Putin faces new ultimatum: meet Zelensky, or new weapons and sanctions 'incoming'

Putin faces new ultimatum: meet Zelensky, or new weapons and sanctions 'incoming'

Day 1,174.

Today, we unpack a momentous weekend of diplomacy which began with the European leaders of Britain, Germany, France, and Poland assembling in Kyiv to demand an unconditional ceasefire, escalated with a late-night address from Vladimir Putin and fresh drone attacks, then culminated in a shock intervention from Donald Trump. Afterwards, we offer a detailed analysis on the strategic picture on the front lines.


Contributors:

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

Francis Farrell (Reporter, The Kyiv Independent). @francisjfarrell on X.


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Content Referenced:

Francis Farrell’s reporting for the Kyiv Independent:

https://kyivindependent.com/author/francis-farrell/


Putin defies ceasefire demand with major drone barrage (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/05/12/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news/


Trump’s top negotiator accused of breaking protocol in talks with Putin (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/05/11/witkoff-used-kremlin-interpreter-breach-of-protocol/


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Early reports from liberated Izyum & analysing Putin's meeting with Xi

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Russia desperately searches for allies as Vladimir Putin & Xi Jinping meet for first time since the invasion

Russia desperately searches for allies as Vladimir Putin & Xi Jinping meet for first time since the invasion

Day 204.Today, we analyse a leaked video of what appears to be the Wagner group recruiting convicts in a Russian penal colony. Plus, we’re on the ground in Samarkand, Uzbekistan ahead of the first mee...

15 Sep 202243min

Understanding Ukrainian strategy, a first glimpse of the liberated territories and reaction from Kyiv

Understanding Ukrainian strategy, a first glimpse of the liberated territories and reaction from Kyiv

Day 203.Today, we analyse the tactics Ukraine used to break the Russian lines in the east; look at what Ukrainian troops and journalists are finding in the liberated territories; and finally we discus...

14 Sep 202251min

Ukrainian troops reach the Russian border in the East while fighting rages across the South

Ukrainian troops reach the Russian border in the East while fighting rages across the South

Day 202.Today, we continue to reflect on Ukraine’s counter-offensive, answer some of your questions and ask whether Europe has done enough to avoid an energy crisis this Winter.Contributors:David Know...

13 Sep 202240min

Ukraine nears a stunning victory in the East as the Russian front line collapses

Ukraine nears a stunning victory in the East as the Russian front line collapses

Day 201.Today, we discuss an extraordinary few days on the front lines. Over the weekend Ukraine executed a devastating offensive in the north eastern Kharkiv region, liberating scores of settlements ...

12 Sep 202258min

Russian lines crumble in the North as Ukraine makes progress across the battlefront

Russian lines crumble in the North as Ukraine makes progress across the battlefront

Day 198.Today, we discuss the lightning advance, consider Russia's continued occupation of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant and debate what impact a harsh incoming winter will have on Western supp...

9 Sep 202238min

Ukraine smashes through Russian lines near Kharkiv & an interview with Vladyslav Heraskevych

Ukraine smashes through Russian lines near Kharkiv & an interview with Vladyslav Heraskevych

Day 197.Today, we discuss the latest updates the battlefront and we have a fascinating interview with Vladyslav Heraskevych, the first-ever Ukrainian skeleton racer, who talks about how the war has im...

8 Sep 202236min

Ukraine launches a surprise attack near Kharkiv as fighting rages across the frontlines

Ukraine launches a surprise attack near Kharkiv as fighting rages across the frontlines

Day 196.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the battlefront, north, south and east; dig into the composition and tactics of the Ukrainian army; and ask why Russia has resorted to buying millions...

7 Sep 202251min

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