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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Aug 1, 2024 • 47min
Evan Gershkovich to be released in major prisoner swap & Russia & Iran’s partnership of defiance against the West (Pt. 2)
Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, shares insights on his expected release in a major prisoner swap, bringing a personal touch to the geopolitical landscape. Joining him, Nicole Grajewski, a researcher and author, delves into the intricate and growing partnership between Russia and Iran. They explore how this alliance is shaped by mutual opposition to the West, the complexities of hostage diplomacy, and the historical context fueling their collaboration amidst ongoing global tensions.
Jul 31, 2024 • 46min
Ukraine repels one of the war's largest drone attacks & Russia & Iran’s partnership of defiance against the West (Pt. 1)
Nicole Grajewski, a researcher and author specializing in the Russia-Iran relationship, offers insightful analysis this time. She discusses Ukraine's recent successful defense against a major drone attack and the implications of new Russian kamikaze drones. The conversation dives into the evolving military partnership between Russia and Iran, particularly regarding Syria and Ukraine. Grajewski highlights how these dynamics influence nuclear strategies and details Ukraine's need for enhanced drone production capabilities to boost its military efforts in the ongoing conflict.
Jul 30, 2024 • 36min
Zelensky visits Kharkiv frontline & the costs of war for Kyiv 'spiralling'
Lilianne Bivings, The Business Editor at the Kyiv Independent, shares her insights on Ukraine's economic challenges amid the ongoing war. They discuss the staggering financial obstacles facing Kyiv as it braces for a prolonged conflict into 2025. Lilianne highlights the pressures on local businesses, including labor shortages and rising costs, while reflecting on past tax proposals and the need for international support. There’s also a focus on the resilience of Ukrainian entrepreneurs adapting to wartime conditions.
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.
