'Putin has become a caricature of himself’: Understanding Russia with Mark Galeotti
Dr Mark Galeotti is a leading expert on Russian history and security. He runs the influential and fascinating podcast and blog ‘In Moscow’s Shadows and is the Director of the consultancy firm Mayak In...
10 Feb 20241h
Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top general & Putin's 'bizarre' interview with Tucker Carlson
Day 713.Today, we analyse the replacement of the Ukrainian commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhny with Oleksandr Syrsky, look in detail at their records, experience and views on the challenges ahead, and...
9 Feb 202459min
Russian forces storm ‘critical’ town in east Ukraine & US Republicans block aid to Ukraine
Day 712.Today, we discuss the latest news from Ukraine as Russian units attempt to storm the eastern town of Avdiivka. In the US, aid for Ukraine has faltered on Capitol Hill and in Russia, a potentia...
8 Feb 202435min
Zelensky vows to 'retaliate' after 'massive' air strike on Ukraine & leaked intelligence suggests Russia paying billions for Iranian drones
Day 711.Today, we discuss the latest news as Russia conducts a series of massive missile strikes across the country, the UN nuclear chief arrives at Russian-occupied nuclear power plant, and a leaked ...
7 Feb 202445min
Russian spies found working in Ukraine secret service & US funding for Kyiv in limbo as Republicans move against aid bill
Day 710.Today, we discuss how the shell shortage continues to impact Ukrainian troops and analyse updates from Washington as Donald Trump urges Republicans to reject the border and Ukraine aid bill.Co...
6 Feb 202445min
Zelensky says ‘reset’ of top brass is incoming & Latvia boosts defence in face of Russian aggression
Day 709. Today, Zelensky says he is considering a “reset” to replace several senior officials amid rumours he plans to fire the head of Ukraine’s army. Plus, Kremlin critic Boris Nadezhdin runs into p...
5 Feb 202454min
'Russians could destroy my home, but they will not destroy my future': Interview with a Ukrainian student in the US
Today, we’re publishing one of the last interviews conducted by David on our US trip back in September 2023. Listeners may remember David hosted a panel discussion at Georgetown University, which we l...
3 Feb 202433min
Russian drone attack leaves 40,000 without power, Ukraine battles sportswashing & seizing Russian assets with Lord Ricketts
Day 706. Today, we bring you the latest updates from across Ukraine, discuss the state of Ukrainian sport with British-Ukrainian sports journalist Andrew Todos and Dom Nicholls interviews Lord Rickett...
2 Feb 20241h 19min
