Russia presses Severodonetsk and the world searches for Potash
Day 98.Today, we discuss intense fighting in the Donbas, as Russian forces close in on Severodonetsk and we look at the intricacies of the impact of the conflict on Potash, sanctions and rainforests.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Ben Gartside (Business 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.
1 Juni 202243min
Russia's Donbas offensive, China's reaction to the war and the threat of famine in Africa
Day 97.Today, we discuss the Russian offensive in the Donbas, the latest news from the European diplomatic stage and analyse how Chinese views of the war have changed over the past 3 months. Plus, The Telegraph's Sarah Newey unpacks how the situation in Ukraine could lead to famine in Africa. Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor)Sophia Yan (China Correspondent)Sarah Newey (Deputy Global Health 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.
31 Maj 202259min
90 years after Europe appeased Hitler, is it making the same mistakes?
Day 96.Last week, diplomacy was at the forefront of the news with arguments raging over what kind of peace Ukraine should aim for with Russia. The dispute was ignited by comments made by Henry Kissinger at Davos - who remarked that Ukraine should be prepared to give up territory. Ukrainian policy makers reacted with understandable fury so to delve further into the the question of European geo-politics and to understand where the different sides are coming from, this episode features Daniel Capurro, Senior Reporter & History Correspondent and Mutaz Ahmed from our comment team. Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Daniel Capurro (Senior Reporter & History Correspondent)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.
30 Maj 202248min
The battle in the East rages on and we discover how special Ukrainian whisky is helping the army
Day 93.Today, we discuss the latest news from the battlefront, focussing on the Donbas, and whether there are some positives Ukraine can take from the situation. Plus, an interview with Alex Ostrovskyy, Head of Whisky at The Whisky Corner. Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Venetia Rainey (Assistant Foreign Editor)Mutaz Ahmed (Comment Journalist)With thanks to Alex Ostrovskyy.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.
27 Maj 202258min
On the ground in the Donbas as Ukraine's defence creaks under Russian pressure
Day 92.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the war as The Telegraph's Roland Oliphant calls in, live, from the Donbas. Plus, a look at the ongoing economic impact of the conflict with Louis Ashworth.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Louis Ashworth (Economics Reporter)Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign 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.
26 Maj 202254min
Understanding the fighting in the Donbas
Day 91.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the war, including the fighting that's raging across the Donbas. Plus Dom Nicholls answers your questions.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security 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.
25 Maj 202245min
Russia pushes hard in the Donbas and understanding Ukraine's diplomatic position
Day 90.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the war, including fierce fighting in the Central Donbas region. Plus an interview with Julia Osmólska, former diplomat and independent consultant to the Ukrainian negotiating team. Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security Editor)Verity Bowman (Foreign News Reporter)With thanks to Julia Osmólska.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.
24 Maj 202239min
Zelensky's message to Davos, mounting Russian losses & what is the new 'Terminator' tank?
Day 89.Today, we discuss the latest updates from the war, look at Volodymyr Zelensky’s speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos, and unpack the Russian 'terminator' tank.Contributors: David Knowles (Host)Dom Nicholls (Defence & Security 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.
23 Maj 202256min
