Ukraine: The Latest

Day 768. Today, we bring you the latest news from the battle front as Russia bombards Ukraine’s border regions and cities. Plus, we report on the muted celebrations as NATO celebrates its 75th birthday and analyse a new, looming threat to Ukraine, from Europe's resurgent right-wing parties.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on XJoe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.Articles/Episodes Referenced:Francis's Interview with Congresswoman Spartzhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/russian-generals-sacrificing-own-men-in-eastern-assault/id1612424182?i=1000632722027Grant Shapps: 'Britain has always been a prime mover in Nato' (in The Telegraph)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/04/03/britain-always-a-prime-mover-in-nato-other-powers-pay-way/Battle Lines Podcast:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/battle-lines/ Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 767. Today, we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine, detail developments in diplomacy as NATO moves to ‘Trump-proof’ support for Ukraine and we hear about an innovative project to help veterans deal with PTSD and re-integrate in society from the charity Ukrainian Action.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on XJames Kilner (Editor, Editor of the Central Asia & South Caucasus Bulletin). @jkjourno on X.With thanks to:Natasha and Jeffrey Hartman from the charity Ukrainian Action.You can learn more about their work here:https://www.ukrainianaction.com/Articles Referenced:'Denying Russia’s Only Strategy for Success' (ISW)https://www.understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/Denying%20Russia%27s%20Only%20Strategy%20for%20Success.pdf'Ukraine is at great risk of its front lines collapsing' (Politico)https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-great-risk-front-line-collapse-war-russia/'Russian influence scandal rocks EU' (Politico)https://www.politico.eu/article/voice-of-europe-russia-influence-scandal-election/'Our Baltic states are on Europe’s new frontline' (Baltic Ambassadors in The Telegraph)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/03/30/baltic-states-on-europes-new-frontline-nato-britain/Battle Lines Podcast:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/battle-lines/ Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 766. Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, hear the stark and moving story of how Ukraine gets back the bodies of its fallen soldiers and we catch up with Ukrainian volunteer Dimko Zhlutenko to speak about how his work has changed over the years and how Russian soldiers are acquiring valuable Starlink systems. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.RolandOliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.With thanks to:Isobel Koshiw (Jounalist). @IKoshiw on X.Dimko Zhlutenko (Ukrainian Volunteer and Founder of Dzyga’s Paw, Ukrainian charity fund that supports the armed forces). @dim0kq on X.Websites / Articles referenced:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/03/31/ukraine-brings-back-bodies-in-exchange-in-russian-territory/dzygaspaw.com / @dzygaspaw on XSubscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 765. Today, in a special episode over Easter Monday, Francis visits the Bulgakov Museum in Kyiv to discuss the life and times of one of the most controversial writers in Ukraine today.Milkail Bulgakov (1891-1940), author of The Master and Margarita, was a witness to the Ukrainian War of Independence between 1917 and 1921 – resurrecting it in his novel The White Guard – and is therefore a pivotal figure in the literary history of Ukraine, especially given his vivid depiction of Kyiv at war, as it is now.Francis talks to researcher Maryna Sychenko about the current battle over Bulgakov's legacy, and whether he should be seen as a Russian or Ukrainian writer. Plus, she shares her own memories of the full-scale invasion.Website for the Bulgakov Museum:https://www.facebook.com/bulgakovmuseuminkyiv/ English tours are available.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 762. Today, David Knowles interviews three Ukrainian front line medics. They speak about their experiences helping the wounded and transferring injured colleagues back to safety. It's a searing listen and brings the realities of Russia's invasion of Ukraine home.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.With thanks to:Yuriy SorokaBrandon MitchellIryna KnyzhnykSubscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 761. Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine and we speak to Dr Sasha Dovzhyk about the concept of ecocide and the harm done to Ukraine’s environment during the full scale invasion. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Dr Sasha Dovzhyk (Editor of the London Ukrainian review). @Sasha_weirdsley on X.