Ukraine: The Latest

Day 789.

Today, we bring you news from the battlefront, analyse developments in Donetsk as Russia pushes Ukraine back near Avdiivka and we discuss the latest diplomatic and political updates from around the world.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

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

John Goldberg (Editor-in-Chief, The Dispatch and LA Times Columnist). @JonahDispatch on X.

Articles Referenced:

'Ukraine Is Still Outgunned by Russia' (Foreign Affairs)

https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/04/23/ukraine-war-artillery-shortage-production-military-aid-bill/

'Ukraine to increase long-range strikes in Russia, says UK defence chief' (Financial Times)

https://www.ft.com/content/06a48bab-2eb6-4cc4-9d9f-e72a22ba5d7e

'Escalation, Red Lines, Risk and the Russo-Ukraine War' (Lawrence Freedman)

https://samf.substack.com/p/escalation-red-lines-risk-and-the

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Day 788.

Today, we bring you news from the battlefront, analyse developments in Donetsk as Russia pushes Ukraine back near Avdiivka and we discuss the latest diplomatic and political updates from around the world.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

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

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

Article / Links Referenced:

'Inside a Besieged Ukrainian City Where Soldiers Await U.S. Arms' (Wall Street Journal)

https://www.wsj.com/world/inside-a-besieged-ukrainian-city-where-soldiers-await-u-s-arms-5f27b4d3

Our Interview with Shaun Pinner (YouTube Version):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0LGf8UTqj4 

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Day 787.

Today, we bring you news from across the battlefront, bring you political and diplomatic updates, and speak to Ex-Special Envoy on Investments, Innovations, and War-Risk Insurance from the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine( and Investment Team Lead at Advantage Ukraine): Oleksandr Gryban.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

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

James Kilner (Editor, Central Asia & South Caucasus Bulletin). @jkjourno on X.

Colby Badhwar (Security columnist @InsiderEng). @ColbyBadhwar on X.

Find out more:

https://thebulletin.news/about-us/

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Day 786.

Today, we bring you news from across the battlefront, bring you political and diplomatic updates and speak to Ex-Special Envoy on Investments, Innovations, and War-Risk Insurance from the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and Investment Team Lead at Advantage Ukraine, Oleksandr Gryban.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

With thanks to Oleksandr Gryban, Special Envoy on Investments, Innovations, and War-Risk Insurance from the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and Investment Team Lead at Advantage Ukraine @OleksandrGryban

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Day 783.

Today, we bring you news from across the battlefront, bring you political and diplomatic updates and we speak to historian Sergey Radchenko about the intense diplomacy between Ukraine and Russia in the early months of the full-scale invasion.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

With thanks to Sergey Radchenko, Historian of the Cold War and after. Wilson E. Schmidt Distinguished Professor at The Henry A. Kissinger Center for Global Affairs, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. @DrRadchenko on X.

Articles referenced:

'Arrest over Russian plot to assassinate Volodymyr Zelensky' (Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/04/19/russian-plot-assassinate-zelensky-arrest/

'After their PM halts Ukraine aid, Slovaks dig deep to help' (BBC)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68843542

'Russia's meat grinder soldiers - 50,000 confirmed dead' (BBC)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-68819853

The Talks That Could Have Ended the War in Ukraine

https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/talks-could-have-ended-war-ukraine

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Day 782.

Today, we get political and military updates from Ukraine; the latest on a German spying scandal; and what happens to wounded Ukrainian soldiers?

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

Asami Terajima (Reporter, The Kyiv Independent). @AsamiTerajima on X.

Articles referenced: 

'EU heads meet as Belgian and Czech leaders condemn Russian meddling in elections' (The Guardian)

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/apr/17/europe-live-eu-leaders-meet-to-discuss-ukraine-the-middle-east-and-the-economy#top-of-blog

'Microsoft finds Russian influence operations targeting U.S. election have begun' (Reuters)

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/microsoft-finds-russian-influence-operations-targeting-us-election-have-slowly-2024-04-17/

'?Russian spies? arrested in Germany attempting to attack weapons deliveries to Ukraine'

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/04/18/russian-spies-arrested-germany-attack-weapons-ukraine/

'Intense fighting, lack of resources leave wounded soldiers on their own' (The Kyiv Independent)

https://kyivindependent.com/unequipped-and-outgunned-ukrainian-military-often-cant-evacuate-its-wounded/

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Day 781.

