Ukraine: The Latest

Day 309. Today, we discuss a continued barrage of missiles on civilian infrastructure from Russia, talk about the Kremlin using the offer of free IVF to persuade more people to join the military and consider the dismantling of the Catherine the Great monument in Odessa. Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor). @venetiarainey on Twitter.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.Read: Russians fighting in Ukraine can freeze sperm for free, by Nataliya VasilyevaEmail: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 308. Today, we discuss the concept of a Russian Union State, and we’re joined by former MP Aliona Hlivco to consider the 2014 Revolution of Dignity and talk about the origin of the Zelensky cocktail. Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host). @DomNicholls on Twitter.With thanks to Aliona Hlivco. @aliona_hlivco on Twitter.Read: Introducing the Zelensky Cocktail, a drink as strong and refreshing as Ukraine’s leader, by Dominic NichollsEmail: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the Christmas week we’re doing things a little differently. Today is the second part of a special two part podcast on the life and works of Ukrainian poet, writer and artist, Taras Shevchenko.In the last episode, we heard about the historical period in which the young Shevchenko grew up. We heard about the boy who was born a serf but went to St Petersburg for his education.Lyubov spoke about his poetry and ended the episode with his arrest by the Tsarist powers. That’s where we pick up his story. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Lyubov Tarashchuk (Researcher at the Taras Shevchenko Museum in Kyiv).Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the Christmas week we’re doing things a little differently. Today is the first part of a special two part podcast on the life and works of Ukrainian poet, writer and artist, Taras Shevchenko.Shevchenko’s life is a fascinating story. Born in serfdom in 1814, he died in 1861 in St Petersburg. His life is one of incredible creativity, artistic talent and gives us a fascinating glimpse back into 19th century Ukrainian history at a time when the Russian Empire was in its heyday. Understanding him, his life and his impact on Ukrainian culture, should help us better contemporary modern Ukraine and that is what this two part podcast will try and do. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Lyubov Tarashchuk (Researcher at the Taras Shevchenko Museum in Kyiv).Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 303. Today, we discuss the Russian destruction of the ruined theatre in Mariupol, look at the recent car bomb in Melitopol and compare Zelensky’s trip to Washington to Winston Churchill’s visit to the White House at the height of the second world war in December 1941. Plus we hear from the charity Lumos about the work they are doing to help children in Ukraine. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Daniel Capurro (Senior Reporter). @CapurrodDaniel on Twitter. Claire Hubble (Co-host). @byclairehubble on Twitter.With thanks to Galina Bulat and Freya Paleit from Lumos. @lumos on Twitter. Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 302. Today, we discuss all the news and reaction to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Washington, analyse the new military aid package announced by the United States and we look in detail at Russia’s reaction to the Biden and Zelensky meeting. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor).  @DomNicholls on Twitter.Natalia Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 301. Today, we discuss President Zelenky’s upcoming visit to Washington and we speak to Ukrainian blogger and Tiktok creator Kseniia Solodukhina about Crimea, misinformation and hope for the future.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.With thanks to Kseniia Solodukhina, you can find Kseniia on Twitter, Youtube and Tiktok @xenasoloSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 300. Today, we discuss Zelensky's visit to war torn Bakhmut, Putin's meeting with Alexander Lukashenko and unpack Ukraine's literary scene with our guest today is Bohdana Neborak, a journalist & culture manager.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on Twitter.With thanks to Bohdana Neborak, @BohdanaNeborakSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 299. Today, we have an in depth interview conducted by our Associate Editor Dominic Nicholls with Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, the head of the UK Armed Forces. Contributors:David Knowles( Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.With thanks to Sir Tony Radakin.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 296. Today, as Moscow launches yet more strikes in Kyiv and Kharkiv, we discuss suggestions by Ukraine's top commander that Russia is plotting another offensive on Kyiv.Plus, Senior Foreign Correspondent Roland Oliphant recalls his interview with Aiden Aslin, the dual British and Ukrainian volunteer marine who was captured by Russian forces while fighting in Mariupol. Read: Aiden Aslin on life in Russian prison: 'He said he’d stabbed me. I just went into survival mode', by Roland Oliphant. Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 295.Today, after two people were killed and five injured at a fire at an oil refinery, we discuss the unusually frequent blazes ripping through shopping malls, factories and other facilities in Russia.Plus, in the second half of today’s episode, Francis Dearnley interviews Dr Thomas Clausen, a historian who works for a liberal think tank in Berlin, on recent developments with chancellor Olaf Scholz and Germany’s relationship with Ukraine. Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.With thanks to Dr Thomas Clausen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 294.Today, as it’s claimed Ukraine shot down 13 so-called kamikaze drones that targeted the capital, we hear how more support is coming from abroad.  Plus, we are joined again by our Brussels Correspondent Joe Barnes, who reflects on seeing the liberation of Kherson, and a speech from President Zelensky, firsthand.Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 293.Today, we hear details of Ukraine’s reported strike on a bridge in Russian-occupied Melitopol and discuss claims Moscow is turning to decades-old ammunition with high failure rates as it burns through its stockpiles.Plus - with the year drawing to a close, many of us might be finding ourselves with extra time to sink our teeth into some new reading material. We hear three Telegraph journalists’ recommendations for books that provide context, reflection and analysis on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.Colin Freeman (Reporter & Author). @colinfreeman99 on Twitter.Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 292.Today, we discuss reports that Ukrainian armed forces have destroyed the Wagner Group’s headquarters in Luhansk, and analyse the influence of Putin's new 'General Armageddon’, Sergey Surovikin.Plus – the human cost of this war grows by the day. But what about pets Ukrainians were forced to leave behind? David Knowles speaks to the CEO of the U-hearts foundation, whose organisation cares for animals misplaced due to the invasion of Ukraine.Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @JKJourno on Twitter.With thanks to Yuriy Tokarski, CEO of the U-Hearts Foundation.Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 289.Today, we discuss the fierce fighting taking place on the battlefront and explore what the prisoner swap involving American basketball star Brittney Griner means for US- Russia relations.Plus, we take a closer look at the report from the Royal United Services Institute, the UK’s oldest defence and security think tank, into what conflict in Ukraine teaches us about the future of warfare. Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter. Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 288.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the battlefront, explore how old British farming vehicles are being turned into Ukrainian rocket launchers and we analyse Vladimir Putin’s latest speech .Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Colin Freeman (Freelance Journalist).Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Reporter).Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 287.Today, we discuss the updates from Ukraine and around the world, and with our History Correspondent Daniel Capurro, look at the invasion of Ukraine in the light of the Second World War.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor). @VenetiaRainey on Twitter.Daniel Capurro (History Correspondent & Senior Reporter). @CapurrodDaniel on Twitter.Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 286.Today, we discuss the updates from Ukraine, the latest on developments around nuclear threats and sabre-rattling and we interview John Spencer, author of The Mini-Manual for the Urban Defender. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army colonel, expert on CBRN). Find out more about Hamish' app here: https://www.thomsonfoundation.org/latest/new-safety-course-for-ukrainian-journalists/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=nuclearWith thanks to John Spencer. Read his mini manual here: https://www.johnspenceronline.com/mini-manual-urbandefenderEmail: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 285.Today, we discuss the diplomatic fallout between Paris & Kyiv; analyse the Russian oil price cap that comes into effect today; and hear from our Global Health Reporter Harriet Barber on sexual violence in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Trigger warning: the interview with Harriet contains descriptions of sexual violence that some listeners may find distressing. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Szu Chan (Economics Reporter). Arthur Scott-Geddes (Assistant Foreign Editor). Harriet Barber (Global Health Reporter).Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 282.Today, we discuss the latest from Ukraine; get an update from Latvia and the Baltic states; and we speak to Luke Coffey, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, on US geopolitical interests, strategy and military support for Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on Twitter. With thanks to Luke Coffey, Senior Fellow on National Security and Defence at the Hudson Institute in Washington D.C  Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 281.Today, we bring you the latest updates from the front and discuss the ongoing impact of the war on Ukrainian businesses, small and large, as they battle to stay open under the threat of missile strikes and Winter.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNichollsWith thanks to Alina Horbenko & Daryna Sydorenko from the TDC Center. To find out more, head to https://tdcenter.org/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 280. Today, we bring you updates from across the continent as NATO meets in Bucharest and discuss Kazakhstan's President’s visit to Moscow. Plus, we speak to Alona Shevchenko, lead at Ukraine DAO and Kyiv tech summit, about crypto, fundraising and her trips back to Ukraine. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on Twitter.With thanks to Alona Shevchenko, @cryptodrftng@on Twitter.Details: Ukraine DAO - https://linktr.ee/ukrainedaoKyiv Tech Summit - https://www.kyivtechsummit.com/Alona Shevchenko - https://linktr.ee/alona_ukrainedaoEmail: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 279. Today, Kyiv braces for more Russian strikes on infrastructure, we analyse the latest remarks on the invasion from Pope Francis, and discuss the extraordinary story of the Zambian student who was killed on the front lines in Ukraine, fighting for Russia. We also speak to Orysia Lutsevych, Head @CHUkraineForum at Chatham House in London, about NATO and the war, Russia’s proxy use of NGOs and contemporary Ukrainian politics.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.With thanks to Orysia Lutsevych, @Orysiaua on Twitter. Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 278. Today, we bring you the latest military and diplomatic updates from the invasion of Ukraine and we analyse the rise of Ukraine’s maritime drone forces that’s challenging the Russian fleet in the Black Sea. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 275. Today, as his time in Ukraine draws to a close, we talk to Freelance journalist Sergio Olmos in Kyiv about life under bombardment and the spirit of determination seen in cafés and on street corners. We also discuss recent remarks by Angela Merkel about Germany's response to the invasion and - to mark 9 months since the start of the full-scale invasion - we reflect on the conflict’s major turning points so far.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Sergio Olmos (Freelance Journalist).Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 274. Today, amid freezing cold conditions we have the latest updates on the power outages across Ukraine after massive Russian strikes. We also discuss the latest US military aid package and look in detail at a grumpy CSTO meeting in Yerevan, Armenia, in the context of Russia’s fast declining influence in Central Asia. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on Twitter. Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 273. Today, we discuss the Russian strikes across Ukraine that have killed civilians and left regions without power as the Ukrainian Winter bites. We also discuss Putin’s turn to the Arctic, new revelations from former PM Boris Johnson and the detail of the most recent British military aid offering to Ukraine. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor). Alina Polyakova (Managing Editor of Ukrainska Pravda). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 272. Today, as temperatures in Kyiv drop below freezing we discuss Russian war crimes; the EU’s new assistance package to Ukraine; and the memory and legacy of Euromaidan, which started just over 9 years ago.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.With thanks to Victoria Amelina. @vamelinaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 271. Today, we discuss the latest updates from across Ukraine; hear from our Foreign Correspondent Colin Freeman who’s been on the ground looking at the Torture Chambers in Kherson; we interview a volunteer about the challenges supplying Ukrainian troops fighting on the front line.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Colin Freeman (Reporter).And the email address for the organisation of the volunteer we interviewed is [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 268. Today, we discuss Russia digging trenches far back from the front lines. This follows the news that more than 10 million Ukrainians were without electricity last night after Russia again pounded the country's energy infrastructure. And we hear how Russian state television has evolved to deal with Ukraine’s success on the battlefield.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter. Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Colonel). @HamishDBG on TwitterNatalia Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter. Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 267. Today, as the bodies of 63 torture victims are discovered in the newly liberated Kherson region, we discuss the challenges of recording war crimes within arm’s reach of the front line. Contributors: Claire Hubble (Host). Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.James Crisp (Europe Editor). Sergio Olmos (Freelance Journalist)Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 266. Today, we analyse the news of a missile strike in Poland, close to the Ukrainian border, discuss the diplomatic moves made at the G20 in Indonesia and we interview Dr Olga Onuch about Ukrainian politics, society & democracy.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent).Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor).With thanks to Dr Olga Onuch.Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 265. Today, we hear from Foreign Correspondent Joe Barnes who was at the scene when President Zelensky visited the liberated city of Kherson just yesterday. We also speak to freelance journalist Gabriella Jozwiak, who’s been looking at the impact of the invasion on the children of Ukraine. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). Follow Joe on Twitter @Barnes_JoeGabriella Jozwiak (Freelance Journalist). Follow Gabriella on Twitter @GabriellaJ.Hero's reception for Zelensky as he hails Kherson liberation as 'beginning of the end', by Joe BarnesAfter a long hibernation under Russian control, Kherson nervously embraces a new dawn, by Colin FreemanBelow is a list of organisations Gabriella has worked with in Ukraine: Unicef Ukraine appealStreet ChildWomen’s PerspectivesVoices of Children UkraineSave The ChildrenLumosThe Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine UNHCREmail: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 264. Today, we look at the Ukrainian liberation of Kherson in more tactical and strategic detail and we ask the question, with Winter fast approaching, what happens now? Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22.Roland Oliphant (Senior Reporter). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphant.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 261. Today, Ukrainian soldiers are warmly welcomed to Kherson city amid jubilant scenes marking the end of more than eight months of Russian occupation. Pictures of Ukrainian flags being raised in the centre of the city are being posted on social media a month after Vladimir Putin claimed sovereignty over the Kherson region in southern Ukraine.The Kremlin insisted Kherson was still part of Russia after announcing it had withdrawn all its troops and equipment from the city in the early hours of Friday.And we talk to author and historian Owen Matthews to hear his view on the origins of the conflict, the shifting politics inside the Kremlin and the possible future, after another Ukrainian victory. Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22.Roland Oliphant (Senior Reporter). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphant.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Owen Matthews (Author & historian). Follow Owen on Twitter @owenmatth.Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 260. Today, after Russia announces its retreat from Kherson city, we discuss the implications of what some are calling the most significant moment in the war since the Ukrainian counteroffensive began. But is this really the triumph it appears - a damning defeat for Russian forces? Or is there more to it than meets the eye?Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22.Roland Oliphant (Senior Reporter). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphant.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). Follow Joe on Twitter @Barnes_Joe.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.With thanks to Dr Ian Garner. Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). Follow James on Twitter @jkjourno.Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent).Dr Justin Bronk (Senior Research Fellow, RUSI).Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Ievgenni Slavnyi, a lieutenant in the Armed Forces of Ukraine - Eugene was a journalist for many years and joined up at the outbreak of Russia’s full scale invasion.Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.With thanks to Ievgenni Slavnyi.Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Natalia Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). Follow Natalia on Twitter @Nat_Vasilyeva.With thanks to Dr Thomas Clausen. Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Sabur (Washington Editor).Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Former commander of UK & NATO CBRN Forces).Email: [email protected] to "The Red Wave" a new podcast from the Telegraph.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Katie O'Neill (Assistant Foreign Editor). Follow Katie on Twitter @_Katie__ONeill.With thanks to Mykhail Savva, from the Center for Civil Liberties in Kyiv. Follow the center on Twitter at @ccl_ua.If you'd like to look at the 'Map of enforced disappearances' mentioned by Mykhail during his interview, you can do so here: https://ccl.uwazi.io/Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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). Follow David on Twitter @DjKnowles22.Daniel Capurro (Senior Reporter). Follow Daniel on Twitter @CapurrodDanielFrancis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.With thanks to Anna Virtsan.Email: [email protected] to "How To Become A Dictator", a new podcast from the Telegraph.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). Follow Nataliya on Twitter @Nat_Vasilyeva.Sophia Yan (China Correspondent). Follow Sophia on Twitter @Sophia_Yan.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Email: [email protected] to "How To Become A Dictator", a new podcast from the Telegraph.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 @byclairehubbleDom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Joe Barnes (Reporter). Follow Joe on Twitter @Barnes_Joe.Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 torture.Read Colin's interview here: ‘Our Russian captors electrocuted us – and they liked the job’Contributors: David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Colin Freeman (Freelance Journalist). Follow Colin on Twitter @colinfreeman99.Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Eir Nolsoe (Senior Economics Reporter). Follow Eir on Twitter @eirnolsoe.Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (former British Army colonel, expert on CBRN) Follow Hamish on Twitter @HamishDBG.Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 240Today, 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 @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Email: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.