Day 203. Today, we analyse the tactics Ukraine used to break the Russian lines in the east; look at what Ukrainian troops and journalists are finding in the liberated territories; and finally we discuss something that’s been on the edge of conversations for many months now: nuclear weapons. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22. Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls. Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Foll...
Sep 14, 2022•51 min
Day 202. Today, we continue to reflect on Ukraine’s counter-offensive, answer some of your questions and ask whether Europe has done enough to avoid an energy crisis this Winter. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22. Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...
Sep 13, 2022•40 min
Day 201. Today, we discuss an extraordinary few days on the front lines. Over the weekend Ukraine executed a devastating offensive in the north eastern Kharkiv region, liberating scores of settlements and driving Russian forces back in disarray and confusion, leaving behind equipment, ammunition and their fallen comrades. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22. Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls. Francis Dearnley (As...
Sep 12, 2022•59 min
Day 198. Today, we discuss the lightning advance, consider Russia's continued occupation of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant and debate what impact a harsh incoming winter will have on Western support for Ukraine. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22. Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls. Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphant. Sergio Olmos (Freelance Journalist)....
Sep 09, 2022•38 min
Day 197. Today, we discuss the latest updates the battlefront and we have a fascinating interview with Vladyslav Heraskevych, the first-ever Ukrainian skeleton racer, who talks about how the war has impacted Sport in Ukraine and his own life. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22. Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls. With thanks to Vladyslav Heraskevych. Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk See Privacy Policy at https://a...
Sep 08, 2022•37 min
Day 196. Today, we discuss the latest updates from the battlefront, north, south and east; dig into the composition and tactics of the Ukrainian army; and ask why Russia has resorted to buying millions of artillery shells and rockets from North Korea. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22. Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley Emai...
Sep 07, 2022•52 min
Day 195. Today, we discuss the latest updates from the battlefront, analysing more worrying developments at the ZNPP. Plus, we learn about the dire situation in Somalia and how it's linked to conflict in Europe thousands of miles away. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22. Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls. Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphant. Sarah Newey (Globa...
Sep 06, 2022•41 min
Day 194. Today, we discuss the latest updates from the Ukrainian counter attack in the south, talk about the Russian telegram channels that give us a different understanding of the conflict than state media, and analyse questions of weapon and ammunition supply from the West to Ukraine. Plus, we reflect on the UK's change of Prime Minister, as the Johnson era ends and the Truss one begins. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22. Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign C...
Sep 05, 2022•44 min
Day 191. Today, we discuss the latest updates from the war zone, the ongoing developments at the ZNPP and analyse what Putin’s snub of Gorbachev tells us about him and modern Russia. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley. James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). Hamish de Bretton Gordon OBE (Former commander of UK and Nato CBRN Forces). Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk See Priv...
Sep 02, 2022•45 min
Day 190. Today, we discuss the latest updates from the warzone, hear from our correspondent Campbell MacDiarmid who’s on the ground in Ukraine and we interview journalist Kristaps Andrejsons, who gives us the view of the war from Latvia. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22 Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley. Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor). Follow Venetia on Twitter @venetiarainey. Campbell MacDia...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Day 189. Today, we discuss the continuing Ukrainian counter offensive in the south. Plus, we look at the life and legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev, former president of the Soviet Union who died yesterday, aged 91. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22 Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley. Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Daniel Capurro (Senior Reporter & History Correspondent). Email : podcasts@te...
Aug 31, 2022•47 min
Day 188. Today, we look at the intense fighting in the south around the occupied city of Kherson, the start of what some believe is the long awaited Ukrainian counter offensive - we also explore the world of NAFO ,the fellas and images of Shibuya dogs? Confused? Well, listen on to discover a fascinating aspect of Ukraine’s fightback against Russian disinformation. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22 Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis ...
Aug 30, 2022•52 min
Day 187. Due to it being a Bank Holiday in the UK, our Defence and Security Editor Dominic Nicholls presents a special programme looking back on his time with the British Royal Navy and the Ukrainian Navy, and their use of autonomous mine-hunting drones. Contributors: Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls. 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...
Aug 29, 2022•19 min
Day 184. Today, we look at updates from Ukraine, including concerning developments at the ZNPP and why Russia is burning millions of dollars worth of gas a day on the border with Finland while Europe enters an energy crisis. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22 Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley. Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls. Email : podcasts@telegraph.co.u...
Aug 26, 2022•40 min
Day 183. Today, we look at updates from the battlefront, dig into the latest diplomatic developments in the EU, India and Turkey - and we discuss the invasion’s environmental impact. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22 Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley. Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls. Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). Email : podcasts@telegraph.co.uk See...
