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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Deadly explosion rips through spy agency building in Russia

Day 385.Today, we discuss the deadly fire at an FSB Border Service Department building in Rostov-on-Don, Russia and analyse the recent spate of mutinous videos shared by Russian soldiers. Plus, we explore American strategy in Ukraine and around the world. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter. Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Corresponent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.With thanks to Giselle Donnelly, Senior Fellow in Defence and National Security at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI).Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@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 Mar 202359min

‘Reckless’ Russian fighter jet brings down US drone over Black Sea

‘Reckless’ Russian fighter jet brings down US drone over Black Sea

Day 384.Today, we bring you updates from the front line, analyse yesterday’s confrontation between an American drone and Russian jets in the Black Sea and we look again at questions of nuclear escalation. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former NATO Commander). Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@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.

15 Mar 202342min

Zelensky to meet China's President & Russia “running out of shells”

Zelensky to meet China's President & Russia “running out of shells”

Day 383.Today, we analyse frontline reports that Russia is running out of shells, discuss whether the current military situation is favourable or unfavourable for Ukraine, cover the news President Xi will talk to Zelensky after the former’s trip to Moscow, and hear more from a conference in Oxford with key figures about the future trajectory of this war.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host).Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.With thanks to Andrew Byzov.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@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.

14 Mar 202357min

Ukrainian partisans strike behind Russian lines & interview with an Oscar-winning director

Ukrainian partisans strike behind Russian lines & interview with an Oscar-winning director

Day 382.Today, we analyse the latest updates Ukraine, chat to Estonia’s ambassador to the UK & Francis Dearnley interviews an Oscar-winning director about his work in supporting Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor).With thanks to Michel Hazanavicius.Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@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.

13 Mar 20231h 3min

Ukraine pushes back in Bakhmut & understanding Zelensky's strategic vision for the months ahead

Ukraine pushes back in Bakhmut & understanding Zelensky's strategic vision for the months ahead

Day 379.Today, we analyse the latest updates from the front line, report on developments in Georgia and Dom Nicholls interviews Ukrainian rock band Antytila.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter. Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@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 Mar 20231h 3min

Massive missile strikes across Ukraine, Georgian protestors force concessions & behind Russian disinformation

Massive missile strikes across Ukraine, Georgian protestors force concessions & behind Russian disinformation

Day 378.Today, we discuss Russia’s massive overnight missile strike on Ukraine and analyse the dramatic developments this week in Georgia. Plus, we interview Kataryna Stepanenko, a Russia analyst the Institute for the Study of War. We speak about Russia’s mobilisation effort, information warfare and understand the numerous pro-Russia telegram groups.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on Twitter.Read more from James here: https://thebulletin.news/With thanks to Kateryna Stepanenko, @KatStepanenko on Twitter Kateryna Stepanenko is a Russia Analyst at the Institute for the Study of War https://understandingwar.org/ , Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@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 Mar 202356min

Ukrainian women at war

Ukrainian women at war

Day 377.Today, we bring you updates from Bakhmut, discuss the impact of the last year on women in Ukraine & look at the work of international and Ukrainians volunteers on the war-effort across the country.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on TwitterAliona Hlivco (Former MP in Ukraine, now senior consultant at Atticus Partners in London), @aliona_hlivco on Twitter Felicity Spector (British Volunteer), @FelicitySpector on Twitter Here are the groups Felicity mentioned in the podcast: https://www.antytila.ua/en/ https://www.bakeforukraine.org/ https://goodbread.com.ua/ https://www.fh-fund.org.ua/en https://bravetorebuild.in.ua/en https://kharpp.com/ Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@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 Mar 202353min

Russia's 'Frankenstein' tanks, mutiny in Vuhledar & Ukrainian refugees in Poland

Russia's 'Frankenstein' tanks, mutiny in Vuhledar & Ukrainian refugees in Poland

Day 376.Today, we bring you updates from the battlefront, discuss the frankenstein military Russian vehicles that seem to be heading to the front lines & we hear from a Ukrainian in Warsaw on the experiences of Ukrainian refugees in the country. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on TwitterHamish de Bretton-Gordon (Former Commander of the First Royal Tank Regiment). @HamishDBG on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.With thanks to Daria Khrystenko (CARE International). Find out more about CARE International: https://www.careinternational.org.uk/get-involved/events/walk4women-international-womens-day-podcast/ Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@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.

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