History, geopolitics and the invasion of Ukraine

History, geopolitics and the invasion of Ukraine

Day 163.

Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine and welcome the Telegraph’s History correspondent Daniel Capurro to share some historical perspectives and thoughts on how contemporary geopolitics has been impacted by the invasion of Ukraine.

Plus, we interview Alina Polyakova, managing editor of the English language news site Ukrainske Pravda about her experiences as a journalist in the war.


Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley

Daniel Capurro (History Correspondent).

With thanks to Alina Polyakova. Follow Alina on Twitter @alina_polyakova


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Spectacular explosion 'wipes out' Russian ammo dump & on patrol with Ukraine's Black Sea fleet

Spectacular explosion 'wipes out' Russian ammo dump & on patrol with Ukraine's Black Sea fleet

Day 1,226.Today, as the fallout from Donald Trump freezing US weapons to Ukraine continues, in a special dispatch, we join the Ukrainian navy out on the Black Sea during an air attack on Odesa. Then w...

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Pentagon freezes precision weapons and air defence shipment to Ukraine & interview with a former Kremlin propagandist

Pentagon freezes precision weapons and air defence shipment to Ukraine & interview with a former Kremlin propagandist

Day 1,225.Today, as Donald Trump’s administration decides to halt shipments of certain air defence missiles bound for Ukraine, we assess the ramifications for trust in the United States, before hearin...

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‘Surgical’ deep strikes destroy Russian assets in occupied Crimea & 'game-changing' anti-drone rifle rounds created

‘Surgical’ deep strikes destroy Russian assets in occupied Crimea & 'game-changing' anti-drone rifle rounds created

Day 1,224.Today, after enduring weeks of drone and missile strikes, Kyiv hits back in a long-range attack on a factory deep inside Russia and on a site in occupied Crimea. Plus, we examine Moscow’s la...

1 Jul 202553min

Russian attack helicopters and fighter jets 'obliterated' amid largest combined strikes of war so far

Russian attack helicopters and fighter jets 'obliterated' amid largest combined strikes of war so far

Day 1,223.Today, after Ukraine claims to have destroyed a litany of Russian aircraft, we discuss war crimes described on Russia state television committed against snipers, and a remarkable story about...

30 Jun 202548min

Ukraine ‘pins down’ 50,000 Russian troops as Putin’s spring offensive fails

Ukraine ‘pins down’ 50,000 Russian troops as Putin’s spring offensive fails

Day 1,220.Today, as the US Ambassador to Russia leaves Moscow, we look at the latest attacks on Ukraine from land and air, and hear how the war is perceived on the other side of the world: in New Zeal...

27 Jun 202542min

Ukraine hunts Russian drone pilots in successful new tactic & Europe to shield itself from Putin with millions of landmines

Ukraine hunts Russian drone pilots in successful new tactic & Europe to shield itself from Putin with millions of landmines

Day 1,219.Today, after what some are calling a ‘triumphant’ NATO summit in the Hague, we assess the pledges made by President Donald Trump, and ask whether it was a historic achievement by Secretary G...

26 Jun 202552min

'Daddy has to use tough language' - NATO chief woos Trump after Israel-Iran ceasefire

'Daddy has to use tough language' - NATO chief woos Trump after Israel-Iran ceasefire

Day 1,218.Today, we look at the second day of the NATO summit in The Hague, including Mark Rutte’s leaked message to President Donald Trump, and President Zelensky’s upcoming meeting with the US presi...

25 Jun 20251h 6min

Russia ‘disguised’ its war dead as Ukrainians & Trump ‘may’ meet Zelensky at key NATO summit in The Hague

Russia ‘disguised’ its war dead as Ukrainians & Trump ‘may’ meet Zelensky at key NATO summit in The Hague

Day 1,217.Today, as the NATO summit gets underway in The Hague, we look at how the alliance is shifting the goalposts on how members’ contributions should be counted. We report on last night’s closed ...

24 Jun 20251h 7min

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