Ukraine: The Latest

Day 1,045.

Today, after the latest updates from the battlefield, we hear about the cutting edge drones being used to wage war against Moscow's forces, and the moral conundrums they raise. Plus, we consider the state of the Russian economy as we enter 2025.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Francis Farrell (Report, The Kyiv Independent). @francisjfarrell on X.

Content referenced:

‘We’re in the end game’: Why Kyiv’s blow to Russian gas threatens a European energy war (Matt Oliver in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/01/03/why-ukraine-gas-pipeline-closure-moscow-biggest-defeat/

Donald Trump will be no friend of the Kremlin (Ambrose Evans Pritchard in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/01/03/the-biggest-threat-to-putins-regime-is-donald-trump/

With Ukraine's ace drone unit hunting Russians (Francis Farrell in The Kyiv Independent):

https://youtu.be/s4uaKynSRx4?feature=shared

The Invisible Battles of Ukrainian Military Medics (Full-Length Kyiv Independent Documentary):

https://youtu.be/SVxY5ihyVnA?feature=shared

Flagship Ukrainian brigade trained in France goes AWOL (The Telegraph:)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/01/02/ukrainian-soldiers-go-awol-before-shot-fired/

Russia 'shoots down Santa' (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/27/russia-shoots-down-santa-claus-in-propaganda-video/

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Day 1,044.

Today, we look at the likely military innovations and political events in the year to come. We also report on Russia's decisions to ban crypto-currency mining to preserve its energy grid and to charge nightclub attendees for trying to arouse interest in non-traditional relations. How portentous will 2025 be for Russia?

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Content referenced:

'There is a question no one dares ask about Vladimir Putin' (Francis in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/12/24/there-is-a-question-no-one-dares-ask-about-vladimir-putin/

Russians ban carols and nativity scenes in occupied territories, Ukrainian resistance says (Ukrainian Pravda):

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/01/1/7491646/

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Today, in a special short episode recorded in the frontline city of Kharkiv, Francis Dearnley interviews a woman who had to flee her home "the day the Russians came", and how life for her and her relatives has been changed forever.

Recorded by Adélie Pojzman-Pontay and Jack Leather. Edited by James Shield.

Video of Kharkiv Dispatch with Francis:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gi20lWX4Fyk

Donate to David's charity:

This Christmas, the Telegraph is honouring the life and work of our late colleague David Knowles by working with Humanity & Inclusion, a charity helping the ill, vulnerable and disabled left behind in Ukraine’s warzones. You can donate here:

https://telegraph.ctdonate.org/ 

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Day 1,041

Today, we report how Azerbaijan's President accuses Russia of trying to "hush up" Moscow's responsibility for the doomed jet and we hear about a new Fellowship in the name of Ukrainian writer and friend to the podcast, Victoria Amelina.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Dr Sasha Dovzhyk (Director of Index Ukraine). @sasha_weirdsley on X.

Links:

Victoria Amelina Fellowship:

https://www.index-ukraine.org/news/victoria-amelina-fellowship

Donate to David's charity:

This Christmas, the Telegraph is honouring the life and work of our late colleague David Knowles by working with Humanity & Inclusion, a charity helping the ill, vulnerable and disabled left behind in Ukraine’s warzones. You can donate here:

https://telegraph.ctdonate.org/ 

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Day 1,038

Today, we look at Russia’s Christmas day attack and the highly suspicious crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane, and we interview a former beautician based in Kharkiv, who decided to train as an explosive ordnance specialist after the war began.

Contributors:

Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist & narrative podcast producer). @adeliepjz on X.

With thanks to Olga Ferodova, Lyudmila our translator, and Humanity and Inclusion. @HI_UK on X.

Humanity & Inclusion is one of four charities supported by this year’s Telegraph Christmas Charity Appeal. If you want to support Humanity & Inclusion, which works directly on the front lines with volunteers and those most vulnerable like Tetiana, please click here. There’s also lots more information about the charity and their work. To make a donation, please visit telegraph.co.uk/2024appeal or call 0151 317 5247.

Donate to David's charity:

This Christmas, the Telegraph is honouring the life and work of our late colleague David Knowles by working with Humanity & Inclusion, a charity helping the ill, vulnerable and disabled left behind in Ukraine’s warzones. You can donate here:

https://telegraph.ctdonate.org/ 

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Today, in a special episode recorded before his death, David Knowles attends a football match in Ukraine, exploring how 'the beautiful game' has served as an anchor in a country at war. Produced by Rachel Porter.

Donate to David's charity:

This Christmas, the Telegraph is honouring the life and work of our late colleague David Knowles by working with Humanity & Inclusion, a charity helping the ill, vulnerable and disabled left behind in Ukraine’s warzones. You can donate here:

https://telegraph.ctdonate.org/ 

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Day 1,034

Today, in addition to military and political updates, we report speculations about potential offensives over the New Year period, and feature an interview we did in Kharkiv with a lady who lived under Russian occupation. Then, we end with music in David's memory.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.

Video of Kharkiv Dispatch with Francis:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gi20lWX4Fyk

Donate to David's charity:

This Christmas, the Telegraph is honouring the life and work of our late colleague David Knowles by working with Humanity & Inclusion, a charity helping the ill, vulnerable and disabled left behind in Ukraine’s warzones. You can donate here:

https://telegraph.ctdonate.org/ 

Learn more Portsmouth Cathedral Choir:

https://www.portsmouthcathedral.org.uk/music

Articles Referenced:

N. Korea preparing for additional troop deployment, suicide drone supply to Russia (Yonhap News Agency, South Korea):

https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20241223002700315

Ukraine’s All-Robot Assault Force Just Won Its First Battle (Forbes):

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2024/12/21/ukraines-first-all-robot-assault-force-just-won-its-first-battle/

Trump to demand Nato nations spend 5pc of GDP on defence (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/20/donald-trump-nato-nations-demand-increase-defence-spends/

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Day 1,031

Today, as Kyiv comes under renewed intense bombardment, we speculate over a possible Russian advance in the South, and later, we interview a blind lawyer in Kharkiv.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

With thanks to Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist & narrative podcast producer). @adeliepjz on X.

Donate to David's charity:

This Christmas, the Telegraph is honouring the life and work of our late colleague David Knowles by working with Humanity & Inclusion, a charity helping the ill, vulnerable and disabled left behind in Ukraine’s warzones. You can donate here:

https://telegraph.ctdonate.org/ 

Francis's Article on the Kharkiv underground School, with photos and clips:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/christmas/2024/12/17/inside-kharkivs-underground-school-for-ukrainian-children/

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Day : 1,030

Today, as continued attacks on civilians in the Kherson area suggest Russia’s so-called 'human safari' is ongoing, we report on Putin’s annual press conference, where he said Russia had ‘reached all its goals’ in Syria. Then, our latest dispatch from the frontline city of Kharkiv.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Hamish de Bretton Gordon (Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.

With thanks to our guests Luda and Ilia, and to Adélie Pojzman-Pontay.

Donate to David's charity:

This Christmas, the Telegraph is honouring the life and work of our late colleague David Knowles by working with Humanity & Inclusion, a charity helping the ill, vulnerable and disabled left behind in Ukraine’s warzones. You can donate here:

https://telegraph.ctdonate.org/ 

Francis's Article on the Kharkiv underground School, with photos and clips:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/christmas/2024/12/17/inside-kharkivs-underground-school-for-ukrainian-children/

Articles Referenced:

Putin: Russia ‘getting closer’ to achieving goals in Ukraine (Telegraph Live Blog):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/19/putin-moscow-ukraine-zelensky/ 

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Day 1,029.

Today, as the fallout from the assassination in Moscow of General Kirillov continues, we report on the environmental damage being wrought along Russia’s Black Sea coast following the loss of shadow-fleet tankers and examine the possible poisoning of the mother of Russian opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.

Daniel Hardaker (Foreign Correspondent). @DanielHardaker4 on X.

Donate to David's charity:

This Christmas, the Telegraph is honouring the life and work of our late colleague David Knowles by working with Humanity & Inclusion, a charity helping the ill, vulnerable and disabled left behind in Ukraine’s warzones. You can donate here:

https://telegraph.ctdonate.org/ 

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Day 1,028.

Today, we react to the news that the Russian general in charge of the military’s nuclear and chemical weapons division has been assassinated in a scooter bomb attack, we hear live from the Joint Expeditionary Force summit in Estonia, and we hear our latest dispatch from the frontline city of Kharkiv.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X

James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.

With thanks to Jack Leather and Adélie Pojzman-Pontay for photographs, videos, and recordings.

Donate to David's charity:

This Christmas, the Telegraph is honouring the life and work of our late colleague David Knowles by working with Humanity & Inclusion, a charity helping the ill, vulnerable and disabled left behind in Ukraine’s warzones. You can donate here:

https://telegraph.ctdonate.org/ 

Francis's Article on the Kharkiv underground School, with photos and clips:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/christmas/2024/12/17/inside-kharkivs-underground-school-for-ukrainian-children/

Articles Referenced:

Why Russian blimps appearing on Nato’s border are a message from Moscow (James in The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/16/russia-mysterious-blimps-sow-fear-and-confusion-nato-border/

The 500-mile high speed rail line that can carry Nato troops to a war with Russia (James in The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/17/rail-baltica-nato-troops-russia-estonia-latvia-lithuania/

Russia’s War Economy Is Hitting Its Limits (Foreign Policy)

https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/11/14/russia-war-putin-economy-weapons-production-labor-shortage-demographics/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

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Day 1,027.

Today, as video evidence emerges of North Korean troops in combat, in a special episode we hear a report David Knowles recorded before his death which looks deeper into the question of Pyongyang’s early involvement in this war, and hear about the charity we are fundraising for this year, in David’s memory.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist & narrative podcast producer). @adeliepjz on X.

David Knowles (Host & Creator).

With thanks to Damien Spleeters (Director of Expeditionary Operations, Conflict Armament Research) @damspleet on X, Ihor Nalyvaiko (translator), and the team from Conflict Armament Research in Kyiv.