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 760. Today, as well as the regular updates and news we bring you an honest and searing account of warfare, captivity and freedom from former British soldier and Ukrainian marine, Shaun Pinner. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.With thanks to:Shaun Pinner, former British Soldier & Ukrainian Marine, POW and author of Live.Fight.Survive. @olddog100ua on X.Books/Articles Referenced:Shaun Pinner's Book: https://amzn.eu/d/6ZpXUuQ 'Vladimir Putin can be tried for his crimes now', by Geoffrey Robertson (Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/03/26/vladimir-putin-can-be-tried-for-his-crimes-now/New Ukrainian Documentaries (Ukrainian Institute London):https://ukrainianinstitute.org.uk/events/ Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 759. Today, we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine, look further into the history and context that inform the aftermath of the terror attack in Russia last Friday and we speak to The Kyiv Independent’s, Danylo Mokryk about his new documentary that asks the question - is Russia committing genocide in Ukraine?Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.With thanks to:Danylo Mokryk, a reporter with the War Crimes Team of the Kyiv Independent. @DMokryk on X.Articles & Interviews Referenced: Russia supplies oil to North Korea as UN sanctions regime nears ‘collapse’ (Financial Times)https://www.ft.com/content/df23a473-ea0b-4882-be19-048ae0d501d2Russia is winning the global grain war (Politico)https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-winning-global-grain-war-farmer-ukraine-putin-agriculture/Redesigning the UK’s security apparatus for a more prosperous future (Alan Turing Institute)https://cetas.turing.ac.uk/publications/emerging-shadows-redesigning-uks-security-apparatus-more-prosperous-future Francis's Interview with Danilov:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fxFRcrJfc4Is Russia committing genocide in Ukraine?https://kyivindependent.com/destroy-in-whole-or-in-part-is-russia-committing-genocide-in-ukraine/Is Russia trying to destroy the Ukrainian nation?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJBnIRLYLZk Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 758. Today, we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine as Russian airstrikes again target the capital, we report and analyse the aftermath of Friday’s deadly terrorist attack in Russia and we interview Danielle Bell, the head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine about her team’s new report that looks at the occupation of Ukrainian territory by the Russian Federation and its aftermathContributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.With thanks to:Danielle Bell, the Head of Mission for the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU), and the representative of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Ukraine.Reports Referenced:'HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION DURING THE RUSSIAN OCCUPATION OF TERRITORY OFUKRAINE AND ITS AFTERMATH' (United Nations)https://www.ohchr.org/en/documents/country-reports/human-rights-situation-during-russian-occupation-territory-ukraine-and Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 755. Today,we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine as Russian airstrikes target civilians and key infrastructure, Roland Oliphant analyses the Russian groups who fight for Kyiv and Francis Dearnley interviews Oleksandr Merezhko, a Ukrainian MP and chairperson of the foreign affairs committee.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.With thanks to:Ada Wordsworth, founder of KHARPP is a grassroots organisation repairing homes and supporting communities in eastern Ukraine. @padochka on Twitter.https://kharpp.com/Reports Referenced:'HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION DURING THE RUSSIAN OCCUPATION OF TERRITORY OFUKRAINE AND ITS AFTERMATH' (United Nations)https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/2024-03/2024-03-20%20OHCHR%20Report%20on%20Occupation%20and%20Aftermath.pdf 'How the Russian authorities are working to indoctrinate and digitally surveil deported Ukrainian children' (Meduza)https://meduza.io/en/feature/2024/03/11/they-could-start-to-resist'US urged Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries' (Financial Times)https://www.ft.com/content/98f15b60-bc4d-4d3c-9e57-cbdde122ac0cSubscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 754. Today, we bring you the latest news from across the battlefront, hear updates from Brussels as EU leaders meet, and we speak to Sarah Brown, Chair of UK charity Theirworld, on their projects for Ukrainian school children. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.James Crisp (Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on X.