Ukraine: The Latest

Day 433. Today, Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking the Kremlin with drones, and we speak to a Danish Investigative reporter about new evidence of Russian ships in the Baltic sea ahead of last year’s Nord Stream explosions. Plus, we ask whether Ukraine’s counter-offensive has already begun. Contributors: David Knowles (Host).  @djknowles22 on Twitter. Genevieve Holl-Allen (Foreign Corres...

Day 432. Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine, analyse Ukraine’s drone strike on a Crimean oil depot & we explore the idea of a military ‘shaping’ operation ahead of a potential Ukrainian counter offensive. Contributors: David Knowles (Host).  @djknowles22 on Twitter. Maighna Nanu (Foreign Reporter). @Maighna_N on Twitter. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). ...

Day 431. Today, David Knowles hosts a special edition of the podcast, interviewing international Human Rights lawyers Vadym Chovgan and Therese Rytter from DIGNITY (the Danish Institute Against Torture) about their work documenting instances of torture and other possible war crimes in the occupied territories.  Warning: this episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and cruelty. ...

Day 428. Today, we discuss the latest military & diplomatic updates from Ukraine, look at life in Russia as repression increases and violence breaks out as former fighters return home & discuss the issue of mines and de-mining across Ukraine.  Contributors: David Knowles (Host).  @djknowles22 on Twitter. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence).  @DomNicholls on Twitter....

Day 427. Today, we assess the evolving military situation on the ground, examine the news that Putin has sacked his deputy defence minister, reflect on the apparent assassination of a pro-Russian collaborator in the occupied Melitopol, and consider the latest developments following Zelensky’s call with President Xi. Contributors: Francis Dearnley (Host)  @FrancisDearnley on Twitter. Dominic N...

Day 426. Today, we report on the latest updates from the ground in Ukraine and, on the 37th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, we reflect on reactions from within the country at the time and discuss its impact on contemporary Ukraine. Contributors: David Knowles (Host).  @djknowles22 on Twitter. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)  @FrancisDearnley on Twitter. Dominic...

Day 425. Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine, discuss Russia’s T-14 Armata tank, and do a deep dive – with guests – into the view from South Asia; how countries like Pakistan, India and Bangladesh are reacting to a war far from their orbit, and what this means for the region as a whole. Contributors: David Knowles (Host).  @djknowles22 on Twitter. Francis Dearnley (Assistant C...

Day 424. Today, we analyse Ukraine’s sea-drone attacks on Russia’s Black Sea fleet in Sevastopol, discuss reports that Ukrainian troop have crossed the river in Kherson region, and ask why the Kremlin has cancelled nationwide Second World War remembrance marches. Contributors: David Knowles (Host).  @djknowles22 on Twitter. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)  @FrancisDearnl...

Day 421. In today's bumper episode, we discuss foreign volunteers and the river war being fought near Kherson and analyse the state of Europe’s gas reserves as Moscow threatens another winter crisis. Plus, we catch up with our Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan, who’s marking one year since she reported from the front lines and adopted a stray Ukrainian dog, Andrivka. Contributors: David Knowles (Ho...

Day 420. Today, we analyse updates from the battlefront, bring you the latest news on the Russian ships snooping on key energy infrastructure & we interview Andrey Stavnitser is founder of Superhumans, a new Ukrainian medical centre that provides reconstruction, prosthetics & rehabilitation for soldiers who have lost their limbs in the war. Contributors: David Knowles (Host).  @d...

Day 419.  Today, we look at updates from battlefront, analyse the alleged Russian plan to sabotage European energy, and discuss the militarisation of Russian society and what it means for the country’s future. Contributors: David Knowles (Host).  @djknowles22 on Twitter. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence).  @DomNicholls on Twitter. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Edito...

Day 418.  Today, we analyse the latest reports on the fighting for Bakhmut, report on Vladimir Putin’s visit to Kherson region, and look at the diplomacy of French President Emmanuel Macron amid his overtures to China. Contributors: David Knowles (Host).  @djknowles22 on Twitter. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Ed...

