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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Feb 2, 2026 • 42min
Putin’s forces trying to ‘bypass and infiltrate’ frontline city & was Epstein's ‘sex empire’ a Russian honeytrap?
Poppy Wood, Education Editor at The Telegraph who helped investigate the Epstein files, joins to unpack startling links between Jeffrey Epstein and Russian figures. She explores flight records, emails suggesting access to top officials, and whether Epstein was a state-directed honeytrap or a self-serving grifter. The conversation stays focused on the most striking connections and the political fallout across Europe.
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Jan 30, 2026 • 48min
Civilians killed as Trump announces ‘energy ceasefire’ ahead of resumed peace talks
Dr. Jade McGlynn, War Studies researcher at King’s College, briefs on resistance activity and civilian conditions. Sophia Yan, senior foreign correspondent, reports on China’s role in powering Russia’s missiles and regional geopolitics. They discuss the contested ‘energy ceasefire,’ frontline strikes causing civilian harm, logistics behind missile production, and theatre adapting wartime folklore into modern themes.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 48min
Zelensky warns of ‘massive’ attack ahead of Sunday peace talks & rumours swirl of Ukraine-Russia energy ceasefire
Toby Illingworth, head of the Yashchenko Foundation leading medical aid in Ukraine. James Kilner, foreign correspondent and Russia analyst tracking Kremlin messaging. They discuss Zelensky’s warning of a looming massive strike. They examine signs of a possible informal truce on energy infrastructure. They review Russian domestic stories from war memorial revelations to Kremlin scandals and Middle East manoeuvres.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 51min
Drones strike Ukrainian passenger train in ‘act of terrorism’ & Russia suffers more losses ‘than any major power since WW2’
A drone attack hits a Ukrainian passenger train and is labeled terrorism by leaders. A new US assessment suggests Russia has suffered unprecedented military losses since World War II. Coordinated European action targets a risky shadow fleet in the North and Baltic seas. Debate builds over whether the EU can become a true geopolitical power and fast-track Ukraine’s path to membership.
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Jan 27, 2026 • 40min
Putin's negotiators ‘soften hardline stance in private’ & Trump links security guarantees to Zelensky ceding territory
Emma Mateo, a Harvard postdoctoral fellow researching civilian wartime engagement, joins to discuss grassroots resilience. She outlines patterns of volunteering, skill-based aid and food’s symbolic role. Short segments cover volunteer activity in Bakhmut, Chernihiv and Dnipro, and how civil-military ties evolved since 2014.
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Jan 26, 2026 • 59min
Zelensky: US security guarantees ‘100% ready’ & Russian city hit with ‘most massive’ strike of the war
Colonel Thurston, assistant head at the British Army's Lessons Exploitation Centre, explains how battlefield observations become training and doctrine. He discusses drones reshaping reconnaissance and fires. He highlights hybrid and early multi-domain attacks, air defence and CBRN training. He stresses realistic, risky training and adapting Ukrainian lessons for NATO contexts.
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Jan 23, 2026 • 55min
US joins Russia and Ukraine in first trilateral talks of the war & Trump under fire for claiming NATO allies ‘avoided’ Afghanistan frontline
Ash Alexander-Cooper, former British Army officer and author of Mindful Soldier, offers frontline resilience expertise in this conversation. He discusses 'smart compassion' for stress management. He shares recovery anecdotes, ways to combat isolation with community action, and practical tips to reconnect and support others.
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Jan 22, 2026 • 57min
Zelensky launches attack on Europe's leaders & Trump predicts Ukraine war will end ‘soon’
President Zelensky criticizes European leaders at Davos for their inaction on frozen Russian assets. Trump makes surprising peace overtures, signaling a shift in his stance on NATO. The discussion includes military updates with reports on drone strikes and missile threats to Ukraine. A new book on resilience offers practical strategies for coping with stress and trauma. The contributors explore the importance of humor in processing trauma and building community support, emphasizing self-kindness and grounding techniques.
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Jan 21, 2026 • 48min
Ukraine aims to kill 50,000 Russians per month & Trump row over Greenland derails postwar deal
James Kilner, a keen Russia expert known for his analysis on Kremlin dynamics, discusses several pressing topics. He delves into Ukraine’s ambitious target to incapacitate 50,000 Russian troops monthly, revealing the evolving military strategies at play. He also sheds light on the public perception in Russia, particularly regarding Trump’s controversial Greenland remarks, and the Kremlin's exploitation of this narrative. Additionally, he highlights signs of economic strain in Russia, from business closures to infrastructure woes, painting a vivid picture of the societal impact.
Jan 20, 2026 • 45min
Russia 'risks meltdown' by targeting nuclear power plants & Trump leaks world leaders' texts
In this insightful discussion, Michael McManus, a researcher at the Henry Jackson Society specializing in Russian cyber warfare, delves into the alarming surge of Russian cyber attacks on the UK and NATO. He shares fascinating insights on why Russia excels at cyber operations, attributing their skill to historical training. The conversation highlights the stark differences in cyber strategies between Ukraine and the UK, while also emphasizing the potential risks posed by AI in future attacks. Michael's analysis underscores the urgent need for NATO-wide coordination to defend critical infrastructure.