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.With thanks to: Julia Tymoshenko. @YuliaTymosha on X.Sarah Brown. @SarahBrownUK on X.Links: TheirWorld: https://theirworld.org/  Further information about Theirworld’s support for Ukrainian children’s education: https://theirworld.org/news/uk-charity-announces-ambitious-education-projects-including-a-museum-of-mathematics-to-support-ukrainian-childrens-education/Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 753. Today, we ask why the German air force is ordering cruise missiles from the US, and Dom Nicholls interviews Colonel in the Security Service of Ukraine, and Secretary of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Roman Kostenko.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.Articles Referenced:Kosovo PM: Britain should send more troops to protect us from Serbian invasionhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/03/19/albin-kurti-britain-send-troops-kosovo-serbia-invasion/ 'A toast to my fallen friends in Donbas' (Kyiv Independent) https://kyivindependent.com/asami-terajima-a-toast-to-my-fallen-friends-in-donbas/ Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 752. Today, we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine, discuss diplomatic updates from the EU and the US and we interview the former British defence attache to Moscow and Kyiv on the Russian war machine, the fight for the Black Sea and the challenges facing both armies in the months and years ahead.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.John Foreman (Former British Diplomat and Royal Navy Captain). @exexpat19 on X.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 751. Today, we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine, analyse Russia’s sham presidential elections and delve deeper into Emmanuel Macron’s recent total conversation to Ukraine’s cause. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.Henry Samuel (Paris Correspondent). @H_E_Samuel on X.Rozina Sabur (Deputy US Editor). @RozinaSabur on X.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 748. Today, we bring you the latest news from across the battlefront, discuss the Russian presidential election as millions go to the polls and Francis Dearnley interviews Ukraine’s overarching coordinator of the country's war cabinet Oleksiy Danilov. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russian Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.Content Referenced:Video Interview with Danilov:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fxFRcrJfc4 Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 747. Today, we bring you the latest news from across the battlefront, Francis continues his analysis of shifting sands of French political opinion towards Ukraine, and we speak to our Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan about her eventful trip to a NATO exercise in Poland.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). @SheridanDani on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 746. Today, we bring you the latest news from across the battlefront and analyse the surprise announcement from the US of a new funding package for Ukraine amid an ongoing ammunition shortage for Kyiv’s forces.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Articles references:Putin says peace talks ‘ridiculous just because Ukraine is running out of ammunition’ (Telegraph)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/03/13/vladimir-putin-peace-talks-ridiculous-russia-ukraine-war/Occupied Ukraine encouraged to vote in Russian election by armed men (BBC)https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68535301Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 745. Today, we bring you the latest news from the battlefront, discuss the ongoing Ukrainian campaign against Russian fuel depots, and analyse the sea drones that have forced the retreat of the Russian fleet in the Black Sea.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.Relevant Links:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/03/12/how-we-blew-up-russias-kerch-bridge-by-ukraine-general/Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 744. Today, we bring you the latest news from the battlefront, react to the Pope's call for Ukraine to negotiate with Russia, and talk about 20 Days in Mariupol's Oscar win.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.JoeBarnes(Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on XSubscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 741. Today, Ukraine announces a mandatory evacuation from Kupyansk, as Russian forces draw nearer; Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron attempt to build more support for Ukraine; and we analyse the history and changing role of women in Ukraine’s armed forces on International Women’s Day 2024.