World in 10

After a 90 minute phone call with Donald Trump, the Russian president agreed not to strike energy infrastructure but within hours a Ukrainian power station was hit.Hamish de Bretton Gordon - a former commanding officer of the UK - and NATO’s - Chemical and Nuclear defence forces unpacks the hours following the announcement of this limited ceasefire, how Vladimir Putin will be viewing the phone call with Trump and what Europe needs to do now.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.comPhoto: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gaza is reeling from ‘extensive’ Israeli airstrikes that have killed hundreds - while Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu promises ‘increasing military force’ despite the truce. As mediators say they’ll keep talking - Professor Fawaz Gerges from the London School of Economics unpacks the state of the ceasefire, the risks of regional escalation and what it means for global security.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.comPhoto: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Tuesday Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will discuss Ukraine's future with the US President trying to persuade his Russian counterpart to agree to a ceasefire at least. So what goes into these diplomatic calls? Who plans them, how much are the plans adhered to and what is the ideal outcome for both sides? Think tank RUSI's Russian domestic politics specialist Emily Ferris and The Times' Assistant US Editor, David Charter, analyse how Putin and Trump are gearing up for a call the outcome of which whole world is waiting for.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 moreRead morePhoto: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this extended Frontline conversation, military analyst Sean Bell examines Russia's counter-offensive to retake the Kursk region, and explains why Vladimir Putin's determination not to upset Donald Trump puts Russia under time pressure to force Ukraine out of its territory.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.

In this extended Frontline conversation, the Times' World Affairs Editor Catherine Philp examines Vladimir Putin's attitude to a 30 day ceasefire in Ukraine, why Donald Trump's patience is wearing thin, and whether Russia will stick to any deal.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.

Ireland’s Taoiseach Michael Martin got through his trip to the White House this week without Donald Trump bringing up his country’s 0.24% defence budget. As defence chiefs from five key European countries meet in Paris, The Times' veteran foreign correspondent Michael Binyon assesses whether this new group can convince Europe’s low spenders to do more.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 Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Vladimir Putin cautiously supports the idea of a ceasefire but raises questions about Donald Trump's proposals, has he been forced into a zugzwang—a chess position where any move worsens the outcome? Dr Stephen Hall from the University of Bath explores the challenges and complexities ahead.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.comPhoto: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the US declared the 'ball is in Russia’s court' over the 30-day ceasefire plan agreed with Ukraine, the Kremlin claims it needs more information before responding. Professor Scott Lucas from University College Dublin argues that Vladimir Putin is likely to reject the deal while playing to Donald Trump’s ego, leaving US officials to manage the challenges of unpredictable diplomacy.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 Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Ukrainian and US teams resume talks aimed at peace in the war with Russia, Ukraine's air and sea initial ceasefire plans will be at the forefront. Marco Rubio has suggested they "have merit" but are they a realistic proposition for Vladimir Putin? RUSI's Senior Research Fellow for Airpower in the Military Sciences team, Justin Bronk analyses what those merits actually are.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 moreRead morePhoto: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US-Ukraine peace talks will resume on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, the first since the Oval Office row 10 days ago. But after a bruising week since, during which the US ended its military aid for and intelligence sharing with Ukraine and Russia has taken advantage on the battlefield, their negotiating position looks weaker than ever. It comes on the day reports say Ukraine's troops are completely surrounded in Kursk. The Times' World Affairs Editor, Catherine Philp, analyses just how damaged they've been going in to the meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other senior officials.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 moreRead morePhoto: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.