Ukraine: The Latest

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Feb 9, 2024 • 59min

Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top general & Putin's 'bizarre' interview with Tucker Carlson

Former Ukrainian commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhny is replaced by Oleksandr Syrsky. The podcast analyzes their records, experience, and views on challenges. The interview with Putin and Tucker Carlson is dissected, highlighting missed opportunities and propaganda tactics. The episode also explores the shake-up in Ukrainian leadership, recruitment concerns, and historical examples of sacking generals.
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Feb 8, 2024 • 36min

Russian forces storm ‘critical’ town in east Ukraine & US Republicans block aid to Ukraine

The hosts discuss the attempted storming of Avdiivka by Russian forces in Ukraine, the obstacles faced by aid to Ukraine in the US, and the disqualification of a potential anti-war presidential candidate in Russia. The podcast also covers topics such as the desperate situation in eastern Ukraine, Donald Trump's legal troubles and its impact on his presidential pursuit, the phone call between Chinese and Russian leaders, implications of mass conscription in Ukraine, and dysfunction on Capitol Hill.
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Feb 7, 2024 • 45min

Zelensky vows to 'retaliate' after 'massive' air strike on Ukraine & leaked intelligence suggests Russia paying billions for Iranian drones

Massive missile strikes by Russia on Ukraine, Ukraine vows to retaliate. Leaked documents reveal Russia paying billions to Iran for drones. Discussion on Tucker Carlson's credibility. EU support for Ukraine and Iran's influence in the Middle East.
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Feb 6, 2024 • 46min

Russian spies found working in Ukraine secret service & US funding for Kyiv in limbo as Republicans move against aid bill

David Knowles, Francis Dearnley, and Rozina Sabur discuss the shortage of shells impacting Ukrainian troops, the arrest of Ukrainian intelligence officers working for Russia, Tucker Carlson's influence, increasing diplomatic closeness between Russia and the UAE, the possibility of major VPN services being blocked in Russia, and challenges in funding Ukraine amidst Republican resistance.
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Feb 5, 2024 • 55min

Zelensky says ‘reset’ of top brass is incoming & Latvia boosts defence in face of Russian aggression

Kremlin critic Boris Nadezhdin faces challenges in his presidential bid, and Latvian Foreign Minister discusses boosting defense against Russian aggression with Sophia Yan. Zelensky considers a "reset" to replace senior officials, and recent gains and incidents on the front line are discussed. Political and diplomatic developments, warning about frozen Russian assets, and preparations for potential Russian aggression are also covered.
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Feb 3, 2024 • 34min

'Russians could destroy my home, but they will not destroy my future': Interview with a Ukrainian student in the US

Interview with Marta, a Ukrainian student studying in the US. She talks about growing up in Ukraine during the war, her family's evacuation, and the emotional impact of the conflict. Also discusses the support from the university community, journey from Ukraine to the US, and the pain of losing loved ones.
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Feb 2, 2024 • 1h 20min

Russian drone attack leaves 40,000 without power, Ukraine battles sportswashing & seizing Russian assets with Lord Ricketts

British-Ukrainian sports journalist Andrew Todos and Lord Ricketts discuss the state of Ukrainian sport amid the conflict with Russia and examine the long-term impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine for UK-EU relations. The podcast covers topics such as Russian drone strikes, seizing Russian assets, irregularities in Russian election signatories, ongoing legal processes around Russian war crimes, finding joy amid war, disagreement over the sale of Chelsea Football Club, reimagining national security, and the value of diplomacy and international correspondence.
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Feb 1, 2024 • 59min

Ukrainian drone swarm sinks Russian missile ship & €50bn EU aid package unlocked after Viktor Orban drops veto

The guests discuss devastating drone attacks and the sinking of a Russian missile corvette by Ukrainian drones. They also talk about a €50 billion EU military aid package for Ukraine and the country's progress in becoming self-sufficient in natural gas. The implications of the war on Putin's regime and the consequences of US withdrawal from Ukraine are also explored. Plus, the potential threats posed by drone technology to large capital ships and efforts to establish stronger UK-Ukraine relationships.
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Jan 31, 2024 • 1h 17min

New counter-offensive coming in spring, says Kyiv spy chief & Ukraine hits more Russian oil refineries

General Valerii Zaluzhny, David Knowles, Hamish De Bretton-Gordon, Dominic Nicholls, and Gwendolyn Sasse discuss the latest updates from Ukraine, including a new counter-offensive announcement and an attack on a Russian oil refinery. They also talk about Ukrainian politics, Putin's NATO strategy, Germany's role in supporting Ukraine, aid and assistance for Ukrainians, drones in warfare, and the inventiveness of Ukrainian soldiers.
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Jan 30, 2024 • 54min

Putin forms new Africa mercenary group with same name as Nazis & Ukraine 'downs Russian Su-34 fighter jet'

Latest updates from Ukraine including tensions between Zelensky and Zaluzhny, Russia's war-time economy, Russian attacks in certain regions, shooting down of Russian fighter by Ukraine, political tensions in Ukraine, Ukraine's ability to sustain itself and aid packages, missile production in Russia, Kremlin's actions and statements, skepticism and oversight of US aid to Ukraine.

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