Ukraine: The Latest
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The world’s #1 most listened-to podcast on the Russia-Ukraine war.Trusted by over 140 million listeners, every weekday The Telegraph’s award-winning team provides breaking news and expert analysis on military strategy, weaponry and the geopolitics of Vladimir Putin vs. Volodymyr Zelensky. And ask: where does Donald Trump fit in?From frontline reporting and battlefield analysis to deep dives on military strategy, sanctions, energy markets, and global security, we cover the latest war updates alongside history, economics, culture, and daily life in Ukraine and Russia. Featuring expert insight on weapons systems, cyber warfare, humanitarian issues, and what happens next, it is widely considered the go-to source for understanding the conflict.NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest EMAIL US:Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk. We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many on air and in our newsletter as possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 13, 2026 • 47min
Exclusive: 72 hours dodging Russia’s ‘drone safari’ in Kherson & Did NATO sink a Russian ship carrying nuclear reactors to North Korea?
Adrian Blomfield, senior foreign correspondent for The Telegraph, shares frontline reporting from Kherson and rapid-response investigations. He recounts 72 hours evading Russian drone strikes. The conversation also covers a probe into a mysterious sunken Russian ship linked to nuclear reactors and NATO’s shifting security concerns in Eastern Europe.
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May 12, 2026 • 40min
Zelensky former 'right-hand man' charged with corruption
James Kilner, Russia expert with on-the-ground analysis, and Alex Nichol, Telegraph journalist covering Ukrainian politics. They discuss Andrii Yermak’s money-laundering charges and the political fallout. They cover Poland securing SAFE funding and EU defence loans. They examine Russia’s drone expansion, unrest in Dagestan, and Moscow’s waning influence in Africa.
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May 11, 2026 • 52min
EU dismisses 'sham' offer for Putin’s 'buddy' to mediate Ukraine peace talk
Mykola Bielieskov, Ukrainian defence analyst focused on military strategy and tech. Joe Barnes, Brussels correspondent reporting from NATO borders. They discuss the halted prisoner swap and what a muted Victory Day says about the conflict. They examine Estonia’s NATO concerns and rising Baltic security tensions. They also cover battlefield tech trends, drones, and how charities and European initiatives supply Ukraine.
May 8, 2026 • 49min
Putin 'running scared' with pared back V-Day parade plans
Dr Jade McGlynn, King's College London academic on occupied territories, explains how occupation media and propaganda operate. She discusses staged arrests, local TV narratives, and how resistance actions are portrayed. The conversation also covers recent strikes in occupied areas and the Kremlin’s pared-back Victory Day plans.
May 7, 2026 • 43min
Ukraine strikes refinery 1500km inside Russia after ceasefire violations
Stephanie Baker, Bloomberg investigative reporter who uncovered Storm 1516, explains a year-long probe into Russian disinformation. She breaks down how AI-forged sites and amplified narratives spread online. She traces links to suspected Russian services and shows how misinformation is laundered to target Ukraine and Western politics.
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May 6, 2026 • 35min
Russia ‘violates’ Ukraine’s ceasefire offer, killing 27 in air strikes & ‘paranoid’ Putin bans staff from using phones amid assassination fears
James Kilner, Russia analyst on Kremlin politics and military shifts. Antonia Langford, Kyiv-based reporter with frontline coverage. They discuss Russia’s missile strikes after Zelensky’s ceasefire offer. They unpack tightened Kremlin security and Putin’s phone ban. They map Ukrainian strikes into Russia and shifting regional diplomacy.
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May 5, 2026 • 57min
Putin challenged to new ceasefire by Zelensky & fears NATO 'disintegrating' as Trump pulls thousands of US troops from Europe
Yuliya Sotska, head of communications at Children of Heroes, helps nearly 16,000 children impacted or orphaned by war. She describes the charity's growth, psychological care like camps and art therapy, education and legal support, and programs to help young people transition to adulthood. Personal wartime experiences and the charity's partnerships and challenges are also discussed.
May 1, 2026 • 27min
Exclusive: ‘My face-to-face with Russian prisoners of war’ & Europe ends largest military drill since the Cold War
A reporter recounts a face-to-face visit to a prisoner of war camp and conversations with fighters who served for Russia. There is discussion of ethical limits and the Red Cross role in camp access. Coverage moves to repeated strikes, including attacks on a Tuapse refinery and drone hits on military sites. The programme also examines Europe’s massive post-Cold War military drill and a cultural row at the Venice Biennale.
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Apr 30, 2026 • 48min
Ukraine ‘vaporises’ Russian helicopters mid-flight behind enemy lines & Putin proposes ‘brief’ ceasefire in Trump call
Alexei Tsarida, Ukrainian Olympic diver and former European champion, reflects on training and competing amid war. Elisa Butterwick, Telegraph reporter, conducts the interview and covers sport and education updates. Lily Shanagher, Telegraph analyst, outlines Russian strikes, drone attacks on helicopters, Western aid shifts and Putin’s ceasefire proposal. Short, sharp conversations on warfare, diplomacy and sport under pressure.
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Apr 29, 2026 • 48min
Russia’s Victory Day parade ‘stripped of all military kit’ amid Putin ‘paranoia’ & Ukraine hits target 1,500km from its border
Max Denison-Pender, a London‑based war artist who paints frontline soldiers to raise medical funds. James Kilner, a Russia analyst tracking Kremlin politics and media. They discuss Russia stripping military kit from Victory Day parades, Ukraine’s 1,500km deep strike on an oil facility, rising drone and FPV threats spreading regionally, and the diplomacy around King Charles III’s US visit.
