Ukraine: The Latest

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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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.

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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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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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Day 895.

Today, we bring you the latest updates from the front lines and discuss in detail the situation on the front lines with friend of the podcast, Kyiv Independent Reporter, Francis Farrell who’s recently returned from a reporting trip near Toretsk in Donbas.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

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

With thanks to Francis Farrell (Reporter The Kyiv Independent). @francisjfarrell on X.

Articles Referenced:

With Ukrainian infantry facing Russians near Toretsk (Francis Farrell for the Kyiv Independent):

https://kyivindependent.com/video/?slug=with-ukrainian-infantry-facing-russians-near-toretsk

Britain’s nuclear submarine software built by Belarusian engineers (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/08/02/britains-nuclear-submarine-software-designed-russia-belarus/

How Putin turned Belarus into Russia’s vassal state (James Kilner in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/08/02/how-putin-turned-belarus-into-russias-vassal-state/

Francis Farrell answers questions about war in Ukraine

https://kyivindependent.com/francis-farrell-answers-questions-about-war-in-ukraine/

Eye of the storm: A day in the life of Ukrainian infantry on the zero line near Toretsk

https://kyivindependent.com/eye-of-the-storm-a-day-in-the-life-of-ukrainian-infantry-on-the-zero-line-near-toretsk/

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In the second of. a series of special episodes of Ukraine: The Latest from The Telegraph Presenter David Knowles and Producer Adelie Pojzman-Pontay travel to a school in a small town outside of Kyiv to speak to students and teachers at a local school. They hear about learning under the constant threat of missiles, how the war has changed the school community and how the students think of their future. 

This episode of Ukraine: The Latest is available for Subscribers on Apple Podcasts for 2 weeks before being released to everyone. 

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Day 892.

Today, Russia advances further in Donbas as Ukrainian civilians leave the towns in their path, we continue our analysis of yesterday’s prisoner exchange and we discuss the realities of Russian occupation.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

With thanks to Julia Friedrich (Research Fellow at the Global Public Policy Institute). @ja_friedrich on X.

Articles Referenced:

Julia's report:

https://gppi.net/2024/07/30/life-under-russian-occupation-in-ukraine

Francis's Defence in Depth: 'Ukraine is surviving - here's what Kyiv needs to defeat Russia':

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

Inside the Secret Negotiations to Free Evan Gershkovich (Wall Street Journal):

https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/evan-gershkovich-prisoner-exchange-ccb39ad3?st=v2ckht0ur2gmrkd&reflink=article_copyURL_share

Volodymyr Zelensky: Giving up Ukrainian territories is 'a very, very difficult' question (Le Monde):

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/07/31/volodymyr-zelensky-giving-up-ukrainian-territories-is-a-very-very-difficult-question_6706167_4.html

Hungary rejects Croatian offer for alternative to Russian oil (Financial Times):

https://www.ft.com/content/1c1358db-1781-4aa7-a752-9ec63cd0c3a0

Interview with Mrs Vladimir Kara-Murza on Ukraine: The Latest:

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

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Day 891.

Today, we report on the imminent massive prisoner exchange between the West and Russia with prominent names like Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich expected to be released. And we continue our conversation with Researcher and Author Nicole Grajewski, on the relationship between Russia and Iran.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

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

Nicole Grajewski (Researcher and Author). @NicoleGrajewski on X.

Articles Referenced:

Nicole's book:

https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/russia-and-iran/

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Day 890.

Today, Ukraine repels one of the wars largest drone attacks, we look at the new generation of Russian attack drones & we interview researcher and author Nicole Grajewski on the relationship between Russia and Iran.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

Nicole Grajewski (Researcher and Author). @NicoleGrajewski on X.

