Exclusive: Russian elite living in fear as Putin purges take bloody toll & inside the ‘dark destroyer’ drone factory manned by teenagers

Exclusive: Russian elite living in fear as Putin purges take bloody toll & inside the ‘dark destroyer’ drone factory manned by teenagers

Day 1,245.

Today, we hear the mood from Kremlin insiders following a series of high profile purges by Putin, discuss a new drone factory showcased in Russian propaganda, and consider drama in the Ukrainian parliament which risks impacting the international perception of the government. Plus, we hear the latest on the mood in the British House of Commons.



Contributors:

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

Memphis Barker (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @memphisbarker on X.

With thanks to our guests Iain Duncan Smith MP (@MPIainDS on X) and Jeff Hartman of Ukrainian Action (@UkrAaction on X).



Content Referenced:


Learn more about Ukrainian Action:

https://www.ukrainianaction.com/


Russian elite living in fear as Putin purges take bloody toll (Memphis Barker in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/22/oligarchs-living-in-fear-as-putin-purges-take-bloody-toll/


Ukrainian drone secrets ‘stolen by snooping Europeans’ (Memphis Barker in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/11/ukrainian-drone-secrets-stolen-by-snooping-europeans/


The tortured Ukrainian veteran turning shrapnel into a war museum (Memphis Barker in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/13/tortured-ukrainian-veteran-shrapnel-war-museum/


Inside Russia’s suicide drone factories manned by teenagers (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/20/russia-suicide-drone-factories-manned-by-teenagers/


'An extraordinary responsibility' — Ukraine's new ground forces commander outlines key priorities (Kyiv Independent):

https://kyivindependent.com/new-ground-forces-commander-sets-priorities-troop-generation-training-and-unity/?mc_cid=51597b54d0&mc_eid=08d0680a95


Russia’s struggle to modernize its military industry (Chatham House):

https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/07/russias-struggle-modernize-its-military-industry



Subscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest

Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Avsnitt(1018)

Fighting rages in the south & assessing the legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev

Fighting rages in the south & assessing the legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev

Day 189.Today, we discuss the continuing Ukrainian counter offensive in the south. Plus, we look at the life and legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev, former president of the Soviet Union who died yesterday, aged 91.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Daniel Capurro (Senior Reporter & History Correspondent).Email: podcasts@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.

31 Aug 202246min

Ukraine ‘breaks through’ Russian defences in Kherson counterattack & Ukraine's cyberspace army - NAFO

Ukraine ‘breaks through’ Russian defences in Kherson counterattack & Ukraine's cyberspace army - NAFO

Day 188.Today, we look at the intense fighting in the south around the occupied city of Kherson, the start of what some believe is the long awaited Ukrainian counter offensive - we also explore the world of NAFO ,the fellas and images of Shibuya dogs? Confused? Well, listen on to discover a fascinating aspect of Ukraine’s fightback against Russian disinformation.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Email: podcasts@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.

30 Aug 202251min

Hunting Russian mines with the Royal Navy

Hunting Russian mines with the Royal Navy

Day 187.Due to it being a Bank Holiday in the UK, our Defence and Security Editor Dominic Nicholls presents a special programme looking back on his time with the British Royal Navy and the Ukrainian Navy, and their use of autonomous mine-hunting drones. Contributors:Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Email: podcasts@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.

29 Aug 202218min

Nuclear and Gas: Putin's energy games threaten the West

Nuclear and Gas: Putin's energy games threaten the West

Day 184.Today, we look at updates from Ukraine, including concerning developments at the ZNPP and why Russia is burning millions of dollars worth of gas a day on the border with Finland while Europe enters an energy crisis.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Email: podcasts@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.

26 Aug 202240min

Russian tanks spotted at a Nuclear Power Station, diplomatic fissures in Europe and how has the invasion impacted the environment?

Russian tanks spotted at a Nuclear Power Station, diplomatic fissures in Europe and how has the invasion impacted the environment?

Day 183.Today, we look at updates from the battlefront, dig into the latest diplomatic developments in the EU, India and Turkey - and we discuss the invasion’s environmental impact. Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent).Email: podcasts@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.

25 Aug 202245min

Ukraine's Independence Day, 6 months of war & understanding Russian influence in Africa

Ukraine's Independence Day, 6 months of war & understanding Russian influence in Africa

Day 182.Today, we discuss Ukraine’s independence day and analyse 6 months of conflict. We hear how Ukrainians are marking the bloody anniversary on the ground and hear from our correspondent Will Brown on Russian influence in Africa.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). Follow Roland on Twitter @RolandOliphant.Will Brown (Africa Correspondent). Follow Will on Twitter @_Will_Brown.Oleksandra Povoroznyk (Journalist & Translator). Follow Oleksandra on Twitter @rynkrynkEmail: podcasts@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.

24 Aug 202251min

Analysing 6 months of economic turmoil & we ask, what happens next?

Analysing 6 months of economic turmoil & we ask, what happens next?

Day 181.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the battlefront, look at the economic prospects for the world in the next six months and ask how countries can support Ukraine while dealing with the financial impacts of the invasion.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Louis Ashworth (Economics Reporter). Follow Louis on Twitter @Louis_AshworthEmail: podcasts@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.

23 Aug 202238min

Understanding rising nuclear tensions and reaction to Moscow bomb attack

Understanding rising nuclear tensions and reaction to Moscow bomb attack

Day 180.Today, we discuss the latest updates from Ukraine, discuss Saturday evening’s deadly bomb attack on the outskirts of Moscow and we welcome former NATO battalion commander Hamish de Bretton-Gordon to discuss the ongoing risks to the ZNPP.Contributors:David Knowles (Host). Follow David on Twitter @djknowles22Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor). Follow Dom on Twitter @DomNicholls.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). Follow Francis on Twitter @FrancisDearnley.Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army colonel and former commander of the UK’s CBRN regiment and Nato’s CBRN battalion).Email: podcasts@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.

22 Aug 202251min

Populärt inom Politik & nyheter

svenska-fall
motiv
aftonbladet-krim
p3-krim
flashback-forever
politiken
rss-viva-fotboll
fordomspodden
aftonbladet-daily
rss-sanning-konsekvens
rss-vad-fan-hande
spar
rss-krimstad
rss-krimreportrarna
olyckan-inifran
blenda-2
rss-frandfors-horna
dagens-eko
rss-flodet
rss-expressen-dok