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

Day 937.Today, we analyse last weekend's Yalta European Strategy (YES) conference, report on another Ukrainian incursion into Russia, and hear from Central Asia where German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is taking his first visit to the region. Articles Referenced:Planning for a Post-American NATO (Phillips P. O’Brien and Edward Stringer in Foreign Affairs):https://www.foreignaffairs.com/europe/planning-post-american-natoAliona Hlivco on how NATO could come apart (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/29/putin-plot-to-destroy-nato-reaching-its-climax/Poem by Shelley:Music, when soft voices die,Vibrates in the memory—Odours, when sweet violets sicken,Live within the sense they quicken.Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,Are heaped for the belovèd's bed;And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,Love itself shall slumber on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Sep 202452min

Day 934.Today, we consider the crunch talks taking place in Washington over Storm Shadow missiles, the decision by Moscow to suddenly expel British diplomats, and assess Putin’s latest threats to an emboldened West.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.Hamish de Bretton-Gordon. @HamishDBG on X.David Knowles, journalist who helped make the Telegraph podcast Ukraine: The Latest a runaway success: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2024/09/11/david-knowles-telegraph-ukraine-podcaster-died-obituary/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Sep 202449min

Day 933Today, we report on Russia’s counter attack in Kursk and are live in Poland with the Telegraph's Political Editor Ben Riley-Smith, who has been with the US Secretary of State and British Foreign Minister in Kyiv.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Ben Riley-Smith (Political Editor). @Benrileysmith on X. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Sep 202440min

Day 932Today, we hear on the ground from the battlefields of the Donbas, consider the breaking reports that the US and UK are – at last – about to give Kyiv permission for long range strikes deeper into Russia with Storm Shadow missiles, and discuss the outline of the Western strategy for a possible peace.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.Tom Mutch (Ukraine Journalist). @Tomthescribe on X.Article Referenced:David Knowles, journalist behind Telegraph’s Ukraine war podcast, dies aged 32 (plus condolences from listeners) (The Telegraph) -https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/09/09/david-knowles-journalist-telegraph-dies-ukraine-war-podcast/David's interview with the Archbishop of Canterbury:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/archbishop-of-canterbury-justin-welby-on-his-recent/id1612424182?i=1000645756041Battle Lines - David's other foreign affairs podcast for Telegraph:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battle-lines/id1712903296 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Sep 202452min

Day 931Today, we hear the latest battlefield and diplomatic updates and are live from the Foreign Office following the visit of US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken. And we report on the international coverage of the death of our dear friend David Knowles.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.Articles Referenced:David Knowles, journalist behind Telegraph’s Ukraine war podcast, dies aged 32 (plus condolences from listeners) (The Telegraph) -https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/09/09/david-knowles-journalist-telegraph-dies-ukraine-war-podcast/Telegraph Ukraine podcast presenter David Knowles dies aged 32 (Press Gazette) - https://pressgazette.co.uk/news/telegraph-ukraine-podcast-presenter-david-knowles-dies/Founder and co-host of Telegraph Ukraine podcast dies aged 32 (Kyiv Independent) -https://kyivindependent.com/founder-and-co-host-of-telegraphs-ukraine-podcast-dies-aged-32/World order 'under threat not seen since Cold War' (BBC) -https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2gz4re394oZelensky relies on international pressure to end the war this fall (EFE) -https://efe-com.translate.goog/mundo/2024-09-10/zelenski-hoja-de-ruta-fin-guerra-otono/?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=scSubscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Sep 202449min

Today, a sad update from the Ukraine: The Latest team. We will continue our regular updates from tomorrow, 10th September. If you would like to contact the programme, email ukrainepod@telegraph.co.ukMusic by Taras Kompanichenko: https://www.facebook.com/taras.kompanichenko/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Sep 20247min

Day 926. Today, we bring you the latest news from the front lines, analyse the latest developments in Russia with former British Defence Attache John Foreman, and interview the director of a new documentary series, The Zelensky Story. Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.John Foreman (Former UK Defence Attaché in Moscow and Kyiv & Defence analyst). @John_ForemanCBEWith thanks to Lara.Articles Referenced:'Ukraine is surviving - here's what it needs to win | Defence in Depth' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acXu77vcF0Q'DOJ: Russia Aimed Propaganda at Gamers, Minorities to Swing 2024 Election' (Wired)https://www.wired.com/story/project-good-old-usa-russia-2024-electionThe Zelensky Story:https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001zps5/the-zelensky-story-series-1-episode-1Free Telegraph Subscription for Students. Enjoy free access to The Telegraph with your university student email address: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/studentsubSubscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Sep 20241h 13min

Day 926Today, Pokrovsk train station has is closed for civilian evacuation as the front line creeps closer, Zelensky replaces his long-standing Foreign Minister, new allegations of Russian interference in American politics and we speak to a witness of Russia’s devastating strike on Lviv.Contributors:David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.Kieran Kelly (Breaking Foreign News Reporter). @kellyjourno on X.Articles Referenced:Ukraine’s top diplomat resigns in major Zelensky reshuffle (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/09/04/ukraine-government-zelensky-russia-war-kuleba-putin/Zelensky to appoint new Ukraine cabinet in biggest wartime reshuffle (Financial Times):https://www.ft.com/content/55e1148e-3ddf-47ae-b82e-418b4c271da8DOJ alleges Russia funded US media company linked to right-wing social media stars (CNN):https://edition.cnn.com/2024/09/04/politics/doj-alleges-russia-funded-company-linked-social-media-starsThe lonely death of a jailed Russian pianist who opposed warhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj35lk4x86yoFree Telegraph Subscription for Students. Enjoy free access to The Telegraph with your university student email address: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/studentsubSubscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Sep 202440min