Ukraine: The Latest

Day 259. Today, we discuss updates from across the war zone; analyse the latest diplomatic news from the U.S. and Europe; and we speak about the rise and development of Russian fascism with historian Dr Ian Garner. Contributors:  David Knowles (Host).  Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22. Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence).  Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls. Francis Dearnle...

Day 258. Today, we discuss the brutal fighting in the centre of Ukraine; analyse the emergence from the shadows of Yevgeny Prigozhin and his mercenary army, the Wagner group; and Dom Nicholls takes us through the principles of a good defence as the Russian army digs-in, in the South. Contributors:  David Knowles (Host).  Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22. Dom Nicholls (Associate Edito...

Day 257. Today, as well as the latest updates from Ukraine, we look at the story of how the citizens of Kryvyi Rih saved their city from Russian forces in the early days of the invasion and dive into the issues facing both sides in the air war and ask what the West needs to do to support Ukraine. Contributors:  David Knowles (Host).  Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22. Dom Nicholl...

Day 254. Today, we bring you the latest news from Kherson & discuss what the suspected deployment of Russian ‘barrier troops’ (that’s troops from your own side that shoot you if you run away) means for Russia’s fighting ability and morale. Plus, we unpack the impact of Elon Musk's Twitter takeover and what that could mean on the war against disinformation. And finally, David interviews Ievgenn...

Day 253. Today we discuss some of the early news filtering out of Kherson, worrying news from the ZNPP and we look closer at recent stories from Germany with Dr Thomas Clausen.  It’s worth noting that some of the stories we discuss at the beginning of the episode are fast moving and unfolded as we were recording today, we’ll bring you more information tomorrow.  Contributors:  David...

Day 252. Today we look at the latest updates from Ukraine, discuss Russia’s re-entry into the Grain Deal and analyse the impact of the war on European, Ukrainian and Russian energy security and resilience. Contributors:  David Knowles (Host).  Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22. Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls. With thanks to Dionis Cenusa....

Day 251.  Today we discuss the impact of Russia’s strikes on energy and civilian infrastructure, preview the American mid term elections a week before the US goes to the polls and reflect further on the daring attack on the Russian Black Sea fleet in Sevastopol. Contributors:  David Knowles (Host).  Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22. Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). Rozina Sa...

Day 250. Today, we discuss Monday morning’s massive missile strikes against Ukrainian cities that left thousands of people without electricity and water, analyse the impact of Russia’s exit from the Black Sea Grain Deal and report on the Ukrainian attack on the Black Sea Fleet on Saturday. Contributors:  David Knowles (Host).  Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22. Dom Nicholls (Associate...

Day 247.  Today, we speak to Anna Virtsan, a Kyiv native and previous guest on the podcast about how people in the city are living through the blackouts caused by Russian drone and missile strikes. Plus, we discuss the news that Russian troops have stolen the bones of Grigory Potemkin, the 18th-century prince, from a grave in Kherson.   Contributors:  David Knowles (Host).&nbsp...

Day 246.  Today, we discuss Russia’s nuclear strike simulations overseen by President Putin; look at how the Russian state is tightening the screw on dissenters; and our China correspondent, Sophia Yan, gives her take on Xi Jinping’s approach to the conflict, after months of looking into his life story. Contributors:  David Knowles (Host).  Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22. Nata...

Day 245.  Today, we investigate what appears to be growing internal opposition to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, get the latest from the ongoing battle for Kherson and hear from our reporter on the ground in Kyiv , where life continues under constant threat of missile strikes. Contributors:  Claire Hubble (Host).  Follow Claire on Twitter @ b yclairehubble Dom Nicholls (Associate Edit...

Day 244. Today, we talk about the latest tactical updates from the front, look at the debate in the Democratic Party in the United States on the country’s support for Ukraine, and we hear the shocking account of life in Russian captivity from Colin Freeman who interviewed two recently released American volunteers, who were captured by Russian forces. Today's episode contains descriptions of tortur...

