

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, 2023 • 21min
Stories from the Ukrainian Welcome Centre
Today, in a special episode, we hear a constellation of voices from a special concert hosted at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Mayfair, London, in support of the Ukrainian Welcome Centre, who have been at the forefront helping Ukrainians in Britain displaced by the War.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Yuliya Trishkeu (Soprano, Ealing Symphony Orchestra).Kenneth Nowakowski (Bishop of the Ukrainian Cathedral in London).Andray Marchenko (Director of the Ukrainian Welcome Centre).Find out more: Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral: www.ucc-gb.com. Ukrainian Welcome Centre: www.ukrainianwelcomecentre.org.Ealing Symphony Orchestra: www.ealingso.org.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.

Dec 30, 2022 • 58min
Putin announces state visit by China's Xi Jinping & 100 years since the birth of the Soviet Union
Day 310. Today, as Putin announces that China's leader Xi Jinping will be visiting Russia in the New Year, we discuss what this meeting means for the war in Ukraine. Plus, we reflect on the 100 year anniversary of the birth of the Soviet Union and what it can tell us about the current conflict.Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.Daniel Capurro (Senior Reporter and History Correspondent). @CapurrodDaniel on Twitter.Read: Vladimir Putin expects ‘dear friend’ Xi Jinping to make Moscow state visit, by Nataliya VasilyevaRead: Belarus summons Ukrainian ambassador after shooting down missile, by Nataliya Vasilyeva Read: Sir Tony Blair courted Vladimir Putin despite officials’ doubts, by Daniel CapurroEmail: podcasts@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.

Dec 29, 2022 • 30min
Russia bombards Ukraine with 130 missiles & Odesa dismantles statue of Catherine the Great
Day 309. Today, we discuss a continued barrage of missiles on civilian infrastructure from Russia, talk about the Kremlin using the offer of free IVF to persuade more people to join the military and consider the dismantling of the Catherine the Great monument in Odessa. Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor). @venetiarainey on Twitter.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.Read: Russians fighting in Ukraine can freeze sperm for free, by Nataliya VasilyevaEmail: podcasts@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.

Dec 28, 2022 • 59min
Cocktails and Revolutions
Day 308. Today, we discuss the concept of a Russian Union State, and we’re joined by former MP Aliona Hlivco to consider the 2014 Revolution of Dignity and talk about the origin of the Zelensky cocktail. Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host). @DomNicholls on Twitter.With thanks to Aliona Hlivco. @aliona_hlivco on Twitter.Read: Introducing the Zelensky Cocktail, a drink as strong and refreshing as Ukraine’s leader, by Dominic NichollsEmail: podcasts@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.

Dec 27, 2022 • 25min
The life & times of Taras Shevchenko (part 2)
Over the Christmas week we’re doing things a little differently. Today is the second part of a special two part podcast on the life and works of Ukrainian poet, writer and artist, Taras Shevchenko.In the last episode, we heard about the historical period in which the young Shevchenko grew up. We heard about the boy who was born a serf but went to St Petersburg for his education.Lyubov spoke about his poetry and ended the episode with his arrest by the Tsarist powers. That’s where we pick up his story. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Lyubov Tarashchuk (Researcher at the Taras Shevchenko Museum in Kyiv).Email: podcasts@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.

Dec 26, 2022 • 43min
The life & times of Taras Shevchenko (part 1)
Over the Christmas week we’re doing things a little differently. Today is the first part of a special two part podcast on the life and works of Ukrainian poet, writer and artist, Taras Shevchenko.Shevchenko’s life is a fascinating story. Born in serfdom in 1814, he died in 1861 in St Petersburg. His life is one of incredible creativity, artistic talent and gives us a fascinating glimpse back into 19th century Ukrainian history at a time when the Russian Empire was in its heyday. Understanding him, his life and his impact on Ukrainian culture, should help us better contemporary modern Ukraine and that is what this two part podcast will try and do. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Lyubov Tarashchuk (Researcher at the Taras Shevchenko Museum in Kyiv).Email: podcasts@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.

Dec 23, 2022 • 1h 7min
Car bomb in Melitopol and comparing Churchill and Zelensky
Day 303. Today, we discuss the Russian destruction of the ruined theatre in Mariupol, look at the recent car bomb in Melitopol and compare Zelensky’s trip to Washington to Winston Churchill’s visit to the White House at the height of the second world war in December 1941. Plus we hear from the charity Lumos about the work they are doing to help children in Ukraine. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Daniel Capurro (Senior Reporter). @CapurrodDaniel on Twitter. Claire Hubble (Co-host). @byclairehubble on Twitter.With thanks to Galina Bulat and Freya Paleit from Lumos. @lumos on Twitter. Email: podcasts@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.

Dec 22, 2022 • 42min
Zelensky's triumphant US visit, Patriot missiles and the reaction in Russia
Day 302. Today, we discuss all the news and reaction to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Washington, analyse the new military aid package announced by the United States and we look in detail at Russia’s reaction to the Biden and Zelensky meeting. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Natalia Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.Email: podcasts@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.

Dec 21, 2022 • 52min
Russia rages as Zelensky visits Washington & understanding Crimea
Day 301. Today, we discuss President Zelenky’s upcoming visit to Washington and we speak to Ukrainian blogger and Tiktok creator Kseniia Solodukhina about Crimea, misinformation and hope for the future.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.With thanks to Kseniia Solodukhina, you can find Kseniia on Twitter, Youtube and Tiktok @xenasoloSee 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.

Dec 20, 2022 • 53min
Zelensky visits Bakhmut & Ukraine’s literary scene in wartime
Day 300. Today, we discuss Zelensky's visit to war torn Bakhmut, Putin's meeting with Alexander Lukashenko and unpack Ukraine's literary scene with our guest today is Bohdana Neborak, a journalist & culture manager.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on Twitter.With thanks to Bohdana Neborak, @BohdanaNeborakSee 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.