The British Defence Secretary, nuclear escalation, and how Germany got hooked on Russian energy
Day 169.Today, we discuss updates from across the many front lines of the war in Ukraine, hear from the British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, and interview Dr Thomas Clausen on the history of how Germany became so reliant on Russian oil and gas.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host, Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnleyDom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNichollsKatie O'Neill (Assistant News Editor). Follow Katie on Twitter @_Katie__ONeillWith thanks to Dr Thomas Clausen.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.
11 Aug 20221h 4min
Ukraine strikes back: analysing the daring Crimean air base attack
Day 168.Today, we discuss the latest updates from Ukraine, analysing the details and implications of the strike on a Russian airbase in Crimea. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnleyVenetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor). Follow Venetia on Twitter @VenetiaRainey.Dom Nicholls (Defence & 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.
10 Aug 202243min
The mood in the EU, US military aid & why Zelenksy wants Europe to stop giving visas to Russians
Day 167.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the battlefront, the mood in the EU and the details of the latest military aid package to Ukraine from the United States.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnleyJoe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). Follow Joe on Twitter @Barnes_JoeEmail: 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.
9 Aug 202239min
Russian forces move south, the Wagner Group recruits in prisons & the latest from Central Asia
Day 166.Today, we discuss the latest updates from Ukraine, analyse developments in central Asia and examine reports of how Russian militia the Wagner group is recruiting from Russian prisons. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Dominic Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNichollsJames Kilner (Correspondent). Follow James on Twitter @jkjournoEmail: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.
8 Aug 202246min
History, geopolitics and the invasion of Ukraine
Day 163.Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine and welcome the Telegraph’s History correspondent Daniel Capurro to share some historical perspectives and thoughts on how contemporary geopolitics has been impacted by the invasion of Ukraine. Plus, we interview Alina Polyakova, managing editor of the English language news site Ukrainske Pravda about her experiences as a journalist in the war. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnleyDaniel Capurro (History Correspondent). With thanks to Alina Polyakova. Follow Alina on Twitter @alina_polyakovaEmail: 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.
5 Aug 20221h 2min
Nuclear station at Zaporizhzhya 'out of control', Germany's scramble for energy alternatives and discussing Russian fascism
Day 162.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the invasion of Ukraine, discuss how western sanctions are impacting Russian industry & and analyse Germany’s scramble to find alternative sources of energy. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnleyKatie O'Neill (Assistant News Editor). Follow Katie on Twitter @_Katie__ONeillNataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). Follow Nataliya on Twitter @Nat_VasilyevaSee 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.
4 Aug 202240min
Ukraine cuts off Russia resupply, tensions in Asia and interview with the partner of a captured Ukrainian soldier
Day 161.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the invasion of Ukraine and look at the rising tensions between China and the West in Taiwan. Plus, we speak to Dariia Tskyunova, partner of a Ukrainian soldier in the Azov battalion who was captured by the Russians after the siege of Mariupol. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnleyDominic Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNichollsVenetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor). Follow Venetia on Twitter @venetiaraineySophia Yan (China Correspondent). Follow Sophie on Twitter @sophia_yanWith thanks to Dariia TskyunovaEmail: 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.
3 Aug 20221h
Fighting in the South, tension in the Balkans and an interview with Ukraine’s Military Intelligence
Day 160.Today, we analyse the tension in the Balkans, talk about a potential Ukrainian counter-offensive in Kherson, and Dom Nicholls interviews the acting Deputy Head of Ukrainian military intelligence.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnleyDominic Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNichollsRoland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphantEmail: 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.
2 Aug 20221h 4min