Today, we get the latest updates from across the frontline in Ukraine and discuss a controversial new mobilisation bill, with Svitlana Morenets of The Spectator.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

Svitlana Morenets (The Spectator). @SvMorenets on X.

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Day 780.

Today, we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine and we analyse the news that the US House of Representatives is soon to vote on the Israel and Ukraine aid bills.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

Websites and articles referenced:

'Russia-Ukraine Black Sea deal was almost reached last month, sources say' (Reuters)

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-ukraine-black-sea-shipping-deal-was-almost-reached-last-month-sources-say-2024-04-15

Dom and David's 'Sartorial Nightmare':

https://twitter.com/FrancisDearnley/status/1779917381462032438

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Day 779.

Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss the ramifications for Ukraine of Iran?s missile and drone strike on Israel over the weekend and we interview a team of international volunteers on their work, how volunteering has changed and the risks of operating close to the front lines.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

With thanks to the team from Renegade Relief Foundation. @3xR_team on X.

Websites and articles referenced:

https://renegaderelief.org/

'Russia is sure to lose in Ukraine, reckons a Chinese expert on Russia' (The Economist)

https://www.economist.com/by-invitation/2024/04/11/russia-is-sure-to-lose-in-ukraine-reckons-a-chinese-expert-on-russia 

Philip O'Brien's Newsletter

https://phillipspobrien.substack.com/

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Day 776.

Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss Britain?s new DragonFire laser and we speak to a Ukrainian lieutenant colonel on a military base outside Kyiv on military strategy, the state of training and how the war may develop if aid from the West dries up.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

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

Joe Pinkstone (Science Correspondent). @JoePinkstone on X.

With thanks to Lieutenant Colonel Pavlo Kurylenko (Commander in Ukraine?s Presidential Brigade).

Articles Referenced:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/04/12/ex-royal-navy-minehunter-ships-arrive-in-portsmouth/

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/04/12/british-troops-test-oceans-eleven-electromagnetic-weapon/

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Day 775.

Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine as Russian strikes on energy infrastructure find their targets, we analyse Ukraine's campaign against Russian oil refineries, and we update on the UK's diplomatic efforts in the United States

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Director of Doctors Under Fire). @HamishDBG on X

Melissa Lawford (Economics Reporter). @MelissaLawford on X.

Articles Referenced:

'US needs Europe to stand up to Russia and China threat, says Nato deputy' (The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/04/10/us-needs-europe-face-down-russia-china-nato/

'The War Is Not Going Well for Ukraine' (Eliot A. Cohen in The Atlantic)

https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2024/04/kyiv-spring-ukraine-military-aid/678013/ 

'Taras Chmut: Mobilization should take place from the age of 20. We wasted too much time' (Pravda):

https://www.pravda.com.ua/articles/2024/04/11/7450657/

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Day 774.

Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, update on Lord Cameron?s visit to the US and speak to British volunteer Felicity Spector who?s been criss-crossing the country with the charity Bake for Ukraine.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

Felicity Spector (Bake For Ukraine). @FelicitySpector on X.

To learn more about Bake for Ukraine, visit:

https://www.bakeforukraine.org/ 

Article Referenced:

'1945 in reverse?: What will happen if the US turns its back on Nato (Roland in the Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/04/06/usa-nato-leave-trump-defence-spending/

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Day 773.

Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, report on UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron?s visit to the US and discuss some updates from Russia which faces devastating floods and a fuel crisis, amid closer cooperation with China. 

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.

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

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

James Kilner (Editor, Central Asia & South Caucasus Bulletin). @jkjourno on X.

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

Articles referenced:

'Ukraine developing ?unstoppable? AI-powered attack drone' (Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/04/08/ukraine-developing-unstoppable-ai-powered-attack-drone/ 

'Britain is still making a killing from Putin?s war machine' (Ed Conway in The Times)

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/britain-is-still-making-a-killing-from-putins-war-machine-lbtcjqsg0 

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Day 772.

Today, we bring you the latest news from the battlefront as drone strikes on the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant risk what the UN says is a major nuclear accident, and we speak to Jimmy Rushton, a Kyiv-based security analyst, who has written an investigation into chemical weapon use by Russian forces.

Contributors:

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

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

With thanks to Jimmy Rushton (Kyiv-based security analyst). @JimmySecUK on X.

