Day 807.

Today, as Putin updates the world about his plans for the Kharkiv offensive, we discuss Ukraine’s huge drone attack on Russian naval bases overnight. Plus, we hear from distinguished Ukrainian journalist Illia Ponomarenko and hear an update on demining battlefields. Finally, we hear an interview from David Knowles on the ground in Lviv.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Illia Ponomarenko (co-founder of the Kyiv Independent). @IAPonomarenko on X.

James Cowan (CEO of HALO Trust). @TheHALOTrust on X.

With thanks, too, to Andrew Todos (British Ukrainian Sports Journalist). @AndrewTodos on X.

Article / Book Referenced:

Roland and Joe's In-Depth analysis of the Battle for Kharkiv (plus maps) -

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/05/16/russia-new-offensive-kharkiv-border-donbas-kyiv-ukraine/

'I Will Show You How It Was: The Story of Wartime Kyiv' by Illia Ponomarenko

https://t.co/xefS6FAxq6

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Day 806.

Today, we discuss the latest from the Kharkiv battlefield, Putin’s visit to China, and whether the assassination attempt on Robert Fico could be a Sarajevo-1949 moment. Plus, later, we hear a set of recordings from David Knowles on the ground in Ukraine.

Contributors:

Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.

James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.

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Day 805.

Today, we discuss the fast-moving situation on the front line as Russia continues its assault near Kharkiv. Plus, we analyse the controversies stoked by the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Kyiv, and sit down for an exclusive interview with the British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Nate Ostiller (News Editor at the Kyiv Independent). @NateOstiller on X.

Michael Bohnert (RAND Corporation). @mbohnert on X.

Articles / New Podcast Referenced:

David Knowles Interviewed on The Telegraph's New Podcast, 'The Daily T':

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/14/daily-t-podcast-fat-skinny-jabs-ukraine-trigger-warning/

'Here’s what Ukraine needs in missiles, shells and troops to win' (Michael Bohnert for The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/comment/2024/05/02/ukraine-war-russian-invasion-missile-army-navy-us-aid/

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Day 804.

Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine as Russian forces continue their cross border push in Kharkiv, and we sit down with Germany’s ambassador to the UK to talk about Germany’s policy and strategy in the full-scale invasion.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.

Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.

Miguel Berger (German Ambassador to the United Kingdon). @GermanAmbUK on X.

Article Referenced:

'Desperate Putin is forcing Ukrainians to fight for him' (The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/12/desperate-putin-is-forcing-ukrainians-to-fight-for-him/

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Day 803.

Today, Foreign Correspondent Colin Freeman is on the ground in Kharkiv, eastern Ukraine as Russian troops advance on Vovchansk, we analyse the sacking of Russia’s former defence minister Sergeiu Shoigu and we speak to Ukrainian musician Oleg Skrypka

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.

Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.

James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.

Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @ColinFreeman on X.

With thanks to Ukrainian musician Oleg Skrypka

https://www.krainamriy.com/en/oleg-skrypka

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Day 800.

Today, Russia launches an assault on Ukrainian border towns in Kharkiv, we discuss Russian spycraft in the UK and the links between the Second World War and Russian atrocities today, and we interview Anna Zakletska – the Ukrainian TV presenter, singer, and activist, who's one of the official commentators in Ukraine at Eurovision.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.

FrancisDearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.

Robert Mendick (Chief Reporter). @rmendick on X.

With thanks to Oleksa Drachewych, Professor of History at Western University. @ODrachewych on X.

To learn more about the charity 'Woman and War' Anna referenced, you can visit:

https://womanandwar.com/

Articles / Episode Referenced:

'How Russian jets are still flying' (Financial Times)

https://www.ft.com/content/f8d61a5d-708f-47c4-8dbd-0e80452dea5a?shareType=nongift

Secrets of the Kent Kremlin: Putin’s English spy mansion (The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/08/secrets-kent-kremlin-gothic-mansion-putin-spies/

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Day 799.

Today,we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss Russia’s Victory Day Parade in Moscow and we analyse Russia’s wartime influence inside Ukraine.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.

Aliona Hlivco (Managing Director at Henry Jackson Society). @aliona_hlivco on X.

Articles / Episode Referenced:

'Putin renews oath for fifth term with Russia under firm control' (BBC)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68964677

'Under Putin, a militarized new Russia rises to challenge U.S. and the West' (Washington Post)

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/interactive/2024/putin-values-russian-society-conservatism/

Episode feat. interview with Evgenia Kara-Murza:

https://www.audible.co.uk/podcast/Vladimir-Putins-war-against-Russia-interview-with-Evgenia-Kara-Murza/B0CPMKG9CR

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Day 798.

Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, the woes facing Gazprom and speak to Dr Jade McGlynn about democracy’s strengths and weaknesses facing Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.

Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Tim Wallace (Deputy Economics Editor). @Tim_Wallace on X.

Dr Jade McGlynn (Academic & Author). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.

Articles / Episode Referenced:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/05/03/russia-putin-gas-empire-crumbled-europe-gazprom/

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