Ukraine: The Latest

The world’s #1 most listened-to podcast on the Russia-Ukraine war.

Trusted by over 140 million listeners, every weekday The Telegraph’s award-winning team provides breaking news and expert analysis on military strategy, weaponry and the geopolitics of Vladimir Putin vs. Volodymyr Zelensky. And ask: where does Donald Trump fit in?

From frontline reporting and battlefield analysis to deep dives on military strategy, sanctions, energy markets, and global security, we cover the latest war updates alongside history, economics, culture, and daily life in Ukraine and Russia. Featuring expert insight on weapons systems, cyber warfare, humanitarian issues, and what happens next, it is widely considered the go-to source for understanding the conflict.

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Episodes

Russian peace talks & did Putin poison Abramovich?

Day 34. The Telegraph's leading journalists discuss the latest updates in the Ukraine conflict, including ongoing peace talks and the apparent poisoning of Roman Abramovich. For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio | Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk | See 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....

Mar 29, 2022•50 min

Are Joe Biden's gaffes derailing the West's response to Putin?

Day 33. The Telegraph's leading journalists discuss the latest updates in the Ukraine conflict over the weekend. Plus, an in-depth look at whether Joe Biden's comments are damaging the West's response to Russia. For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio | Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk | See 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 mor...

Mar 28, 2022•43 min

Chemical weapons, inside Mariupol and is Putin making the same mistakes as Stalin?

Day 30. The Telegraph's leading journalists discuss the West's red line with chemical weapons. Plus, an in-depth look at the siege of Mariupol and whether Putin is following in the footsteps of Stalin. For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio | Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk | See 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 informat...

Mar 25, 2022•1 hr 1 min

The invasion of Ukraine: one month on

Day 29 . The Telegraph's leading journalists reflect on the invasion of Ukraine, one month on. Plus columnist and leader-writer for The Telegraph, Tim Stanley, explains the complicated relationship between Putin and the Russian Orthodox church, and the role religion is playing in this war. We ignore Vladimir Putin’s Orthodox zeal at our peril, by Tim Stanley: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/02/28/ignore-putins-orthodox-zeal-peril/ | For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.te...

Mar 24, 2022•52 min

Ukrainian counter-attack & photos from the frontline

Day 28 . The Telegraph's leading journalists discuss the Ukrainian counter attack. Plus - one of the Telegraph’s photographers on the frontline, Simon Townsley, gives his response to those crying “fake news” to pictures of devastation in Ukraine. Read the article featuring Simon's photos of the children's hospital here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/terror-and-security/many-russians-dont-believe-pictures-real-ukrainian-children/ | For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://ww...

Mar 23, 2022•48 min

The reality of Kyiv

Day 27 . The Telegraph's leading journalists discuss the latest developments in Ukraine, with on the ground insights from the Telegraph’s journalist in Kyiv, Colin Freeman. Plus we speak to Iuliia Osmolovska - the former diplomat giving negotiating advice to the Ukrainians during their peace talks with Russia. For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio | Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk | See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 1 min

Devastation in Mariupol

Day 26 . The Telegraph's leading journalists discuss the horrendous situation unfolding on the ground in the besieged city of Mariupol. Plus Lt. General Ben Hodges, who served as a commanding general of the United States Army Europe, on why high defence spending by Russia doesn’t appear to be paying off. Read Olga's diary: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/terror-and-security/mariupol-diary-basement-have-left-now-fire/ | For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co...

Mar 21, 2022•44 min

Hoax calls to British MPs, and will sport forgive Russia?

Day 23 . The Telegraph's leading journalists give insights into Russia's assault on Ukraine as it moves westwards, and look at why and how imposters posing as Ukrainian politicians prank called British MPs. Plus, Ben Rumsby, Sport Investigations Reporter, discusses how the geopolitical tensions have played out in sporting arenas across the globe. For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio | Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk | See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...

Mar 18, 2022•42 min

What is Russia's future?