Articles referenced:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/04/06/russia-using-illegal-chemical-attacks-against-ukraine/

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Day 769. 

Today, we bring you the latest news from the battlefront as Ukraine launches a massive attack on a Russian airbase while reports come in that Russian troops have reached the suburbs of Chasiv Yar.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

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

With thanks to @andreajanuta.

Articles/Episodes Referenced:

'The West cannot let Putin open a second front in Europe' (The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/04/04/the-west-cannot-let-putin-open-a-second-front-in-europe/ 

'Russia is undergoing an invisible revolution' (RT)

https://swentr.site/russia/595266-ukraine-west-pushed-russia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS&utm_source=ground.news&utm_medium=referral

Defence in Depth series:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVAddjHY3ss14eTzAZ_koulx 

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Day 768. 

Today, we bring you the latest news from the battle front as Russia bombards Ukraine?s border regions and cities. Plus, we report on the muted celebrations as NATO celebrates its 75th birthday and analyse a new, looming threat to Ukraine, from Europe's resurgent right-wing parties.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

Articles/Episodes Referenced:

Francis's Interview with Congresswoman Spartz

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/russian-generals-sacrificing-own-men-in-eastern-assault/id1612424182?i=1000632722027

Grant Shapps: 'Britain has always been a prime mover in Nato' (in The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/04/03/britain-always-a-prime-mover-in-nato-other-powers-pay-way/

Battle Lines Podcast:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/battle-lines/ 

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Day 767. 

Today, we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine, detail developments in diplomacy as NATO moves to ?Trump-proof? support for Ukraine and we hear about an innovative project to help veterans deal with PTSD and re-integrate in society from the charity Ukrainian Action.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

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

James Kilner (Editor, Editor of the Central Asia & South Caucasus Bulletin). @jkjourno on X.

With thanks to:

Natasha and Jeffrey Hartman from the charity Ukrainian Action.

You can learn more about their work here:

https://www.ukrainianaction.com/

Articles Referenced:

'Denying Russia?s Only Strategy for Success' (ISW)

https://www.understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/Denying%20Russia%27s%20Only%20Strategy%20for%20Success.pdf

'Ukraine is at great risk of its front lines collapsing' (Politico)

https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-great-risk-front-line-collapse-war-russia/

'Russian influence scandal rocks EU' (Politico)

https://www.politico.eu/article/voice-of-europe-russia-influence-scandal-election/

'Our Baltic states are on Europe?s new frontline' (Baltic Ambassadors in The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/03/30/baltic-states-on-europes-new-frontline-nato-britain/

Battle Lines Podcast:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/battle-lines/ 

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Day 766. 

Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, hear the stark and moving story of how Ukraine gets back the bodies of its fallen soldiers and we catch up with Ukrainian volunteer Dimko Zhlutenko to speak about how his work has changed over the years and how Russian soldiers are acquiring valuable Starlink systems. 

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

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

With thanks to:

Isobel Koshiw (Jounalist). @IKoshiw on X.

Dimko Zhlutenko (Ukrainian Volunteer and Founder of Dzyga?s Paw, Ukrainian charity fund that supports the armed forces). @dim0kq on X.

Websites / Articles referenced:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/03/31/ukraine-brings-back-bodies-in-exchange-in-russian-territory/

dzygaspaw.com / @dzygaspaw on X

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Day 765. 

Today, in a special episode over Easter Monday, Francis visits the Bulgakov Museum in Kyiv to discuss the life and times of one of the most controversial writers in Ukraine today.

Milkail Bulgakov (1891-1940), author of The Master and Margarita, was a witness to the Ukrainian War of Independence between 1917 and 1921 ? resurrecting it in his novel The White Guard ? and is therefore a pivotal figure in the literary history of Ukraine, especially given his vivid depiction of Kyiv at war, as it is now.

Francis talks to researcher Maryna Sychenko about the current battle over Bulgakov's legacy, and whether he should be seen as a Russian or Ukrainian writer. Plus, she shares her own memories of the full-scale invasion.

Website for the Bulgakov Museum:

https://www.facebook.com/bulgakovmuseuminkyiv/ 

English tours are available.

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Day 762. 

