Ukraine: The Latest

Day 813.Today, we discuss the latest from the Kharkiv battlefield, hear warnings from Norwegian intelligence of Russian sabotage operations across Europe, ask whether there’s about to be a shift in US policy over the use of western weapons inside Russia. Later, we hear about a new film exploring the soldiers road to redemption.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Levison Wood (Former paratrooper turned writer, photographer and documentary film maker). @Levisonwood on X.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

Day 812.Today, further to the fast-evolving situation on the front lines, we reflect on how Ukraine might win the war, the ‘theatrical’ nuclear weapons drills being carried out by Moscow, and look deeper on the political fault-lines of Central and Eastern Europe.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Tank Commander and Chemical Weapons Expert). @HamishDBG on X.Dalibor Rohac (Senior Fellow AEI) @DaliborRohac on X.'The villages near Kharkiv were recovering. Fleeing again, their people feel betrayed by the west – and I understand why' (Ada Wordsworth in The Guardian)https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/may/22/kharkiv-betrayed-west-ukraine-russia-war'A Theory of Victory for Ukraine' (Andriy Zagorodnyuk and Eliot A. Cohen, Foreign Affairs):https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/theory-victory-ukrainePutin targets German speakers in Russia in search for cannon fodder (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/05/19/putin-targets-germans-living-in-russia-in-search-for-troops/'The EU is failing Georgia, just as it failed Ukraine' (Dalibor Rohac in The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/21/the-eu-is-failing-georgia-just-as-it-failed-ukraine/'Exclusive: Pentagon's Russian Oil Red Line Questioned' (Newsweek)https://www.newsweek.com/pentagon-russia-ukraine-drone-attacks-oil-hubs-red-line-1902516Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

Day 811.Today, further to the fast-evolving situation on the front lines, we reflect on how Ukraine might win the war, the ‘theatrical’ nuclear weapons drills being carried out by Moscow, and look deeper on the political fault-lines of Central and Eastern Europe.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.James Kilner (Editor of the Central Asia & South Caucasus Bulletin). @jkjourno on X.With thanks to RAZOM'S Melinda Haring (@melindaharing), Ania Soloveiua (@AnnaSoloveiua), and Daniel Solchanyk (@DanielSolchanyk).To learn more about RAZOM's work, visit:https://www.razomforukraine.org/For their update on the Kharkiv humanitarian crisis, see:https://www.razomforukraine.org/kharkiv-under-siege-evacuations-resistance-and-the-plight-of-vovchansk-and-lyptsi/Articles Referenced:Putin targets German speakers in Russia in search for cannon fodder (Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/05/19/putin-targets-germans-living-in-russia-in-search-for-troops/ Roland and Joe's In-Depth analysis of the Battle for Kharkiv (plus maps) -https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/05/16/russia-new-offensive-kharkiv-border-donbas-kyiv-ukraine/ Report on the Russian sanctuary created in Kharkiv (Institute for the Study of War):https://understandingwar.org/backgrounder/putins-safe-space-defeating-russias-kharkiv-operation-requires-eliminating-russiasSubscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

Day 810.Today, we discuss the latest from the battlefields of Ukraine and Russia, take a brief look at the implications of the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, and talk to Foreign Correspondent Colin Freeman about his recent reporting tour in the Donbas. Contributors:Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.RolandOliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant onX.Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @ColinFreeman on X.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

Day 807.Today, as Putin updates the world about his plans for the Kharkiv offensive, we discuss Ukraine’s huge drone attack on Russian naval bases overnight. Plus, we hear from distinguished Ukrainian journalist Illia Ponomarenko and hear an update on demining battlefields. Finally, we hear an interview from David Knowles on the ground in Lviv.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Illia Ponomarenko (co-founder of the Kyiv Independent). @IAPonomarenko on X.James Cowan (CEO of HALO Trust). @TheHALOTrust on X.With thanks, too, to Andrew Todos (British Ukrainian Sports Journalist). @AndrewTodos on X.Article / Book Referenced:Roland and Joe's In-Depth analysis of the Battle for Kharkiv (plus maps) -https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/05/16/russia-new-offensive-kharkiv-border-donbas-kyiv-ukraine/'I Will Show You How It Was: The Story of Wartime Kyiv' by Illia Ponomarenkohttps://t.co/xefS6FAxq6Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

Day 806.Today, we discuss the latest from the Kharkiv battlefield, Putin’s visit to China, and whether the assassination attempt on Robert Fico could be a Sarajevo-1949 moment. Plus, later, we hear a set of recordings from David Knowles on the ground in Ukraine. Contributors:Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.ukHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 805. Today, we discuss the fast-moving situation on the front line as Russia continues its assault near Kharkiv. Plus, we analyse the controversies stoked by the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Kyiv, and sit down for an exclusive interview with the British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Nate Ostiller (News Editor at the Kyiv Independent). @NateOstiller on X.Michael Bohnert (RAND Corporation). @mbohnert on X.Articles / New Podcast Referenced:David Knowles Interviewed on The Telegraph's New Podcast, 'The Daily T':https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/14/daily-t-podcast-fat-skinny-jabs-ukraine-trigger-warning/'Here’s what Ukraine needs in missiles, shells and troops to win' (Michael Bohnert for The Telegraph)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/comment/2024/05/02/ukraine-war-russian-invasion-missile-army-navy-us-aid/ Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.ukHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 804.Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine as Russian forces continue their cross border push in Kharkiv, and we sit down with Germany’s ambassador to the UK to talk about Germany’s policy and strategy in the full-scale invasion.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.Miguel Berger (German Ambassador to the United Kingdon). @GermanAmbUK on X.Article Referenced:'Desperate Putin is forcing Ukrainians to fight for him' (The Telegraph)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/12/desperate-putin-is-forcing-ukrainians-to-fight-for-him/Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.ukHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 803.Today, Foreign Correspondent Colin Freeman is on the ground in Kharkiv, eastern Ukraine as Russian troops advance on Vovchansk, we analyse the sacking of Russia’s former defence minister Sergeiu Shoigu and we speak to Ukrainian musician Oleg SkrypkaContributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @ColinFreeman on X.With thanks to Ukrainian musician Oleg Skrypkahttps://www.krainamriy.com/en/oleg-skrypkaSubscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.ukHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.