Russians panic over 'new Operation Spiderweb’ & Trump abandons three-way talks with Putin and Zelensky

Russians panic over 'new Operation Spiderweb’ & Trump abandons three-way talks with Putin and Zelensky

Day 1,262.

Today, as deadline day begins, we discuss how plans for a trilateral summit of Trump, Zelensky, and Putin are already in jeopardy, and assess how the new tariffs on India are already impacting Russia’s increasingly precarious economy. We also cover reports of a new attack similar to Operation Spiderweb, and we do a deep dive into the history of Ukrainian chess, playing an International Master.


Contributors:

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

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

With thanks to Malcolm Pein (Chess Correspondent). @TelegraphChess on X.


Content Referenced:

Chess in Schools and Communities (CSC)

https://www.chessinschools.co.uk/


Our Black Sea Video Dispatch:

Video -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2YjuuQz414

Audio -

https://shorturl.at/D8ibR


Trump abandons plans for three-way talks with Putin and Zelensky (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/07/ukraine-russia-putin-trump-zelensky/


Russia's budget deficit hits $61 billion, surpassing annual target by 30% (Kyiv Independent):

https://kyivindependent.com/russias-budget-deficit-hits-61-billion/


Russian football clubs given €10.8m in Uefa ‘solidarity’ funds since Ukraine invasion (The Guardian):

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/08/uefa-paid-russian-football-clubs-solidarity-funds-invasion-ukraine


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Russian tanks spotted at a Nuclear Power Station, diplomatic fissures in Europe and how has the invasion impacted the environment?

Russian tanks spotted at a Nuclear Power Station, diplomatic fissures in Europe and how has the invasion impacted the environment?

Day 183.Today, we look at updates from the battlefront, dig into the latest diplomatic developments in the EU, India and Turkey - and we discuss the invasion’s environmental impact. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent).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 Aug 202245min

Ukraine's Independence Day, 6 months of war & understanding Russian influence in Africa

Ukraine's Independence Day, 6 months of war & understanding Russian influence in Africa

Day 182.Today, we discuss Ukraine’s independence day and analyse 6 months of conflict. We hear how Ukrainians are marking the bloody anniversary on the ground and hear from our correspondent Will Brown on Russian influence in Africa.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphant.Will Brown (Africa Correspondent). Follow Will on Twitter @_Will_Brown.Oleksandra Povoroznyk (Journalist & Translator). Follow Oleksandra on Twitter @rynkrynkEmail: 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.

24 Aug 202251min

Analysing 6 months of economic turmoil & we ask, what happens next?

Analysing 6 months of economic turmoil & we ask, what happens next?

Day 181.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the battlefront, look at the economic prospects for the world in the next six months and ask how countries can support Ukraine while dealing with the financial impacts of the invasion.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Louis Ashworth (Economics Reporter). Follow Louis on Twitter @Louis_AshworthEmail: 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.

23 Aug 202238min

Understanding rising nuclear tensions and reaction to Moscow bomb attack

Understanding rising nuclear tensions and reaction to Moscow bomb attack

Day 180.Today, we discuss the latest updates from Ukraine, discuss Saturday evening’s deadly bomb attack on the outskirts of Moscow and we welcome former NATO battalion commander Hamish de Bretton-Gordon to discuss the ongoing risks to the ZNPP.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army colonel and former commander of the UK’s CBRN regiment and Nato’s CBRN battalion).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 Aug 202251min

The problem with Russia's tanks & interview with Val Voshchevska

The problem with Russia's tanks & interview with Val Voshchevska

Day 177.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the battlefront, analyse one of the main problems with Russian battle tanks and we interview the independent activist Val Voshchevska on her work and recent journey back home to Ukraine. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Val Voshchevska. Follow Val on Twitter @Val_Voshchevska.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.

19 Aug 202247min

Russia strikes Kharkiv & understanding the risk to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

Russia strikes Kharkiv & understanding the risk to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

Day 176.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the battlefront, look at Russian shelling in Kharkiv and analyse the latest, worrying news from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent).Daniel Capurro (Senior Reporter).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.

18 Aug 202254min

Has Russia committed a cyberwar crime?

Has Russia committed a cyberwar crime?

Day 175.Today, we discuss the latest updates from Ukraine, analysing strikes on Odessa, Russian arms fair and Russo-Chinese joint military exercises.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnleyDom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor). Gareth Corfield (Senior Tech Reporter).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.

17 Aug 202250min

Crimea rocked by more blasts & new intelligence on Putin’s ambitions

Crimea rocked by more blasts & new intelligence on Putin’s ambitions

Day 174.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the battle front, looking in particular at a number of explosions reported today in occupied Crimea and Dom Nicholls discusses his important encounter with the Latvian Defence Minister.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnleyDom 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.

16 Aug 202248min

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