'World first' as sea drone shoots down Russian fighter jet & Putin cancels Victory Day parade in Crimea

'World first' as sea drone shoots down Russian fighter jet & Putin cancels Victory Day parade in Crimea

Day 1,168.

Today, as Friedrich Merz suffers a “humiliating and unexpected setback” on his way to becoming German Chancellor, we report how the Kremlin is preparing for Friday’s Victory Day parade, all while nervously watching the skies for Ukrainian drones, after two successive nights of attacks on Moscow.



Contributors:


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

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

With thanks to Ash Bhardwaj, an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and author, who specialises in blending defence, security and travel.



SIGN UP TO THE NEW ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST’ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:

https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/ukraine/

Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It’s free for everyone, including non-subscribers.



Content Referenced:


Video Special of Ukraine: The Latest Answering Your Questions:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9szTxRfF7TU


'Taras' Film Screening with Dom Nicholls on Wednesday:

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bloomsbury-theatre/events/2025/may/ua-x-ucl-taras-film-screening


Edgelands: Stories from the Russian border (Ash Bhardwaj’s Telegraph Podcast):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/edgelands/


Ash’s Event in London on Thursday:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-travel-builds-purpose-resilience-and-emotional-fitness-tickets-1321565882129?aff=oddtdtcreator


Starmer prepares for attack by Russia (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/05/05/starmer-prepares-for-attack-by-russia/


Russia used thermobaric weapons in drone strike on Kharkiv, Ukrainian prosecutors say (Kyiv Independent):

https://kyivindependent.com/russia-used-thermobaric-weapons-in-drone-strike-on-kharkiv-ukrainian-prosecutors-say/?mc_cid=fa397ac35b&mc_eid=08d0680a95



NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:

The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them, or click the links below.


Subscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest

Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jaksot(1020)

Understanding the fighting in the Donbas

Understanding the fighting in the Donbas

Day 91.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the war, including the fighting that's raging across the Donbas. Plus Dom Nicholls answers your questions.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Touko 202245min

Russia pushes hard in the Donbas and understanding Ukraine's diplomatic position

Russia pushes hard in the Donbas and understanding Ukraine's diplomatic position

Day 90.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the war, including fierce fighting in the Central Donbas region. Plus an interview with Julia Osmólska, former diplomat and independent consultant to the Ukrainian negotiating team. Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Verity Bowman (Foreign News Reporter)With thanks to Julia Osmólska.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Touko 202239min

Zelensky's message to Davos, mounting Russian losses & what is the new 'Terminator' tank?

Zelensky's message to Davos, mounting Russian losses & what is the new 'Terminator' tank?

Day 89.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the war, look at Volodymyr Zelensky’s speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos, and unpack the Russian 'terminator' tank.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Touko 202256min

Is Putin trying to starve the world into submission?

Is Putin trying to starve the world into submission?

Day 86.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the war in Ukraine, including Putin's weaponisation of global food supplies and the economic impact of the emerging crisis.Plus, we are joined by reporter Colin Freeman, live from Odessa in Ukraine. Contributors: Sophie Coe (Host)Danielle Sheridan (Defence Correspondent)Louis Ashworth (Economics Reporter)Colin Freeman (Reporter)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Touko 202236min

On the ground in the Donetsk region & rehoming a dog from a warzone

On the ground in the Donetsk region & rehoming a dog from a warzone

Day 85.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the war in Ukraine, including the resurgence of Ukraine's second city, Kharkiv. We also speak to The Telegraph's Roland Oliphant who is reporting from the Donetsk region.Plus, some light in the darkness, as we catch up with our Defence Correspondent, Danielle Sheridan, who adopted a Ukrainian dog and managed to bring it back to the UK.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondant)Danielle Sheridan (Defence Correspondent)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Touko 202255min

What will happen to the Azovstal fighters?

What will happen to the Azovstal fighters?

Day 84.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the war in Ukraine including the fate of the Ukrainian soldiers following their evacuation from the Azovstal steel-plant.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Katie O'Neill (Assistant Foreign Editor)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Touko 202235min

Azovstal surrenders, economic trouble in the West & we call a Ukrainian MP

Azovstal surrenders, economic trouble in the West & we call a Ukrainian MP

Day 83.Today, we discuss the surrender and evacuation of soldiers in Mariupol's Azovstal steel-plant and analyse the impact of the war on Western economies.Plus, we interview Ukrainian MP Mariia Ionova as she heads to Brussels.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Ben Gartside (Business Reporter)With thanks to Mariia Ionova.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Touko 202256min

Ukraine's counter offensive around Kharkiv & what Finland and Sweden joining would mean for NATO

Ukraine's counter offensive around Kharkiv & what Finland and Sweden joining would mean for NATO

Day 82.Today, we discuss Ukraine's counter offensive around Kharkiv & what Finland and Sweden joining would mean for NATO.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Mutaz Ahmed (Comment Journalist)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Touko 202239min

Suosittua kategoriassa Politiikka ja uutiset

aikalisa
rss-ootsa-kuullut-tasta
tervo-halme
ootsa-kuullut-tasta-2
politiikan-puskaradio
otetaan-yhdet
rss-vaalirankkurit-podcast
rss-kuka-mina-olen
et-sa-noin-voi-sanoo-esittaa
rss-podme-livebox
aihe
the-ulkopolitist
rss-tasta-on-kyse-ivan-puopolo-verkkouutiset
rikosmyytit
rss-hyvaa-huomenta-bryssel
politbyroo
radio-antro
eevan-politiikkapodi-totuuksia-suomesta
rss-pykalien-takaa
rss-kaikki-uusiksi