Donate to David's charity:

This Christmas, the Telegraph is honouring the life and work of our late colleague David Knowles by working with Humanity & Inclusion, a charity helping the ill, vulnerable and disabled left behind in Ukraine’s warzones. You can donate here:

https://telegraph.ctdonate.org/ 

Content Referenced:

Telegraph’s David Knowles, who launched Ukraine podcast, wins posthumous award (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/12/15/the-telegraph-david-knowles-ukraine-the-latest-award/

Russian oil tankers sink off coast of Crimea (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/15/russian-oil-tankers-sink-off-coast-of-crimea/

Covert Shores:

http://www.hisutton.com/

Ukraine delays critical minerals deal with US ‘so Trump can claim credit’ (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/15/ukraine-delays-critical-minerals-deal-us-trump-claim-credit/

Russia pulls hundreds of troops out of Damascus (Financial Times):

https://www.ft.com/content/6782dbd1-39cb-48b4-8b94-92925dbd60d5

North Korean missiles produced in 2024 used in Ukraine

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/15ae6ca767bc46a1b536ac7e2d962b66

North Korean missile relies on recent electronic components

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/0814c6868bbd45a98b15693a31bd0e7f

Documenting a North Korean missile in Ukraine

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/3a4e9d713f59426d9d1ea3881abecbf3

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Day 1,024.

Today, amid renewed Russian bombardments across the entirety of Ukraine, we consider the impact of new weapons of war. Then, our first formal dispatch from the frontline city of Kharkiv.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Michael Bohnert (Engineer & Researcher, RAND Corporation). @mbohnert on X.

With thanks to Oleh Synyehubov, Governor of Kharkiv Oblast.

Articles Referenced:

‘A brilliant journalist and brilliant human being’: David Knowles remembered with Public Service Award

https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/david-knowles-francis-dearnley-public-service-british-journalism-awards-2024/

Russian spy ring ‘plotted to exploit small boats crisis to abduct journalist in UK’

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/12/10/russian-spy-ring-plotted-to-exploit-small-boats-crisis-to-a/

Russian missile scientist ‘assassinated by Ukrainian special forces’

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/12/russian-cruise-missiles-designer-assassinated-by-ukraine/

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Day 1,023.

Today, as Russian forces seek to capitalise near Pokrovsk, we consider the reasons for a drop in Russian air strikes, and hear about an extraordinary case of alleged Kremlin spycraft.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

James Kilner (Moscow Desk). @jkjourno on X.

Hayley Dixon (Special Correspondent). @haylesdixon on X.

Content Referenced:

Russian spy ring leader described honeytrap agent as a ‘true sexy bitch’, court hears

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/02/russian-spy-ring-leader-honeytrap-agent-sexy-bitch/

Russia uses civilians as ‘target practice’ for killer drones 

https://www.ft.com/content/31b630b3-2639-456c-ba50-3caea7a9b2b5 

Macron, Tusk to discuss deploying peacekeepers to Ukraine after ceasefire

https://kyivindependent.com/macron-tusk-to-discuss-deploying-peacekeepers-to-ukraine-bloomberg/

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Day 1,022.

Today, Kyiv says it has enough money and weapons to resist Russia until mid-2025, and an interview with a rising star in President Zelensky's party.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Hamish de Bretton Gordon (Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

With special thanks to our guest Dmytro Natalukha @DmytroNatalukha on X.

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Day 1,021.

Today, we consider the huge ramifications for Russia of the loss of its naval bases and influence over Syria, and look once again to the subject of war crimes and the kidnapping of Ukrainian children.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @barnes_joe on X.

Con Coughlin (Defence and Foreign Affairs Editor).

Nathanial A Raymond (Executive Director of the Humanitarian Research Lab at the Yale School of Public Health). @nattyray11 on X.

Content Referenced:

Assad: The Triumph of Tyranny (by Con Coughlin):

https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/con-coughlin/assad/9781529074925

Russia’s Systematic Program of Coerced Adoption and Fostering of Ukraine’s Children (Yale Report) - 

https://hub.conflictobservatory.org/portal/apps/sites/#/home/pages/ukraine-russia-children-adoption

Stolen Ukrainian children put up for adoption on websites funded by Putin (The Telegraph) - 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/03/stolen-ukrainian-children-forced-adoption-russia-putin/

70% of Ukrainians support 'West German' model for NATO accession, survey shows (Kyiv Independent)

https://kyivindependent.com/west-germany-survey/ 

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Day 1,020.

Today, following historic, impromptu meetings at the reopening of Notre-Dame in Paris - including between President Zelensky and President-elect Trump - we dig into the significance of Bashar al Assad's fall for Russia and Ukraine. And we interview author Jacob Heilbrunn about why some on the political right are sometimes attracted to the easy answers that dictators provide.

Contributors:

Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.

With thanks to Jacob Heilbrunn (Editor, The National Interest). @JacobHeilbrunn on X.

Content Referenced:

How Russia is expanding its military foothold in Africa

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/03/russia-expands-military-presence-libya-pictures/

Jacob Heilbrunn's book, 'America Last':

https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324094661

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Day 1,017.

Today, as Kyiv forces launch a fresh assault in Kursk and capture Russian soldiers, we hear the mood in the combat zone of the Donbas, as Zelensky’s right-hand man Yermak tours Washington to speak to Trump’s team.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Tom Mutch (Freelance Journalist). @Tomthescribe on X.

Ed Cumming (Senior Feature Writer). @edcumming on X.

Content Referenced:

Ukrainian special forces ‘capture 12 Russian soldiers’ in fresh Kursk advance (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/06/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news/

Ukraine to open talks with Trump team on halting war (Wall Street Journal):

https://www.wsj.com/world/ukraine-to-open-talks-with-trump-team-on-halting-war

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Day 1,016.

Today, as Odesa faces renewed attacks down on the coast, we lead with the downfall of a multi billion pound Russian money laundering system, and interview the front man of Ukraine's most famous and influential rock band, Okean Elzy.  

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

With thanks to our special guest, Svyatoslav Vakarchuk of 'Okean Elzy'. @s_vakarchuk on X.

Learn more about Slava's band, 'Okean Elzy':

https://okeanelzy.com/en/

https://www.softserveinc.com/en-us/news/softserve-and-okean-elzy-rock-band 

Content Referenced:

Multi-billion pound Russian money laundering network exposed in international sting (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/12/04/russian-money-laundering-network-downfall/

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Day 1,015.

As the NATO Foreign Ministers meeting ends in Brussels with no invitation for Ukraine to join, we interview Andrei Yermak, adviser to President Zelensky.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

With thanks to our special guest, Andrei Yermak, adviser to President Zelensky.

Content referenced:

Video Version of the Interview with Yermak:

https://youtu.be/CneThrXUHSI

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Day 1,014.

Today, on its 30th anniversary, we look at the myopic approach to the Budapest Treaty and its far-reaching effects on present-day Ukraine, and we discuss the extraordinary events of recent days in Syria, with massive ramifications for Russia's influence in the region.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X

Content referenced:

Ukraine ‘halts Russian attempt to cross river on eastern front’ (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/12/03/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news59/

Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Budapest Memorandum (Ukrainian Government):

https://mfa.gov.ua/en/news/zayava-mzs-ukrayini-z-nagodi-30-richchya-z-chasu-pidpisannya-budapeshtskogo-memorandumu

Vladimir Putin to reject Donald Trump’s opening peace offer, says Russian tycoon (FT)

https://www.ft.com/content/ac39b604-ef6d-41cb-bb8c-0eb76e002176

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Day 1,013.

Today, we report on the dramatic shift in rhetoric from President Zelensky towards any future peace deal, and hear about Ukraine’s 'mobilisation police' and the effect they are having among young Ukrainian men.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.

With thanks to Anna Conkling (Journalist). @ConklingAnna on X.

Content referenced:

‘Like dealing with cornered rats’: The men who force Ukrainians to the front lines’

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/28/ukrainian-mobilisation-officer-explained-kyiv-war-russia/

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Day 1,010.

Today, amid more drone strikes by Russia targeting Ukraine, we get the view from Tbilisi on last night's protests against Georgia's pro-Kremlin government. We also have a fascinating interview with Estonia's Foreign Minister, Margus Tsahkna, about Donald Trump and how he could be the Churchill of our times.

Contributors:

Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

With thanks Marika Mikiashvili (Georgian researcher and political activist) @Mikiashvili_M on X; and Margus Tsahkna (Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia) @Tsahkna on X.

Content referenced:

N. Korea conceals combat deaths of troops fighting in Russia

https://www.dailynk.com/english/north-korea-conceals-combat-deaths-troops-fighting-russia/

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Day 1,009.

Today, we hear who Donald Trump has named as his envoy to Ukraine and we have an exclusive interview with former British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

With thanks to our very special guest, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

His memoir, 'Unleashed', is available here:

https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/unleashed-boris-johnson?variant=41552640835662

Content referenced:

Boris Johnson interview VIDEO VERSION:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01DdfMqP4-g

Syrian rebels launch surprise offensive against Assad (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/28/syrian-rebels-launch-surprise-attack-against-assad-regime/

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Day 1,008.

Today, further to the usual updates, the team share details of their secret trip to the east of Ukraine, including what it's like to hear missiles landing nearby. Plus, we trail an upcoming interview with one of our most requested guests on the podcast.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Content referenced:

Russian rouble falls to 31-month low as fresh sanctions hammer currency:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/11/26/ftse-100-markets-latest-news-uk-trump-tariffs-china-jobs/

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Day 1,007.

Today, we hear how Valery Zaluzhny’s told Ukrainian troops they must be willing to die, and former Ukrainian defence minister Andrei Zagorodunyuk calls on the West to come up with a positive strategy for victory.

Contributors:

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.

Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). @SheridanDani on X.

Andriy Zagorudnyuk (Former Ukrainian Defence Minister). @Andriypzag on X.

Plus the latest dispatch from Francis Dearnley in Ukraine.

Content referenced:

Ukraine Focus: 

https://ukrainefocus.org/

Drones drop water bombs as Britain trains Ukrainians for changed war (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/20/drones-drop-water-bombs-as-britain-trains-ukrainians/ 

Russia kicks out British diplomat for ‘spying’ (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/26/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news57-lammy-troop/

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Day 1,006.

Today, we report on Russian advances on the battlefield around the town of Kurakhove, a plane crash in Lithuania raises fears of Russian sabotage, and the journalist Inna Varenytsia tells us why civilians in Kherson are now afraid to walk in the park. 

Contributors:

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.

With special thanks to our guest Inna Varenytsia (Journalist). @InnaVarenytsia on X.