Day 417.  Today, we discuss the sentencing of Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza, analyse criticism of Russian elites from Wagner’s leader Yevgheny Prighozin and welcome to our London studio Ukrainian writer and war crimes researcher Victoria Amelina. Contributors: David Knowles (Host).  @djknowles22 on Twitter. James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @JKJourno on Twitter. Victoria Am...

Day 414.  Today, we analyse recent reports from Bakhmut and report the latest news on the Pentagon leaks. Plus, our colleague Steven Edginton interviews key members of the Polish military to understand the rapid Polish rearmament. Contributors: David Knowles (Host).  @djknowles22 on Twitter. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence).  @DomNicholls on Twitter. Gareth Corfield (Sen...

Day 413.  Today, we give updates from the front lines and further analyse the leak of confidential documents in the U.S. Plus, we look at the latest economic numbers coming out of Ukraine. Contributors: David Knowles (Host).  @djknowles22 on Twitter. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence).  @DomNicholls on Twitter. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor).  @FrancisDea...

Day 412.  Today, we examine the defences Russia is building on the southern front, analyse partisan activity in Melitopol and look at the blurred lines between patriotism and war profiteering with Spectator journalist Svitlana Morenets. Contributors: David Knowles (Host).  @djknowles22 on Twitter. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter. Francis Dearnley (As...

Day 411.  Today, we analyse the fallout from the leaked Pentagon documents on Ukraine and our Defence editor reflects on her most recent dispatch from the frontlines.  Contributors: David Knowles (Host).  @djknowles22 on Twitter. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor).  @FrancisDearnley on Twitter Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former NATO Commander).  @HamishDGB on Twitte...

Day 407.  Today, in a special edition of Ukraine: The Latest, we take you to the town Bucha, a year after its liberation and the discovery of massacres and rapes committed by Russian troops. Reporter and host David Knowles visited last summer, a few months after the retreat of the Russian army. David speaks with locals about their lives during the occupation, visits a basement where people sh...

Day 406.  Today, we hear from our Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan who’s been interviewing Ukrainian soldiers in the Donbas, analyse the latest diplomatic news as Emmanuel Macron visits China, and dive into what Finland will bring to NATO in terms of men and materiel. Contributors: David Knowles (Host).  @djknowles22 on Twitter. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor).  @Francis...

Day 405.  Today, we bring you updates from Ukraine, discuss the increasing use of facial recognition by Russian security forces & interview a Ukrainian architect about his new project to help Ukrainians rebuild their homes. Contributors: David Knowles (Host).  @djknowles22 on Twitter. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor).  @FrancisDearnley on Twitter Lena Masri (Investiga...

Day 404.  Today, we bring you updates from the front lines, analysis of global oil geopolitics as Saudi Arabia moves away from the US and we interview Ukrainian art historian and journalist Oksana Semenik on the impact of the war on the arts, cultural colonialism and the future of art in Ukraine. Contributors: David Knowles (Host).  @djknowles22 on Twitter. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Co...

Day 403.  Today, we bring you updates from the front lines and analyse the café bombing in St Petersburg that killed Russian military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky. Plus, we hear from Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan who’s been interviewing Ukrainian pilots. Contributors: David Knowles (Host).  @djknowles22 on Twitter. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor).  @FrancisDearnley on Twi...

Day 400. Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, bring you a live report from Bucha one year on from the city’s liberation. Plus we interview Vladyslav Heraskevych, two-time Olympian and Ukrainian skeleton racer on Russian and Belarusian inclusion in International sports. You can read Danielle's piece about Bucha here: Bucha: Colour returns to site of war’s worst atrocities on anniversar...

Day 399. Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss the issues faced by Ukrainian refugees in Britain and Dom Nicholls interviews Tom Tugendhat, Minister of State for Security of the United Kingdom. Contributors: David Knowles (Host).  @djknowles22 on Twitter. Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army colonel, expert on CBRN & Bio Security). @HamishDBG on Twitter. Maria...

Day 398. Today, Brussels Correspondent Joe Barnes brings updates from across the battlefront and we analyse the state of the cyber war with Technology Reporter Gareth Corfield. Plus - why the EU is slapping trade restrictions on countries helping Russia acquire washing machines and used cars? Contributors: David Knowles (Host).  @djknowles22 on Twitter. Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @B...