusses NATO's criticism of slow aid to Ukraine, war crimes in Argentina, and efforts to recruit Ukrainian men abroad. It also covers Russia's attacks in Ukraine, geopolitical developments in the region, historical issues in Argentina, and the importance of individual efforts in supporting causes.

Apr 29, 2024 • 58min
Russian trains "explode" in blow to Putin’s war effort & fierce fighting in the east as Ukraine retreats
Francis Dearnley interviews Serhii Kuzan from the Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Center about Russia's advances, Ukraine's arms race, and the challenges faced by tanks like Abrams on the modern battlefield. The podcast also discusses NATO's failure to provide promised aid to Ukraine and explores rumors and power struggles in Chechnya amid recent attacks in Russia.

Apr 26, 2024 • 56min
Ukraine withdraws Abrams tanks from front line amid barrage of drone attacks & deep-dive on ATACAMS
The podcast discusses Ukraine pulling back Abrams tanks amid drone attacks, focusing on ATACAMS missiles. Insights from a British volunteer in frontline villages highlight the impact of Russian interference, Ukrainian defense strategies, and the emotional complexities of the communities. It also explores Europe's path to strategic autonomy from US influence.

Apr 25, 2024 • 52min
Revealed: US sent long-range missiles to Ukraine "in secret" & Jonah Goldberg's deep dive on Washington
Jonah Goldberg, Editor-in-Chief of The Dispatch and LA Times Columnist, discusses the US sending long-range missiles to Ukraine, the political dynamics of US aid, the importance of alliances, US policy in the Russo-Ukrainian war, and ways to stay engaged with Ukraine updates.