Ukrainian raid destroys Mi-8 helicopters in Crimea & Poland scrambles jets as Russia bombs Ukraine

Ukrainian raid destroys Mi-8 helicopters in Crimea & Poland scrambles jets as Russia bombs Ukraine

Day 1,307.

Today, as the UN Security Council debates Russia’s latest airspace violations, we ask why Estonia held fire – unlike Turkey in 2015 – before hearing frontline perspectives from Ukrainian soldiers with The Kyiv Independent’s Francis Farrell, and exploring Russia’s answer to the Eurovision Song Contest.


Contributors:

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

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

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


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Content referenced:

Francis Farrell’s reporting at The Kyiv Independent:

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


Intervision: Putin’s rival to Eurovision (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/20/intervision-putins-version-of-eurovision/


Putin prepares to tax Russia’s rich as war chest runs dry (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/09/19/putin-prepares-tax-russias-rich-war-chest-runs-dry/


EU brings forward Russian gas ban after pressure from Trump (Joe Barnes in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/19/eu-brings-forward-russian-gas-ban-after-pressure-from-trump/


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Russia's Black Sea blockade & interview with a Ukrainian TV anchor

Russia's Black Sea blockade & interview with a Ukrainian TV anchor

Day 64.Today we’ll examine the latest developments in Russia’s invasion, from Mariupol’s last stand to the protests against Russian rule in the occupied city of Kherson. We also ask - what does the West think victory looks like? Plus, we speak with Svyatoslav Hrynchuk, a news anchor for United News in Ukraine.Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)With thanks to Svyatoslav Hrynchuk.United News is available Worldwide - free of charge - via the NewsPlayer+ app. 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.

28 Apr 20221h 6min

Putin shuts off the gas to Poland & Bulgaria, American spies and understanding the tension in Transnistria

Putin shuts off the gas to Poland & Bulgaria, American spies and understanding the tension in Transnistria

Day 63.Today we’ll examine the latest developments in Russia’s invasion, look at how American spies are helping Ukraine, and discuss the impact of Russia cutting off gas from Poland and Bulgaria.Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Verity Bowman (Foreign News Reporter)Rachel Millard (Energy Correspondent)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.

27 Apr 202240min

Germany's U-turn, trouble in Moldova & further evidence of Russian war crimes

Germany's U-turn, trouble in Moldova & further evidence of Russian war crimes

Day 62.Today we look at the latest developments in Russia’s invasion - analyse Germany’s decision to start sending tanks to Ukraine - and answer your questions. Plus, we catch up with The Telegraph's Defence & Political Correspondent, Danielle Sheridan, who is now leaving the country. Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) Danielle Sheridan (Defence & Political Correspondent) 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.

26 Apr 202256min

Fire at a Russian fuel depot, Antony Blinken visits Ukraine and the fall-out from the French election

Fire at a Russian fuel depot, Antony Blinken visits Ukraine and the fall-out from the French election

Day 61.Today we discuss the battle in the Donbas, the fire at the Bryansk fuel depot in Russia and the latest visit from US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken.Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Theo Murz (Deputy Foreign Editor)Mutaz Ahmed (Comment Journalist)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 Apr 202240min

Suspected mass graves in Mariupol & how a Ukrainian chef is rebuilding her career in London

Suspected mass graves in Mariupol & how a Ukrainian chef is rebuilding her career in London

Day 58.Today we look at the new evidence of mass graves in the city of Mariupol, look at the latest updates from across the front and pose the question: what are the big questions both sides need to answer in the next few weeks? Plus, an interview with Ukrainian chef, Alisa Cooper, who fled the country at the beginning of the conflictContributors:David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor)Mutaz Ahmed (Comment Journalist)With thanks to Alisa Cooper.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 Apr 202258min

Putin unveils a new nuclear weapon & Zelensky's 3-year anniversary

Putin unveils a new nuclear weapon & Zelensky's 3-year anniversary

Day 57.Today we discuss the battles raging across the east of Ukraine and the siege of Mariupol, report on the latest diplomatic spat between the European powers and examine the news that Russia has tested a new nuclear warhead - the Satan II.Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Theo Merz (Deputy Foreign Editor)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 Apr 202243min

The siege of Mariupol, German reluctance and your questions answered

The siege of Mariupol, German reluctance and your questions answered

Day 56.Today we discuss the siege of Mariupol, looking at the battle over the Azovstal steel plant, and in detail at the rest of the front in the Donbas region. Plus, we explore German reluctance at facing Russia and further sanctions against Russian sportspeople.Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Verity Bowman (Foreign News Reporter)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.

20 Apr 202249min

The battle for the Donbas begins

The battle for the Donbas begins

Day 55.Today we discuss the Russian offensive on the Donbas region, plus the impact of Vladimir Putin banning Russian companies from foreign stock markets. Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Louise Moon (Acting Business Features Editor)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.

19 Apr 202253min

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