Russian units hunted deep within Ukraine & Europe hosts ‘critical call’ with Trump

Russian units hunted deep within Ukraine & Europe hosts ‘critical call’ with Trump

Day 1,267.

Today, as reports flood in of Russian units being hunted deep within Ukraine, we reveal more details of the operation, and assess its significance for the Trump-Putin summit on Friday. Then we hear more from Adelie about her reporting trip to Ukraine, and discuss a new report into what Europe can do for its long-term strategic autonomy.


Contributors:

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

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

Mykola Kuzmin (Researcher and Translator).


With thanks to our guest David Kirichenko (@DVKirichenko on X.)


Content Referenced:

‘European Defence Autonomy: Identifying Key Companies and Projects to Replace US Capabilities’ (Report by David Kirichenko & Mykola Kuzmin):

https://henryjacksonsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/HJS-European-Defence-Autonomy-Report-web.pdf


Learn More about Metal detector "TREMBITA":

https://trembita.pro/en/


Telegraph Live Blog of Today’s Talks:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/13/ukraine-russia-war-latest-news40/


Shoved into vans, slashing tyres: Ukrainians balk at conscription (Financial Times):

https://www.ft.com/content/9a8e3c7f-2822-4d5e-a65b-9949ffe6631f


Ukraine’s Once Nimble Army Is Mired in Soviet Decision-Making (Wall Street Journal):

https://www.wsj.com/world/ukraine-russia-army-soviet-5fa8e1c9?st=NTzW7V&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink


AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:

The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest


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Chemical weapons, inside Mariupol and is Putin making the same mistakes as Stalin?

Chemical weapons, inside Mariupol and is Putin making the same mistakes as Stalin?

Day 30.The Telegraph's leading journalists discuss the West's red line with chemical weapons. Plus, an in-depth look at the siege of Mariupol and whether Putin is following in the footsteps of Stalin.For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See 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 Mar 20221h

The invasion of Ukraine: one month on

The invasion of Ukraine: one month on

Day 29. The Telegraph's leading journalists reflect on the invasion of Ukraine, one month on. Plus columnist and leader-writer for The Telegraph, Tim Stanley, explains the complicated relationship between Putin and the Russian Orthodox church, and the role religion is playing in this war. We ignore Vladimir Putin’s Orthodox zeal at our peril, by Tim Stanley: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/02/28/ignore-putins-orthodox-zeal-peril/ |For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See 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 Mar 202251min

Ukrainian counter-attack & photos from the frontline

Ukrainian counter-attack & photos from the frontline

Day 28. The Telegraph's leading journalists discuss the Ukrainian counter attack. Plus - one of the Telegraph’s photographers on the frontline, Simon Townsley, gives his response to those crying “fake news” to pictures of devastation in Ukraine. Read the article featuring Simon's photos of the children's hospital here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/terror-and-security/many-russians-dont-believe-pictures-real-ukrainian-children/ |For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See 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 Mar 202247min

The reality of Kyiv

The reality of Kyiv

Day 27. The Telegraph's leading journalists discuss the latest developments in Ukraine, with on the ground insights from the Telegraph’s journalist in Kyiv, Colin Freeman. Plus we speak to Iuliia Osmolovska - the former diplomat giving negotiating advice to the Ukrainians during their peace talks with Russia. For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See 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 Mar 20221h

Devastation in Mariupol

Devastation in Mariupol

Day 26. The Telegraph's leading journalists discuss the horrendous situation unfolding on the ground in the besieged city of Mariupol. Plus Lt. General Ben Hodges, who served as a commanding general of the United States Army Europe, on why high defence spending by Russia doesn’t appear to be paying off. Read Olga's diary: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/terror-and-security/mariupol-diary-basement-have-left-now-fire/ |For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See 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.

21 Mar 202243min

Hoax calls to British MPs, and will sport forgive Russia?

Hoax calls to British MPs, and will sport forgive Russia?

Day 23. The Telegraph's leading journalists give insights into Russia's assault on Ukraine as it moves westwards, and look at why and how imposters posing as Ukrainian politicians prank called British MPs. Plus, Ben Rumsby, Sport Investigations Reporter, discusses how the geopolitical tensions have played out in sporting arenas across the globe.For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See 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 Mar 202242min

What is Russia's future?

What is Russia's future?

Day 22. The Telegraph's leading journalists share insights into how life in Russia has shifted since the outbreak of invasion, discuss what Putin’s next moves could be, and what the future could hold for the country once the war has concluded. Plus, the Telegraph's Defence and Security Editor Dominic Nicholls grabs a moment with armed forces minister James Heappey on missile defence systems.For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See 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 Mar 202257min

Are hopes of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal realistic?

Are hopes of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal realistic?

Day 21. The Telegraph's leading journalists bring you the latest news from Russia's assault on Ukraine and debate whether hopes of a peace deal realistic, and look at the global chess game linking Russia's war in Ukraine, the Iran nuclear deal and the release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe. For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/audio |Email: podcasts@telegraph.co.uk |See 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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