Day 243. Today, Russia attempts to form a militia in Kherson while evacuating much of its forces from the city, we discuss the warnings of a ‘dirty bomb’ attack & we hear from our Senior Economics reporter, who’s just back from a reporting trip to Germany, to hear how sanctions and the energy crisis are affecting German industry and support for Ukraine. Contributors:  David Knowles (Host)...

Day 240 Today, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Russia of planting mines at a hydroelectric dam in near Kherson, we look in detail at the the diplomacy and technicalities of the September run in a British spy plane had with Russian fighter jets and we talk about what life is like for a soldier in Winter.  Contributors:  David Knowles (Host).  Follow David on Twitter @d...

Day 239 Today, Francis Dearnley and David Knowles speak to Journalist Sergio Olmos, who’s been on the ground in southern Ukraine speaking to soldiers and civilians as Ukraine forces advance towards Kherson. Starting the recording at 1pm, they also tracked today’s extraordinary events in Westminster and ask what the resignation of Liz Truss means for British support for Ukraine. Contributors: ...

Day 238.  Today, we examine the evolving situation on the ground in Kherson as Russia braces for a Ukrainian attack on the occupied city. Plus we discuss a number of important diplomatic updates from around the world and speak to Ukrainian businesswoman Olga Shapovalova about the world of business and start-ups during the Russian invasion. Contributors:  David Knowles (Host).  Follo...

Day 237.  Today, we discuss the latest strikes on the Ukrainian capital, discuss the delicate diplomatic relationship between Russia and Israel and ask why Russia is attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Contributors:  David Knowles (Host).  Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22 Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor).  Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley. James...

Day 236. Today, we look at the geopolitical implications after Russian kamikaze drones and missiles strike Kyiv, thousands of Russian troops head to Belarus and Roland Oliphant discusses his recent visit to the front line city of Bakhmut in Donetsk. Contributors:  David Knowles (Host).  Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22 Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor).  Follow Francis...

Day 233. Today, as France breaks away from the West’s policy of nuclear ‘ambiguity’ in response to Putin’s threats, we discuss the latest developments in Ukraine and beyond. Plus, the Telegraph's Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan speaks to Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of Defence Staff, about Nord Stream pipeline sabotage. Contributors:  Claire Hubble (Host).  Follow Claire on Twit...

Day 232.  Today, we discuss Moscow’s threat of ‘’WWIII' if Ukraine is admitted to Nato, and delve into the Ramstein group’s pledge to boost Ukraine’s missile defence. Contributors:  Claire Hubble (Host).  Follow Claire on Twitter @byclairehubble. Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls. Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Follow Rolan...

Day 231.  Today, as the world continues to react to the Russian bombardment of Ukrainian cities, we hear from our Senior Reporter in the Donbas, and look deeper into the mysterious Wagner group. Contributors:  Francis Dearnley (Host & Assistant Comment Editor).  Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley. Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNichol...

Day 230.  Today, we discuss Russia’s continued missile strikes across Ukraine and get the view on the ground in Kyiv the day after the city was rocked by fresh shelling. Contributors:  Claire Hubble (Host).  Follow Claire on Twitter @byclairehubble. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley. Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). Follow Jo...

Day 229. Today, we discuss Putin’s ongoing escalation of strikes against Ukraine, following damage to a key bridge linking Crimea and Russia in an explosion on Saturday, October 8th. The team dig into why the Kerch bridge is so important to Putin and what his furious response means. Contributors:  Claire Hubble (Host). Follow Claire on Twitter @byclairehubble. Dom Nicholls (Associate Edi...

Day 226. Today, as well as looking at updates from across the battlefront, we speak to Matthew Harries, Director, Proliferation and Nuclear Policy at the defence and security think tank RUSI, to discuss and analyse the rising nuclear tensions between Russia and the West. Contributors:  David Knowles (Host).  Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22. Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence).&...

Day 225. Today, we discuss the latest updates from Zaporizhzhia and we speak to journalist Farida Roustamova who’s been talking to members of Russia’s elite and gauging their attitudes to the war and Putin’s handling of it. Contributors:  David Knowles (Host).  Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22. Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls. Francis...