Articles Referenced:

Russia unveils its answer to Iran’s Shahed ‘kamikaze drone’ (Joe Barnes in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/30/gerbera-russia-drone-iran-shahed-unmanned-aerial-vehicle/

Moscow to 'train' troops to use nuclear weapons on the battlefield (Joe Barnes in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/31/russia-train-troops-ukraine-nuclear-weapons-battlefield/

Nicole's book:

https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/russia-and-iran/

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Day 889

Today, we bring you updates from the front lines, the latest news from the diplomatic scene and we speak to the Kyiv Independent’s Business Editor Lilianne Bivings about Ukraine’s economic climate and the numerous pressures on businesses across the country.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

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

Liliane Bivings (Business Editor, Kyiv Independent). @LilianeBivings

Articles Referenced:

Ukraine military intelligence claims role in deadly Wagner ambush in Mali (The Guardian): 

https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jul/29/ukraine-military-intelligence-claims-involvement-in-deadly-wagner-ambush-in-mali

Orban warns of EU’s demise and backs Trump in anti-Western speech (AP):

https://apnews.com/article/viktor-orban-hungary-romania-eu-3ea649669de75d13b0ba3585c0e83239

Ukraine: 'War will continue in 2025, we need another $12-15 bn from the West' (RBC-Ukraine):

https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/war-will-continue-in-2025-we-need-buffer-1722328562.html

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Day 888

Today, Ukraine strikes a Russian strategic supersonic bomber parked at an airfield in Russia’s Arctic, The Wagner Group suffer a humiliating defeat in Mali, we assess Russia’s Summer offensive and we tell the story of the city of Odesa during the full scale invasion. 

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

With thanks to Ben Farmer (Foreign Correspondent). @benfarmerDT on X.

Articles Referenced:

Ben Farmer's Dispatch from Odesa: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/terror-and-security/how-ukraine-broke-russias-black-sea-grain-blockade/ 

Roland Oliphant on the Russian Summer offensive: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/27/how-russias-summer-offensive-is-failing-and-what-that-means/

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Day 885

Today, we bring you the latest news as Ukrainian troops weather further attacks across the front, Ukrainian claims an Atacms strike on an airbase in occupied Crimea and we examine how Ukraine is decentralising its energy infrastructure in the wake of punishing Russia strikes. 

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

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

JamesRothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.

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

With thanks to Andrea Januta (Kyiv-based reporter for the Kyiv Independent). @andreajanuta on X.

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Articles Referenced:

Fake Games, cyber threats and disinformation: Russia reacts to sporting isolation (The Financial Times)

https://www.ft.com/content/6ab6efea-c23e-428e-b4ab-4eb8fc49c6bb

Michelin Red Star: The Insider reveals identity of arrested Russian chef-agent who planned “destabilizing” acts at Paris Olympic Games (The Insider):

https://theins.press/en/politics/273350

PASSING THE BUCK: The Economics of Localizing Aid in Ukraine:

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b2110247c93271263b5073a/t/669fa238f61d9732f135f232/1721737784887/PTB_Ukraine_FINALREPORT.pdf

Francis's interview with Brock Bierman (towards the end) of Ukraine Focus about the challenges of Ukraine's society structure for effective resource-sharing:

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

Ukraine’s energy crisis drives power decentralization

https://kyivindependent.com/you-have-power-or-you-dont-ukraines-energy-crisis-drives-power-decentralization/

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Day 884.

Today, a new mechanised push is repelled in Donbas, Ukraine claims to have pushed the last Russian ship out of the sea of Azov, and we hear about the controversy surrounding Russian and Belarusian athletes due to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics under a neutral flag.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

Wayne Jordash KC, (President of Global Rights Compliance.). @WayneJordash on X.

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Articles Referenced:

Ukraine-Russia Live Blog (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/24/ukraine-russia-war-latest-news13/

Biden’s legacy depends most of all on Ukraine (Atlantic Council): https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/content-series/inflection-points/bidens-legacy-depends-most-of-all-on-ukraine/

Ukraine thrown into war's bleak future as drones open new battlefront (BBC): https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cne4vl9gy2wo

Global Rights Compliance: https://globalrightscompliance.com/2024/07/18/guardian-of-the-olympic-games-ignores-dossier-showing-over-two-thirds-of-russian-athletes-set-to-compete-at-paris-olympics-have-violated-participating-ukraine-war-neutrality-rules/

Document from the IOC: https://stillmed.olympics.com/media/Documents/News/2023/12/principles-of-participation-for-individual-neutral-athletes.pdf

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Day 883.

Today, we bring you updates from Ukraine where Russia is pushing forward in Donbas, we analyse the latest news from China where Ukraine’s Foreign Minister has said Ukraine is ready for talks with Russia if Moscow is prepared to negotiate in good faith and we speak to Mathieu Boulegue on his co-authored new research for Chatham house into the state of the Russian military.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

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

Mathieu Boulegue. @MatBoulegue on X.

