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.

Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjzon X.

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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Azovstal surrenders, economic trouble in the West & we call a Ukrainian MP

Azovstal surrenders, economic trouble in the West & we call a Ukrainian MP

Day 83.Today, we discuss the surrender and evacuation of soldiers in Mariupol's Azovstal steel-plant and analyse the impact of the war on Western economies.Plus, we interview Ukrainian MP Mariia Ionova as she heads to Brussels.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Ben Gartside (Business Reporter)With thanks to Mariia Ionova.See 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.

17 Maj 202256min

Ukraine's counter offensive around Kharkiv & what Finland and Sweden joining would mean for NATO

Ukraine's counter offensive around Kharkiv & what Finland and Sweden joining would mean for NATO

Day 82.Today, we discuss Ukraine's counter offensive around Kharkiv & what Finland and Sweden joining would mean for NATO.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Mutaz Ahmed (Comment Journalist)See 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.

16 Maj 202239min

Ukraine blows Russian forces away at a river crossing and an interview with Ukraine's Eurovision commentator

Ukraine blows Russian forces away at a river crossing and an interview with Ukraine's Eurovision commentator

Day 79.Today, we discuss Ukraine's attack on a Russian ship near Snake Island, a small but strategic output in the Black Sea. Plus, we interview Timur Miroshnychenko, Ukraine's commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest, who has been broadcasting from a bomb shelter.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)See 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.

13 Maj 202256min

Finland bids to join NATO and on the ground from Kyiv

Finland bids to join NATO and on the ground from Kyiv

Day 78.Today, we analyse Finland’s announcement that it will apply to join NATO ‘without delay’ and we’re joined live from Kyiv by Colin Freeman, who’s been reporting for The Telegraph from Ukraine. Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Assistant Foreign Editor (Katie O'Neill)Colin Freeman (Reporter)See 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 Maj 202245min

Ukraine pushes Russia back from Kharkiv and Vladimir Putin's strategic errors

Ukraine pushes Russia back from Kharkiv and Vladimir Putin's strategic errors

Day 77.Today, we discuss the Ukrainian counter-offensive around Kharkiv, the ongoing battle for Snake Island and analyse the three major strategic errors committed by Vladimir Putin. Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor)See 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 Maj 202243min

Understanding the Cyberwar & undercover from Moldova

Understanding the Cyberwar & undercover from Moldova

Day 76.Today, we discuss the cyberwar in the conflict and ask whether the West has overestimated Russia’s military capabilities for years.Plus, The Telegraph's Sophie Coe interviews journalist James Kilner, who's been reporting from Moldova, a former Soviet republic to the West of Ukraine.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Sophie Coe (Co-host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Gareth Corfield (Senior Technology Reporter)James Kilner (Reporter)See 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 Maj 202256min

Putin's victory day parade & Russia's looming default

Putin's victory day parade & Russia's looming default

Day 75.Today, we explore Putin's Victory Day parade in Moscow and discuss how the Russian economy is still ​​teetering on the edge of default.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Theo Merz (Deputy Foreign Editor)Louis Ashworth (Economics Reporter)See 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 Maj 202245min

Yachts, Oligarchs & the view from Washington

Yachts, Oligarchs & the view from Washington

Day 72.Today, we discuss the latest updates and Business reporter, Ben Gartside, gives us the lowdown on Russian oligarchs' yachts and Western sanctions. Plus, we speak to The Telegraph's Washington Editor, Rozina Sabur, on how America sees the conflict and Joe Biden's response to Putin. Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Ben Gartside (Business Reporter)Rozina Sabur (Washington Editor)See 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 Maj 202254min

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