Russia's Donbas offensive 'has failed' after 100,000 casualties & Ukraine's drone strike on Crimean oil depot
Day 432.Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine, analyse Ukraine’s drone strike on a Crimean oil depot & we explore the idea of a military ‘shaping’ operation ahead of a potential Ukrainia...
2 Mai 202341min
Torture, war crimes & organised violence : life in the occupied territories of Ukraine under Russia's rule
Day 431.Today, David Knowles hosts a special edition of the podcast, interviewing international Human Rights lawyers Vadym Chovgan and Therese Rytter from DIGNITY (the Danish Institute Against Torture...
1 Mai 202344min
Ukraine ‘is ready’ for counter-offensive & life in Russia as the country descends into authoritarianism
Day 428.Today, we discuss the latest military & diplomatic updates from Ukraine, look at life in Russia as repression increases and violence breaks out as former fighters return home & discuss the iss...
28 Apr 202350min
Frustrated Putin sacks deputy defence minister & Zelensky appeals to China
Day 427.Today, we assess the evolving military situation on the ground, examine the news that Putin has sacked his deputy defence minister, reflect on the apparent assassination of a pro-Russian colla...
27 Apr 20231h 2min
Xi finally speaks to Zelensky & the long shadow of Chernobyl
Day 426.Today, we report on the latest updates from the ground in Ukraine and, on the 37th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, we reflect on reactions from within the country at the time an...
26 Apr 202347min
Dissecting Russia's new 'supertank' & deep dive into South Asia's perspectives on the war in Ukraine
Day 425.Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine, discuss Russia’s T-14 Armata tank, and do a deep dive – with guests – into the view from South Asia; how countries like Pakistan, India and...
25 Apr 202354min
Ukraine attacks Russia's Black Sea fleet, more river crossings in Kherson and why Russia cancelled remembrance day marches
Day 424.Today, we analyse Ukraine’s sea-drone attacks on Russia’s Black Sea fleet in Sevastopol, discuss reports that Ukrainian troop have crossed the river in Kherson region, and ask why the Kremlin ...
24 Apr 202347min
River battles in Kherson, Russia threatens another winter gas crisis & a year with an adopted Ukrainian dog
Day 421.In today's bumper episode, we discuss foreign volunteers and the river war being fought near Kherson and analyse the state of Europe’s gas reserves as Moscow threatens another winter crisis. P...
21 Apr 20231h 3min