Articles Referenced & Show Notes:

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Army ‘not as strong as it could be’, says Armed Forces chief (The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/07/23/british-army-is-not-as-strong-as-it-could-be-says-armed-for/

Britain must be ready for war in three years, says Army chief (The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/07/23/britain-ready-war-three-years-army-chief-warns/

Chatham House paper: https://www.chathamhouse.org/2024/07/assessing-russian-plans-military-regenerations/about-authors

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Day 882.

Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss Valery Zaluzhny’s first remarks as Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Kingdom and we speak to author and researcher  Hana Josticova on her work documenting the experiences of the people of Mariupol before the full-scale invasion.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

Hana Josticova (Author, Researcher and Academic at Glasgow University's Central & East European Studies Department. @HankJostic on X.

Articles Referenced:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/22/west-third-world-war-world-improves-weapons-ukraine-general/

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/20/our-existence-depends-on-us-election-result-ukrainian-mp/

https://aviationweek.com/shownews/gascc-riat/ukraine-achieving-low-cost-kills-against-russias-attack-drones

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/22/west-third-world-war-world-improves-weapons-ukraine-general/ 

Hana's website: https://hanajosticova.com/

Hana's book: https://ceupress.com/book/mariupol-2013-2022

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Day 881.

Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine as Russian forces advance on Pokrovsk, we analyse what Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race may mean for US foreign policy on Ukraine and we look into spy-hunting in Germany.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

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

Articles Referenced:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/20/cultural-asset-or-spy-hub-inside-the-russian-centre-germany/

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/07/19/defence-secretary-suggests-ukraine-can-use-storm-shadow-mis/

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This episode is available now to Telegraph subscribers and will be available to everyone on the 17th July.

In the first of The Telegraph's special podcasts on the war in Ukraine. Presenter David Knowles and Producer Adélie Pojzman-Pontay travel to Bucha and Hostomel, north of Kyiv, to hear the stories of citizens who survived Russia's brutal occupation in Spring 2022. 

In Hostomel they meet Roman, a young Ukrainian man who fled his new apartment as Russian forces advanced. When he returned after the liberation he discovered the disgusting ways the occupying troops had treated his home.

Then, they travel to Bucha to see an old friend, Ihor Savchenko. Two years on from the occupation of Bucha, Ihor is helping his community piece their lives back together even though the war threatens to engulf him once again. 

We first met Ihor's daughter Katya in 2022 - listen to that episode here: https://shows.acast.com/ukraine-the-latest/episodes/658301371b4a0600176a40ee

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Day 878.

Today, off the back of the Blenheim summit we assess the breaking news that Britain has granted the use of Storm Shadows on Russian soil. Plus, we consider a new report as to why the Ukrainian counter-offensive failed, and the significance of a British soldier fighting for Moscow.

Contributors:

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

Aliona Hlivco (Political Scientist. Managing Director at Henry Jackson Society). @aliona_hlivco on X.

Daniel Hardaker (Freelance Journalist). @danielhardaker4 on X.

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

Articles Referenced:

War with China is closer than we think (Aliona Hlivco in The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/07/19/war-with-china-is-closer-than-we-think/

Putin is leading Russia into a demographic catastrophe (Francis Dearnley in The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/07/15/putin-is-leading-russia-into-a-demographic-catastrophe

Preliminary Lessons from Ukraine’s Offensive Operations, 2022–23 (RUSI)

https://rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/special-resources/preliminary-lessons-ukraines-offensive-operations-2022-23

From the front line of the battle to save Kharkiv (Svitlana Morenets in The Spectator)

https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/from-the-front-line-of-the-battle-to-save-kharkiv/

Russia’s vast stocks of Soviet-era weaponry are running out (The Economist)

https://www.economist.com/europe/2024/07/16/russias-vast-stocks-of-soviet-era-weaponry-are-running-out

Englishman fighting in Ukraine says Kremlin recruiting English speakers (Daniel Hardaker in The Telegraph) 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/14/ben-stimson-english-speakers-in-russian-army-ukraine/

Ursula Von der Leyen wins second term as EC president with European ‘air shield’ pledge (The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/18/ursula-von-der-leyen-wins-second-term-ec-president/

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Day 877.