Plus the latest dispatch from Francis Dearnley in Ukraine.

Articles referenced:

DHL cargo plane crashes into house killing at least one

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/25/dhl-cargo-plane-crashes-house-killing-one/

Britain is in ‘AI arms race’ with Russia, Pat McFadden to warn

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/11/25/ai-arms-cyber-race-pat-mcfadden-putin-russia-ukraine/

Putin ready to cripple Britain with cyber attacks, minister warns

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/11/23/putin-ready-to-cripple-britain-in-cyber-war/

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Day 1,003.

Today, we report on Russia's use of a new intermediate range ballistic missile and Vladimir Putin's threat to attack the United States and Britain in revenge for their assistance to Ukraine on the battlefield. Plus, we hear the latest dispatch from Francis Dearnley in Ukraine.

Contributors:

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.

James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.

With special thanks to our guest Matthew Savill, Director of Military Sciences at the Royal United Services Institute. @MTSavill on X.

Plus we hear from Francis Dearnley in Ukraine.

Articles referenced:

My 24 hours strapped into Putin’s propaganda machine

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/15/putin-propaganda-24-hours-of-russian-media/

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Day 1,002.

Today, amid reports of Russia using intercontinental ballistic missiles against Ukraine for the first time, we look at the impact of Kyiv firing British-made Storm Shadow missiles, and hear from a Ukrainian MP about his views on the peace deal and why Kyiv’s use of long-range weapons is well within international law. 

Contributors:

Venetia Rainey (Co-host on 'Battle Lines' Podcast). @venetiarainey on X.

James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

With special thanks to our guest Oleksandr Merezhko, a Ukrainian politician, jurist and academic.

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Day 1,001.

Today, as the US closes its embassy in Kyiv in anticipation of Russian retaliation for Joe Biden’s recent policy shifts, we examine in more detail Russia’s new nuclear doctrine and ask: is it just the same old wine in a slightly newer bottle?.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Chemical Weapons Expert and Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.

Plus we hear from Francis Dearnley in Ukraine.

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Day 1,000.

Today, we report on Russia's response to President Biden's change of positions on long range weapons, and hear from our team on the ground in Ukraine relaying the mood in the country on the 1,000th day of the full scale invasion.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

Francis Scarr (Journalist at BBC Monitoring). @francis_scarr on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Francis Farrell (Reporter at the Kyiv Independent). @francisjfarrell on X.

Content Referenced:

My 24 hours strapped into Putin’s propaganda machine (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/15/putin-propaganda-24-hours-of-russian-media/

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Day 999.

Today, after a weekend that saw the biggest missile and drone attack on Ukraine in almost a year, we examine whether President Biden’s permission - finally - for Ukraine to use US weapons inside Russia, is responsible statecraft or too little, too late?

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.

James Crisp (Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on X.

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Day 997.

Today, we assess the state of the Russian army, hear new revelations from inside the Biden administration, and look deeper at the impact of this war in other theatres, such as Korea and Africa.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

With thanks to Dr Samual Ramani of the Royal United Services Institute and Oxford University. @SamRamani2 on X. Dr Samuel Ramani's latest book is Putin's War on Ukraine:

https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/putins-war-on-ukraine/

Articles Referenced:

The best books on Ukraine in 2024, from Chernobyl to Zelensky (Ada Wordsworth in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/non-fiction/best-ukraine-books-2024-zelenskyy/

Record Death Toll: What We Know About Russia's Losses in Ukraine by November (BBC):

https://www.bbc.com/russian/articles/cjr4zy2nye5o

The ‘Deathonomics’ Powering Russia’s War Machine (Wall Street Journal):

https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/russia-ukraine-war-military-death-pay-6cfe936e?mod=Searchresults_pos6&page=1

Biden’s escalation paralysis has devastated Ukraine (The Hill):

https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/4988504-biden-administration-ukraine-war/

Former Governor Confirms Russian Military Engaged in Looting in Kursk Region Villages (Meduza):

https://meduza.io/news/2024/11/14/byvshiy-gubernator-podtverdil-chto-rossiyskie-voennye-zanimalis-maroderstvom-v-selah-kurskoy-oblasti

Putin cuts payments for wounded in war against Ukraine (Kyiv Independent)

https://kyivindependent.com/putin-approves-reduction-of-payments-for-injured-in-war-against-ukraine/?mc_cid=f0af270ac7&mc_eid=08d0680a95

In echo of Soviet era, Russians are informing on each other over Ukraine (Reuters)

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/more-russians-denounce-each-other-over-ukraine-echo-soviet-era-2024-11-15/

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Day 996.

Today, as Russia's state TV propagandists and government officials express delight at the Donald Trump's cabinet selections, we ask how feasible it would be for Ukraine to develop its own nuclear weapon.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Chemical Weapons Expert and Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.

Kamal Ahmed (Director of Audio and presenter of The Daily T Podcast). @kamalahmednews on X.

Content referenced:

Lord Hague's Comments on The Daily T (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/13/russia-ukraine-war-zelensky-putin-trump-latest-news/

You can subscribe to The Daily T here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-daily-t/id1489612924

Could Zelensky use nuclear bombs? Ukraine’s options explained (The Times):

https://www.thetimes.com/article/2343d101-1c8e-4ca4-a4c1-913ce31e9e42?shareToken=549ff0795172888afdb2ac9c73300c74

British Challenger 2 tank ‘destroyed in Kursk’ (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/14/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest-uk-challenger2-new/

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Today, we discuss the new wave of bombardments on Kyiv, the latest appointments to the Trump administration and what it means for the wider West, and learn more about Radio Liberty’s impact during the Cold War. Then, later, we do a deep dive into the cosmopolitan history of the city of Odesa and what its people have endured over the course of the war.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Julian Evans (author of Undefeatable: Odesa in Love & War). @thejulianevans on X.

Julian Evans' book, Undefeatable: Odesa in Love & War

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Undefeatable-Odesa-Love-Julian-Evans/dp/1910895989 

Russia's oil and gas industry an easy target for Europe after Trump's election victory (Business Insider):

https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-oil-gas-energy-industry-europe-target-trump-election-win-2024-11

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Day 994.

Today, we look at renewed Russian efforts to retake Kursk before Trump returns to the White House, consider the evidence Europe is responding to the threat of an American withdrawal, and assess potential new appointments in for the new government Washington. Then, later, we hear the euphoric memories of a Ukrainian officer who served in the historic Kharkiv counteroffensive.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

With special thanks to our guest, a Ukrainian officer we shall not name who served in the historic Kharkiv counteroffensive.

Content referenced:

Putin rushes to recapture Kursk from Ukrainians before Trump takes office (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/11/putin-kursk-assault-ukraine-trump-north-korea/

Donald Trump expected to nominate China hawk Marco Rubio for secretary of state (FT):

https://www.ft.com/content/5ec67430-7c68-4783-bf88-92c82e9d7f6f

Brussels to free up billions of euros for defence and security from EU budget (FT):

https://www.ft.com/content/eb0de7f4-5ba1-460a-a83d-1a7302fc1536

Russian forces damage Kurakhove Reservoir dam in Donetsk Oblast (Kyiv Independent)

https://kyivindependent.com/russian-forces-damage-dam-of-kurakhove-reservoir-in-donetsk-oblast-ukraine-says/?mc_cid=0e0eef55ad&mc_eid=08d0680a95

Starmer to demand Biden hands Ukraine missing $20bn before Trump takes over (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/11/11/keir-starmer-demand-biden-ukraine-20bn-before-trump-talks/

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Day 993.

Today, after a weekend in which Ukrainian forces launched their largest ever drone attack on Moscow, and Russian losses in Ukraine reached a record daily high, we reflect on the Prague Defence Conference, with discussions centred heavily on President-elect Donald Trump.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.

With thanks to Admiral Rob Bauer (Chair of the Military Committee NATO), Hanno Pevkur (Defence Minister of Estonia), and Lawrynas Kasčiunas (Defence Minister of Lithuania).

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Day 990.

Today, we consider the Trump peace plan reportedly being mooted by his staffers, hear live from another vital summit of European leaders, and discuss a ‘shopping list’ of weapons and permissions Western leaders could action over the next two months to support Ukraine. Later, following the missile damage to Kharkiv’s iconic Derzhprom building, we do a deeper dive into the impact of this war on Ukrainian heritage and architecture.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

James Crisp (Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on X.

Michael Bohnert (Engineer & Researcher, RAND Corporation. @mbohnert on X.

With thanks to Ievgeniia Gubkina, Ukrainian architect, architectural and urban historian, and curator. @BartlettArchUCL on X.

Articles Referenced:

Trump mulls Ukraine peace plan: British troops patrolling an 800-mile buffer zone (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/07/donald-trump-ukraine-peace-plan-british-troops-buffer-zone/

Trump Promised to End the War in Ukraine. Now He Must Decide How (Wall Street Journal):

https://www.wsj.com/world/trump-presidency-ukraine-russia-war-plans-008655c0

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Day 989.

Today, as the White House seeks to send Ukraine as much as it can before Trump’s inauguration, we discuss the potential appointments the president-elect might make, and – later – hear about the mood near the frontlines to the political earthquake.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Jonah Goldberg (Editor-in-Chief, The Dispatch). @JonahDispatch on X.

Adrian Simpson (of Mission Ukraine). AdrianSimp85802 on X.

Dr Claudia Major (German Institute of International and Security Affairs). @SWPBerlin on X.

Mission Ukraine

You can learn more about the volunteer organisation here:

https://www.missionukraine.uk/

Content Referenced:

Trump’s victory means Europe has no choice but to arm – and fast (Francis in The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/11/07/donald-trump-victory-europe-now-has-two-months-save-ukraine/

Biden team prepares to rush last-minute aid to Ukraine (Politico)

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/11/06/biden-trump-ukraine-assistance-00187897

Trump win casts fresh doubts over Wall Street's China strategy (Reuters)

https://www.reuters.com/markets/trump-win-casts-fresh-doubts-over-wall-streets-china-strategy-2024-11-07/

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Day 988.

Today, as Ukraine hits a Russian naval base on the Caspian Sea and North Korean troops enter combat for the first time, we examine the fallout from the US presidential election and ask: is Donald Trump the best thing that’s ever happened to NATO?