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Svitlana Morenets Spectator Journalist). @SvMorenets on X.Olga Malchevska (BBC journalist). @BBC_Olga_M on X.Relevant Links:- Olga's Documentary: 'Ukraine - Women at War' (BBC)https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0g4t8bc/ukraine-women-at-war- Breaking barriers: women in the Ukrainian Armed Forceshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tw6U2MuiiXU- Women in the Army: The Case of Ukrainehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9u7AkJ0RHU- Sexual violence as a weapon of war in Russia’s war against Ukrainehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlmDb2B9v_s- Francis' Video: Russian election 2024: Who is left to challenge Putin's iron grip?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qfsqf3T7n0Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 740. Today, we bring you the latest military news from Ukraine, look at the mood music in the West in a big week for budgetary decisions, and interview Danylo Mokryk, War Crimes Investigations Unit Reporter at the Kyiv Independent, about his work investigating the murder of Ukrainian children by Russian forces.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to Danylo Mokryk (Investigative Journalist). @DMokryk on X.Read: BULLET HOLES | An investigation into Russia’s systemic killings of Ukrainian children - https://kyivindependent.com/bullet-holes-an-investigation-into-russias-systemic-killings-of-ukrainian-children/Business for Ukraine Report - https://b4ukraine.org/pdf/b4u_report_2024.pdfSubscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 739. Today, we bring you the latest news from the battlefront, analyse the issue of draft-dodging in Ukraine, and we talk to Foreign Correspondent Colin Freeman on his experience reporting from the frontline city of Kupyansk.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @ColinFreeman99 on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.Find out more about Mark's books: https://markhollingsworth.co.uk/Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 738. Today, we hear about the latest Russian black sea fleet ship to be sunk, and take a look at how the war is viewed in Australia. Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Latika Bourke (Author & Journalist). @latikambourke on Twitter. Mark Hollingsworth (Author & Journalist). David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on Twitter. Find out more about Mark's books: https://markhollingsworth.co.uk/Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 737. Today, we relay reports of drone strikes on St. Petersburg and Ukrainian attacks on Russian railway bridges, plus discuss the fallout of one of Germany’s worst security breaches since the Cold War. Later, we run an extraordinary interview with Anastasiia Lapatina, a reporter at the Kyiv Independent, about her experience giving birth during an air strike.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.With thanks to Anastasiia Lapatina (reporter at the Kyiv Independent. @lapatina_ on X. Articles Referenced:The Spy War: How the C.I.A. Secretly Helps Ukraine Fight Putin (New York Times)https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/25/world/europe/cia-ukraine-intelligence-russia-war.htmlSubscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrey Kurkov is a Ukrainian best-selling novelist, journalist and intellectual who lives in Kyiv.In this bonus episode of Ukraine: The Latest, host David Knowles speaks to Andrey Kurkov about Ukraine's radical social change and defending their European future, fleeing home and adapting to war, and why Putin will not give up while he's alive. Grey Bees by Andrey Kurkov:https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/andrey-kurkov/grey-bees/9780857059369/20 Days in Mariupolhttps://20daysinmariupol.com/Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 734. Today we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, hear about Wagner group activities in Africa and Russia's malign influence over Georgia, and interview one of President Zelensky's closest advisors: Mykhailo Podolyak.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Hayley Dixon (Special Correspondent). @haylesdixon on X.Tim Sigworth (Special Correspondent). @tjsigsworth on X.With thanks to Mykhailo Podolyak.Articles & Videos Mentioned:Francis's Defence in Depth video interview with Podolyak:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RmHwQm-is8Hayley's article on Putin weaponising migration:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/02/29/putin-russia-wagner-militia-africa-immigration-europe/Tim's article on Georgia:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/02/26/georgian-region-shows-perils-of-ceding-land-to-moscow/Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 733. Today, as the military situation continues to develop at pace, we discuss Vladimir Putin's annual address to Russia, and the world, threatening Nato with war if it sends troops to Ukraine.Plus, we bring on an expert to discuss the vital question of how Europe can arm itself if the United States withdraws.