Today, we look at the fighting around Krnky on the left bank of the Dnipro river, we’re live at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire where Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting European leaders and we discuss Russian so-called ‘meat assaults’

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

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

Iona Cleave (Foreign Breaking News Reporter). @iona_cleave on X.

Verity Bowman (Foreign Reporter). @VerityBowman on X.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). Barnes_Joe on X.

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Day 876.

Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, hear about life in Kyiv through Ukraine’s record breaking heatwave, and look at the latest diplomatic news from Europe and the US.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

Articles / Threads Referenced:

Boris Johnson urges Trump to stand by Ukraine (The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/16/boris-johnson-urges-trump-back-ukraine-meeting/

Putin is leading Russia into a demographic catastrophe (Francis Dearnley in The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/07/15/putin-is-leading-russia-into-a-demographic-catastrophe/

Thread by Famian Hoffman of the University of Oslo:

https://x.com/FRHoffmann1/status/1813198919683436604

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Day 875.

Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss Trump’s nominee for Vice President - controversial Ohio senator JD Vance - and look at how the EU is reacting to the maverick diplomacy of Hungary’s Victor Orban. 

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

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

Cara McGoogan (Narrative Audio Journalist).@cjmcgoogan on X.

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

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Day 874.

Today, we analyse the heavy fighting around Toretsk and New York as Russian forces push forward, bring you political and diplomatic updates from around the world, and speak to War Crimes Reporter Olesia Bida from the Kyiv Independent about her documentary ‘He Came Back.’

Just a note from us that this episode contains discussion of extreme sexual violence and cruelty.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

With thanks to Olesia Bida (War Crimes Investigations Unit and Ukrainian journalist @KyivIndependent; author of documentary 'He Came Back'). @OlesyaBida on X. He Came Back: https://kyivindependent.com/he-came-back/

Articles referenced:

Journalists identify 2 Russian soldiers who committed sexual violence during occupation: https://kyivindependent.com/the-kyiv-independent-identified-russian-soldiers-who-raped-women-during-occupation/

Ukrainian women shared their accounts of rape by Russian forces. We found their assailants: https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-women-share-their-accounts-of-rape-by-russian-forces-as-reporters-investigate-their-assailants/

Trump’s shooting will transform this election - just not in the way you think (Frank Luntz in The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/07/15/trumps-shooting-will-transform-this-election/

44% of Ukrainians believe that the time for negotiations has come, but the majority do not agree to Putin's conditions (Ukrainian Pravda)

https://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2024/07/15/7465706/

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Day 871.

Today, we report from a historic and potentially presidency-ending NATO summit, bring you the latest news from Ukraine and Defence editor Danielle Sheridan has an exclusive interview with First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

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

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

With thanks to Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). @SheridanDani on X.

Articles referenced:

'Biden’s gaffe has ruined months of our hard work, say European officials' (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/12/joe-biden-gaffe-europe-nato-putin-zelensky-trump/

'Being Volodymyr Zelenskiy: How war has changed Ukraine's leader' (Reuters):

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/being-volodymyr-zelenskiy-how-war-has-changed-ukraines-leader-2024-07-12/

'A Better Path for Ukraine and NATO: What Kyiv Could Do Now for a Place in the Alliance' (Foreign Affairs):

https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/better-path-ukraine-and-nato

UK hasn’t allowed Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles inside Russia, MoD clarifies (The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/11/starmer-ukraine-british-storm-shadow-missiles-russia/

Reflections by Michael Kofman:

https://x.com/KofmanMichael/status/1811079176822435851

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Day 870.

Today, we bring you news from the NATO summit, hear an eyewitness account of the Russian strike on the Kyiv maternity clinic, ask an expert how they identify Russian missiles, and discuss attempts to ‘Trump-proof’ NATO. 

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

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

Jake Godin (Senior Researcher at Bellingcat). @JakeGodin on X.

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Return to Bucha: how a community rebuilds after a massacre (with David Knowles)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/return-to-bucha-how-a-community-rebuilds-after-a-massacre/id1612424182?i=1000657018191

How to catch a Russian submarine (with Dominic Nicholls)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-catch-a-russian-submarine/id1712903296?i=1000661022413

Articles referenced:

Bellingcat: https://www.bellingcat.com/news/2024/07/09/russian-missile-identified-in-kyiv-childrens-hospital-attack/

Fundraiser for the maternity clinic: https://send.monobank.ua/jar/bdmPmH8ua (Works in Ukraine)

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Day 869.

