Fire at a Russian fuel depot, Antony Blinken visits Ukraine and the fall-out from the French election
Day 61.Today we discuss the battle in the Donbas, the fire at the Bryansk fuel depot in Russia and the latest visit from US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken.Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Theo Murz (Deputy Foreign 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.
25 Apr 202240min
Suspected mass graves in Mariupol & how a Ukrainian chef is rebuilding her career in London
Day 58.Today we look at the new evidence of mass graves in the city of Mariupol, look at the latest updates from across the front and pose the question: what are the big questions both sides need to answer in the next few weeks? Plus, an interview with Ukrainian chef, Alisa Cooper, who fled the country at the beginning of the conflictContributors:David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor)Mutaz Ahmed (Comment Journalist)With thanks to Alisa Cooper.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.
22 Apr 202258min
Putin unveils a new nuclear weapon & Zelensky's 3-year anniversary
Day 57.Today we discuss the battles raging across the east of Ukraine and the siege of Mariupol, report on the latest diplomatic spat between the European powers and examine the news that Russia has tested a new nuclear warhead - the Satan II.Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Theo Merz (Deputy 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.
21 Apr 202243min
The siege of Mariupol, German reluctance and your questions answered
Day 56.Today we discuss the siege of Mariupol, looking at the battle over the Azovstal steel plant, and in detail at the rest of the front in the Donbas region. Plus, we explore German reluctance at facing Russia and further sanctions against Russian sportspeople.Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Verity Bowman (Foreign News 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.
20 Apr 202249min
The battle for the Donbas begins
Day 55.Today we discuss the Russian offensive on the Donbas region, plus the impact of Vladimir Putin banning Russian companies from foreign stock markets. Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Louise Moon (Acting Business Features 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.
19 Apr 202253min
Life as a Ukrainian journalist on the front line
Day 51.In this interview special, we speak with Iryna Ukhina, a Ukrainian News Correspondent and translator for The Telegraph's reporter, Danielle Sheridan.Warning: This episode contains graphic description of violence.Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Danielle Sheridan (Political & Defence Correspondent)With thanks to our guest:Irena UkhinaSee 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.
15 Apr 202224min
Ukraine strikes back, understanding the Russian economy & what do the Nuremberg trials teach us about war crimes?
Day 50.Today we discuss Ukraine's attack on Russia's Black Sea flagship, explore the strength of the Russian rouble, and finally, what history can teach us about the potential aftermath of the conflict.Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Louis Ashworth (Economics Reporter)Daniel Capurro (Senior Reporter & History Correspondent)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.
14 Apr 202246min
The latest from Mariupol & aiding refugees in Ukraine
Day 49.Today we discuss the latest situation in Mariupol and speak to Ukrainian activists in Kyiv and London.Contributors:David Knowles (Host)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Katie O'Neill (Assistant Foreign Editor)With thanks to our guests:Olena Shevchenko Valerie VoshchevskaSee 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 Apr 202243min