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.With thanks to Michael Bohnert (Researcher in defense technology and acquisition at RAND, a nonpartisan public policy research organization). @mbohnert on X.Music provided by Taras Kompanichenko: https://www.facebook.com/taras.kompanichenko/Two Year Anniversary Special, Live from Kyiv:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LutJ6UwFvAg Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 732. Today, we assess the latest battlefield developments as Russia seizes settlements around Avdiivka, discuss important political debates about armament, and look at what advice history gives in combating Russian propaganda and how to open a new front in the information war.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.With thanks to Peter Pomeransev. @peterpomeranzev on X.Peter's book, How to Win an Information War, is out now. Antony Beevor on Putin’s Stalin-like blunders, Lenin and Hitler: https://youtu.be/DFW5V4IB_PATwo Year Anniversary Special, Live from Kyiv:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LutJ6UwFvAg Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 731. Today, as Russia continues to bombard Ukrainian cities, we assess Emmanuel Macron’s claim that ‘nothing is off the table’ when it comes to supporting Ukraine, suggesting Europe is reconsidering its approaches to the war. And later, we consider parallels with the First Gulf War which ended 33 years ago this week, and hear from protestors in Kyiv demanding the return of their loved ones from captivity.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on X.Two Year Anniversary Special, Live from Kyiv:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LutJ6UwFvAg Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 730. Today, Dom Nicholls is joined by Francis Farrell, a journalist with the Kyiv Independent, who talks us through a series of press conferences yesterday in the Ukrainian capital as someone who was in the room.Plus David Knowles chats with another reporter from The Kyiv Independent Alexander Khrebe, to discuss his work reporting on the occupied territories, including the upcoming 10 year anniversary of his own escape working undercover in Donetsk.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Farrell (Reporter, The Kyiv Independent). @francisjfarrell on X.David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on X.With thanks to Alexander Khrebet (Reporter, The Kyiv Independent). @AlexKhrebet on X.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special edition of The Telegraph's Ukraine: The Latest podcast, the team appeared in Kyiv alongside a Nobel peace prize winner.Telegraph journalists David Knowles, Francis Dearnley and Dominic Nicholls were joined by Oleksandra Matviichuk, the head of the Center for Civil Liberties.“As a human rights lawyer, I have spent years and years implementing law to defend people and human dignity,” said Ms Matviichuk. “But now I find myself in a situation where the law doesn’t work. Because Russian troops are deliberately shelling residential buildings, schools, churches, hospitals.“They are abducting, robbing, raping and killing civilians… and the entire UN architecture of peace and security can't stop it. “My answer is: give Ukraine weapons.”You can watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/LutJ6UwFvAgSubscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All this week, our regular hosts David Knowles, Dominic Nicholls and Francis Dearnley are on the ground in Ukraine, conducting major interviews with senior figures, hearing testimony of Kyiv citizens and reporting on the run-up to the two-year anniversary of the full scale invasion.Day 727.Today, we bring you an exclusive interview with General Kyrylo Budanov, Kyiv's military spy chief, plus the latest news from Ukraine as Zelensky says Donald Trump ‘can’t solve the problem of the Ukraine war’ and fresh sanctions are imposed on Russia.Contributors:Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.Team in Ukraine:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Watch the Interview with General Budanov:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv-cwK5WNwg Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All this week, our regular hosts David Knowles, Dominic Nicholls and Francis Dearnley are on the ground in Ukraine, conducting major interviews with senior figures, hearing testimony of Kyiv citizens and reporting on the run-up to the two-year anniversary of the full scale invasion.Day 726.Today, Russia says it has captured another village in its on-going offensive in east Ukraine, Britain backs Mark Rutte for Nato secretary general, and foreign correspondent Colin Freeman reports from the front line in Donbas.Contributors:Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @colinfreeman99 on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.Team in Ukraine:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All this week, our regular hosts David Knowles, Dominic Nicholls and Francis Dearnley are on the ground in Ukraine, conducting major interviews with senior figures, hearing testimony of Kyiv citizens and reporting on the run-up to the two-year anniversary of the full scale invasion.Day 725.