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Adam Kinzinger (Former Republican Congressman, now senior political commentator at CNN) @AdamKinzinger on X.

Dr Dalibor Rohac (American Enterprise Institute Fellow & Eastern Europe expert) @DaliborRohac on X.

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Day 987.

Today, as Ukraine, and the world, waits with bated breath for the results of the US presidential election, we look at the situation on the battlefield as Moscow seeks to strengthen its foothold, and hear more about how ordinary Russians view the war.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

James Kilner (Moscow Desk). @jkjourno on X.

Content referenced:

'To Avoid Another Munich, Europe Must Act to Secure Ukraine' (100+ Experts' Letter):

https://www.democratic-strategy.net/_files/ugd/dcfff6_bc38b0fbac1b473bb5b0989446c08f67.pdf

China’s Xi Jinping poses as hunky Putin sidekick in FSB calendar (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/01/chinas-xi-jinping-poses-hunky-putins-sidekick-calendar/ 

Instruction manual for digging mass graves given to Russian troops (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/03/instruction-manual-digging-mass-graves-russian-troops/

Google Maps ‘reveals location’ of secret Ukrainian military positions (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/03/instruction-manual-digging-mass-graves-russian-troops/

Russia Suspected of Plotting to Send Incendiary Devices on U.S.-Bound Planes (Wall Street Journal)

https://www.wsj.com/world/russia-plot-us-planes-incendiary-devices-de3b8c0a

Stolen Cheese! (BBC)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5ygw9ye90po

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Day 986.

Today, as Moldova resists alleged Russian meddling in Sunday's presidential vote, we report on how Russia is arming drones with thermobaric 'lung-busting' warheads, according to a leading Forensic Research Institute.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

Content Referenced:

Russia Deploys Deadly New Weapon in Drone Race With Ukraine (Newsweek)

https://www.newsweek.com/russia-ukraine-drones-shahed-race-deadly-new-weapon-1979040

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Day 983.

Today, we discuss the North Korean general sent to lead troops in Ukraine, hear the latest from Georgia, and consider the impact of the First World War on Putin’s worldview, and how the treaty that ended the battles of the Eastern Front serves as a warning for today.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.

Marika Mikiashvili (Analyst and Lecturer). @Mikiashvili_M on X.

Dr Thomas Clausen (Historian and Analyst). @DrThomasClausen on X.

Content Referenced:

Our sister podcast Battle Lines, which Venetia co-hosts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/battle-lines/id1712903296

Ukraine’s frontline is ‘crumbling’ against Russian advances, says general (The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/30/ukraine-crumbling-russia-zelensky-victory-plan-kyiv/

North Korea’s new ICBM missile records longest flight time yet (The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/31/north-korea-new-icbm-missile-longest-flight-time/

Close ally of Kim Jong-un is leader of North Korean troops in Russia, says Ukraine (The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/31/kim-jong-un-vladimir-putin-ukraine-pyongyang-troops-gen-kim/

South Korea weighs arming Ukraine after North Korean deployment (FT)

https://www.ft.com/content/e7ca9021-1321-46c8-9b0c-2009a4c0dd50

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Day 982.

Today, further to updates on the front and in the political realms, we are joined by Danylo Mokryk, a war crime reporter, and Evan Williams, a multi-award winning producer and director, about their recent documentaries on the subject of war crimes. A warning: today's episode features graphic descriptions.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Danylo Mokryk (Investigative Journalist, The Kyiv Independent). @DMokryk on X.

Evan Williams (Producer and Director). @evanwilliams_tv on X.

Content Referenced:

Danylo Mokryk's investigative documentary Shadows Across the River: https://kyivindependent.com/shadows-across-the-river/ 

Evan Williams's new film On The Cranes Call:

https://thecranescallfilm.com/ 

Ukraine and Russia in talks about halting strikes on energy plants (Financial Times)

https://www.ft.com/content/69a57022-aeed-4bfe-8ada-b2ccd38f162a

How Ukraine Can Defeat Russian Glide Bombs (RAND):

https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2024/06/how-ukraine-can-defeat-russian-glide-bombs.html#:~:text=The%20most%20practical%20counter%20to,air%20capabilities%2C%20and%20electronic%20warfare.

The new face of European illiberalism (Financial Times):

https://www.ft.com/content/78f49467-1e2c-4c4f-9908-897ce8d5319d

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Day 981.

Today, as Ukraine announces a mobilisation drive to get another 160 thousand people into uniform we report how Russia is continuing to use chemical substances on the frontline, and we hear live from a cyber security expert in Kyiv about how the unseen war online is progressing.

Contributors:

Dom Nichols (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on X.

Daryna Antoniuk. @daryna_antoniuk on X.

Hamish de Bretton Gordon @HamishDBG on X.

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Email: [email protected]

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Day 980.

Today, we assess reports of Russian progress in Donetsk, hear live from Tbilisi as protestors crowd the streets following the weekend’s contested election, and hear from our correspondent who was on the ground at the BRICS summit in Russia.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.

James Kilner (Moscow Desk). @jkjourno on X.

Nate Ostiller (Editor at OC Media). @NateOstiller on X.

Content Referenced:

More Ukrainian Defenses Fall as Russia’s Eastern Offensive Rolls On (Kyiv Post):

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/41230

US weapons can be fired at North Korean soldiers in Ukraine (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2024/10/28/us-weapons-fired-at-north-korean-soldiers-ukraine/

‘Elite units’ and ‘cannon fodder’: North Korean troops enter Russia’s war in Ukraine (FT)

https://www.ft.com/content/f908deed-7bc5-4e8c-b20f-02d935beaaaf

Watch: Burst pipe sprays filthy water over Moscow suburb (The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/28/moscow-pipe-water-burst-video/

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Day 979.

Today, further to the latest military developments, we do a deep dive into the election in Georgia over the weekend, and what the result there means not only for the future of democracy in that country, but the potential ramifications for the West as a whole.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

With thanks to Kateryna Shenheliia-Hanapolska (The Moscow Times). @eshenheliia on X.

Articles Referenced

Georgia election ‘stolen by Putin’s puppet government’ (The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/27/georgia-election-stolen-by-putins-puppet-government/

They want to show no one can escape’: how the long arm of Russia is reaching out for Putin critics in exile (The Guardian)

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/oct/28/long-arm-russia-putin-critics-in-exile

‘Modi can influence the end of war’: Zelensky (The Times of India):

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/modi-can-influence-the-end-of-war-zelenskyy/articleshow/114667946.cms

Russian economy overheating, but still powering the war against Ukraine (Washington Post):

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/10/27/russia-economy-overheating-inflation-interest-rates-war/

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Day 976.

Today, as Putin admits Russia is working with North Korea, we look at several investigations into Moscow’s interactions with terrorist groups, and consider the former Ukrainian prisoners released to fight on the front lines.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Farrell (Report, The Kyiv Independent). @francisjfarrell on X.

Content Referenced:

Elon Musk’s Secret Conversations With Vladimir Putin (Wall Street Journal)

https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/musk-putin-secret-conversations-37e1c187

Russia Provided Targeting Data for Houthi Assault on Global Shipping (Wall Street Journal)

https://www.wsj.com/world/russia-provided-targeting-data-for-houthi-assault-on-global-shipping-eabc2c2b

Meet the Ukrainian prisoner soldiers entering the fray in the Battle of Donbas (Francis Farrell in the Kyiv Independent) 

https://kyivindependent.com/ukraines-convict-soldiers-prepare-to-fight-russia/

Kyiv preparing internal plan to 'strengthen Ukraine,' Zelensky confirms (Kyiv Independent) 

https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-internal-plan/

Georgia election adverts point to horrors of Ukraine war (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/25/georgia-election-adverts-ukraine-war-georgian-dream-party/

Putin admits holding talks with Kim Jong-un about deploying North Korean troops (The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/24/vladimir-putin-talks-kim-jong-un-ukraine-north-korea-brics/

British deputy ambassador clashes with Russian ‘journalists’ in Moscow (The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/24/britain-deputy-ambassador-russia-journalists-spying/

Assessing Russian Firepower Strikes in Ukraine (CSIS):

https://www.csis.org/analysis/assessing-russian-firepower-strikes-ukraine

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Day 975.

Today, as Russia shifts its battlefield priority in the Donbas, we hear how Putin has proclaimed the start of a new “world order” as his allies rushed to sign up to a Kremlin-led economic club at a summit in Russia.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

Yuriy Boyechko, CEO and Founder of the humanitarian organisation Hope for Ukraine. @hopeforukraine on X.

Learn more about Hope for Ukraine charity's work here:

https://hfu.org/

Article referenced:

‘Thousands’ of North Korean troops to fight in Russia (Financial Times):

https://www.ft.com/content/54431ddb-45b3-4199-a026-021d90e4dccd

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Day 974.

Today, we offer a broad strategic overview of the military situation, consider the new defence pact between Britain and Germany, and return to the BRICS summit in Russia, where the UN Secretary General arrives amid a storm of criticism.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

Articles Referenced:

Ukraine Must Turn the Tide Before It Can Negotiate (Jack Watling in Foreign Affairs):

https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/ukraine-must-turn-tide-it-can-negotiate

German sub hunters to be based in Britain for first time over Russian threat (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/10/22/german-submarine-hunters-based-in-britain-russia-threat/

Rheinmetall to make gun barrels in the UK as part of new defence pact (FT):

https://www.ft.com/content/19199b16-1418-4a87-8774-689428008244?sharetype=blocked

Apple Complies With Russia, Removes Radio Liberty From App Store (Radio Liberty):

https://www.rferl.org/a/apple-removal-russia-current-time-app-undesirable/33163824.html

Even Ukraine’s fiercest soldiers want the war to stop (Roland in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/20/ukraine-fatigue-war-donbas-russia-loss-of-hope-defeat/

Russians accused of crimes offered choice - go to war instead of court (BBC)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdrjrp7625mo

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Day 973.

Today, as Putin gathers world leaders in Russia, we ask why the UN General Secretary is on the guest list, and – further to the battlefield updates – consider the implications of artificial intelligence being used in the next generation of drones.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Chemical Weapons Expert and Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.

Content referenced:

Anti-drone drone developed by Ukraine to take out Iranian-designed kamikazes (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2024/10/20/anti-drone-ukraine-iranian-kamikazes-russia/

The Myth of the ‘Global South’: A Flawed Foreign Policy Construct (Policy Exchange Report):

https://policyexchange.org.uk/publication/the-myth-of-the-global-south/

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Day 972.

