Pentagon to 'immediately' test nuclear weapons & Russia fires 705 missiles and drones at Ukraine in 'vile attack'

Pentagon to 'immediately' test nuclear weapons & Russia fires 705 missiles and drones at Ukraine in 'vile attack'

Day 1,345.

Today, as Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet in South Korea, we ask whether Ukraine can ever expect China to face real consequences for its support of Russia throughout the war. We also examine Vladimir Putin’s ongoing air campaign to cripple Ukraine’s energy infrastructure – including last night’s major assault – and bring you the latest stories from inside the Russian Federation, from renewed public protests to fresh signs of deepening economic stagnation.


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

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James Kilner (former Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.


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CONTENT REFERENCED:


Trump orders Pentagon to ‘immediately’ start testing nuclear weapons (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/10/30/trump-nuclear-weapons-testing-russia-poseidon-drone/


Donald Trump claims victory after ‘amazing’ trade talks with Xi Jinping (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/10/30/trump-xi-meeting-south-korea-trade-war/


Geert Wilders’ Dutch PM hopes in tatters (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/29/geert-wilders-hopes-of-becoming-dutch-pm-in-tatters/


Exploding Shahed drone toys sold to Russian children (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/30/exploding-toy-replicas-of-drones-sold-to-children-russia/


Ukraine is bracing for the harshest winter since 2022 (Tomorrow’s Affairs):

https://tomorrowsaffairs.com/ukraine-is-bracing-for-the-harshest-winter-since-2022


Red hands and pig heads: Russia’s plan to destabilize France goes on trial (POLITICO):

https://www.politico.eu/article/red-hands-and-pig-heads-russias-plan-to-destabilize-france-goes-on-trial/

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Putin replaces Sergei Surovikin & the power of Russian propaganda

Putin replaces Sergei Surovikin & the power of Russian propaganda

Day 323.Today, Dominic Nicholls and Francis Dearnley discuss yet another significant 24 hours in the military and diplomatic space, including the removal of General Sergei Surovikin as commander of Russian forces, and further developments on the vital question of tank deliveries to Ukraine.Plus, Francis interviews Dr Jade McGlynn about the tangled ways in which the war is tied up with Russian national identity.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host, Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.With thanks to Dr Jade McGlynn.Subscribe to The Telegraph: https://telegraph.co.uk/audioEmail: 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.

12 Jan 20231h 9min

Confusion over Russian advances & what defeat would mean for Putin

Confusion over Russian advances & what defeat would mean for Putin

Day 322.Today, Dominic Nicholls and Francis Dearnley discuss the latest significant news in the military and diplomatic spheres – including possible Russian advances.Plus we ask three experts for their insights on three different outcomes of the war for Russia, and what different outcomes would mean for the future of the country.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host, Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Subscribe to The Telegraph: https://telegraph.co.uk/audioListen to Choppers Politics podcast, hosted by Christopher Hope: playpodca.st/chopperListen to Off Script podcast, hosted by Steven Edginton: https://podfollow.com/1576726685Email: 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.

11 Jan 202359min

Britain's decision on sending tanks to Ukraine & Kyiv's comedy circuit

Britain's decision on sending tanks to Ukraine & Kyiv's comedy circuit

Day 321.Today, we reflect on the news Britain has not yet made a final decision on whether to send tanks to Ukraine and hear how Kyiv’s comedy circuit has evolved over the last 11 months.Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.With thanks to Anton Tymoshenko. @_Tymoshenko on TwitterSubscribe to The Telegraph: https://telegraph.co.uk/audioEmail: 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.

10 Jan 202354min

Weapons, tanks and military aid: analysing the latest donations to Ukraine

Weapons, tanks and military aid: analysing the latest donations to Ukraine

Day 320.Today, we examine claims by Moscow that a Russian missile killed 600 Ukrainian soldiers in Kramatorsk.And, as Britain considers sending Challenger 2 battle tanks to Ukraine, we analyse the latest weapons, tanks and military aid pledged by the country's allies.Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor). @DomNicholls on Twitter.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter.Subscribe to The Telegraph: https://telegraph.co.uk/audioEmail: 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.

9 Jan 202358min

Putin’s “ceasefire” and Ukraine’s healthcare battle

Putin’s “ceasefire” and Ukraine’s healthcare battle

Day 317.Today, following the news that Putin has offered Ukraine a temporary “ceasefire”, we discuss the possible motivations for such an offer, and whether everything is as it seems.And we hear of the challenges faced, and ensuing resilience and adaptability, shown by doctors and healthcare workers in Ukraine’s hospitals, in an interview with public health expert Oksana Pyzik.Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.With thanks to Oksana Pyzik.Subscribe to The Telegraph: https://telegraph.co.uk/audioEmail: 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.

6 Jan 202354min

Ukraine receives armoured cars and high-tech artillery shells from the West

Ukraine receives armoured cars and high-tech artillery shells from the West

Day 316.Today, we discuss the latest donations of weapons and armoured cars from the West to Ukraine. Plus, the latest from the Wagner group prison conscripts, who were recruited to fight for the Russian Army. Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.Natalia Vasileyva (Russia Correspondent). Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). Listen to the full interview with Brooks Newmark on Choppers Politics Podcast: playpodca.st/chopperSubscribe to The Telegraph: https://telegraph.co.uk/audioEmail: 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.

5 Jan 202350min

Moscow's losses mount following HIMARS attack & the vital role of Crimea

Moscow's losses mount following HIMARS attack & the vital role of Crimea

Day 315. Today, as details of Ukraine’s attack in Makiivka continue to unfurl, we consider what the response on Russian social media may tell us about Moscow’s next move.Plus, we’re joined by guest Dr Rory Finnin, a specialist on Crimea, to discuss the critical role the peninsula seems destined to play in the months, and years, ahead.Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.With thanks to Dr Rory Finnin. Subscribe to The Telegraph: https://telegraph.co.uk/audioEmail: 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.

4 Jan 20231h 11min

Ukraine destroys Russian barracks with deadly HIMARS attack & predictions for 2023

Ukraine destroys Russian barracks with deadly HIMARS attack & predictions for 2023

Day 314. Today, we discuss Moscow’s reaction following Ukraine’s deadly New Year’s Eve HIMARS attack which battered a temporary deployment base in the town of Makiivka, killing at least 63. Plus, we consider the state of geopolitics as 2023 begins.Contributors:Claire Hubble (Host). @ByClaireHubble on Twitter.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on Twitter.Subscribe to The Telegraph: https://telegraph.co.uk/audioEmail: 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.

3 Jan 202343min

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