Ukraine: The Latest

Dr Jade McGlynn, War Studies academic at King’s College London, gives a concise update on resistance and life under occupation. She discusses forced conscription, demographic shifts in places like Mariupol, and patterns of sabotage and partisan operations. Short, focused reports cover human impact, coordination challenges, and how occupation authorities reshape local populations.

Pablo de Greiff, UN commissioner and human rights expert who led the inquiry into alleged abuses including child deportations. He discusses verified transfers of over a thousand children, how transfers began before the full-scale invasion, the legal finding of crimes against humanity, and the commission’s evidence standards and challenges to accountability.

Anders Rasmussen, former NATO Secretary General and ex-Prime Minister of Denmark, gives strategic analysis on NATO, Europe and Ukraine. He discusses how the Middle East conflict shifts attention and munitions away from Ukraine. He warns about Russia’s aims beyond territory and urges European rearmament and stronger security guarantees for Kyiv.

Battlefield updates on Ukraine's push to reclaim nearly all of Dnipropetrovsk and fresh southern counterattacks reshaping Russian deployments. Reports of new Ukrainian ballistic weapons and automated drone procurement driven by frontline data. Coverage of cyber and information warfare tactics, including attacks on messaging apps and social platforms. Geopolitical fallout from a Trump‑Putin call and debates over easing Russian oil sanctions.

Coverage of Ukraine sending counter-drone teams and interceptor production challenges. A look at Russia’s recent mass aerial barrage and strikes on key fuel and storage sites. Analysis of Putin’s public backing of Iran’s new supreme leader and a leaked video showing his coughing fit. Debate over EU funding risks from Slovakia and lessons on defence innovation and misinformation from a Black Sea forum.

Day 1,471.Today, as the United States asks Ukraine to help intercept Iranian drones over the Gulf, Washington simultaneously removes sanctions on Russian oil trade and votes alongside Moscow against a motion condemning attacks on Ukraine’s nuclear power plants. We assess the deepening diplomatic crisis between Ukraine and Hungary after Kyiv accuses Budapest of detaining seven Ukrainian banking officials and seizing a large stash of gold, and ask whether President Zelensky's sharp response could ultimately strengthen Viktor Orbán’s election campaign. Then, in a special interview, we talk to Roman Trokhymets: a sniper in the Ukrainian Army who fought in several of the major battles we have reported on these past four years.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.Latika Bourke (The Nightly). @LatikaMBourke on X.With thanks to Roman Trokhymets.NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdHjleMvPSs-JEjiQ8_D2cACONTENT REFERENCED:Belgian F-16s can carry JDAMs and AIM-120Ds — but Ukraine cannot use them yet (Euromaidan):https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/03/05/belgian-f-16s-can-carry-jdams-and-aim-120ds-but-ukraine-cannot-use-them-yet/WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:Our weekly newsletter includes maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons, answers your questions, provides recommended reading, and gives exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights.. It’s free for everyone, including non-subscribers. Join here – http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter 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.

Gaël Veyssière, French ambassador in Kyiv, outlines France’s military aid and coalition planning. James Kilner, Russian analyst, breaks down Kremlin messaging and regional tensions. They discuss Iranian drones and talks to buy Ukrainian interceptors. They cover Putin swelling Russia’s army, Moscow’s domestic narratives, and France’s preparations for possible deployments.

Coverage of Russian-made drone debris found in Dubai and wider Iran-Russia drone links. A mysterious shadow fleet tanker explosion in the Mediterranean raises sanctions and security questions. Discussion of Zelensky’s proposal to swap Patriot missiles for Ukrainian interceptor drones amid growing air-defence strains. EU politics heats up over fast-track membership plans and blocked loan mechanics.

Ben Graham-Jones, an elections expert with experience supporting international ballots, discusses whether Ukraine could hold credible presidential elections amid war. He breaks down legal and logistical hurdles, risks of rushed voting and Russian interference. The conversation also covers recent Ukrainian frontline gains, Zelensky’s offer to Gulf states on air-defence cooperation, and shifts in European nuclear posture.

William Taylor, former US Ambassador to Ukraine, offers diplomatic and security perspective. Valeriy Chalyi, former Ukrainian Ambassador to the US, discusses alliances and defence needs. They debate Iran strike fallout for Russia. They cover shadow fleet sanctions and drone attacks on civilians. They explore NATO commitments, training deployments and Ukraine’s push for stronger security guarantees.