Today, as another Russian oligarch dies in mysterious circumstances after falling from a window, we analyse quite how good the North Korean soldiers apparently on their way to Ukraine actually are.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.

With thanks to Kateryna Shenheliia-Hanapolska (Freelance journalist). @eshenheliia on X.

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Day 969.

Today, as President Zelensky leaves EU leaders with his call for more urgent action, we speak to a former British Defence Secretary about the impact of having North Korean soldiers fighting in Europe. 

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

With thanks to former Secretary of State for Defence Sir Liam Fox. @LiamFox on X.

Content Referenced:

Don’t believe Putin’s lies: Ukraine is not ‘persecuting’ Christians (Dr Ivana Stradner in The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/10/18/dont-believe-putins-lies-ukraine-not-persecuting-christi/

Liam Fox's book, The Coming Storm: Why water will write the 21st century

https://www.bitebackpublishing.com/books/the-coming-storm

Ukraine ‘will seek nuclear weapons’ if it cannot join Nato (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/17/zelensky-ukraine-seek-nuclear-weapons-join-nato/

Donald Trump blames Zelensky for Ukraine war (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2024/10/17/donald-trump-blames-zelensky-ukraine-war/

South Korean intelligence says North is sending troops to aid Russia’s war in Ukraine (AP)

https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-russia-ukraine-war-troops-south-spy-9cd563c5570f68e9b314976009682810?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

North Korean Troops Deserting Ukraine Frontline Days After Arrival: Report (Newsweek)

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Day 968.

Today, as President Zelensky takes his five-point victory plan to the European Council in Brussels, we assess comments by his former head of the armed forces, now ambassador to London, Valery Zaluzhny, and get an update on how Ukrainian children are studying in ‘bunker schools’. 

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Gabriella Jozwiak (Freelance Journalist). @GabriellaJ on X.

Content Referenced:

Education goes underground in Ukraine (Gabriella in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/terror-and-security/ukraine-war-underground-schools-children-education/

Lessons in a bomb shelter: Going to school in wartime Ukraine (David's episode):

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lessons-in-a-bomb-shelter-going-to-school-in-wartime-ukraine/id1612424182?i=1000662968777

How the Belarusian Regime is Erasing Ukrainian Children's Identity through Displacement, Re-education, and Militarization (Freedom House):

https://freedomhouse.org/report/special-report/2024/stolen-childhood-how-belarusian-regime-erasing-ukrainian-childrens

Neurodevelopment in the Post-Pandemic World: The Altered Trajectory of Children's Education, Mental Health, and Brain Development (Book by Molly Colvin, Jennifer Linton Reesman, and Tannahill Glen)

https://global.oup.com/academic/product/neurodevelopment-in-the-post-pandemic-world-9780197762639?cc=gb&lang=en&

Urgent plea over Crimean political prisoner charged by Russia with ‘state treason’ for refusing to fight against Ukraine (Human Rights in Ukraine):

https://khpg.org/en/1608814058

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Day 967.

Today, as Zelensky finally announces his ‘victory plan’ to Parliament, we assess fast-moving military developments as Ukraine faces pressure on multiple fronts, and sit down with a 29-year-old commander of a frontline attack drone unit.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

With thanks to Lt. Yulia Mykytenko and Lara Marlowe.

Learn More About Yulia's Unit, the 'Hellish Hornets':

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/hell_hornets?igsh=MXR1MnV5c29qdGZmaw==

Tik Tok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@hell_hornets

Yulia's Biography - 'How Good It Is I Have No Fear of Dying':

https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/how-good-it-is-i-have-no-fear-of-dying-9781035910175/

Other Content Referenced:

Russia retakes half of lost Kursk territory (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/15/russia-ukraine-kursk-zelensky-territory/

'What If Putin Wins?' Series:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/what-if-putin-wins/

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Day 966.

Today, we report on the destruction being wrought amid intense fighting in Donetsk, consider new indications of what is in Zelensky’s “victory plan”, and hear a sobering assessment of the current situation on the battlefield.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Farrell (Reporter at The Kyiv Independent). @francisjfarrell on X.

Content Referenced:

I set fire to my own trenches to stop Putin winning this war (The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/12/i-set-fire-to-my-own-trenches-to-stop-putin-winning-war/

Francis's video interview with Zelensky's adviser, Podolyak:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RmHwQm-is8

Vladimir Putin’s spies are plotting global chaos (The Economist)

https://www.economist.com/international/2024/10/13/vladimir-putins-spies-are-plotting-global-chaos

Honeytrapped Irish politician spied for Russia during Brexit saga (The Sunday Times)

https://www.thetimes.com/world/ireland-world/article/honeytrapped-irish-politician-spied-for-russia-during-brexit-saga-k5wn7sfb2

Britain freezes security dialogue with Georgia (Reuters)

https://www.reuters.com/world/britain-freezes-security-dialogue-with-georgia-georgian-media-reports-2024-10-15/

The Impending Betrayal of Ukraine (Tim Willasey-Wilsey CMG on RUSI website)

https://rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/impending-betrayal-ukraine

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Day 965.

Today, we report on Volodymyr Zelensky's claim that North Korea is sending troops, as well as weapons, to Russia. Fierce fighting continues in Toresk as Ukraine seeks to contain Russia's attacks in Donbas. And Vladimir Putin woos Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian as Moscow and Tehran tighten their alliance. 

Contributors:

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.

James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.

With thanks to Senior Fellow for Military Studies at The Lowy Institute, Major General Mick Ryan. @WarintheFuture on X.

Mick Ryan’s book: The War for Ukraine: Strategy and Adaptation Under Fire: 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/War-Ukraine-Strategy-Adaptation-Under/dp/1682479528

Virtual Book Event for Mick Ryan’s book: The War for Ukraine: Strategy and Adaptation Under Fire - Tuesday, 15th October:

https://www.csis.org/events/book-event-war-ukraine-strategy-and-adaptation-under-fire-mick-ryan

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Day 962.

Today, further the latest military and political updates, we hear from a colleague of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, who has reportedly died in Russian captivity, and from representatives of the British Council to discuss the work of their organisation on the ground in Ukraine.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

With thanks to British Council CEO Scott McDonald & its Ukraine Country Director Colm McGivern and Inna Varenytsia (Journalist). @InnaVarenytsia on X.

Content Referenced:

Putin owes Iran - he may be about to find out how much (James Kilner in The Telegraph) -

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/11/putin-owes-iran-may-find-out-how-much/

Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna ‘dies in Russian captivity’ (The Telegraph) -

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/10/ukrainian-journalist-dies-russian-jail/

No war won by single weapon, says No 10 (The Telegraph) - 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/10/10/starmer-storm-shadow-ukraine-russia-zelensky-nato/

David's episode on underground schools in Ukraine - 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lessons-in-a-bomb-shelter-going-to-school-in-wartime-ukraine/id1612424182?i=1000662968777

Learn more about the British Council:

https://www.britishcouncil.org/

https://www.britishcouncil.org.ua/en

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Day 961.

Today, we report accounts of house-to-house fighting in Donetsk, discuss Zelensky’s impromptu tour of key European capitals, and hear extraordinarily candid reflections from Washington’s most senior man in Moscow at the time of the full-scale invasion.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondant). @JamesERothwell on X.

With special guest John J Sullivan (United States Ambassador to Russia, 2020 - 2022).

Content Referenced:

Midnight in Moscow: A Memoir from the Front Lines of Russia's War Against the West (by John J. Sullivan)

https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/john-j-sullivan/midnight-in-moscow/9780316571111/

Episode interviewing Stephanie Barker on the economic war:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8a0e74pgSA

Russia on mission to cause mayhem on UK streets, warns MI5 (BBC):

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8e15yr1gwo

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Day 960.

Today, we look at why Kamala Harris isn't talking about Ukraine, and hear from a missile-technology expert about what Russia's recent failed (and very expensive) missile test might mean for arms control and strategic ability.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Tony Diver (US Editor). @TonyDiver on X.

Tim Wright (Research Analyst and Programme Administrator for Defence and Military Analysis at the IISS). @Wright_T_J on X.

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Day 959.

Today, we report on chaotic fighting in the Donbas town of Torestsk as Russia continues its grinding offensive there, Vladimir Putin announces a surprise summit with Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian in a move that could further enmesh the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and hear from Oslo about why the Norwegian government is cutting aid to Ukraine despite fears Russia may Test Nato in the Arctic.

Contributors:

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

James Kilner (Russia Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.

Jørn Sund-Henriksen (Co Host of Ukrainapodden). @J_SundHenriksen on X.

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Day 958.

Today, after yet more long-range Ukrainian strikes against Russian targets, we hear that as executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian troops have allegedly surged this year, as a top Kyiv official warns it could indicate a shift in Moscow’s policy.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

RolandOliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

With thanks to Liz Cookman (Ukraine Correspondent). @liz_cookman on X.

Articles referenced:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/06/steep-rise-in-russian-executions-of-ukrainian-prisoners/

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In today's special episode David Knowles speaks to historian, author and podcaster James Holland (@James1940 on X) about the Eastern Front in the Second World War.

This was recorded and edited by David shortly before his sudden passing.

The Second World War was catastrophic for Ukraine: millions died in the fighting and occupations, the battles that crossed the country were brutal and grinding, the country’s Jews were exterminated in the ‘Holocaust of bullets’, and the eventual Soviet victory ensured decades of further domination and control from Moscow.

This episode aims to give a broad account of the period and explore some of the key issues and stories.

James Holland: https://griffonmerlin.com/

'We Have Ways of Making You Talk' Podcast:

https://www.goalhangerpodcasts.com/we-have-ways-of-making-you-talk

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Day 955.

Today, we discuss the Pentagon’s verbal contortions as it explains where and when the US will shoot down Iranian missiles - plot spoiler: Israel now, Ukraine never - and speak to the author of a new book explaining how the Russian Orthodox Church became a vital force in Putin’s existential war against Ukraine.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

RolandOliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

With thanks to Lucy Ash (Foreign affairs broadcaster and author). @LucyAAsh on X.