Today, we’re live on the ground in Washington D.C for Nato’s historic summit in the American capital.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

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

Articles Referenced - 

Nato Summit Live Blog (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/10/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news51/

Saudis Warned G-7 Over Russia Seizures With Debt Sale Threat (Bloomberg):

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-09/saudi-arabia-veiled-threat-to-g7-over-russia-assets

Russian Tycoons Pocket $11 Billion Dividends on War Economy Boom (Bloomberg):

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-08/russian-tycoons-pocket-11-billion-dividends-on-war-economy-boom

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Return to Bucha: how a community rebuilds after a massacre (with David Knowles)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/return-to-bucha-how-a-community-rebuilds-after-a-massacre/id1612424182?i=1000657018191

How to catch a Russian submarine (with Dominic Nicholls)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-catch-a-russian-submarine/id1712903296?i=1000661022413

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Day 868.

Today, we bring you news from Ukraine, discuss the visit to Moscow of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and we catch up with a listener’s efforts to fundraise for a bus for Ukrainian children.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

Articles Referenced:

'Ukraine war is Europe’s problem, Trump ally tells Labour' (Colby interview in The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/09/ukraine-war-europe-problem-trump-ally-elbridge-colby-labour/

This Labour Government will have a ‘Nato first’ defence strategy (New Foreign & Defence Secretaries in The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/07/08/labour-government-nato-first-defence-strategy/

Britain will stand with Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’, declares new Defence Secretary (The Sun): https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/29024083/britain-ukraine-defence-secretary-putin/

'Conversation between Ukrainian, local teen sheds light' (Saanvi's article): https://www.jericho-news-journal.com/articles/conversations-between-ukranian-local-teen-sheds-light/

UK Charity: https://www.gofundme.com/f/minibus-for-displaced-children-in-ukraine

US Charity: https://www.gofundme.com/f/64c4e-minibus-for-displaced-children-in-ukraine

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Return to Bucha: how a community rebuilds after a massacre (with David Knowles): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/return-to-bucha-how-a-community-rebuilds-after-a-massacre/id1612424182?i=1000657018191

How to catch a Russian submarine (with Dominic Nicholls): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-catch-a-russian-submarine/id1712903296?i=1000661022413

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Day 867.

Today, in the largest attack on the capital city for many months, Russia bombs a Children’s hospital in Kyiv. We discuss the horrific attack. Elsewhere we analyse Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban’s diplomatic efforts in Kyiv and Moscow and we examine Russia’s hybrid war in Germany.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

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

With thanks to Dr Jade McGlynn (Leverhulme EC Researcher in the War Studies department at King's College London). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X. And Jimmy Ruston (Kyiv based foreign policy/security analyst). @JimmySecUK on X.

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Day 864.

Today, we bring you news from Ukraine, analyse Victor Orban’s diplomatic visits to Kyiv and Moscow, and we talk about the long term impacts of the war on Ukraine’s animal population. Plus, immediate reaction to the general election result in the UK, which is elected a new Prime Minister.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

Dom 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 Yuriy Tokarski (CEO of U-hearts Foundation) and Kateryna Parunova (IT project manager, NGO “Better Regulation Delivery Office”).

Bonus Episodes :

Telegraph subscribers can unlock these bonus episodes of Ukraine: The Latest, and our sister podcast Battle Lines. To do, please follow this link:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/contact-us/telegraph-subscription-bonus-content-apple-podcasts/

Return to Bucha: how a community rebuilds after a massacre (with David Knowles)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/return-to-bucha-how-a-community-rebuilds-after-a-massacre/id1612424182?i=1000657018191

How to catch a Russian submarine (with Dominic Nicholls)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-catch-a-russian-submarine/id1712903296?i=1000661022413

Charity & Article Referenced:

U-Hearts

https://u-hearts.com/

'The Unified State Register of Pets will be launched in Ukraine, which will become the basis for creating digital veterinary passports'

https://thedigital.gov.ua/news/the-unified-state-register-of-pets-will-be-launched-in-ukraine-which-will-become-the-basis-for-creating-digital-veterinary-passports

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Day 863.

