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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Apr 28, 2023 • 50min
Ukraine ‘is ready’ for counter-offensive & life in Russia as the country descends into authoritarianism
Day 428.Today, we discuss the latest military & diplomatic updates from Ukraine, look at life in Russia as repression increases and violence breaks out as former fighters return home & discuss the issue of mines and de-mining across Ukraine. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Tank Commander and Telegraph Columnist)Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter. To support our work, 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.
Apr 27, 2023 • 1h 3min
Frustrated Putin sacks deputy defence minister & Zelensky appeals to China
Day 427.Today, we assess the evolving military situation on the ground, examine the news that Putin has sacked his deputy defence minister, reflect on the apparent assassination of a pro-Russian collaborator in the occupied Melitopol, and consider the latest developments following Zelensky’s call with President Xi.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host) @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Peter Dickinson (Atlantic Council). @AtlanticCouncil on Twitter.To support our work, 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.
Apr 26, 2023 • 47min
Xi finally speaks to Zelensky & the long shadow of Chernobyl
Day 426.Today, we report on the latest updates from the ground in Ukraine and, on the 37th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, we reflect on reactions from within the country at the time and discuss its impact on contemporary Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Val Voshchevska (Ukraine Solidarity Project and co-host of the Ukrainian Spaces podcast). @Val_Voshchevska on Twitter.Find out more about Ukrainian Spaces: https://linktr.ee/ukrainianspacesTo support our work, 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.
Apr 25, 2023 • 55min
Dissecting Russia's new 'supertank' & deep dive into South Asia's perspectives on the war in Ukraine
Day 425.Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine, discuss Russia’s T-14 Armata tank, and do a deep dive – with guests – into the view from South Asia; how countries like Pakistan, India and Bangladesh are reacting to a war far from their orbit, and what this means for the region as a whole.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter. Joe Wallen (South Asia Correspondent). @joerwallen on Twitter.Tushar Shetty (Journalist & co-host of Beyond the Indus podcast). @shtushar24 on Twitter Listen to "Beyond the Indus" podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/beyond-the-indus/id1681604987 and on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5MkvpKEnpmDgqCb8wdxUouTo support our work, 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.
Apr 24, 2023 • 47min
Ukraine attacks Russia's Black Sea fleet, more river crossings in Kherson and why Russia cancelled remembrance day marches
Day 424.Today, we analyse Ukraine’s sea-drone attacks on Russia’s Black Sea fleet in Sevastopol, discuss reports that Ukrainian troop have crossed the river in Kherson region, and ask why the Kremlin has cancelled nationwide Second World War remembrance marches.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @JKJournoon Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent) @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.To support our work, 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.
Apr 21, 2023 • 1h 4min
River battles in Kherson, Russia threatens another winter gas crisis & a year with an adopted Ukrainian dog
Day 421.In today's bumper episode, we discuss foreign volunteers and the river war being fought near Kherson and analyse the state of Europe’s gas reserves as Moscow threatens another winter crisis. Plus, we catch up with our Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan, who’s marking one year since she reported from the front lines and adopted a stray Ukrainian dog, Andrivka.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence) @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @ColinFreeman99 on Twitter.Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor) @SheridanDani on Twitter.Rachel Millard (Energy Correspondent). @RachelMillardAS on Twitter.To support our work, 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.
Apr 20, 2023 • 49min
Superhumans: the new medical centre helping Ukrainians with life-changing injuries
Day 420.Today, we analyse updates from the battlefront, bring you the latest news on the Russian ships snooping on key energy infrastructure & we interview Andrey Stavnitser is founder of Superhumans, a new Ukrainian medical centre that provides reconstruction, prosthetics & rehabilitation for soldiers who have lost their limbs in the war.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @JoeBarnes on Twitter.Andrey Stavnitser (Co-founder of Superhumans) @stavnitser on Twitter.Find out more about Superhumans: https://superhumans.com/Read more: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/terror-and-security/ukraine-russia-war-prosthetic-limbs-latest-kyiv/To support our work, 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.
Apr 19, 2023 • 53min
Ukraine attempts a night attack, Russia's spy ships & France under pressure to back further EU sanctions
Day 419. Today, we look at updates from battlefront, analyse the alleged Russian plan to sabotage European energy, and discuss the militarisation of Russian society and what it means for the country’s future.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). @JoeBarnes on Twitter.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Colonel, Expert on Bio Security). @HamishDBG on Twitter.To support our work, 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.
Apr 18, 2023 • 51min
Putin visits occupied Kherson & Macron's 'secret plan' with China to end Ukraine war
Day 418. Today, we analyse the latest reports on the fighting for Bakhmut, report on Vladimir Putin’s visit to Kherson region, and look at the diplomacy of French President Emmanuel Macron amid his overtures to China.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter. To support our work, 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.
Apr 17, 2023 • 37min
EU countries ban Ukrainian grain, Putin critic sentenced & interview with Victoria Amelina
Day 417. Today, we discuss the sentencing of Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza, analyse criticism of Russian elites from Wagner’s leader Yevgheny Prighozin and welcome to our London studio Ukrainian writer and war crimes researcher Victoria Amelina.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @JKJourno on Twitter. Victoria Amelina (Writer & War Crimes Researcher). @vamelina on Twitter. To support our work, 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.