Day 22 . The Telegraph's leading journalists share insights into how life in Russia has shifted since the outbreak of invasion, discuss what Putin’s next moves could be, and what the future could hold for the country once the war has concluded. Plus, the Telegraph's Defence and Security Editor Dominic Nicholls grabs a moment with armed forces minister James Heappey on missile defence systems. For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio | Email: podcasts@telegraph...

Mar 17, 2022•57 min

Are hopes of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal realistic?

Day 21. The Telegraph's leading journalists bring you the latest news from Russia's assault on Ukraine and debate whether hopes of a peace deal realistic, and look at the global chess game linking Russia's war in Ukraine, the Iran nuclear deal and the release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe. For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio | Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk | See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

Mar 16, 2022•36 min

Notes from a Ukrainian living in London

Day 20. The Telegraph's leading journalists bring you the latest news and reaction as a Russian journalist protests on state TV, analyses how Ukraine is winning the drone war, and a Ukrainian living in London joins us to talk about what it's like living this conflict from afar. For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio | Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk | See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

Mar 15, 2022•40 min

Food, energy and aviation: the economic impacts of war in Ukraine

Day 19. The Telegraph's leading journalists bring you the latest news and analysis as Russia's assault on Ukraine edges closer to the western border, examine the implications of the Kremlin’s alleged request for aid from China and look at the economic impact of the conflict. Plus we’ll talk to the Telegraph’s data team on the work they’re doing to throw light on this conflict. For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio | Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk | See Pri...

Mar 14, 2022•35 min

A plea from Ukraine

Day 16 . The Telegraph's leading journalists bring you the latest news and analysis as Russia's weakened forces regroup for an assault on Kyiv, and a Ukrainian MP calls in with a plea: don't leave us to fight World War Three alone. For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio | Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk | See 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...

Mar 11, 2022•40 min

Why is Russia bombing hospitals?

Day 15 . The Telegraph's leading journalists bring you the latest news and reaction as Russian forces destroy cities, towns, roads and now, hospitals, and our China Correspondent Sophia Yan tells us how the conflict is being censored by Beijing. For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio | Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk | See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Hosted on Ac...

Mar 10, 2022•33 min

Why is the UK handling the refugee crisis so badly?

Day 14 . The Telegraph's leading journalists bring you the latest news and reaction amid accusations of a slow and chaotic visa process for those fleeing to Britain. For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio | Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk | See 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....

Mar 09, 2022•35 min

Could Russia be heading for a humiliating defeat?

Day 13 . The Telegraph's leading journalists bring you the latest news and reaction amid reports Russia hasn't made any significant territorial gains in Ukraine since late last week, and we look into the role women are playing on the front line. Read Eleanor Steafel's reporting on the women of Ukraine: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/life/ukraines-women-showing-world-real-bravery-looks-like/ | For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio | Email: podcasts@telegr...

Mar 08, 2022•44 min

What’s happening with the ceasefires in Ukraine?

Day 12 . The Telegraph's leading journalists bring you the latest news and reaction after Russian troops reportedly violated a ceasefire agreement, and we dig into the effect Western economic sanctions are really having on Russia. For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio | Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk | See 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....

Mar 07, 2022•35 min

How dangerous is the nuclear plant attack?

Day 9 . The Telegraph's leading journalists bring you the latest news and reaction after Russian forces strike a nuclear power plant in Ukraine, and we look into how TikTok became a weapon in the war. For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio | Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk | See 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 informati...

Mar 04, 2022•32 min

A deadly change of tactics?

Day 8 . The Telegraph's leading journalists bring you the latest news and reaction as Putin's army moves from Plan B back to Plan A, analyse the scale of the refugee crisis, and our Moscow correspondent tells us what effect global sanctions are really having in Russia. For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio | Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk | See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

Mar 03, 2022•45 min

Russia intensifies its assault

Day 7 . The Telegraph's leading journalists bring you the latest news and reaction as Putin's forces ramp up strikes, and ask the question: Has the Russian president underestimated Volodymyr Zelensky? For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio | Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk | See 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 informati...

Mar 02, 2022•51 min

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