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine as Russia ‘increases ground attacks around Robotyne’ and the EU targets nearly 200 entities with Russian sanctions.Contributors:Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.Team in Ukraine:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to:Jack Whatling (Senior Research Fellow). @Jack_Watling on X. Dominic Culverwell (Kyiv Independent). @DomCulv on XSubscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All this week, our regular hosts David Knowles, Dominic Nicholls and Francis Dearnley are on the ground in Ukraine, conducting major interviews with senior figures, hearing testimony of Kyiv citizens and reporting on the run-up to the two-year anniversary of the full scale invasion.Day 724.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine as Zelensky says Russia is ‘taking advantage’ of Western aid delays and a Russian helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine is found shot dead in Spain. We also check in with David, Dom, and Francis in Kyiv.Contributors:Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.Team in Ukraine:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to:Oleksandr Khrebet (Kyiv independent).Francis Farrell (Kyiv Independent). @francisjfarrell on X.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All this week, our regular hosts David Knowles, Dominic Nicholls and Francis Dearnley are on the ground in Ukraine, conducting major interviews with senior figures, hearing testimony of Kyiv citizens and reporting on the run-up to the two-year anniversary of the full scale invasion.Day 723.Today, we discuss Russia claiming control of a Soviet-era coke plant in Avdiivka, and hear from David, Francis, and Dom live in Ukraine. Plus, Estonia’s prime minister calls on the West to seize Russia’s frozen assets before the US election and we hear how Navalny’s body has been ‘hidden from relatives’ as his widow vows to continue his work. Contributors:Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Jerusalem Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.Team in Ukraine:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to:Julia Tymoshenko. @YuliaTymosha on X.Former president of Estonia, Kersti Kaljulaid. @KerstiKaljulaid on X.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is the spiritual leader of the Anglican church. Recently he visited Kyiv, spending several days in Ukraine meeting chaplains, religious leaders and civilians impacted by the war.In this bonus episode of Ukraine: The Latest, host David Knowles speaks to him about his visit, the concept of forgiveness in the midst of a brutal war, and finding God amid the horrors and cruelty of missile strikes, occupation and death.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special edition of The Telegraph’s Ukraine: The Latest podcast, the team appeared on stage at the US Embassy in London for a live recording.Jane Hartley, America’s ambassador to the UK opened the event, saying: “The United States and our allies continue to have one goal in mind: to see that Ukraine wins this war.”Telegraph journalists David Knowles, Francis Dearnley and Dominic Nicholls were joined by Orysia Lutsevych, the head of the Ukraine forum at Chatham House and Ambassador William B. Taylor, America’s former ambassador to Ukraine and current vice president, Europe and Russia, at the US Institute of Peace.Ukraine: The Latest Video Special at the US Embassy:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQZXxGWG-sw Thank you to everyone who attended or watched online.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 720.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and interview Karolina Hird from the ISW on the Kremlin’s 'occupation playbook' in Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Karolina Hird (Russia Team Deputy Lead and Analyst at the Institute for the Study of War). @KarolinaAHird on Twitter.Ukraine: The Latest Video Special at the US Embassy:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQZXxGWG-sw Thank you to everyone who attended or watched online.Articles Referenced:Karolina's Report on 'Russification'https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/kremlins-occupation-playbook-coerced-russification-and-ethnic-cleansing-occupiedSubscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 719.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss the ongoing battle for Avdiivka and discuss the issue at the forefront of Ukrainian society and politics for weeks now: mobilisation.