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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Dec 25, 2023 • 36min
Sunny Days in Kramatorsk (Part I)
Join the presenter and volunteers on their journey to deliver aid and vehicles to the Ukrainian armed forces. They discuss the vehicles and equipment being delivered, the reasons for supporting Ukraine's fight against Putin, and the challenges of operating a small delivery service. The speakers also share their experiences during the trip, including car troubles, signs of war in Lviv, and exploring the diverse history of Kramatorsk.
Dec 22, 2023 • 1h 7min
Ukraine 'expands Dnipro bridgehead' & Russia launches major drone attack on Kyiv
Topics discussed in this podcast include a major drone attack on Kyiv, Ukrainian forces expanding their bridgehead over the Dnipro, intrigue surrounding Pragosian's death, controversy over vehicle donations to Ukraine, reflections on the conflict, Ukraine's air defense shooting down Russian fighter bombers, and the surplus of Mitsubishi L200 pickup trucks in Ukraine.
Dec 21, 2023 • 29min
Ukraine to recall men from abroad to serve on the frontlines & Russia rules out peace negotiations
Guests: David Knowles, Dom Nicholls, Joe Barnes. Updates on the front lines, diplomatic relations, crisis in the Red Sea, Hungary's stance on Ukraine's EU membership, and reflecting on Swiss neutrality and the injustice of war.
Dec 20, 2023 • 57min
Zelensky refuses request for 500,000 troops as Shoigu says Russia's army is 'most combat effective in world
Updates on the situation in Ukraine, Zelensky's press conference, challenges faced by Russian forces, criticism of performative journalism, Zelensky's defiance, history of Abkhazia's independence, impact of a strategic port and oil trade, outbreak of rat-bite fever among Russian soldiers.
Dec 19, 2023 • 57min
Russia fires a ‘Killjoy’ hypersonic missile at Ukraine, Britain increases naval support & electoral fraud accusations in Serbia
In this podcast, the guests discuss topics such as Russia firing a hypersonic missile at Ukraine, Britain's naval support for Ukraine, and allegations of electoral fraud in Serbia. They also analyze the impact of recent developments on negotiating a peaceful resolution in Ukraine and the political challenges in Serbia. Additionally, they explore the concept of visibility in military contexts and predict eventful events in the Western Balkans in 2024. Overall, a podcast full of current affairs and insightful discussions.
Dec 18, 2023 • 1h 3min
Top secret US intelligence file on Putin disappears, Germany's war aims in Ukraine & tensions rise between Russia and Finland
Guests: David Knowles, Francis Dearnley, James Kilner. Topics: Top secret US intelligence file on Putin disappears, Germany's war aims in Ukraine, tensions between Russia and Finland, London Mayor's decision on exporting cars to Ukraine.
Dec 15, 2023 • 52min
Olaf Scholz's diplomatic 'masterstroke' puts Ukraine on path to EU membership & the future of cyber warfare
Olaf Scholz, a diplomatic leader, discusses his strategic move towards Ukraine's EU membership. Topics include cyber warfare, Viktor Orban's obstruction, concerns over algorithms, and a listener's personal experience living in Ukraine during the invasion.
Dec 14, 2023 • 41min
Ukraine fends off missile attack amid Putin's marathon phone-in & historic EU summit meets in Brussels
"Ukraine: The Latest" covers topics such as missile attacks in Kyiv, the EU meeting in Brussels, and Putin's phone-in. The podcast features David Knowles, Dom Nicholls, and Joe Barnes discussing developments in the Ukraine-Russia conflict, allocating military assistance for Ukraine, and unanswered questions for 2023.
Dec 13, 2023 • 43min
90% of Russian invasion force ‘dead or wounded’ & interview with frontline war photographer
Guest Justin Yau, a frontline war photographer, talks about his experiences documenting the full-scale invasion in Ukraine. The podcast also covers topics like the overnight Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv, US-Ukraine relations, and the uncertain support for Ukraine from the US and Europe.
Dec 12, 2023 • 1h 9min
Zelensky to make last-ditch plea for war funds in Washington & the realities of reporting from the front lines in Ukraine
Guests on the podcast include David Knowles, Joe Barnes, and Dom Nicholls. They discuss topics such as Russia's offensive operations in Ukraine, reporting from the front lines, equipment supply, a major network outage in Ukraine, recent developments in Ukraine, concerns over Navalny, and the realities of war and the importance of supporting Ukraine.
