Ukraine: The Latest

Day 1,010. Today, amid more drone strikes by Russia targeting Ukraine, we get the view from Tbilisi on last night's protests against Georgia's pro-Kremlin government. We also have a fascinating interview with Estonia's Foreign Minister, Margus Tsahkna, about Donald Trump and how he could be the Churchill of our times. Contributors: Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/battle-lines/] podcast). @venetiarainey on X. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X. With thanks Marika Mikiashvili (Georgian researcher and political activist) @Mikiashvili_M on X; and Margus Tsahkna (Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia) @Tsahkna on X. Content referenced: N. Korea conceals combat deaths of troops fighting in Russia https://www.dailynk.com/english/north-korea-conceals-combat-deaths-troops-fighting-russia/ Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest [http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk [ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Day 1,009. Today, we hear who Donald Trump has named as his envoy to Ukraine and we have an exclusive interview with former British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. Contributors: Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X. With thanks to our very special guest, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. His memoir, 'Unleashed', is available here: https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/unleashed-boris-johnson?variant=41552640835662 Content referenced: Boris Johnson interview VIDEO VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01DdfMqP4-g [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01DdfMqP4-g] Syrian rebels launch surprise offensive against Assad (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/28/syrian-rebels-launch-surprise-attack-against-assad-regime/ [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/28/syrian-rebels-launch-surprise-attack-against-assad-regime/] Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest [http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk [ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Day 1,008. Today, further to the usual updates, the team share details of their secret trip to the east of Ukraine, including what it's like to hear missiles landing nearby. Plus, we trail an upcoming interview with one of our most requested guests on the podcast. Contributors: Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Content referenced: Russian rouble falls to 31-month low as fresh sanctions hammer currency: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/11/26/ftse-100-markets-latest-news-uk-trump-tariffs-china-jobs/ [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/11/26/ftse-100-markets-latest-news-uk-trump-tariffs-china-jobs/] Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest [http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk [ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Day 1,007. Today, we hear how Valery Zaluzhny’s told Ukrainian troops they must be willing to die, and former Ukrainian defence minister Andrei Zagorodunyuk calls on the West to come up with a positive strategy for victory. Contributors: Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X. Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X. Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). @SheridanDani on X. Andriy Zagorudnyuk (Former Ukrainian Defence Minister). @Andriypzag on X. Plus the latest dispatch from Francis Dearnley in Ukraine. Content referenced: Ukraine Focus:  https://ukrainefocus.org/ [https://ukrainefocus.org/] Drones drop water bombs as Britain trains Ukrainians for changed war (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/20/drones-drop-water-bombs-as-britain-trains-ukrainians/ [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/20/drones-drop-water-bombs-as-britain-trains-ukrainians/]  Russia kicks out British diplomat for ‘spying’ (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/26/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news57-lammy-troop/ [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/26/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest-news57-lammy-troop/] Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest [http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk [ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Day 1,006. Today, we report on Russian advances on the battlefield around the town of Kurakhove, a plane crash in Lithuania raises fears of Russian sabotage, and the journalist Inna Varenytsia tells us why civilians in Kherson are now afraid to walk in the park.  Contributors: Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X. James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X. With special thanks to our guest Inna Varenytsia (Journalist). @InnaVarenytsia on X. Plus the latest dispatch from Francis Dearnley in Ukraine. Articles referenced: DHL cargo plane crashes into house killing at least one https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/11/25/dhl-cargo-plane-crashes-house-killing-one/ Britain is in ‘AI arms race’ with Russia, Pat McFadden to warn https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/11/25/ai-arms-cyber-race-pat-mcfadden-putin-russia-ukraine/ Putin ready to cripple Britain with cyber attacks, minister warns https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/11/23/putin-ready-to-cripple-britain-in-cyber-war/ Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest [http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest] Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk [ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.