Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska for Ukraine-Russia 'land swap'

Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska for Ukraine-Russia 'land swap'

Day 1,265.

Today, as the world looks ahead to this week’s Alaska summit between Presidents Trump and Putin, European foreign ministers gather in search of what one former minister calls a “shadow of power.” We also bring you news of another long-range Ukrainian strike on Russian energy infrastructure, explore how Italy could soon become a world leader in the art of political fudge, and share the latest postcard from Adelie in Ukraine.


Contributors:

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

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

Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Reporter and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.


Content Referenced:

He Was a Key Aide to Putin. Then He Balked at the Ukraine War (New York Times):

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/10/world/europe/putin-russia-ukraine-war-dmitri-kozak.html


Putin Tells U.S. He’ll Halt War in Exchange for Eastern Ukraine (Wall Street Journal):

https://www.wsj.com/world/putin-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-proposal-0021453b


Italy will finally build a bridge to Sicily after 2,000 years (Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/06/italy-build-bridge-sicily/


Swiss colonel alleged to have handed information to Russia (Swiss Info):

https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/foreign-affairs/swiss-colonel-alleged-to-have-handed-on-information-to-russia/89802662


NATO eyes launching new bank to bolster defense spending (TVP):

https://tvpworld.com/88246574/nato-eyes-launching-new-bank-to-bolster-defense-spending-video


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Live from the frontline as Kyiv bombarded with hypersonic missiles during African leaders' visit

Live from the frontline as Kyiv bombarded with hypersonic missiles during African leaders' visit

Day 477.Today, we hear the latest from the capital, talk to Colin Freeman on the frontlines, and touch on the long shadow of the Napoleonic Wars on European history.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host & Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.David Knowles (Reporting live from Ukraine). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Colin Freeman (Foreign Reporter). @ColinFreeman99 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.

16 Jun 202348min

Ukrainian HIMARS strike 'kills 100 Russian soldiers' & reflections on the counter-offensive so far

Ukrainian HIMARS strike 'kills 100 Russian soldiers' & reflections on the counter-offensive so far

Day 476.Today, we assess fast-moving developments from the battlefront, dive deeper into the perceptions and political impact of the counter-offensive, and catch up with our regular host David Knowles on his journey to Ukraine.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host & Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.David Knowles (Reporting live from Ukraine). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Aliona Hlivco (Former Ukrainian MP). @aliona_hlivco on Twitter.Maighna Nanu (Foreign Reporter). @Maighna_N 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.

15 Jun 202353min

'Fierce fighting' as Ukraine advances & world faces fastest migration crisis since Second World War

'Fierce fighting' as Ukraine advances & world faces fastest migration crisis since Second World War

Day 475.Today, we hear about the latest Russian strikes across the country and Ukraine's continued counter-offensive, learn about an online service offering health advice to people outside the country, and former Tank Commander Hamish De Bretton-Gordon joins us for a deep dive.Contributors:Dom Nicholls (Host & Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter. David Knowles (Reporting live from Europe). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Commander and Telegraph columnist). @HamishDBG on Twitter.With thanks to Rob Hicken of GP Now.GP Now: www.gpnow.net in English and in Ukrainian: www.gpnow.uaThe US based charity www.gpnow.net/pii-foundationRead more: https://mforum.com.au/a-helping-hand-for-ukraine/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 Jun 202350min

Top Russian general killed in missile strike & Ukrainian forces continue to advance

Top Russian general killed in missile strike & Ukrainian forces continue to advance

Day 474.Today, we discuss the ongoing Ukrainian counter-offensive and a case of crypto-hacking the Russian secret services. Plus, we hear from David Knowles on the road to Ukraine.Contributors:Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter. David Knowles (Reporting live from Europe). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Gareth Corfield (Senior Technology Reporter). @GazTheJournoon 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.

13 Jun 202340min

Ukraine’s counter-offensive intensifies as pitched battles with Russian forces continue across the front lines

Ukraine’s counter-offensive intensifies as pitched battles with Russian forces continue across the front lines

Day 473.Today, we analyse the latest news from the front lines as Ukraine’s counter-offensive intensifies, discuss the Russian fortifications that Kyiv’s troops are aiming to break through and we report on suspected partisan warfare as more railway lines in occupied Ukraine are blown up. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter. Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Reporter). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe 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.

12 Jun 202342min

Ukraine's counter-offensive begins and live reporting from flooded Kherson

Ukraine's counter-offensive begins and live reporting from flooded Kherson

Day 470.Today, we discuss the latest updates on heavy fighting from the front lines, as Ukraine’s long anticipated counter offensive gets underway. We also bring you updates from flooded Kherson, where correspondent Colin Freeman has been talking to locals and assessing the damage as waters engulf the region. And finally, we speak to Serhii Zhadan, Ukrainian writer and musician, about his work ahead of a gig in London.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter. Nataliya Vasilyeva (Russia Correspondent). @Nat_Vasilyeva on Twitter.Colin Freeman (Foreign Reporter). @colinfreeman99 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.

9 Jun 202345min

Ukraine 'attacks along three fronts' & flood levels reach 600 square kilometres after Kakhovka dam breach

Ukraine 'attacks along three fronts' & flood levels reach 600 square kilometres after Kakhovka dam breach

Day 469.Today, as the world reacts to the catastrophe at the Kakhovka dam, we examine news that offensives are continuing across the front, and return again to the issue of Ukrainian children, and how listeners to this podcast have reached out to help them.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter. Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army colonel, expert on CBRN & Bio Security). @HamishDBG on Twitter.Gabriella Jozwiak (Journalist). @GabriellaJ 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.

8 Jun 202353min

Kyiv warns of floating mines and disease after Kakhovka dam collapse & fears rise for civilians in Russian-occupied

Kyiv warns of floating mines and disease after Kakhovka dam collapse & fears rise for civilians in Russian-occupied

Day 468.Today, we discuss the latest updates from Kherson as flood waters rise, speak to charity workers active in the region, and bring you the latest reaction one day on from the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence), @DomNicholls on Twitter. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.With thanks to:Yuriy Tokarski (CEO of U-Hearts Foundation) @YuriyTkr on Twitter. https://u-hearts.com/Olia Hercules (author and chef from Khakova ) @Olia_Hercules on Twitter.The charity mentioned by Olia: https://www.legacyofwarfoundation.com/ukrainecrisisHer own site: https://oliahercules.com/ Francis's article for The Telegraph can be found here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/06/06/ukraine-knows-all-too-well-terrible-cost-dam-bursts/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.

7 Jun 202349min

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