Aug 25, 2022•45 min
Day 182. Today, we discuss Ukraine’s independence day and analyse 6 months of conflict. We hear how Ukrainians are marking the bloody anniversary on the ground and hear from our correspondent Will Brown on Russian influence in Africa. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22 Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphant. Will Brown (Africa Correspondent). Follow Will on Twitter @_Will_Brown. Oleksandra Povoroznyk (Journal...
Aug 24, 2022•52 min
Day 181. Today, we discuss the latest updates from the battlefront, look at the economic prospects for the world in the next six months and ask how countries can support Ukraine while dealing with the financial impacts of the invasion. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22 Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley. Louis Ashworth (Economics Reporter). Follow Louis on Twitter @Louis_Ashworth Email : podcasts@telegrap...
Aug 23, 2022•38 min
Day 180. Today, we discuss the latest updates from Ukraine, discuss Saturday evening’s deadly bomb attack on the outskirts of Moscow and we welcome former NATO battalion commander Hamish de Bretton-Gordon to discuss the ongoing risks to the ZNPP. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22 Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley. Hamish de...
Aug 22, 2022•52 min
Day 177. Today, we discuss the latest updates from the battlefront, analyse one of the main problems with Russian battle tanks and we interview the independent activist Val Voshchevska on her work and recent journey back home to Ukraine. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22 Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls. Val Voshchevska. Follow Val on Twitter @Val_Voshchevska. Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk See Privacy Policy...
Aug 19, 2022•48 min
Day 176. Today, we discuss the latest updates from the battlefront, look at Russian shelling in Kharkiv and analyse the latest, worrying news from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22 Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls. Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). Daniel Capurro (Senior Reporter). Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...
Aug 18, 2022•55 min
Day 175. Today, we discuss the latest updates from Ukraine, analysing strikes on Odessa, Russian arms fair and Russo-Chinese joint military exercises. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22 Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls. Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor). Gareth Corfield (Senior Tech Reporter). Email: podcasts@telegra...
Aug 17, 2022•51 min
Day 174. Today, we discuss the latest updates from the battle front, looking in particular at a number of explosions reported today in occupied Crimea and Dom Nicholls discusses his important encounter with the Latvian Defence Minister. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22 Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls Email: podcasts@teleg...
Aug 16, 2022•48 min
Day 173. Today, we discuss the latest updates from the battle front, looking at the situation in Kherson and the East. Plus, we also welcome the Telegraph’s Senior Tech Reporter to unpack developments from the cyber war. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22 Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls Gareth Corfield (Senior Tech Reporter...
Aug 15, 2022•57 min
Day 170. Today, further to usual updates from the frontline of the war, we ask a sobering question: do the attacks around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant risk another Chernobyl? Plus how the war is shaping Ukrainian attitudes to their country and themselves. Contributors: Francis Dearnley (Host, Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls With thanks to: Hamish de Bretton-Gordon. Follow Hami...
Aug 12, 2022•58 min
Day 169. Today, we discuss updates from across the many front lines of the war in Ukraine, hear from the British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, and interview Dr Thomas Clausen on the history of how Germany became so reliant on Russian oil and gas. Contributors: Francis Dearnley (Host, Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls Katie O'Neill (Assistant News Editor). Follow Katie on Twitter ...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Day 168. Today, we discuss the latest updates from Ukraine, analysing the details and implications of the strike on a Russian airbase in Crimea. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22 Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor). Follow Venetia on Twitter @VenetiaRainey. Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls. Email : podcasts@telegraph....
Aug 10, 2022•44 min
Day 167. Today, we discuss the latest updates from the battlefront, the mood in the EU and the details of the latest military aid package to Ukraine from the United States. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22 Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). Follow Joe on Twitter @Barnes_Joe Email : podcasts@telegraph.co.uk See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...
Aug 09, 2022•39 min
Day 166. Today, we discuss the latest updates from Ukraine, analyse developments in central Asia and examine reports of how Russian militia the Wagner group is recruiting from Russian prisons. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22 Dominic Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls James Kilner (Correspondent). Follow James on Twitter @jkjourno Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...
Aug 08, 2022•47 min
Day 163. Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine and welcome the Telegraph’s History correspondent Daniel Capurro to share some historical perspectives and thoughts on how contemporary geopolitics has been impacted by the invasion of Ukraine. Plus, we interview Alina Polyakova, managing editor of the English language news site Ukrainske Pravda about her experiences as a journalist in the war. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22 Francis Dearnley (Assi...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Day 162. Today, we discuss the latest updates from the invasion of Ukraine, discuss how western sanctions are impacting Russian industry & and analyse Germany’s scramble to find alternative sources of energy. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22 Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley Katie O'Neill (Assistant News Editor). Follow Katie on Twitter @_Katie__ONeill Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). Foll...
Aug 04, 2022•41 min
