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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Jan 2, 2024 • 38min
Massive missile and drone strikes across Ukraine while scandal sweeps Russia after Moscow 'nearly naked' party
The podcast discusses the massive strikes on Ukrainian cities by Russia and analyzes the scandal in Russia caused by a nearly naked party. Topics include escalating tensions, Ukrainian reaction to Zelensky's news eave address, recent violence in Ukraine and Putin's presidential campaign, and the impact of the party on changing Russian society.
Jan 1, 2024 • 40min
'We will celebrate victory with the whole world'
In this special episode, the host immerses himself in a Ukrainian festival in Washington DC. They discuss the impact of the invasion on Ukrainians and the efforts of a little parish in sending aid. The significance of the Ukrainian church is explored, along with the kindness of humanity during the invasion. Preserving Ukrainian culture and traditions is highlighted, as well as the emotional struggle of being far from home.
Dec 29, 2023 • 39min
Russia bombs maternity ward in biggest blitz of 2023
Yaroslava Barbieri, researcher on Russia's involvement in post-Soviet conflicts, discusses the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia and the systematic indoctrination program in occupied areas. The podcast also covers the biggest airstrike on Ukraine, attack on Ukrainian airspace, coherent plan for international industrial support, militaristic education, and mechanisms of repression and indoctrination in Ukraine.
Dec 28, 2023 • 1h 10min
Putin sends 'revenge squads' into Crimea
Guests: Dom Nicholls, Joe Barnes, Hamish De Bretton-Gordon, Julia Tymoshenko. Topics: Revenge squads in Crimea, Holodomor reflections, electronic warfare in Ukraine, Royal Navy's request for underwater force protection, current military situation, personal stories of survival, reflections on Russia's invasion of Crimea.
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Dec 27, 2023 • 55min
Russian ship strike: dozens reportedly killed
Updates on the ongoing war in Ukraine, including the strike on a Russian ship and losses in the Donbas region. Discussion on defense plans, drone development, and Russian foreign relations. Insight into the Holodomor famine and its historical impact. Debunking of myths and drawing parallels in Russian-Ukrainian history. Messages of gratitude from listeners worldwide.
Dec 26, 2023 • 42min
Sunny Days in Kramatorsk (Part II)
The podcast explores a group of British volunteers delivering aid to Ukrainian armed forces. It discusses the impact of volunteers, their motivations and experiences, the war-torn city of Harkiv, emotional moments, and a message of gratitude from the volunteers.
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.