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Svitlana Morenets (The Spectator). @SvMorenets on Twitter.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 718.Today, we bring you the news of the sinking of another warship from Russia’s Black Sea fleet and we discuss a powerful new report from Human Rights Watch on the Russian assault on Mariupol.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Gerry Simpson (Associate director in the Crisis and Conflict Division at Human Rights Watch). @GerrySimpsonHRW on Twitter.Articles Referenced:Human Rights Watch's Report on Mariupolhttps://www.hrw.org/feature/russia-ukraine-war-mariupol/report'If You Think World War III Is Unimaginable, Read This' (Bloomberg)https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-02-11/what-would-america-look-like-if-it-lost-world-war-iii?leadSource=uverify%20wallLive Event:Join us online at the US Embassy in London for a special live recording of Ukraine: The Latest:https://extra.telegraph.co.uk/events/ukraine-latest-london-embassyThe event is on Thursday 15 February and starts at 18:30 GMT (13:30 ET).Q&A with the Team: To mark two years of war, David, Dom, and Francis will be answering Telegraph subscriber questions in a future episode.You can submit them here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/02/13/qa-russia-ukraine-war-second-anniversary-podcast/Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 717.Today, we Russia bring you the latest news from Ukraine as Russia strikes Dnipro and kills civilians across the country. Over the Atlantic, the US Senate passes an Ukraine aid package plagued by delays. Plus, we interview Christopher Miller, the FT’s Ukraine Correspondent on Zelensky’s military reshuffle.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Melissa Lawford (Economics Reporter). @MelissaLawford on Twitter.Christopher Miller (Ukraine Correspondent, Financial Times). @ChristopherJM on Twitter.Articles Referenced:Timothy Synder's Analysis of Putin's Speech:https://snyder.substack.com/p/putins-genocidal-mythFrancis' Video on 'Putin's Top 3 Lies: from Ukraine to the Second World War':https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mdvqJy-zVkLive Event:Join us online at the US Embassy in London for a special live recording of Ukraine: The Latest:https://extra.telegraph.co.uk/events/ukraine-latest-london-embassyThe event is on Thursday 15 February and starts at 18:30 GMT (13:30 ET).Q&A with the Team: To mark two years of war, David, Dom, and Francis will be answering Telegraph subscriber questions in a future episode. You can submit them here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/02/13/qa-russia-ukraine-war-second-anniversary-podcast/Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 716.Today, Ukraine reinforces its army in Avdiivka as Russian forces push into the city and we discuss the war of words between Donald Trump and NATO leaders. Plus, we interview Tetyana Denford who worked on the translation for the Oscar-nominated film ‘20 Days in Mariupol’. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.With thanks to translator and author Tetyana Denford, @TetyanaUkrainka on TwitterListen to Battle Lines: https://podfollow.com/battle-lines-israel-gazaFind out more about 20 Days in Mariupol: @20DaysMariupol on Twitter.Live Event:Join us online at the US Embassy in London for a special live recording of Ukraine: The Latest:https://extra.telegraph.co.uk/events/ukraine-latest-london-embassyThe event is on Thursday 15 February and starts at 18:30 GMT (13:30 ET).Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Mark Galeotti is a leading expert on Russian history and security. He runs the influential and fascinating podcast and blog ‘In Moscow’s Shadows and is the Director of the consultancy firm Mayak Intelligence and also an Honorary Professor at UCL School of Slavonic & East European Studies and a Senior Associate Fellow at RUSI.We wanted to hear from Galeotti himself about Russian society, politics and statecraft. Without further ado, here’s David Knowles' conversation.Listen to Mark Galeotti's podcast "In Moscow's Shadow": https://podfollow.com/1510124746Listen to The Telegraph's foreign affair podcast, "Battle Lines": https://podfollow.com/battle-lines-israel-gazaLive Event:Join us online at the US Embassy in London for a special live recording of Ukraine: The Latest:https://extra.telegraph.co.uk/events/ukraine-latest-london-embassyThe event is on Thursday 15 February and starts at 18:30 GMT (13:30 ET). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 713.Today, we analyse the replacement of the Ukrainian commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhny with Oleksandr Syrsky, look in detail at their records, experience and views on the challenges ahead, and we also dissect Vladimir Putin’s interview with Tucker Carlson. