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 1, 2023 • 1h 15min
Hunting Russian submarines with former frigate commander, Tom Sharpe
Retired Navy Commander, Tom Sharpe, talks about hunting Russian submarines and the role of navies in deterring them. They also discuss protecting maritime activities, countering threats, deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children, passportization in occupied territories, historical deportations, and extreme measures taken by residents.
Nov 30, 2023 • 1h 3min
Russian general blown up by landmine & Putin pays tribute to ‘farsighted statesman’ Henry Kissinger
Guest Henry Kissinger reflects on his life as a farsighted statesman. Topics discussed include the lack of coordination in Russia's command structure in Ukraine, Kissinger's changing perspective on Ukraine and Russia's aggression, protests against the Russian ambassador at Oxford University, disapproval of Assad's invitation to COP 28, OPEC plus meeting and investigation into Turkey's exports, Russia's poisoning incidents, and vulnerability of communication systems and reliance on satellites.
Nov 29, 2023 • 52min
Putin won't 'make peace in Ukraine' before 2024 US election, live from a crucial NATO meeting & interview with Russia researcher Dr Jade McGlynn
Dr Jade McGlynn, researcher and author who has recently traveled across Ukraine, discusses personal stories from war-affected territories, propaganda tactics by Russia, meeting Ukraine's head of intelligence Karula Badanov, capabilities and national identity, and protecting children and non-combatants in Ukraine's war.
Nov 28, 2023 • 59min
Russia’s Black Sea fleet forced back by ‘storm of the century’ & suspected assassination attempt on wife of Ukraine's military spy chief
Dr Sasha Dovzhyk joins to discuss a suspected assassination attempt on the wife of Ukraine’s military spy chief. They also cover the impacts of extreme weather conditions on Russia's Black Sea fleet, Ukraine's artillery challenges, and a project to remember Ukrainian cultural practitioners lost to war.
Nov 27, 2023 • 30min
Ukraine inflicting 'heavy losses' on Russia says NATO & horrendous winter weather strikes the region
Dominic Nicholls, Tim Sigsworth, and David Knowles discuss the impact of the winter storm in Ukraine, Ukraine's Air Defense Network, heavy losses inflicted by Ukraine on Russian invaders, the use of maritime drones, surviving extreme weather conditions, and the importance of supporting Ukrainian soldiers.
Nov 24, 2023 • 51min
Ukrainian long-range strikes causing 'mass casualties' & rebuilding shattered communities in Eastern Ukraine
Ada Wordsworth, charity worker helping Ukrainian villages, discusses rebuilding efforts after occupation and bombardment. The podcast covers changing rhetoric on the war in Gaza, size and structure of the charity, studying Russian and Ukrainian, analyzing Napoleon's influence on warfare, and emphasizing the importance of staying informed and supporting Ukraine.
Nov 23, 2023 • 51min
20-country 'air shield' protecting Ukraine from bombardment hailed by Zelenksy & the realities of training Ukrainian troops for the front-lines
Guests: Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence), Joe Barnes (Brussels Editor), Daniel Ridley (Former Ukrainian Marine & Founder of Trident Defence Initiative). They discuss the latest news from Ukraine, progress made by the Ukrainian army, Dutch elections' impact on Ukraine, a Ukrainian student's journey from artist to military medic, challenges in replacing lost infantry, Western donated equipment, and speculating on Putin's motives and consequences of Russian military actions.
Nov 22, 2023 • 29min
Avdiivka: before the Russians came
In this podcast, Dominic Nicholls, Maighna Nanu, and Daniel Hardaker discuss the latest news from Ukraine, focusing on Avdiivka. They explore the cultural and geographical significance of the town, the ethnic and political divide within Ukraine, and Russia's fight for control. They also touch upon concerns over Iran-Russia missile relations and the challenges faced by the Russians in their envelopment strategy.
Nov 21, 2023 • 1h 10min
Zelensky 'survived five assassination attempts' & Aliona Hlivco on participating in Euromaidan, 10 years on
Aliona Hlivco, Managing Director at The Henry Jackson Society discusses the 10th anniversary of the Maidan protests in Ukraine, Zelensky's survival of assassination attempts, and the impact of the conflict on Ukrainian scientists and scientific infrastructure.
Nov 20, 2023 • 52min
Zelensky fires top general and why does the EU continue to buy Russian gas?
Zelensky's decision to sack a senior General, EU's purchase of Russian gas, decline in artillery shell deliveries, struggles to provide aid to Ukraine. Russia's draconian laws silencing soldiers' families, protest by Russian soldiers' wives. Lloyd Austin's visit to Ukraine, ongoing debate about US aid, potential consequences of losing US support. Concerns of Kremlin's involvement in migration from Russia to Finland. Arrest and imprisonment of a prominent figure disrupting Russian election. Mothers and wives advocating for return of mobilized soldiers, potential impact on Kremlin's war strategy.
