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Ukraine: The Latest

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The world’s #1 most listened-to podcast on the Russia-Ukraine war.


Trusted by over 140 million listeners, every weekday The Telegraph’s award-winning team provides breaking news and expert analysis on military strategy, weaponry and the geopolitics of Vladimir Putin vs. Volodymyr Zelensky. And ask: where does Donald Trump fit in?


From frontline reporting and battlefield analysis to deep dives on military strategy, sanctions, energy markets, and global security, we cover the latest war updates alongside history, economics, culture, and daily life in Ukraine and Russia. Featuring expert insight on weapons systems, cyber warfare, humanitarian issues, and what happens next, it is widely considered the go-to source for understanding the conflict.


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  • Putin confesses 'problems' in Ukraine war for first time & fuel hoarding sweeps Russia

    Putin confesses 'problems' in Ukraine war for first time & fuel hoarding sweeps Russia
    Jun 29 2026
    Day 1,585.After a weekend that saw Ukraine’s Constitution Day celebrated with yet more lengthy queues at petrol stations in Russia and Crimea – a situation not helped by Russian oil refineries continuing to self-sanction – Putin shrugs that these ‘difficult’ days are just a speed bump on the road to inevitable victory. Dom and Francis ponder on Alexander Lukashenko’s slightly odd weekend jaunt to China via Putin’s lakeside retreat in Valdai – at least we now know what all the extra air defence was shipped in for – and ask, is he looking for a new best friend? And finally, after news of a mass shooting in the northern German city of Stade, they speak to Berlin correspondent James Rothwell who has been reporting on NATO preparations for a possible future Battle of the Baltics.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.Producer: Rachel PorterSenior Producer: Lilian FawcettVideo Producer: Sophie O’SullivanSocial Producer: Gabby ColvinStudio Director: Meghan SearleExecutive Editor: Francis DearnleyCreated by David KnowlesNOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest CONTENT REFERENCED:Putin: Russia is facing problems in Ukraine war (The Telegraph)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/28/putin-russia-is-facing-problems-in-ukraine-war/ Nato prepares for the Battle of the Baltics (James Rothwell for The Telegraph)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/23/nato-prepares-battle-baltics/ We’re ready to fight Russia tonight, vows head of German air force (James Rothwell for The Telegraph)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/15/luftwaffe-chief-warns-russia-german-ready-to-fight-for-nato/ How German trains became the shame of a nation (James Rothwell for The Telegraph)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/28/how-german-trains-became-the-shame-of-a-nation/ Germany considers return of military conscription (The Telegraph)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/06/27/germany-considers-compulsory-conscription-defence-russia/ Turkey Offers to Host Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks (Kyiv Post)https://www.kyivpost.com/post/79139 Putin Says Expecting US Negotiators Once US Less Busy With Iran (Kyiv Post)https://www.kyivpost.com/post/79177 Serbian President Vučić says he will resign within ‘weeks’ (Politico)https://www.politico.eu/article/serbian-president-vucic-says-he-will-resign-within-weeks/ Stray Ukraine drones worth the price of hitting Russia, says Estonian minister (Financial Times)https://www.ft.com/content/f487526b-9646-456b-bccb-001f31090919?syn-25a6b1a6=1 EMAIL US:Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk. We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many as possible.HIGHLIGHTS:Putin confesses 'problems' in Ukraine war for first timeReports of fuel hoarding across Russia after long-range Ukrainian strikes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    44 mins
  • Crimea declares state of emergency as Kyiv launches 40-day Russia blitz

    Crimea declares state of emergency as Kyiv launches 40-day Russia blitz
    Jun 26 2026

    Day 1,582.

    Crimea declares a state of emergency after days of intense Ukrainian attacks, as footage shows thousands of cars queuing to leave the Russian-occupied peninsula. It comes as president Zelensky authorises a 40-day operation against Russia ‌“to press for an end to the war”, days before the Nato summit in Ankara. Alex Nichol reports on a major scandal as the commander of one of Ukraine’s largest assault units has been suspended amid allegations of abuse against recruits. Meanwhile, Roland Oliphant has the updates on Ukraine’s row with Poland; the EU’s plan to end refugee protections for some Ukrainians; and Moscow and Washington’s very different recollections of the Trump-Putin meeting in Anchorage.