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Nate Ostiller (News Editor, The Kyiv Independent). @adamflayman2 on Twitter.Listen to Battle Lines: https://podfollow.com/battle-lines-israel-gazaLive Event:Join us online at the US Embassy in London for a special live recording of Ukraine: The Latest:https://extra.telegraph.co.uk/events/ukraine-latest-london-embassyThe event is on Thursday 15 February and starts at 18:30 GMT (13:30 ET).Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 712.Today, we discuss the latest news from Ukraine as Russian units attempt to storm the eastern town of Avdiivka. In the US, aid for Ukraine has faltered on Capitol Hill and in Russia, a potential anti-war presidential candidate has been barred from standing against Putin. Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Rozina Sabur (Deputy US Editor). @RozinaSabur on Twitter).Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Listen to Battle Lines: https://podfollow.com/battle-lines-israel-gazaLive Event:Join us online at the US Embassy in London for a special live recording of Ukraine: The Latest:https://extra.telegraph.co.uk/events/ukraine-latest-london-embassyThe event is on Thursday 15 February and starts at 18:30 GMT (13:30 ET).Read "Ukraine is in a bind over mass conscription": https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/ukraine-is-in-a-bind-over-mass-conscription/Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 711.Today, we discuss the latest news as Russia conducts a series of massive missile strikes across the country, the UN nuclear chief arrives at Russian-occupied nuclear power plant, and a leaked document shows how Russia is paying Iran billions of dollars for drones.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Listen to Battle Lines: https://podfollow.com/battle-lines-israel-gazaLive Event:Join us online at the US Embassy in London for a special live recording of Ukraine: The Latest:https://extra.telegraph.co.uk/events/ukraine-latest-london-embassyThe event is on Thursday 15 February and starts at 18:30 GMT (13:30 ET).Read the ISW's Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment: https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-february-6-2024Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 710.Today, we discuss how the shell shortage continues to impact Ukrainian troops and analyse updates from Washington as Donald Trump urges Republicans to reject the border and Ukraine aid bill.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Rozina Sabur (Deputy US Editor). @RozinaSabur on Twitter).Listen to Battle Lines: https://podfollow.com/battle-lines-israel-gazaLive Event:Join us online at the US Embassy in London for a special live recording of Ukraine: The Latest:https://extra.telegraph.co.uk/events/ukraine-latest-london-embassyThe event is on Thursday 15 February and starts at 18:30 GMT (13:30 ET).Read "Trump-Proofing Europe": https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/trump-proofing-europe?utm_source=twitter_posts&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tw_daily_socSubscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 709. Today, Zelensky says he is considering a “reset” to replace several senior officials amid rumours he plans to fire the head of Ukraine’s army. Plus, Kremlin critic Boris Nadezhdin runs into problems with his presidential bid and Sophia Yan interviews Latvian Foreign Minister as the country boosts its defensive readiness in light of Moscow’s aggression.Contributors:David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Sophia Yan (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @sophia_yan on Twitter.Live Event: Join us online at US Embassy in London for a special live recording of Ukraine: The Latest:https://extra.telegraph.co.uk/events/ukraine-latest-london-embassy The event is on Thursday 15 February and starts at 18:30 GMT (13:30 ET).Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we’re publishing one of the last interviews conducted by David on our US trip back in September 2023. Listeners may remember David hosted a panel discussion at Georgetown University, which we later shared as a special, two-part episode. After that recording several of the students stayed to chat to their professors and David. One of the students was a freshman called Marta. Originally from Kharkiv, she had left Ukraine to study in the US. Her stories were fascinating and moving. We decided to interview her properly and returned to Georgetown a week later.In this special episode, Marta speaks about her experience growing up in Ukraine, applying for university while the air raid alarm wailed and the emotional challenge of keeping in touch with her father, who is fighting in the war.Live Event: Join us online at the US Embassy in London for a special live recording of Ukraine: The Latest:https://extra.telegraph.co.uk/events/ukraine-latest-london-embassy The event is on Thursday 15 February and starts at 18:30 GMT (13:30 ET). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.