Today, we bring you news from the front lines as Ukrainian troops withdraw from a key district of Chasiv Yar. Plus, the latest diplomatic and political news as President Zelensky challenges Donald Trump to explain his peace plan.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

Bonus Episodes :

Telegraph subscribers can unlock these bonus episodes of Ukraine: The Latest, and our sister podcast Battle Lines. To do, please follow this link:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/contact-us/telegraph-subscription-bonus-content-apple-podcasts/

Return to Bucha: how a community rebuilds after a massacre (with David Knowles)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/return-to-bucha-how-a-community-rebuilds-after-a-massacre/id1612424182?i=1000657018191

How to catch a Russian submarine (with Dominic Nicholls)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-catch-a-russian-submarine/id1712903296?i=1000661022413

Articles Referenced:

Russia ‘destroys’ Ukrainian fighter jet in attack on airfield that could host F-16s (The Telegraph) 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/04/ukraine-russia-war-latest-news10/

Ex-MI6 chief warns next Prime Minister (ITV News)

https://www.itv.com/watch/news/ex-mi6-chief-warns-next-prime-minister-over-damage-of-brexit-and-punishing-weight-of-role/rsj114j

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Day 862.

Today, we bring you news from the front lines as Russia seems to make gains in the Donbas. And we speak to our Brussels Correspondent about the intense diplomacy between Ukraine and Nato.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

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

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

Articles Referenced: 

Ukraine to be told it is too corrupt to join Nato (Joe Barnes in The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/02/ukraine-to-be-told-it-is-too-corrupt-to-join-nato/

NATO to Establish Kyiv Post, and Seeks to ‘Trump-Proof’ Ukraine Aid (Wall Street Journal)

https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/nato-to-establish-new-kyiv-post-for-ukraine-81b4205c?st=lxehhl0kucq8ej3&reflink=article_gmail_share

Trump’s Plan for NATO Is Emerging (Politico)

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/07/02/nato-second-trump-term-00164517

What Russia really wants from its summer offensive (Joe Barnes & Roland Oliphant in The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/05/16/russia-new-offensive-kharkiv-border-donbas-kyiv-ukraine/ 

Rishi Sunak understands the danger the UK faces (David Cameron in The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/07/02/rishi-sunak-understands-the-dangers-the-uk-faces/

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Day 861.

Today, as well as diplomatic and battlefield updates, we look at the who, how, where and why of Ukrainian resistance movements behind Russian lines.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Host). @DomNicholls on X.

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

Dr Jade McGlynn (Research Fellow at The Department of War Studies at King's College London). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.

Articles/Reports Referenced: 

'Crossing Thresholds: Ukrainian Resistance to Russian Occupation' (Dr Jade McGlynn)

https://www.csis.org/analysis/crossing-thresholds-ukrainian-resistance-russian-occupation

The Ukrainian resistance is torching Putin’s dreams of conquest (Jade in The Telegraph) 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/06/21/the-ukrainian-resistance-is-torching-vladimir-putins-dreams/

Viktor Orban announces plans to create Right-wing EU alliance (Joe Barnes in The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/07/01/viktor-orban-plans-right-wing-eu-alliance/

The critical cog in Putin's machine and how British firms help to keep Russian gas flowing into Europe (Sky News)

https://news.sky.com/story/the-critical-cog-in-putins-machine-and-how-british-firms-help-to-keep-russian-gas-flowing-into-europe-13161807

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Day 860.

Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, look at how Russia has been blamed for jamming GPS signals on British military jets and ask quite why Belarus - a country hosting Russian nuclear missiles - is rattling the nuclear sabre once more.

Contributors:

Dominic Nicholls (Host). @DomNicholls on X.

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

Ben Butcher (Data Editor). @bienbutcher on X.

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

Articles referenced:

London Ukrainian Review

https://x.com/ukrlondonreview/status/1807698342840869075

Pre-order for Victoria Amelina’s book:

https://x.com/olgatokariuk/status/1807724459677114612

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Email: [email protected]

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Day 857.

Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine and have a special report from Francis Dearnley’s recent trip across Europe from the D-Day commemorations with the charity Ukraine Focus.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @DJKnowles22 on X

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

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

Ukraine Focus (Ambulances):

To learn more about their work, visit:

https://ukrainefocus.org/

Or you can email: [email protected]

Upcoming events:

Scarborough Fair (29th June): 

https://scarboroughfair.uk/performances/ukraine-the-latest-live/

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