Today, David Knowles interviews three Ukrainian front line medics. They speak about their experiences helping the wounded and transferring injured colleagues back to safety. It's a searing listen and brings the realities of Russia's invasion of Ukraine home.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

With thanks to:

Yuriy Soroka

Brandon Mitchell

Iryna Knyzhnyk

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Day 761. 

Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine and we speak to Dr Sasha Dovzhyk about the concept of ecocide and the harm done to Ukraine?s environment during the full scale invasion.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

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

Dr Sasha Dovzhyk (Editor of the London Ukrainian review). @Sasha_weirdsley on X.

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Day 760. 

Today, as well as the regular updates and news we bring you an honest and searing account of warfare, captivity and freedom from former British soldier and Ukrainian marine, Shaun Pinner.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

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

With thanks to:

Shaun Pinner, former British Soldier & Ukrainian Marine, POW and author of Live.Fight.Survive. @olddog100ua on X.

Books/Articles Referenced:

Shaun Pinner's Book: 

https://amzn.eu/d/6ZpXUuQ 

'Vladimir Putin can be tried for his crimes now', by Geoffrey Robertson (Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/03/26/vladimir-putin-can-be-tried-for-his-crimes-now/

New Ukrainian Documentaries (Ukrainian Institute London):

https://ukrainianinstitute.org.uk/events/ 

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Day 759. 

Today, we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine, look further into the history and context that inform the aftermath of the terror attack in Russia last Friday and we speak to The Kyiv Independent?s, Danylo Mokryk about his new documentary that asks the question - is Russia committing genocide in Ukraine?

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

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

With thanks to:

Danylo Mokryk, a reporter with the War Crimes Team of the Kyiv Independent. @DMokryk on X.

Articles & Interviews Referenced: 

Russia supplies oil to North Korea as UN sanctions regime nears ?collapse? (Financial Times)

https://www.ft.com/content/df23a473-ea0b-4882-be19-048ae0d501d2

Russia is winning the global grain war (Politico)

https://www.politico.eu/article/russia-winning-global-grain-war-farmer-ukraine-putin-agriculture/

Redesigning the UK?s security apparatus for a more prosperous future (Alan Turing Institute)

https://cetas.turing.ac.uk/publications/emerging-shadows-redesigning-uks-security-apparatus-more-prosperous-future 

Francis's Interview with Danilov:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fxFRcrJfc4

Is Russia committing genocide in Ukraine?

https://kyivindependent.com/destroy-in-whole-or-in-part-is-russia-committing-genocide-in-ukraine/

Is Russia trying to destroy the Ukrainian nation?

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

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Day 758. 

Today, we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine as Russian airstrikes again target the capital, we report and analyse the aftermath of Friday?s deadly terrorist attack in Russia and we interview Danielle Bell, the head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine about her team?s new report that looks at the occupation of Ukrainian territory by the Russian Federation and its aftermath

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

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

With thanks to:

Danielle Bell, the Head of Mission for the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU), and the representative of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Ukraine.

Reports Referenced:

'HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION DURING THE RUSSIAN OCCUPATION OF TERRITORY OF

UKRAINE AND ITS AFTERMATH' (United Nations)

https://www.ohchr.org/en/documents/country-reports/human-rights-situation-during-russian-occupation-territory-ukraine-and 

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Email: [email protected]

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Day 755. 

Today,we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine as Russian airstrikes target civilians and key infrastructure, Roland Oliphant analyses the Russian groups who fight for Kyiv and Francis Dearnley interviews Oleksandr Merezhko, a Ukrainian MP and chairperson of the foreign affairs committee.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

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

With thanks to:

Ada Wordsworth, founder of KHARPP is a grassroots organisation repairing homes and supporting communities in eastern Ukraine. @padochka on Twitter.

https://kharpp.com/

Reports Referenced:

'HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION DURING THE RUSSIAN OCCUPATION OF TERRITORY OF

UKRAINE AND ITS AFTERMATH' (United Nations)

https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/2024-03/2024-03-20%20OHCHR%20Report%20on%20Occupation%20and%20Aftermath.pdf 

'How the Russian authorities are working to indoctrinate and digitally surveil deported Ukrainian children' (Meduza)

https://meduza.io/en/feature/2024/03/11/they-could-start-to-resist

'US urged Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries' (Financial Times)

https://www.ft.com/content/98f15b60-bc4d-4d3c-9e57-cbdde122ac0c

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Day 754. Today, we bring you the latest news from across the battlefront, hear updates from Brussels as EU leaders meet, and we speak to Sarah Brown, Chair of UK charity Theirworld, on their projects for Ukrainian school children. 

