Day 385. Today, we discuss the deadly fire at an FSB Border Service Department building in Rostov-on-Don, Russia and analyse the recent spate of mutinous videos shared by Russian soldiers. Plus, we explore American strategy in Ukraine and around the world. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter. Nataliya Vasi...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr
Day 384. Today, we bring you updates from the front line, analyse yesterday’s confrontation between an American drone and Russian jets in the Black Sea and we look again at questions of nuclear escalation. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter. Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former NATO Commander). Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest Email: ukrainepod@t...
Mar 15, 2023•43 min
Day 383. Today, we analyse frontline reports that Russia is running out of shells, discuss whether the current military situation is favourable or unfavourable for Ukraine, cover the news President Xi will talk to Zelensky after the former’s trip to Moscow, and hear more from a conference in Oxford with key figures about the future trajectory of this war. Contributors: Francis Dearnley (Host). Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter. With thanks to Andrew Byzo...
Mar 14, 2023•58 min
Day 382. Today, we analyse the latest updates Ukraine, chat to Estonia’s ambassador to the UK & Francis Dearnley interviews an Oscar-winning director about his work in supporting Ukraine. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). With thanks to Michel Hazanavicius. Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest Email: uk...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Day 379. Today, we analyse the latest updates from the front line, report on developments in Georgia and Dom Nicholls interviews Ukrainian rock band Antytila. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter. Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter. Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk See Privacy P...
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Day 378. Today, we discuss Russia’s massive overnight missile strike on Ukraine and analyse the dramatic developments this week in Georgia. Plus, we interview Kataryna Stepanenko, a Russia analyst the Institute for the Study of War. We speak about Russia’s mobilisation effort, information warfare and understand the numerous pro-Russia telegram groups. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter. Ja...
Mar 09, 2023•57 min
Day 377. Today, we bring you updates from Bakhmut, discuss the impact of the last year on women in Ukraine & look at the work of international and Ukrainians volunteers on the war-effort across the country. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter Aliona Hlivco (Former MP in Ukraine, now senior consultant at Atticus Partners in London), @aliona_hlivco on Twitter Felicity Spector (Britis...
Mar 08, 2023•54 min
Day 376. Today, we bring you updates from the battlefront, discuss the frankenstein military Russian vehicles that seem to be heading to the front lines & we hear from a Ukrainian in Warsaw on the experiences of Ukrainian refugees in the country. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Former Commander of the First Royal Tank Regiment). @HamishDBG on Twitter. Joe B...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Day 375 Today, we bring you updates from the battlefront as Ukraine fights on in Bakhmut, discuss the activities of Russian trolls and, at the end of today’s panel, we have a catch-up with an undercover volunteer helping supply Ukrainian front-line troops. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @Colinfreeman99 on Twitter. With thanks to Jessikka Aro ...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Day 372 Today, we bring you updates from the front lines in Ukraine as the situation in Bakhmut worsens and analyse the fringe Russian fighters who claim responsibility for raiding border villages in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast. Plus, we get the view from China, as Belarus’s Alexander Lukashenko visits Beijing. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter. Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). Sophia Yan (China Correspondent). Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). Subscribe ...
Mar 03, 2023•44 min
Day 371 Today, we bring you updates from the front lines in Ukraine and the latest developments in the world of diplomacy. Our guest today is Paul Niland, founder of Lifeline Ukraine, a suicide prevention hotline based in the country, In today’s episode we talk a lot about mental health and specifically issues of dependency, addiction and suicide. We are not experts, if you’re in need of help please do seek professional qualified mental health advice. Contributors: David Knowles (Host).&nb...
Mar 02, 2023•59 min
Day 370 Today, we bring you updates from the front lines and discuss daily life in Russia after more than a year of the full-scale invasion. Plus, led by Foreign Correspondent James Kilner, we do a deep dive into the Central Asian positions and their shifting stances towards Ukraine, Russia and China. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @Fr...
Mar 01, 2023•51 min
Day 369. Today, we bring you updates from across Ukraine and the world and we interview Dimko Zhluktenko, the 24-year old founder of Ukrainian charity Dzyga's Paw. The organisation supplies the Ukrainian military with equipment for the front lines. We discuss his experiences in the past year, the challenges he’s faced and the emotional impact of his work where many of the soldiers he’s helping are friends. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter. Dominic Nicholls (Assoc...
Feb 28, 2023•56 min
Day 368. Today, we bring you the latest updates from the frontlines and analyse the demographic and economic havoc Russia's invasion is wreaking on its economy and society. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter. Szu Ping Chan (Economics Reporter). @szupingc on Twitter . Read Szu's article here: https://www.telegraph.co.u...
Feb 27, 2023•51 min
The war in Ukraine is reshaping our world. Every weekday since the invasion, the Telegraph's team of experts in London and correspondents on the ground have analysed the conflict for the ‘Ukraine: The Latest’ podcast, combining our reporting with detailed analysis of the war from all angles – military, humanitarian, political, economic, and historical. To mark a year of war, we recorded a special episode of the podcast with its three core presenters – David Knowles, Dominic Nicholls, and Francis...
Feb 25, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Day 365. Today, we bring you the latest updates from the front lines, discuss China calling for peace talks and reflect on a year of the conflict. Contributors: Dominic Nicholls (Host). @DomNicholls on Twitter Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter. Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter Venetia Rainey (Weekend Foreign Editor). @VenetiaRainey on Twitter. Watch our anniversary video-special, hosted by Do...