Full video of David's funeral:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/10/03/david-knowles-funeral-telegraph-journalist-ukraine-podcast/

Lucy Ash's book, 'The Baton and the Cross: Russia's Church from Pagans to Putin':

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Baton-Cross-Russias-Church-Pagans/dp/1837731837 

Articles Referenced: Exclusive Boris Johnson interview (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/10/03/boris-johnson-exclusive-interview-putin-trump-lockdown-echr/

1.5 million Ukrainian children at risk of being deported to Russia, ombudsman says (Kyiv Independent): https://kyivindependent.com/1-5-million-ukrainian-children-at-risk-of-being-deported-by-russia-ombudsman-says

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Day 954.

Today, in a special episode, we discuss battlefield updates, hear from our correspondent in Washington on America's developing attitudes to Ukraine, and remember David Knowles on the day of his funeral with speeches and readings from his family and colleagues.

Contributors:

Gareth Corfield (Transport Correspondent). @GazTheJourno on X.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.

With words and readings from Dominic Nicholls, Francis Dearnley and David's father Peter Knowles, speaking at David's funeral today in London.

Full video of David's funeral:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/10/03/david-knowles-funeral-telegraph-journalist-ukraine-podcast/

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Day 953.

Today, as Kyiv denies they'll make any territorial compromises in the search for peace, we hear the story from Georgia where upcoming elections could well point the country in an orbit away from Russia.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Kateryna Shenheliia-Hanapolska (Freelance Journalist). @eshenheliia on X.

Hamish de Bretton Gordon (Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.

Stream Link for David's Funeral:

His funeral will be live streamed here at 11.15 (BST) on Thursday 3 October:

https://youtube.com/live/cMqwb1Rc0Qk

Content Referenced:

KHARRP - helping people in the eastern territories of Ukraine rebuild their lives

https://kharpp.com/

Ada Wordsworth's Newsletter, with reference to David:

https://kharpp.substack.com/p/the-end-of-summer

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Day 952.

Today, we consider the precarious situation in the Ukrainian city of Kherson, hear the latest on the political tribulations in Europe and beyond, and reflect on calls for Ukraine to have its own national cemetery.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

James Crisp (Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on X.

Steam Link for David's Funeral:

His funeral will be live streamed here at 11.15 (BST) on Thursday 3 October:

https://youtube.com/live/cMqwb1Rc0Qk

Content Referenced:

How I was chased out of Russia by new drone teams sent to recapture Kursk (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/01/kursk-ukraine-russia-putin-kiev-drones-sudzha/

Drone Pilots Circle like Vultures Over Kherson’s Most Vulnerable (Tochnyi):

https://tochnyi.info/2024/09/preying-on-the-innocent-drone-pilots-circle-like-vultures-over-khersons-most-vulnerable/

Ukraine faces its darkest hour (Financial Times):

https://www.ft.com/content/2bb20587-9680-40f0-ac2d-5e7312486c75

The Telegraph's Battle Lines podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battle-lines/id1712903296

Ukraine’s artillery is helping boost Scranton’s economy (Washington Post):

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/09/29/ukraine-war-scranton-defense-manufacturing/

Why doesn’t Ukraine have a national military cemetery? (Kyiv Independent):

https://kyivindependent.com/the-counteroffensive-why-doesnt-ukraine-have-a-national-military-cemetery/

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Day 951

Today, we report how the latest Ukrainian strikes inside Russia can be seen from space and discuss a bipartisan congressional paper that says the US should fundamentally revisit the post-Cold War status quo in its relations with Russia.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

With thanks to former British Defence Attaché to Russia and Ukraine, John Foreman CBE. @John_ForemanCBE on X.

Articles Referenced:

Exclusive: Russia has secret war drones project in China, intel sources say (Reuters):

https://www.reuters.com/world/russia-has-secret-war-drones-project-china-intel-sources-say-2024-09-25/

Bipartisan report urges rethink of America’s Russia strategy (The Hill)

https://thehill.com/policy/international/4904188-us-russia-relations-helsinki-report/

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Day 948.

Today, further to updates from the war zone, we look at the new military aid package announced by the US for Kyiv, discuss the upcoming meeting between President Zelensky and Donald Trump, and review Russian rockets and the battle for space with a former commander of the International Space Station.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

With thanks to Terry Virts, former US Air Force F-16 pilot, NASA astronaut, test pilot, and currently a Senior Fellow at the National Center for Energy Analytics, an energy think tank. @AstroTerry on X.

Content Referenced:

U.S. Intelligence Stresses Risks in Allowing Long-Range Strikes by Ukraine (New York Times):

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/26/us/politics/us-intelligence-stresses-risks-in-allowing-long-range-strikes-by-ukraine.html

Children lost to the war (Ukrainian Government):

https://childrenofwar.gov.ua/en/

Ukraine Focus NGO, delivering Ambulances to Ukraine:

For more information, visit:

https://ukrainefocus.org/ 

For Francis's episode on his journey with Ukraine Focus, see:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHOEYMfizow

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Day 947.

Today, following the usual military and political updates in this major week, we talk to two of the most high profile analysts of the war about their new report into how rectifying systematic failures in Western analysis and intelligence is vital for preventing future conflict.

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.

Eliot A. Cohen (Former Counsellor of the United States Department of State). @EliotACohen on X.

Phillips O'Brien (Professor of Strategic Studies at the University of St Andrews). @PhillipsPOBrien on X.

Report Referenced: 

'The Russia-Ukraine War: A Study in Analytic Failure' (by Phillips O'Brien & Eliot Cohen)

https://www.csis.org/analysis/russia-ukraine-war-study-analytic-failure

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Day 946.

Today we hear how the Ukrainian city of Vuhledar is now at great risk of becoming encircled and discuss whether the increasingly fiery exchanges in the United Nations will have any impact.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

Content Referenced:

Brand new luxury British and European cars are entering Russia despite being banned - here's how (Sky News):

https://news.sky.com/story/brand-new-luxury-british-and-european-cars-are-entering-russia-despite-being-banned-heres-how-13218444

Meloni-themed restaurant opens in Albania near Italian migrant centres:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/09/25/meloni-themed-restaurant-opens-in-near-migrant-centres/

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Day 945.

Today, military and political battlefields align as President Zelensky fights to persuade world leaders to support Kyiv further while his country faces new bombardments, and – later in the episode – the team share memories of their time in the military talking to veterans of the Second World War, and reflect on what it will mean for soldiers, and Western culture, for that generation to disappear.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.

Content Referenced:

Battle Lines - our sister podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battle-lines/id1712903296

Revealed: Russia anticipated Kursk incursion months in advance, seized papers show (The Guardian):

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/sep/20/revealed-russia-anticipated-kursk-incursion-months-in-advance-seized-papers-show

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Day 944

Today, as he heads to Washington, we look at President Zelensky’s 4-point peace plan and hear from Berlin as Chancellor Scholz survives an electoral challenge from left and right.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Reporter). @RolandOliphant on X.

James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.

Articles Referenced:

David Knowles: Telegraph journalist who made huge impact in a short life (Press Gazette)

https://pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/obituaries/david-knowles-telegraph-journalist-who-made-huge-impact-in-a-short-life/

Back to the Cold War: Russia uses Mexico as a hub for spying on the US (NBC News):

https://www.nbcnews.com/investigations/cold-war-russia-uses-mexico-hub-spying-us-rcna171819

Fake UK news sites ‘spreading false stories’ about western firms in Ukraine (The Guardian):

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/sep/22/fake-uk-news-sites-spreading-false-stories-about-western-firms-in-ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky Has a Plan for Ukraine’s Victory (The New Yorker):

https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-new-yorker-interview/volodymyr-zelensky-has-a-plan-for-ukraines-victory

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Day 941

Today, we look at the latest developments on the frontline; Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara Murza insists a democratic Russia is possible - as long as the West helps Ukraine win the war; and a leading financial journalist takes us inside the Economic war, the West’s sanctions on Russia, and the Kremlin’s attempts to outfox them.

Contributors:

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Reporter). @RolandOliphant on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Latika M Bourke (Writer-at-Large for @thenightlyau). @latikambourke on X.

Stephanie Baker (Senior Writer, Bloomberg). @StephaniBaker on X.

Articles:

Stephanie's Book: Punishing Putin: Inside the Global Economic War to Bring Down Russia:

https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/punishing-putin-inside-the-global-economic-war-to-bring-down-russia-stephanie-baker?variant=40921316196430

Tribute Episode to David Knowles of Battle Lines:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-memory-of-david-knowles-creator-of-battle-lines/id1712903296?i=1000669411669

Volunteers dying as Russia’s war dead tops 70,000 (BBC):

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjr3255gpjgo

How oligarchs took on the UK fraud squad – and won (The Guardian):

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2024/sep/12/enrc-oligarchs-took-on-serious-fraud-office-and-won

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Day 940:

Today, we assess the latest military manoeuvres in Kursk, look at how Indian munitions are finding their way into Ukraine, and consider the latest in Ukrainian politics and culture.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Svitlana Morenets (Ukrainian journalist, The Spectator) @SvMorenets on X.

Articles Referenced:

Ammunition from India enters Ukraine, raising Russian ire (Reuters)

https://www.reuters.com/world/ammunition-india-enters-ukraine-raising-russian-ire-2024-09-19/

Russia tried to stage coup in Armenia, prosecutors allege (Politico)

https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-stage-violent-coup-armenia-investigation-allegiation/

Moldova charges former top general with high treason after The Insider exposes him as GRU informant (The Insider)

https://theins.press/en/news/274691

Francis's episode on Mikhail Bulgakov

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mikhail-bulgakov-the-author-on-the-front-line/id1612424182?i=1000651046135

It's time to let Ukraine to join NATO (Boris Johnson in The Spectator)

https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/its-time-to-let-ukraine-join-nato/

Lessons from Kursk (Desk Russie)

https://desk-russie.info/2024/09/09/lessons-from-kursk.html

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Day 939.

Today, we discuss an enormous explosion as Kyiv strikes a Russian military depot, hear about Moscow’s hybrid war in the Arctic, and receive an update on the state of the Kursk operation and the munitions race.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Michael Bohnert (Engineer at RAND Corporation). @mbohnert on X.

Articles Referenced:

'Putin is becoming entangled in his own discredited red lines' (The Atlantic Council)

https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/putin-is-becoming-entangled-in-his-own-discredited-red-lines/

Russia’s Espionage War in the Arctic (The New Yorker) - 

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/09/16/russias-espionage-war-in-the-arctic

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Day 938.

