Ukraine: The Latest

Ukrainian writer and soldier Oleksandr Mykhed discusses the impact of war on his identity and writing, emphasizing the importance of documenting emotions and experiences during conflict. The podcast also explores the powerful emotions of rage, love, and memory fueling actions in war, highlighting resilience and unity in the face of conflict.

The podcast covers Russian missile attacks on a Ukrainian power plant, allocation of Patriot air defense to Ukraine, challenges faced by Ukrainian child refugees in Poland, integration experiences of Ukrainian children in Polish society, and geopolitical updates on Putin's diplomacy in Vietnam and North Korea.

Security Analyst Jimmy Rushton discusses the situation on the Ukrainian front line, strategic challenges, and military aid. The podcast covers Putin's visit to North Korea, the defense pact signed with Kim Jong Un, and the impact on global alliances. Insights on equipment delivery, drone technology, and concerns over soldier exhaustion are also shared.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.