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

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

With thanks to:

Julia Tymoshenko. @YuliaTymosha on X.

Sarah Brown. @SarahBrownUK on X.

Links:

TheirWorld: https://theirworld.org/ 

Further information about Theirworld?s support for Ukrainian children?s education: https://theirworld.org/news/uk-charity-announces-ambitious-education-projects-including-a-museum-of-mathematics-to-support-ukrainian-childrens-education/

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Day 753. 

Today, we ask why the German air force is ordering cruise missiles from the US, and Dom Nicholls interviews Colonel in the Security Service of Ukraine, and Secretary of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Roman Kostenko.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @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:

Kosovo PM: Britain should send more troops to protect us from Serbian invasion

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/03/19/albin-kurti-britain-send-troops-kosovo-serbia-invasion/ 

'A toast to my fallen friends in Donbas' (Kyiv Independent) 

https://kyivindependent.com/asami-terajima-a-toast-to-my-fallen-friends-in-donbas/ 

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Day 752. 

Today, we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine, discuss diplomatic updates from the EU and the US and we interview the former British defence attache to Moscow and Kyiv on the Russian war machine, the fight for the Black Sea and the challenges facing both armies in the months and years ahead.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

John Foreman (Former British Diplomat and Royal Navy Captain). @exexpat19 on X.

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Day 751.

Today, we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine, analyse Russia?s sham presidential elections and delve deeper into Emmanuel Macron?s recent total conversation to Ukraine?s cause.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

Henry Samuel (Paris Correspondent). @H_E_Samuel on X.

Rozina Sabur (Deputy US Editor). @RozinaSabur on X.

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Day 748.

Today, we bring you the latest news from across the battlefront, discuss the Russian presidential election as millions go to the polls and Francis Dearnley interviews Ukraine?s overarching coordinator of the country's war cabinet Oleksiy Danilov. 

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

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

Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russian Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.

Content Referenced:

Video Interview with Danilov:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fxFRcrJfc4 

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Day 747.

Today, we bring you the latest news from across the battlefront, Francis continues his analysis of shifting sands of French political opinion towards Ukraine, and we speak to our Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan about her eventful trip to a NATO exercise in Poland.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

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

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Day 746.

Today, we bring you the latest news from across the battlefront and analyse the surprise announcement from the US of a new funding package for Ukraine amid an ongoing ammunition shortage for Kyiv?s forces.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22

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

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

Articles references:

Putin says peace talks ?ridiculous just because Ukraine is running out of ammunition? (Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/03/13/vladimir-putin-peace-talks-ridiculous-russia-ukraine-war/

Occupied Ukraine encouraged to vote in Russian election by armed men (BBC)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68535301

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Day 745.

Today, we bring you the latest news from the battlefront, discuss the ongoing Ukrainian campaign against Russian fuel depots, and analyse the sea drones that have forced the retreat of the Russian fleet in the Black Sea.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22

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

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

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

Relevant Links:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/03/12/how-we-blew-up-russias-kerch-bridge-by-ukraine-general/

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Day 744.

Today, we bring you the latest news from the battlefront, react to the Pope's call for Ukraine to negotiate with Russia, and talk about 20 Days in Mariupol's Oscar win.

Contributors:

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

JoeBarnes(Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.

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

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Day 741.

Today, Ukraine announces a mandatory evacuation from Kupyansk, as Russian forces draw nearer; Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron attempt to build more support for Ukraine; and we analyse the history and changing role of women in Ukraine?s armed forces on International Women?s Day 2024.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.

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

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

Svitlana Morenets Spectator Journalist). @SvMorenets on X.

Olga Malchevska (BBC journalist). @BBC_Olga_M on X.

Relevant Links:

- Olga's Documentary: 'Ukraine - Women at War' (BBC)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0g4t8bc/ukraine-women-at-war

- Breaking barriers: women in the Ukrainian Armed Forces

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tw6U2MuiiXU

- Women in the Army: The Case of Ukraine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9u7AkJ0RHU

- Sexual violence as a weapon of war in Russia?s war against Ukraine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlmDb2B9v_s

- Francis' Video: Russian election 2024: Who is left to challenge Putin's iron grip?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qfsqf3T7n0

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Day 740.