Today, we report on how the EU has said it will send billions of euros in aid to Ukraine, regardless of US commitment, and we hear from a Ukrainian journalist about her hometown of Odesa. 

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

Viktoriya Kiose (Ukrainian journalist). @KioseViktoriya on X.

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Day 937.

Today, we analyse last weekend's Yalta European Strategy (YES) conference, report on another Ukrainian incursion into Russia, and hear from Central Asia where German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is taking his first visit to the region.

Articles Referenced:

Planning for a Post-American NATO (Phillips P. O’Brien and Edward Stringer in Foreign Affairs):

https://www.foreignaffairs.com/europe/planning-post-american-nato

Aliona Hlivco on how NATO could come apart (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/29/putin-plot-to-destroy-nato-reaching-its-climax/

Poem by Shelley:

Music, when soft voices die,

Vibrates in the memory—

Odours, when sweet violets sicken,

Live within the sense they quicken.

Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,

Are heaped for the belovèd's bed;

And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,

Love itself shall slumber on.

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Day 934.

Today, we consider the crunch talks taking place in Washington over Storm Shadow missiles, the decision by Moscow to suddenly expel British diplomats, and assess Putin’s latest threats to an emboldened West.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.

Hamish de Bretton-Gordon. @HamishDBG on X.

David Knowles, journalist who helped make the Telegraph podcast Ukraine: The Latest a runaway success: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2024/09/11/david-knowles-telegraph-ukraine-podcaster-died-obituary/

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Day 933

Today, we report on Russia’s counter attack in Kursk and are live in Poland with the Telegraph's Political Editor Ben Riley-Smith, who has been with the US Secretary of State and British Foreign Minister in Kyiv.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Ben Riley-Smith (Political Editor). @Benrileysmith on X.

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Day 932

Today, we hear on the ground from the battlefields of the Donbas, consider the breaking reports that the US and UK are – at last – about to give Kyiv permission for long range strikes deeper into Russia with Storm Shadow missiles, and discuss the outline of the Western strategy for a possible peace.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

Tom Mutch (Ukraine Journalist). @Tomthescribe on X.

Article Referenced:

David Knowles, journalist behind Telegraph’s Ukraine war podcast, dies aged 32 (plus condolences from listeners) (The Telegraph) -

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/09/09/david-knowles-journalist-telegraph-dies-ukraine-war-podcast/

David's interview with the Archbishop of Canterbury:

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/archbishop-of-canterbury-justin-welby-on-his-recent/id1612424182?i=1000645756041

Battle Lines - David's other foreign affairs podcast for Telegraph:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battle-lines/id1712903296 

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Day 931

Today, we hear the latest battlefield and diplomatic updates and are live from the Foreign Office following the visit of US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken. And we report on the international coverage of the death of our dear friend David Knowles.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

Articles Referenced:

David Knowles, journalist behind Telegraph’s Ukraine war podcast, dies aged 32 (plus condolences from listeners) (The Telegraph) -

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/09/09/david-knowles-journalist-telegraph-dies-ukraine-war-podcast/

Telegraph Ukraine podcast presenter David Knowles dies aged 32 (Press Gazette) - 

https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/telegraph-ukraine-podcast-presenter-david-knowles-dies/

Founder and co-host of Telegraph Ukraine podcast dies aged 32 (Kyiv Independent) -

https://kyivindependent.com/founder-and-co-host-of-telegraphs-ukraine-podcast-dies-aged-32/

World order 'under threat not seen since Cold War' (BBC) -

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2gz4re394o

Zelensky relies on international pressure to end the war this fall (EFE) -

https://efe-com.translate.goog/mundo/2024-09-10/zelenski-hoja-de-ruta-fin-guerra-otono/?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc

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Today, a sad update from the Ukraine: The Latest team.

We will continue our regular updates from tomorrow, 10th September.

If you would like to contact the programme, email [email protected]

Music by Taras Kompanichenko: https://www.facebook.com/taras.kompanichenko/

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Day 926. Today, we bring you the latest news from the front lines, analyse the latest developments in Russia with former British Defence Attache John Foreman, and interview the director of a new documentary series, The Zelensky Story. 

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

John Foreman (Former UK Defence Attaché in Moscow and Kyiv & Defence analyst). @John_ForemanCBE

With thanks to Lara.

Articles Referenced:

'Ukraine is surviving - here's what it needs to win | Defence in Depth' 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acXu77vcF0Q

'DOJ: Russia Aimed Propaganda at Gamers, Minorities to Swing 2024 Election' (Wired)

https://www.wired.com/story/project-good-old-usa-russia-2024-election

The Zelensky Story:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001zps5/the-zelensky-story-series-1-episode-1

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Day 926

Today, Pokrovsk train station has is closed for civilian evacuation as the front line creeps closer, Zelensky replaces his long-standing Foreign Minister, new allegations of Russian interference in American politics and we speak to a witness of Russia’s devastating strike on Lviv.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Kieran Kelly (Breaking Foreign News Reporter). @kellyjourno on X.

Articles Referenced:

Ukraine’s top diplomat resigns in major Zelensky reshuffle (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/09/04/ukraine-government-zelensky-russia-war-kuleba-putin/

Zelensky to appoint new Ukraine cabinet in biggest wartime reshuffle (Financial Times):

https://www.ft.com/content/55e1148e-3ddf-47ae-b82e-418b4c271da8

DOJ alleges Russia funded US media company linked to right-wing social media stars (CNN):

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/09/04/politics/doj-alleges-russia-funded-company-linked-social-media-stars

The lonely death of a jailed Russian pianist who opposed war

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj35lk4x86yo

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Day 925

Today, Russia unleashes a deadly strike against the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, killing civilians and devastating parts of the historic centre, we also report on ongoing reshuffle in Ukraine’s government and analyse how Germany seems to be  ‘standing in way’ of a Czech bid to limit EU travel of Russian spies

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.

Articles Referenced:

Zelensky's reshuffle: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/09/04/ukraine-government-zelensky-russia-war-kuleba-putin/

Germany standing in Czechia's way: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/09/03/germany-blocks-czech-eu-russian-spies-travel-crackdown/

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Day 924

Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine where a major Russian ballistic missile strike on the city of Poltava kills at least 41 people, we look into more detail at the German elections and analyse reaction to Vladimir Putin's visit to Mongolia.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

With thanks to James Crisp (Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on X.

Articles Referenced:

Putin, cash and guns prompt ‘explosive’ rethink of Swiss neutrality (POLITICO):

https://www.politico.eu/article/switzerland-military-neutrality-defense-arms-sales-war-in-ukraine-vladimir-putin/

The End of the Zeitenwende (Dr Benjamin Tallis):

https://dgap.org/en/research/publications/end-zeitenwende

Peter Reddaway, Soviet scholar, obituary (Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2024/08/18/peter-reddaway-soviet-studies-dissidents-died-obituary/

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Day 923

Today, we bring you the latest news from the front lines as Russia launches an assault on the town of Vuhledar, report on diplomatic and political updates from across Europe, and we speak to Lawyer Daryna Pidhorna from the Regional Center for Human Rights on her organisation’s work investigating Russian looting of Crimean archaeological sites.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.

And with thanks to Daryna Pidhorna. @DarynaPidhorna on X. https://rchr.org.ua/en/

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Day 920

Today, we analyse the reasons behind Russia’s rapid advance in the Donbas as more villages fall and Russian troops edge closer to the strategic town of Pokrovsk, and bring you the latest updates from Kursk. Plus, David speaks to academic Jaroslava Barbieri about her new paper looking at Ukraine’s mobilisation drive.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

Hamish de Bretton Gordon (Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.

And with thanks to Jaroslava Barbieri. @jarabarbieri on X.

Content Referenced:

PIJL researched Ukrainians’ concerns and hopes about military service: https://www.journlab.online/en/post/pijl-researched-ukrainians-concerns-and-hopes-about-military-service

Francis Farrell question to Zelensky: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_L7Y9Ro5Rr/

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Day 919.

Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss the arrest of Telegram messaging app CEO Pavel Durov, and speak to friend of the podcast Adam Kinzinger about his turn at the Democratic National Congress and his views on the war and democracy in the United States.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Matt Field (Senior Technology Reporter). @matthfield on X.

Adam Kinzinger (Political Commentator and Former United States Representative). @AdamKinzinger on X.

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Day 918.

Today, Ukrainian troops cross the border in Belgorod region as fighting continues in Kursk and Russian troops advance on Pokrovsk. We also bring you the latest from Ukraine, diplomatic and political updates from across the world and speak with Velina Tchakarova, a security analyst based in Vienna. 

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

Matthew Savill (Director of Military Sciences at Rusi). @MTSavill

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Day 917.

Today, Ukrainian troops cross the border in Belgorod region as fighting continues in Kursk and Russian troops advance on Pokrovsk. We also bring you the latest from Ukraine, diplomatic and political updates from across the world and we speak with Velina Tchakarova, a security analyst based in Vienna. 

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

With thanks to Velina Tchakarova (Geopolitical Strategist, FACE). @vtchakarova on X.

Content Referenced:

Battle Lines: how close is the world to nuclear war?

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-close-is-the-world-to-nuclear-war/id1712903296?i=1000661783149

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Day 916. Today, during a bank holiday in the United Kingdom, we bring you a recording of a live event we did at Scarborough Fair several weeks ago with an audience of listeners. Hosted by David Knowles, Dominic Nicholls, Roland Oliphant, and Francis Dearnley reflect on the lessons of the war so far. What have we discovered about the West and Russia? How is the conflict evolving? And what have we, the team, got right and got wrong?

Please note that this discussion was recorded before Ukraine's operation into Kursk.

With thanks to Scarborough Fair.

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Day 913.

Today, we hear from a journalist who was just on the ground with Ukrainian forces in Kursk, Russia, reflect on the latest battlefield and political developments, and look deeper into Putin’s recent foreign trips and ask what it tells us about the tensions in Russian society.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.

With thanks to Tom Mutch (Journalist). @ntmutch on X and Instagram.

Content Referenced:

Francis's episode with Ukraine Focus:

https://podcasts.apple.com/lu/podcast/saving-lives-on-the-frontline-from-d-day-to-ukraine/id1612424182?i=1000660564209

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Day 912.

