

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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Sep 12, 2023 • 58min
Kim Jong-un visits Russia to meet with Putin, and how lessons on 'post-traumatic growth' can be applied in Ukraine
Day 565. Today, we report on the latest updates from the front lines and discuss Kim Jong-un's visit to Russia to meet Vladimir Putin.Plus, in the first of the interviews from our trip to the United States, Dom Nicholls heads to the Boulder Crest Foundation, a veterans and first responders rehabilitation and wellness organisation. There he speaks to Josh Goldberg from the foundation, and Olena Bidovanets, a mental health practitioner from Ukraine, about mental health, stress and resilience, both for individuals in war and society at large.Contributors David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.With thanks to Josh Goldberg and Olena Bidovanets at the Boulder Crest Foundation.Read Russia expands military bases along Finland border, by Joe Barnes: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/09/11/russia-expands-military-bases-along-finland-border/Read Russia fired missiles at civilian cargo ship in Odesa as focus of Black Sea attacks shifts, by Joe Barnes: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/09/11/russia-missiles-odesa-black-sea-ukraine-putin/Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 11, 2023 • 54min
Ukrainian special forces retake drilling rigs near Crimea & live from the US Air Force Academy
Day 564.Today, the team call in from Washington DC, Colorado, London, and Kyiv, bringing you the latest updates from the battlefront, analysing Russia’s local elections and - later - lessons from the air war in Ukraine with figures from the US military.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.With thanks to: Dr Tony Tingle, Programme Director of the Institute for Future Conflict at the US Air Force Academy Retired US Air Force Brigadier David StillwellFind out more: Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.ukSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 9, 2023 • 55min
Exclusive interview with General David Petraeus, Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
General David Petraeus, Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, discusses the Ukrainian counter-offensive, arms deliveries, Western support, and the implications of the war on future warfare and Western foreign policy. The chapter also explores the progress and challenges in Ukraine, the evolution of warfare, the use of social media and open source intelligence, the influence of the Afghanistan withdrawal on global events, and the importance of maintaining the UK-US special relationship.

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Sep 8, 2023 • 46min
Russia's Surovikin line begins to buckle & analysing shifting Chinese and Russian influence in Central Asia
Updates from Ukraine's front lines and analysis of the country's counteroffensive against Russia. The impact of China's Belt and Road Initiative in Kazakhstan and the changing alliances of Armenia. The importance of smaller battles in Ukraine's counteroffensive and the release of a documentary on China's Belt and Road project.

Sep 7, 2023 • 42min
Russia redeploys troops to hold back breakthrough & live reporting from Ukraine
Senior Foreign Correspondent Roland Oliphant provides updates from the front lines in Ukraine, including analysis of strikes on Ukrainian ports and his on-the-ground reporting in Izmail. The podcast also covers recent attacks and drone strikes in Ukraine and Russia, the $1 billion US donation to Ukraine, the historical background of Ismail, an upcoming trip to the United States, Putin's lies, and caution about drone incidents.

Sep 6, 2023 • 45min
Ukraine kills elite Russian troops travelling to key battle front
Ukraine: The Latest analyzes updates from the front lines and diplomatic news, discussing Ukraine's military duty exemptions. It explores the impact on Russia's elite troops and international responses. The podcast also delves into the controversial use of animals in war and Ukraine's covert assassination program. Expressions of gratitude, personal stories, and reflections on the war are shared, along with discussions about the lasting impact of Lance Corporal Liam Tasker and his dog Theo.

Sep 5, 2023 • 40min
Ukraine reaches 'final layer' of key Russian defensive line & Kim Jong Un plans to visit Russia leaked
Senior Foreign Correspondent Roland Oliphant joins the podcast to discuss the Russian defensive line in Ukraine, leaked reports of Kim Jong Un's planned visit to Russia, and the recent events in Odesa.

Sep 4, 2023 • 1h 8min
Russia launches ‘massive’ drone strike ahead of Putin talks & Zelensky sacks Defence Minister
Topics discussed include a drone strike on a Ukrainian port, the sacking of Ukraine's Defense Minister due to corruption allegations, the progress of Ukrainian forces in their assault on the Serovkin line, political challenges faced by Putin's party in a remote region of Russia, and the significance of the Minister of Defense position in Ukraine's government.

Sep 1, 2023 • 53min
Ukraine strikes factory producing missile microchips & the differences between Western and Russian tanks
The podcast features David Knowles, Dominic Nicholls, Howard Mustoe, and Hamish De Bretton-Gordon. They discuss BAE Systems' involvement with the Ukrainian army, tank warfare, Western tank survivability, and nuclear bunkers.

Aug 31, 2023 • 45min
Ukraine tells counteroffensive critics to 'shut up' & analysing the drone war against Russia
The new British Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps, discusses the latest news from the frontlines and the appointment of a new defence secretary. The podcast analyzes Ukrainian drone warfare and the effectiveness of Ukraine's drone campaign compared to Russia's. They also discuss the use of drones and air defense systems in the conflict and potential future implications. The podcast provides a diplomatic update on Russia's increased cooperation with North Korea and discusses the recent change in a major office of state in the UK. Overall, the podcast covers a range of interesting topics related to the Ukraine-Russia conflict.