Today, we bring you the latest military news from Ukraine, look at the mood music in the West in a big week for budgetary decisions, and interview Danylo Mokryk, War Crimes Investigations Unit Reporter at the Kyiv Independent, about his work investigating the murder of Ukrainian children by Russian forces.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.

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

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

With thanks to Danylo Mokryk (Investigative Journalist). @DMokryk on X.

Read:

BULLET HOLES | An investigation into Russia?s systemic killings of Ukrainian children - https://kyivindependent.com/bullet-holes-an-investigation-into-russias-systemic-killings-of-ukrainian-children/

Business for Ukraine Report - https://b4ukraine.org/pdf/b4u_report_2024.pdf

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Day 739.

Today, we bring you the latest news from the battlefront, analyse the issue of draft-dodging in Ukraine, and we talk to Foreign Correspondent Colin Freeman on his experience reporting from the frontline city of Kupyansk.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.

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

Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @ColinFreeman99 on X.

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

Find out more about Mark's books: https://markhollingsworth.co.uk/

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Day 738.

Today, we hear about the latest Russian black sea fleet ship to be sunk, and take a look at how the war is viewed in Australia.

Contributors:

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

Latika Bourke (Author & Journalist). @latikambourke on Twitter.

Mark Hollingsworth (Author & Journalist).

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Find out more about Mark's books: https://markhollingsworth.co.uk/

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Day 737.

Today, we relay reports of drone strikes on St. Petersburg and Ukrainian attacks on Russian railway bridges, plus discuss the fallout of one of Germany?s worst security breaches since the Cold War. Later, we run an extraordinary interview with Anastasiia Lapatina, a reporter at the Kyiv Independent, about her experience giving birth during an air strike.

Contributors:

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

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

With thanks to Anastasiia Lapatina (reporter at the Kyiv Independent. @lapatina_ on X.

Articles Referenced:

The Spy War: How the C.I.A. Secretly Helps Ukraine Fight Putin (New York Times)

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/25/world/europe/cia-ukraine-intelligence-russia-war.html

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Andrey Kurkov is a Ukrainian best-selling novelist, journalist and intellectual who lives in Kyiv.

In this bonus episode of Ukraine: The Latest, host David Knowles speaks to Andrey Kurkov about Ukraine's radical social change and defending their European future, fleeing home and adapting to war, and why Putin will not give up while he's alive.

Grey Bees by Andrey Kurkov:

https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/andrey-kurkov/grey-bees/9780857059369/

20 Days in Mariupol

https://20daysinmariupol.com/

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Day 734.

Today we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, hear about Wagner group activities in Africa and Russia's malign influence over Georgia, and interview one of President Zelensky's closest advisors: Mykhailo Podolyak.

Contributors:

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

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

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

Tim Sigworth (Special Correspondent). @tjsigsworth on X.

With thanks to Mykhailo Podolyak.

Articles & Videos Mentioned:

Francis's Defence in Depth video interview with Podolyak:

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

Hayley's article on Putin weaponising migration:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/02/29/putin-russia-wagner-militia-africa-immigration-europe/

Tim's article on Georgia:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/02/26/georgian-region-shows-perils-of-ceding-land-to-moscow/

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Day 733. Today, as the military situation continues to develop at pace, we discuss Vladimir Putin's annual address to Russia, and the world, threatening Nato with war if it sends troops to Ukraine.

Plus, we bring on an expert to discuss the vital question of how Europe can arm itself if the United States withdraws.

Contributors:

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

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

With thanks to Michael Bohnert (Researcher in defense technology and acquisition at RAND, a nonpartisan public policy research organization). @mbohnert on X.

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

Two Year Anniversary Special, Live from Kyiv:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LutJ6UwFvAg 

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Day 732. Today, we assess the latest battlefield developments as Russia seizes settlements around Avdiivka, discuss important political debates about armament, and look at what advice history gives in combating Russian propaganda and how to open a new front in the information war.

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.

With thanks to Peter Pomeransev. @peterpomeranzev on X.

Peter's book, How to Win an Information War, is out now.