Today, we assess the fast-moving situation on the frontlines in both Ukraine and Russia, reflect on what may prove to be an important meeting in Kyiv tomorrow, and hear memories and confessions from the team of the war in Bosnia.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Hamish de Bretton Gordon (Former Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X.

Content Referenced:

Putin is on the ropes – it’s time to launch Storm Shadow missiles (Hamish in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/08/20/vladimir-putin-is-on-the-ropes-time-to-launch-storm-shadows/

Storm Shadow should be unshackled to help Ukraine in Kursk (Hamish in Forces News:

https://www.forcesnews.com/ukraine/storm-shadow-should-be-unshackled-support-ukraine-inside-kursk-says-former-british-army

Russia Hunts Down Deserters to Backfill Its Massive War Losses (Wall Street Journal):

https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/russia-ukraine-war-deserters-cd1b9a11?st=x8uy1m3kseclbrm&reflink=article_copyURL_share

‘I never worked for the Russians’ - punished by Kyiv for being a collaborator (BBC):

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0473y0p0ego

Nine Lives: My Time As MI6's Top Spy Inside al-Qaeda by Aimen Dean

https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Nine-Lives/Aimen-Dean/9781786073297

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Day 911.

Today, as Ukraine launches the largest drone attack on Moscow of the war, we assess the latest battlefield developments as Kyiv seeks to take advantage of its incursion into Russia. Plus, we look deeper at the crisis in the Donbas, and reflect on how soldiers’ equipment has evolved over the course of the conflict.

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.

Anne Robles (Ukraine Front Line Board Member).

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Zaluzhnyi flag:

https://x.com/uafrontline/status/1825929751531291120

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Day 910.

Today, we examine the latest from Kursk as Ukrainian forces rush to close the pocket thought to contain thousands of Russian troops. Plus, we hear how Ukraine is preparing an anticipated Prisoner of War exchange, and why the issue of returning Asov fighters is now a political question for President Zelensky. Lastly, we consider Russian advances - including the alleged fall of New York.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Svitlana Morenets (Ukrainian Journalist). @SvMorenets on X.

Content Referenced:

Oxford Event: Serhii Plokhy talks to Francis Dearnley (27th August):

Tickets Available here: 

https://oxfordliteraryfestival.org/literature-events/2024/august-27/chernobyl-roulette

The mysterious middle-men helping Russia’s war machine (The Economist):

https://www.economist.com/europe/2024/08/19/the-mysterious-middle-men-helping-russias-war-machine

Ukraine’s extraordinary incursion into Kursk has changed the narrative of the war – but is a high-risk strategy (Jack Watling in The Guardian):

https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/17/ukraine-offensive-russia-political-logic-but-high-risk-strategy

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Day 909.

Today, we examine the implications of Ukraine cutting off Russian troops in Kursk by destroying three bridges and hear from GP Now, the hospital in the cloud for Ukrainians impacted by the war. 

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.

Verity Bowman (Foreign Correspondent). @VerityBowman on X.

With thanks to Rob Hicken and Spencer Cash of GP Now, the Ukrainian ‘hospital in the cloud’. 

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Day 906.

Today, we take a deep dive into the battlefield tactics being employed in the Kursk operation.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Hamish de-Bretton Gordon (Former Tank Commander and Chemical/Bio Weapons Expert). @HamishDBG on X.

Michael Bohnert (Engineer at Rand Corporation). @mbohnert on X.

Items referenced:

Dom's Defence in Depth Episode on Kursk:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wc_TudS0nko

Francis's article on Kursk:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/08/16/putin-is-crippled-by-the-wests-preemptive-attack-on-russia/

Hamish's article for The Telegraph on Putin's nuclear bluffing:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/08/15/ukraine-kursk-invasion-nuclear-putin-escalation-bluff/

Ukraine exports over 64 million tons of cargo through Black Sea corridor in a year (Kyiv Independent)

https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-exports-over-64-million-tons-of-cargo-through-black-sea-corridor-in-a-year/

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Day 905.

Today, we reflect on the continuing Ukrainian operation into Russia, as reports come in about seized settlements and Kyiv’s forces even setting up an office in Kursk. Then we look at the implications for the Russian economy as reality bites, and deep dive into Moscow’s response to the growing military crisis.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Host, Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Szu Chan (Economics Editor). @szupingc on X.

Kateryna Stepanenko (Russia Deputy Team Lead & Analyst at the Institute for the Study of War). @KatStepanenko on X.

Articles referenced:

'Why Putin’s inflation battle is weakening Russia from within' (Szu Chan in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/08/12/how-putin-hiking-taxes-fight-russia-inflation-crisis/

The Real Story of the Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage (The Wall Street Journal):

https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/nord-stream-pipeline-explosion-real-story-da24839c

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Day 904.

Today, Ukraine pounds distant Russian air bases, shoot down one of Moscow’s most expensive fighter jets, and takes hundreds of prisoners as we enter the 9th day of Kyiv’s invasion of Russia. We also bring you the latest news from Germany, where authorities have sealed off an army base over suspected sabotage of water supplies.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @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:

'Nord Stream sabotage: Germany issues arrest warrant' (DW)

https://www.dw.com/en/nord-stream-explosions-germany-issues-arrest-warrant-report/a-69933920

Finland will not hold Trump peace summit, says foreign minister (James Rothwell in The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/08/finland-trump-peace-summit-valtonen-ukraine-russia-putin/

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Day 903.

Today, Volodymyr Zelensky tells Russia the war is “coming home” as Ukrainian troops made fresh advances as part of its week-long invasion of the Kursk region. We bring you the latest news from the front, and look deeper into the man Putin has appointed to lead the defence of Kursk, Alexei Dyumin.

We also roundup the latest political and diplomatic news and explain why a quiet archipelago off the coast of Finland is on alert for Russian spies.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Iona Cleave (Foreign Correspondent). @cleaveiona on X.

James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

Articles referenced:

Putin blames West as he vows response to Ukraine invasion:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/12/ukraine-invasion-russia-response-putin-west/

Ukraine's answer to Russia's 'Z': How 'white triangle' invasion stunned Putin:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/12/ukraine-white-triangle-invasion-stunned-russia/

Three reasons why Kyiv innovative invasion puts Putin's dictatorship on notice:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/12/kyiv-ukraine-invasion-putin-kursk-ceasefire-analysis/

Putin appoints former bodyguard Alexei Dyumin who fought off a bear to lead Kursk defence:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/13/putin-appoints-former-bodyguard-alexei-dyumin-kursk-defence/

Latest from Kursk:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/12/russia-evacuates-border-region-as-ukrainian-kursk-invasion/

Joe's weekend read:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/10/ukraine-invasion-russia-sudzha-gas-pipeline-hungary/

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Day 902.

Today, we bring you the latest on Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Kursk, as Russian civilians flee the fighting and the Kremlin’s propagandists struggle to hold the line. We also roundup the latest political and diplomatic news and look back over the last week of break-neck battlefield updates.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.

James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.

Iona Cleave (Foreign Correspondent). @cleaveiona on X.

Articles:

Latest from Kursk: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/12/russia-evacuates-border-region-as-ukrainian-kursk-invasion/

Joe's weekend read: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/10/ukraine-invasion-russia-sudzha-gas-pipeline-hungary/

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Day 899.

Today, we continue to bring you updates and analysis of Ukraine’s surprise attack on Russia’s Kursk region, we report on the rise of war tourism & bring you new, important details about the missile that Russia fired at the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital in Kyiv last month.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.

Lauren Shirreff (Journalist). @laurenshirreff on X.

With thanks to Damien Spleeters (Director of Expeditionary Operations, Conflict Armament Research). @damspleet on X.

Lauren's article:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/08/07/ukraine-war-crime-dark-tourism/ 

News on the Kursk incursion: 

Ukraine ‘turned the tables’ with attack on Russia, says Volodymyr Zelensky https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/08/russia-edits-statement-dismissing-ukraines-advance-kursk/ 

Video: Ukraine ‘wipes out entire battalion inside Russia in one of war’s bloodiest strikes’ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/09/russian-drives-past-destruction-ukraine-missile-strike/

Watch: Ukraine launches ‘massive’ drone attack on Russian city https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/08/09/ukraine-launches-massive-drone-attack-russian-city-lipetsk/

ISW's assessment:  https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-august-8-2024

New Kh-101 missile used to strike Kyiv children’s hospital

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/edb4ed8bf3604c4ca47707ed1fe3a56c

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Day 898.

Today, we analyse the ongoing invasion of Russia by the Ukrainian military and ask, with so many drones watching everything that moves, how has surprise returned to the battlefield?

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Chemical Biological Weapons Expert and Former British Army Colonel). @HamishDBG on X.

Episodes Referenced:

Francis's Ask Me Anything on Reddit:

https://www.reddit.com/r/UkraineWarVideoReport/comments/1emci04/hi_all_im_francis_dearnley_cohost_of_the_daily/

Shaun Pinner interview about experiencing Russia torture:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/torture-survival-hope-a-soldiers-account-of/id1612424182?i=1000650644505

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Day 897.

Today, we analyse Ukraine’s surprise attack on the Kursk region in Russia, discuss Russia’s continuing worrying advance across Donbas and we hear the latest political and diplomatic updates across Europe and the world.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor).

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence).

Gareth Corfield (Transport Correspondent).

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Day 896.

Today, we discuss the development of drone warfare, the impact of Ukraine’s strike on the Morozovsk airbase and the surreal case of the children of Russian spies who had no idea they were Russian.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.

Ed Cumming (Senior Feature Writer). @edcumming on X.

Jimmy Rushton (Security Analyst). @JimmySecUK on X.

Articles Referenced:

Dozens of Wagner fighters killed and Russian helicopter destroyed in Mali ambush:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/28/mali-attack-militants-wagner-ambush-soldier-dead-helicopter/

Wagner Group massacre: ‘The victims were bloated and deformed – we could only recognise our friends by their clothes’:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2022/07/16/wagner-group-massacre-victims-bloated-deformed-could-recognise/

Wagner is trying to reignite civil war in Mali, says US:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/09/30/wagner-trying-reignite-civil-war-mali-says-us/

Putin sells African leaders ‘regime survival packages’ to win influence, think tank says:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/02/20/putin-wagner-mercenaries-regime-survival-package-africa/

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