

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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Apr 24, 2024 • 52min
Russia advances suddenly in Donetsk & US aid bill for Ukraine passes senate
Discussions on Russia's advancement in Donetsk, US aid bill for Ukraine, and international relations updates. Analysis of strategic concerns, negotiations, and defense spending. Insights on war unpredictability and podcast engagement.

Apr 23, 2024 • 48min
Britain to send record military aid to Ukraine & the West looks to Central Asia as Russia retreats from Armenia
Ex-Special Envoy Oleksandr Gryban discusses European support for Ukraine amid Russian aggression, intense battles, and geopolitical dynamics in Central Asia. The podcast dives into American aid concerns, health issues of key figures, and the urgent need for essential weapons for Ukraine.

Apr 22, 2024 • 48min
Zelensky praises US for standing up to “Russian evil” as Ukraine aid bill passes
Day 786.Today, we bring you news from across the battlefront, bring you political and diplomatic updates and speak to Ex-Special Envoy on Investments, Innovations, and War-Risk Insurance from the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and Investment Team Lead at Advantage Ukraine, Oleksandr Gryban.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.With thanks to Oleksandr Gryban, Special Envoy on Investments, Innovations, and War-Risk Insurance from the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and Investment Team Lead at Advantage Ukraine @OleksandrGrybanSubscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 2024 • 52min
Ukraine ‘shoots down’ Russian bomber armed with cruise missiles & Russian-Ukrainian diplomacy at the start of the full-scale invasion
Historian Sergey Radchenko discusses the intense diplomacy between Ukraine and Russia at the beginning of the full-scale invasion. Topics include the shooting down of a Russian bomber by Ukraine, escalating tensions, US military aid, challenges faced by YouTube channels reporting on the war, and the evolution of negotiations between the two countries.

Apr 18, 2024 • 42min
Europe ‘cannot rely on US’ to help Kyiv & what happens to Ukraine's wounded soldiers
Asami Terajima, a reporter at The Kyiv Independent, discusses the challenges faced by wounded Ukrainian soldiers and the lack of resources for their care. The podcast also covers updates on a German spying scandal and the need for European countries to support Ukraine independently of the US.

Apr 17, 2024 • 47min
Changing Russian tactics on the front lines & analysing Ukraine's mobilisation drive
Writer for The Spectator, Svitlana Morenets, discusses changing Russian tactics on the front lines in Ukraine. Topics include using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, drone warfare's rise, and escalating tensions with insights from a British Defense Minister.

Apr 16, 2024 • 29min
Breakthrough in Washington as vote beckons on Ukraine aid package & Kyiv accuses Moscow of planning 'false flag' at nuclear power plant
David, Dominic, and Francis discuss the upcoming US House vote on Ukraine aid, Russia-Ukraine relations, and security concerns. They also joke about a wardrobe mishap and promote their podcast.

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Apr 15, 2024 • 1h 2min
Top general warns Ukraine’s front-line situation is ‘significantly’ worsening
Day 779.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss the ramifications for Ukraine of Iran’s missile and drone strike on Israel over the weekend and we interview a team of international volunteers on their work, how volunteering has changed and the risks of operating close to the front lines.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.With thanks to the team from Renegade Relief Foundation. @3xR_team on X.Websites and articles referenced:https://renegaderelief.org/'Russia is sure to lose in Ukraine, reckons a Chinese expert on Russia' (The Economist)https://www.economist.com/by-invitation/2024/04/11/russia-is-sure-to-lose-in-ukraine-reckons-a-chinese-expert-on-russia Philip O'Brien's Newsletterhttps://phillipspobrien.substack.com/Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 2024 • 57min
Russia's intense aerial assault continues & interview with a Ukrainian military commander
A Ukrainian military lieutenant colonel discusses military strategy, training, and potential outcomes if aid from the West diminishes. Topics include challenges faced by soldiers on the front line, combat operations, military training effectiveness, equipment shortages, and the impact of delayed military aid on troops. Insights on the mindset of Ukrainian military personnel, echelon defense tactics, and the role of volunteers in supporting Ukrainian troops with innovations like NURS missiles.

Apr 11, 2024 • 55min
Putin destroys power plant near Kyiv & how Ukraine set Putin's biggest economic asset on fire
Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, Director of Doctors Under Fire, discusses Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, the use of drones in defense, insights on chemical warfare, and Ukraine's strategic campaign against Russian oil refineries. The podcast also addresses the rise of Russian bots on the YouTube channel, challenges in power generation, and the urgent need for global intervention to support Ukraine.