Antony Beevor on Putin?s Stalin-like blunders, Lenin and Hitler: https://youtu.be/DFW5V4IB_PA

Two Year Anniversary Special, Live from Kyiv:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LutJ6UwFvAg 

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Day 731. Today, as Russia continues to bombard Ukrainian cities, we assess Emmanuel Macron?s claim that ?nothing is off the table? when it comes to supporting Ukraine, suggesting Europe is reconsidering its approaches to the war. And later, we consider parallels with the First Gulf War which ended 33 years ago this week, and hear from protestors in Kyiv demanding the return of their loved ones from captivity.

Contributors:

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

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

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

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on X.

Two Year Anniversary Special, Live from Kyiv:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LutJ6UwFvAg 

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Day 730. Today, Dom Nicholls is joined by Francis Farrell, a journalist with the Kyiv Independent, who talks us through a series of press conferences yesterday in the Ukrainian capital as someone who was in the room.

Plus David Knowles chats with another reporter from The Kyiv Independent Alexander Khrebe, to discuss his work reporting on the occupied territories, including the upcoming 10 year anniversary of his own escape working undercover in Donetsk.

Contributors:

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

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

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on X.

With thanks to Alexander Khrebet (Reporter, The Kyiv Independent). @AlexKhrebet on X.

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In this special edition of The Telegraph's Ukraine: The Latest podcast, the team appeared in Kyiv alongside a Nobel peace prize winner.

Telegraph journalists David Knowles, Francis Dearnley and Dominic Nicholls were joined by Oleksandra Matviichuk, the head of the Center for Civil Liberties.

?As a human rights lawyer, I have spent years and years implementing law to defend people and human dignity,? said Ms Matviichuk. ?But now I find myself in a situation where the law doesn?t work. Because Russian troops are deliberately shelling residential buildings, schools, churches, hospitals.

?They are abducting, robbing, raping and killing civilians? and the entire UN architecture of peace and security can't stop it. ?My answer is: give Ukraine weapons.?

You can watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/LutJ6UwFvAg

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All this week, our regular hosts David Knowles, Dominic Nicholls and Francis Dearnley are on the ground in Ukraine, conducting major interviews with senior figures, hearing testimony of Kyiv citizens and reporting on the run-up to the two-year anniversary of the full scale invasion.

Day 727.

Today, we bring you an exclusive interview with General Kyrylo Budanov, Kyiv's military spy chief, plus the latest news from Ukraine as Zelensky says Donald Trump ?can?t solve the problem of the Ukraine war? and fresh sanctions are imposed on Russia.

Contributors:

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

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

Team in Ukraine:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on X.

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

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

Watch the Interview with General Budanov:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv-cwK5WNwg

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All this week, our regular hosts David Knowles, Dominic Nicholls and Francis Dearnley are on the ground in Ukraine, conducting major interviews with senior figures, hearing testimony of Kyiv citizens and reporting on the run-up to the two-year anniversary of the full scale invasion.

Day 726.

Today, Russia says it has captured another village in its on-going offensive in east Ukraine, Britain backs Mark Rutte for Nato secretary general, and foreign correspondent Colin Freeman reports from the front line in Donbas.

Contributors:

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

Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @colinfreeman99 on X.

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

Team in Ukraine:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on X.

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

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

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All this week, our regular hosts David Knowles, Dominic Nicholls and Francis Dearnley are on the ground in Ukraine, conducting major interviews with senior figures, hearing testimony of Kyiv citizens and reporting on the run-up to the two-year anniversary of the full scale invasion.

Day 725.

Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine as Russia ?increases ground attacks around Robotyne? and the EU targets nearly 200 entities with Russian sanctions.

Contributors:

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

Team in Ukraine:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on X.

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

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

With thanks to:

Jack Whatling (Senior Research Fellow). @Jack_Watling on X.

Dominic Culverwell (Kyiv Independent). @DomCulv on X

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All this week, our regular hosts David Knowles, Dominic Nicholls and Francis Dearnley are on the ground in Ukraine, conducting major interviews with senior figures, hearing testimony of Kyiv citizens and reporting on the run-up to the two-year anniversary of the full scale invasion.

Day 724.

Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine as Zelensky says Russia is ?taking advantage? of Western aid delays and a Russian helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine is found shot dead in Spain. We also check in with David, Dom, and Francis in Kyiv.

Contributors:

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

Team in Ukraine:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles22 on X.

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

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

With thanks to:

Oleksandr Khrebet (Kyiv independent).

Francis Farrell (Kyiv Independent). @francisjfarrell on X.

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