Ukraine sends in fresh forces to Avdiivka, Donald Trump attacks NATO & translating '20 Days in Mariupol'
Day 716.Today, Ukraine reinforces its army in Avdiivka as Russian forces push into the city and we discuss the war of words between Donald Trump and NATO leaders. Plus, we interview Tetyana Denford wh...
12 Helmi 202449min
'Putin has become a caricature of himself’: Understanding Russia with Mark Galeotti
Dr Mark Galeotti is a leading expert on Russian history and security. He runs the influential and fascinating podcast and blog ‘In Moscow’s Shadows and is the Director of the consultancy firm Mayak In...
10 Helmi 20241h
Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top general & Putin's 'bizarre' interview with Tucker Carlson
Day 713.Today, we analyse the replacement of the Ukrainian commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhny with Oleksandr Syrsky, look in detail at their records, experience and views on the challenges ahead, and...
9 Helmi 202459min
Russian forces storm ‘critical’ town in east Ukraine & US Republicans block aid to Ukraine
Day 712.Today, we discuss the latest news from Ukraine as Russian units attempt to storm the eastern town of Avdiivka. In the US, aid for Ukraine has faltered on Capitol Hill and in Russia, a potentia...
8 Helmi 202435min
Zelensky vows to 'retaliate' after 'massive' air strike on Ukraine & leaked intelligence suggests Russia paying billions for Iranian drones
Day 711.Today, we discuss the latest news as Russia conducts a series of massive missile strikes across the country, the UN nuclear chief arrives at Russian-occupied nuclear power plant, and a leaked ...
7 Helmi 202445min
Russian spies found working in Ukraine secret service & US funding for Kyiv in limbo as Republicans move against aid bill
Day 710.Today, we discuss how the shell shortage continues to impact Ukrainian troops and analyse updates from Washington as Donald Trump urges Republicans to reject the border and Ukraine aid bill.Co...
6 Helmi 202445min
Zelensky says ‘reset’ of top brass is incoming & Latvia boosts defence in face of Russian aggression
Day 709. Today, Zelensky says he is considering a “reset” to replace several senior officials amid rumours he plans to fire the head of Ukraine’s army. Plus, Kremlin critic Boris Nadezhdin runs into p...
5 Helmi 202454min
'Russians could destroy my home, but they will not destroy my future': Interview with a Ukrainian student in the US
Today, we’re publishing one of the last interviews conducted by David on our US trip back in September 2023. Listeners may remember David hosted a panel discussion at Georgetown University, which we l...
3 Helmi 202433min