    Contributors:

    Roland Oliphant (Telegraph’s Chief Foreign Analyst). @rolandoliphant on X.

    Alex Nichol (Telegraph journalist).

    Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.

    With thanks to Katarína Mathernová, EU Ambassador to Ukraine.


    Producer: Rachel Porter

    Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett

    Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan

    Social Producer: Tom Steed

    Studio Director: Meghan Searle

    Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley

    Created by David Knowles


    NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:

    Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest


    CONTENT REFERENCED:

    The “Skelya” assault regiment commented on the Babel investigation into torture and murders in the unit (Babel)

    https://babel.ua/en/news/127978-the-skelya-assault-regiment-commented-on-the-babel-investigation-into-torture-and-murders-in-the-unit


    EMAIL US:

    Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk. We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many as possible.


    HIGHLIGHTS:

    • Occupied Crimea declares state of emergency as thousands flee the peninsula
    • Zelensky announces 40-day operation “to press for an end to the war”


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    54 mins
  • Putin sacrifices Crimea air defences to shield Moscow & Zelensky says 'Russia will be forced to choose peace'

    Putin sacrifices Crimea air defences to shield Moscow & Zelensky says 'Russia will be forced to choose peace'
    Jun 25 2026

    Day 1,581.

    As the clock ticks down on President Zelensky’s ultimatum to Belarus, Dom examines reports that the drone relay stations Kyiv accused Minsk of hosting have suddenly stopped working – and asks whether Lukashenko may be edging away from Putin. He also has the latest on Ukraine’s long-range strikes deep inside Russia, as France seizes another shadow fleet tanker and Kyiv presses its campaign to raise the cost of war for the Kremlin. Francis unpacks NATO secretary general Mark Rutte’s visit to Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Later, we take you to Gdańsk for the Ukraine Recovery Conference, where the first tranche of the EU’s €90 billion support package is formally handed over to Kyiv.


    Contributors:

    Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.

    Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.


    With thanks to Orysia Lutsevych, head of the Ukraine Forum at Chatham House.


    Producer: Phil Atkins

    Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett

    Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan

    Social Producer: Tom Steed

    Studio Director: Meghan Searle

    Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley

    Created by David Knowles


    NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:

    Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest


    CONTENT REFERENCED:

    Orysia Lutsevych’s Chatham House paper, ‘Why a ‘whole-of-society’ model is essential for Ukraine’s recovery’:

    https://www.chathamhouse.org/2026/06/why-whole-society-model-essential-ukraines-recovery


    «Дураки за деньги закончились»: как российские власти пытаются решить проблему нехватки контрактников (Vertska, in Russian)

    https://verstka.media/kak-rossiiskie-vlasti-pytayutsya-reshit-problemu-nehvatki-kontraktnikov


    EMAIL US:

    Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk. We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many as possible.


    HIGHLIGHTS:

    • Putin sacrifices Crimea air defences to shield Moscow
    • Zelensky says 'Russia will be forced to choose peace'



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    33 mins
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This is a daily podcast on military and political views across the globe, which affects democracy in Ukraine and the rest of the world.

I’ve found this podcast very informative and the analysis brilliant. All data is verifiable and not like misinformation you see on the social media.

I have a better understanding of this war and the implications for Ukraine, the genocide committed by Putin to restore the former soviet countries.

I want to thank the telegraph on their reporting and excellent independent panel they interview.

Keep up the good work.

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I am listening to a number of podcasts about the war in Ukraine, for personal reasons it is very important to me. I have discovered this podcast rather late in the piece, and I admit that this is due to my political bias; I am not a natural member of the readership of the Daily Telegraph. However, when focused on the Ukraine War, this collection of reporters provide outstanding reportage of events, and excellent analysis, without to much over speculation. I think this is the best of the day to day podcasts reporting on the situation on the ground, and the wider strategic and political detail. Thank you.
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Accurate, honest, concise daily report from experts on the terrible war in Ukraine.
Analysis on weapons supply and technology.
in-depth on the ground interviews with key players. Geopolitical impacts and influences.

Really worthwhile and highly recommended.

I have to say, keep up the good work.

Comprehensive daily report on Ukraine. 🇺🇦

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great contributors.... interesting stuff followed and updated
highly recommended
a daily go to guide to the ukraine war

great updates

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Unrivalled depth and insight. Highly recommend to anyone interested in current events in Ukraine

Outstanding coverage of the war in Ukraine

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