Diane Francis, senior fellow at the think tank Atlantic Council discusses Vladimir Putin's trip to North Korea, a Ukrainian special forces attack on Syria, and China's position on the war in Ukraine.The Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: https://www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russia’s president ended a visit to Vietnam with a threat to South Korea - don’t send weapons to Ukraine. Seoul is contemplating it after a defence deal was signed between North Korea and Moscow. Plus - the poll-leading party in France’s snap election changes tack on the Ukraine conflict as it seeks to appeal to moderate voters. The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Defence Correspondent George Grylls explains why the fighting along the Dnipro river in Ukraine is becoming increasingly significant. Plus, author and foreign policy expert Ian Williams on Vladimir Putin's trip to North Korea.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: https://www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Viktor Orbán’s government takes on the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union as a surge of populist candidates head for the bloc’s parliament. Plus, the risk of an expanding, regional conflict in the Middle East spikes as Israel and Lebanon trade barbs - and missiles. The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Treated as a pariah elsewhere, the Russian President is being warmly welcomed in reclusive North Korea - and a deal could bolster his anti-Western alliance. Plus, sanctions imposed on Russia may become less effective as Mr Putin rebuilds neglected relationships.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Ukraine peace summit concludes a senior Ukrainian official warns Russian President Vladimir Putin could use nuclear weapons if he’s losing. Plus, China is stockpiling nuclear warheads faster than the US or Russia.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Director of Military Sciences at the Royal United Services Institute Matthew Savill discusses how strikes on missile systems in Crimea might soften up Vladimir Putin's defences and leave his control of the region in tatters.The Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: https://www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is the former British Army Officer Hamish De Bretton-Gordon, a former commander of the Royal Tank Regiment and the UK's joint chemical biological and nuclear regiment. He discusses the damage Ukraine is carrying out on Russian targets specifically thanks to NATO - and in particular American and British - intelligence.The Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: https://www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What did the G7 leaders announce at their summit and is Ukraine happy about it? We ask The Times' chief political correspondent, who is in Puglia following the meeting. Also, hear from a defence expert on what Russia's ability to defend itself is currently like and what he makes of America's decision to lift a ban on supplying a contentious Ukrainian group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The West is warned Russian spies are utilising a rule allowing diplomats to travel freely in Europe to sabotage critical infrastructure. Can anything be done to close the loophole? The Times' man in Brussels, Bruno Waterfield, looks at the damage that's being done by free movement on mainland Europe. Also, Russia's influence in Africa grows ever stronger, as Vladimir Putin sinks his claws into both sides of a civil war in Sudan. Are we close to a second genocide in Darfur in 20 years? Africa Correspondent Jane Flanagan explains all.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: https://www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.