Ukraine: The Latest

Ukraine: The Latest

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?


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Zusammenfassung der Episode

This episode analyzes the recent massive Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow and Russian oil refineries, examining how the Kremlin utilizes these strikes as propaganda to consolidate power during parliamentary elections. The discussion explores the use of domestic missile systems like the Pelican in response to dwindling US aid. The episode also covers broader geopolitical shifts, including Russian domestic repression, border tensions near Estonia, and territorial updates from the Ukrainian battlefield. Finally, it examines the economic pressures on Russia's energy sector, diplomatic tensions between Russia and Armenia, and the reality of Putin's waning popularity despite his firm grip on power.

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Highlights

It is the largest air attack on Moscow since the city was created in the 12th century.

00:03:03 · The host describes the unprecedented scale of the recent Ukrainian drone strikes targeting the Moscow region.

The United Russia, that's Putin's party, is going to come in. This is Russia's central electorate coming in today. So his party is going to win 355 with the 450 seats up for grabs in the Russian parliamentary election.

00:09:01 · Expert James Kilner provides his prediction and analysis regarding the landslide victory for Putin's party.

it's my view that he holds so many levers of repression that despite the decline in his popularity, despite the decline in the popularity of the war in Ukraine, he can still dominate the country.

00:15:09 · The speaker discusses how Putin maintains control over Russia through repressive mechanisms despite falling popularity.

Open source reports are saying that the armed forces of Ukraine have re-entered Luhansk Oblast.

00:23:24 · The reporter highlights potential new territorial gains by Ukrainian forces in a contested region.

Putin's waning popularity is a thing. It's not hyperbole. It's not gossip. It is true.

00:30:51 · The speaker confirms that the decline in Putin's domestic approval is a documented reality.

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Ukraine blitzes Moscow in largest ever drone attack during Russian sham election

This episode analyzes the recent massive Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow and Russian oil refineries, examining how the Kremlin utilizes these strikes as propaganda to consolidate power during parliamentary elections. The discussion explores the use of domestic missile systems like the Pelican in response to dwindling US aid. The episode also covers broader geopolitical shifts, including Russian domestic repression, border tensions near Estonia, and territorial updates from the Ukrainian battlefield. Finally, it examines the economic pressures on Russia's energy sector, diplomatic tensions between Russia and Armenia, and the reality of Putin's waning popularity despite his firm grip on power.

21 Sep. 2026
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Russia scrambles for manpower as it suffers 10,000 casualties in a week

This episode examines various geopolitical developments, including the controlled nature of Russian parliamentary elections and the use of these elections in occupied territories to promote a 'new elite.' The discussion covers concerns regarding potential Russian strikes on European territory, North Korean troop involvement in Russia, and updates on partisan activities and resistance efforts within occupied Ukrainian territories. Additionally, the episode explores Canada's potential associate membership in the EU and its application to join the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), alongside recent reports of drone warfare and political developments in France and Slovakia.

18 Sep. 2026
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'We'll throttle your war machine': US lawmakers finally pass major Russia sanctions bill

This episode examines recent geopolitical shifts, beginning with the passage of a bipartisan US bill imposing sanctions on countries purchasing Russian energy and significant investments in Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The discussion also covers allegations regarding Russian influence in US politics and military escalations near the Polish border. The program features an in-depth investigation into the systematic use of sexual violence and torture by Russian forces in occupied Ukraine. Through interviews and findings from the UN Commission of Inquiry, we explore the long-term trauma inflicted on families and the urgent need for both judicial accountability and psychosocial support for survivors.

17 Sep. 2026
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'We will not obey a criminal state': The activists who smuggle deserters out of Russia

Este episódio analisa o aumento de ataques híbridos e sabotagens na Europa, com foco em incidentes de infraestrutura e a resposta da União Europeia. Aborda também os ataques russos à rede ferroviária ucraniana e as declarações de Zelensky sobre a necessidade de respostas firmes às provocações. A discussão inclui uma entrevista com Grigori Sverdlin, fundador da organização 'Get Lost', que detalha as operações para auxiliar soldados russos a desertarem. O episódio explora ainda o clima social na Rússia, o impacto do recrutamento forçado e a apatia da população diante do controle estatal.

16 Sep. 2026
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Exclusive: ‘My son moved to Russia for love. Now, he’s missing on the front line’

This episode examines recent military escalations in the Baltic Sea involving a Russian frigate and NATO jets, alongside updates on Ukrainian drone strikes against Russian energy infrastructure. The discussion also covers Donald Trump's unverified claims regarding an energy ceasefire and investigations into potential Russian oligarch funding for Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding celebrations. Additionally, the episode explores political developments including investigations into Jared Kushner's business ties and the resignation of Ukraine's Prosecutor General. It concludes with the tragic story of Valerie, a British immigration officer whose son was coerced into joining the Russian military and subsequently went missing in action.

15 Sep. 2026