Russia suffers "almost First World War levels of attrition" & one author's journey into her family's Ukrainian history

Day 159.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the front lines of the war in Ukraine, look at the shipment of Ukrainian grain that left Odessa this morning and how the Russian economy might be in a far worse position than the Kremlin pretends. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Louis Ashworth (Economics Reporter). Follow Louis on Twitter @Louis_AshworthDominic Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNichollsEmail: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee 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.

1 Aug 202253min

Day 156.Today is the fifth of our special episodes from Ukraine, as our usual host David Knowles, and our Defence and Security Editor Dominic Nicholls, spend time in the country. In this episode David and Dom visit a car graveyard in Irpin, and the pair reflect on the week they've had in Ukraine as they travel across the border into Poland. Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22.Dom Nicholls (Defence and Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee 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.

29 Jul 202243min

Day 155.Today is the fourth of our special episodes from Ukraine, as our usual host David Knowles, and our Defence and Security Editor Dominic Nicholls, spend time in the country. In this episode David speaks to the team from a market in central Kyiv, and Dom is joined by Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister, Olga Stefanishyna.Contributors:Sophie Coe (Host). Follow Sophie on Twitter @sophiecoe__.David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22.Dom Nicholls (Defence and Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee 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.

28 Jul 202251min

Day 154.Today is the third of our special episodes from Ukraine, as our usual host David Knowles, and our Defence and Security Editor Dominic Nicholls, spend time in the country. In this episode Dom travels to the Territorial Defence unit of Boryspil city to see how recruits are taught to survive on the front lines, hear Dom and David's full interview with Mayor of Kyiv and former champion boxer Vitali Klitschko, and get our usual updates from the last 24 hours. Contributors:Sophie Coe (Host). Follow Sophie on Twitter @sophiecoe__.David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22.Dom Nicholls (Defence and Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee 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.

27 Jul 20221h 6min

Day 153.Today is the second of our special episodes from Ukraine, as our usual host David Knowles, and our Defence and Security Editor Dominic Nicholls, spend time in the country. In this episode we hear briefly from Mayor of Kyiv Vitali Klitschko, David is shown around Kyiv by local resident and previous podcast guest Anna, plus all the usual latest updates.Contributors:Sophie Coe (Host). Follow Sophie on Twitter @sophiecoe__.David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22.Dom Nicholls (Defence and Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.With thanks to Anna VirtsanEmail: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee 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.

26 Jul 202246min

Day 152.Today our usual host, David Knowles, and our Defence and Security Editor, Dominic Nicholls, started their day in Poland, and then made their way across the border into Ukraine to report from the ground. Over the next 7 days we’ll be hearing from them as they meet prominent Ukrainian politicians, visit some significant locations of the war so far, and speak to those who are experiencing the struggle firsthand to hear their stories.Contributors:Sophie Coe (Host). Follow Sophie on Twitter @sophiecoe__.David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22.Dom Nicholls (Defence and Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee 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 Jul 202233min

Day 149.Today, we discuss the very latest updates from the front lines of the war in Ukraine and Europe and speak to Foreign Correspondent Colin Freeman about his interviews with the head of the Georgian legion and the Ukrainian singer Svyatoslav Vakarchuk.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Colin Freeman (Foreign Corespondent)Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee 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.

22 Jul 202238min

Day 148.Today, we discuss the very latest updates from the front lines of the war in Ukraine, and the significant diplomatic developments of the past 24 hours. We also interview Olena Chekryzhova, an entrepreneur and English teacher from Ukraine who currently volunteers in a military camp teaching English to Ukrainian soldiers.Contributors: Francis Dearnley (Host). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnleyJoe Barnes (Brussels Corespondent)Verity Bowman (Foreign Reporter)With thanks to Olena Chekryzhova.Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.ukSee 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.

21 Jul 20221h 1min