Feb 24, 2023•45 min
Day 364. Today, we bring you the latest updates from the front lines and speak to Janine di Giovanni & Nataliya Gumenyuk, co-founders of The Reckoning Project - who collect testimonies across Ukraine to help bring Russian war criminals to Justice. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter . Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter. With thanks to Jan...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Day 364. Today, we do a deep dive on tanks, discuss Biden’s speech in Warsaw & Danielle Sheridan and Dominic Nicholls interview the UK’s Shadow Secretary for Defence, Labour MP John Healey. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter . Venetia Rainey (Weekend Foreign Editor). @venetiarainey on Twitter. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @colinfreeman99 on Twitter. Danielle Sheridan (Defence ...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Day 363. Today, we analyse Vladimir Putin’s speech to the nation, look at the most recent intelligence reports on the situation on the ground and discuss Russia’s most recent defeats, including a bloody engagement near Vuhledar. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter . Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter. Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). Nataliya V...
Feb 21, 2023•59 min
Day 362. Today, we discuss US President Joe Biden’s momentous visit to Kyiv and look at the stories that came out of the Munich Security conference. Plus, we deep dive into the state of the war across Ukraine’s East and we speak to former Belarusian diplomat Pavel Slunkin about his experiences in 2015 at Minsk and his thoughts on the impact of the invasion on Alexander Lukashenko and Belarus as a whole. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter . Dominic Nicholls (Associa...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Day 359. Today, we discuss Russia’s latest strikes on Ukraine as the Munich Security conference gets underway. Plus, we talk to Ukrainian journalist Maria Romanenko and her partner Jez Myers about their journey to the UK, work with Ukrainian refugees and the cultural challenges faced by those making Britain their home. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter . Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter. With thanks to Maria Romanenko (@r...
Feb 17, 2023•59 min
Day 358. Today, we analyse Russia’s latest strikes on Ukraine, discuss the impact of the six Russian balloons shot down over Kyiv and Francis Dearnley interviews Ben Jones, an election expert specialising in emerging threats to electoral integrity. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter . Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter. With thanks to Ben Jo...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Day 357. Today, we get an expert assessment of the current state of the land war in Ukraine with our Associate Editor for Defence, Dom Nicholls. Plus, we interrogate the recent packages of support from Ukraine’s allies and what that means. And finally, we speak to Ukrainian-American Megan Buskey on discovering her grandmother’s story, from the mine’s of the Gulag to leaving the Soviet Union for the USA. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter. Dominic Nicholls (Associat...
Feb 15, 2023•56 min
Day 356. Today, we hear updates from the NATO / Ramstein meeting in Brussels and analyse accusations from Moldova that Moscow was plotting to violently overthrow the country's pro-European leadership with the help of saboteurs. We also hear from journalist Colin Freeman on the Olena Zelenska foundation & the similarities one Ukrainian soldier found between his experience in the war and the film ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter. Fra...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Day 355. Today, we discuss reports of huge battlefield casualties being suffered on the frontlines, and cover a cluster of significant political updates, including the latest on fighter jets, the destabilisation of the Balkans, the impact of the Turkish earthquake, and the mystery of a Ukrainian reservoir being slowly emptied by Russian forces. Plus, we have part one of a two part interview with Dr David Marples, a professor at the University of Alberta, Canada, who delves deep into the history ...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Day 352. Today, we discuss the missile strikes across Ukraine, the heaviest bombardment since the start of the war. We also hear from Dan Ridley, a former British soldier, about his efforts to train Ukrainian troops. Plus, Dom recounts what it was like to be a "fly on the wall" in Rome with Defence Secretary Ben Wallace as Zelensky visited London. Contributors: Dom Nicholls (Host). @DomNicholls on Twitter . Gareth Corfield (Senior Technology Reporter). @GazTheJourno on Twitter . With thank...
Feb 10, 2023•57 min
Day 351. Today, we analyse Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Paris and Brussels, look at the latest military updates from Ukraine and discuss the diplomatic context of the Ukrainian president’s meetings with his European counterparts. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter . Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter. Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Colonel). @HamishDBG on Twitter. Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent) ...
Feb 09, 2023•55 min
Day 350. Today, Volodymyr Zelensky addressed British Parliamentarians in a surprise visit to the United Kingdom - In a passionate and eloquent speech, the Ukrainian president paid tribute to Britain’s support for Ukraine, hailed the "strong British character and presented Commons speaker Lindsay Hoyle with a Ukrainian fighter pilot's helmet inscribed with the words ‘ "We have freedom, gives us wings to protect it" Today, we bring you a special Ukraine the Latest recorded minute...
Feb 08, 2023•42 min
Day 349. Today, we bring you updates from the front lines as Russian reinforcements build-up in the Donbas amid Ukrainian warnings of an upcoming offensive. Plus, we welcome back to the telegraph Gabriella Jozwiak to update us on her work looking at the impact of the war on Ukrainian children. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter . Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomN...
Feb 07, 2023•58 min
Day 348. Today, we bring you updates from the front lines and analyse why Ukraine’s bid for EU membership may be more difficult than it first appears. Plus, we explore how Germany's intelligence agency became a liability for Europe. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter . Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter. James Crisp (Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on Twi...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 8 min
