{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6583012e715d5300169dcdcb/677be856a1ad7348eb4abb5d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ukraine counter-attacks with lightning new offensive into Russia & Moscow 'planned attacks' on South Korea and Japan","description":"<p><strong>Day 1,048.</strong></p><p>Today, we discuss breaking news of a surprise counterattack in Kursk and its implications, consider how Kyiv is positioning itself before Trump's inauguration, and discuss the elections upcoming in Europe in 2025.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contributors:</strong></p><p>Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.</p><p>Dominic&nbsp;Nicholls&nbsp;(Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.</p><p>Hamish&nbsp;De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X</p><p>James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Content referenced:</strong></p><p>Top Russian general betrays Putin’s worst fears as Ukraine attacks Kursk again (The Telegraph):</p><p><a href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/01/05/top-russian-general-betrays-putins-fears-ukraine-kursk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/01/05/top-russian-general-betrays-putins-fears-ukraine-kursk/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Zelensky's Interview with Lex Fridman:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u321m25rKXc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u321m25rKXc</a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Syrskyi orders to reinforce French-trained brigade with drones after reports of mismanagement (Kyiv Independent):</p><p><a href=\"https://kyivindependent.com/syrskyi-orders-to-reinforce-french-trained-brigade-with-drones-after-reports-of-mismanagement/?mc_cid=04ca756759&amp;mc_eid=08d0680a95\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://kyivindependent.com/syrskyi-orders-to-reinforce-french-trained-brigade-with-drones-after-reports-of-mismanagement/?mc_cid=04ca756759&amp;mc_eid=08d0680a95</a></p><p><br></p><p>Russia trained officers for attacks on Japan and South Korea (Financial Times):</p><p><a href=\"https://www.ft.com/content/d345a6e7-2d72-4dcb-9c12-76d571ba75eb?shareType=nongift\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.ft.com/content/d345a6e7-2d72-4dcb-9c12-76d571ba75eb?shareType=nongift</a></p><p><br></p><p>To learn more about the charity mentioned in today's episode, you can email: ukraine.supply@proton.me</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to The Telegraph:&nbsp;<a href=\"http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest</a></p><p>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk</a></p>","author_name":"The Telegraph"}