Best Theodora Louloudis Podcasts (2024)

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'Historic moment' as Biden permits US weapons to be fired on Russian soil & Putin's plan to end Western democracy 47:35

1d ago47:35

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Day 821. Today, we bring you updates from across Ukraine, discuss the potential death of Western democracy and we speak about the challenges and issues facing women in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion. Contributors: David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X. Francis Dearnley(Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X. W…

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Moscow ‘should consider nuclear explosion to warn West’, pressure intensifies to let Ukraine strike Russian soil & a volunteer on war and the future 58:27

3h ago58:27

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Day 820. Today, we bring you the latest updates from across Ukraine, report live from the NATO meeting in Prague, discuss the implications of Vladimir Putin's reshuffle, and we speak to Ukrainian volunteer Dimko Zhlutenko on the ground in Lviv. Contributors: David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X. Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspo…

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The 200th voyage on the rocket 1:38:07

3h ago1:38:07

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This special anniversary episode was recorded live in front of an audience of Planet Normal citizens, from Cadogan Hall in London. The beloved rocket gains a few extra passengers this week as our third Planet Normal live event takes off! Your co-pilots give their thoughts on the upcoming election alongside some very special guests. The first revere…

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Exclusive investigation: The million pound properties owned by Putin’s regime 53:55

2h ago53:55

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Day 819. Today, we unpack an exclusive Telegraph investigation into how much property the Russian government holds in London. Plus, we hear again from former Ukrainian MP Aliona Hlivco. Contributors: Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Aliona Hlivco (Former Ukrainian politician and Director of the Henry Jackson Society)…

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Pressure grows for Nato ammo to be used in Russia 44:24

1h ago44:24

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Day 818. Today, we discuss the latest from Ukraine, and look at a number of diplomatic moves in Europe that may see Western trainers in Ukraine and Western weapons in Russia. Contributors: Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X. Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.…

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Exclusive interview with Sir Lawrence Freedman on Ukraine and Russia's strategy in 2024 30:04

9h ago30:04

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Day 817. Today is a bank holiday in the United Kingdom, so we pre-recorded an interview with one of our most requested guests: Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman of the department of War Studies at King's College London. A world-renowned expert on international history and strategic theory, he is a well-known commentator on security issues, and the au…

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Putin talks peace as he’s hit by more missiles 50:30

3h ago50:30

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Day 814. Today, we discuss whether more Ukrainian strikes in Crimea and Russia have pushed Putin to start talking about negotiations, and hear of another senior Russian military official sacked, in what is starting to look like a purge of the top echelons of Russia’s defence establishment. Contributors: Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence).…

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Is Biden about to allow US weapons to be used to attack Russian soil? 42:31

8d ago42:31

42:31

Day 813. Today, we discuss the latest from the Kharkiv battlefield, hear warnings from Norwegian intelligence of Russian sabotage operations across Europe, ask whether there’s about to be a shift in US policy over the use of western weapons inside Russia. Later, we hear about a new film exploring the soldiers road to redemption. Contributors: Domin…

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A cacophony of woe 59:30

7d ago59:30

59:30

**Today's episode was recorded before the General Election announcement** There’s not one but two scandals to comment on this week as both the infected blood and Post office inquiries are front and centre. And both co-pilots share impassioned views about the latest ‘cacophony of woe’ coming from both. Allison thinks that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’…

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Russia’s ‘theatrical’ nuclear weapons drills & Ukraine’s theory of victory 58:34

20h ago58:34

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Day 812. Today, further to the fast-evolving situation on the front lines, we reflect on how Ukraine might win the war, the ‘theatrical’ nuclear weapons drills being carried out by Moscow, and look deeper on the political fault-lines of Central and Eastern Europe. Contributors: Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X. Jam…

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Putin ‘sets sights on Sumy’ & Russia targets German speakers in search for cannon fodder 52:32

24h ago52:32

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Day 811. Today, further to the fast-evolving situation on the front lines, we reflect on how Ukraine might win the war, the ‘theatrical’ nuclear weapons drills being carried out by Moscow, and look deeper on the political fault-lines of Central and Eastern Europe. Contributors: Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X. Joe…

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Has Russia's diversion failed? 43:06

18m ago43:06

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Day 810. Today, we discuss the latest from the battlefields of Ukraine and Russia, take a brief look at the implications of the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, and talk to Foreign Correspondent Colin Freeman about his recent reporting tour in the Donbas. Contributors: Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. RolandOlip…

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Putin claims ‘no plans’ to capture Kharkiv & huge drone attack on Russian naval bases 1:08:17

3d ago1:08:17

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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. Co…

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Putin 'grateful' for Xi's help to end the war & assassination attempt on 'pro-Kremlin' Slovak PM 51:35

4d ago51:35

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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 Dea…

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How long before Kevin Spacey is allowed to be uncancelled? 1:04:57

7d ago1:04:57

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In an exclusive interview with co-pilot Pearson, Academy Award winning actor Kevin Spacey straps into the rocket to give his response to the recent Channel 4 documentary with allegations about inappropriate sexual conduct. Elsewhere Rishi Sunak’s political plight is as unpredictable as the British weather. But what do your co-pilots make of his lat…

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Ukraine 'stabilises' front line, Russia claims it downed 10 ATACMS missiles & interview with Britain's Defence Secretary Grant Shapps 1:01:55

3d ago1:01:55

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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…

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Estonia "seriously" discussing sending troops to Ukraine, Kyiv spy chief says Russians massing for fresh invasion & exclusive interview with German Ambassador 41:27

4h ago41:27

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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 Edit…

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On the ground in Kharkiv as Russia pounds new front with glide bombs while infantry and armour clash on the border 1:01:38

2d ago1:01:38

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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 (Ass…

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Ukraine defends against Russian attack on border, Putin's spy mansion & how Moscow is 'replaying' the Second World War 1:06:22

1d ago1:06:22

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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. Contribut…

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Watching Russia's "sad" victory day parade & understanding Moscow's wartime influence on Ukraine and the West 48:57

6d ago48:57

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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). @Jame…

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A Tory hammering 55:47

18m ago55:47

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With the local elections across England and Wales all over, who were the real winners and losers? And did the Tories really get hammered? Only your co-pilots have the answers. Liam ponders whether the Tory Party can hold it together long enough to get some sort of bounce back from potential impending economic uplifts. Whilst Allison thinks Tory mut…

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Ukraine warns of widespread power cuts after ‘massive’ Russian onslaught & how Putin’s gas empire crumbled 42:39

8d ago42:39

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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 Econo…

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Why Chasiv Yar is so important to Ukraine & analysing the battle for Donbas 50:49

26d ago50:49

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Day 797. Today, we discuss the heavy fighting in the East as Russia approaches Chasiv Yar, we report on the inauguration of Vladimir Putin in Moscow and analyse Ukraine’s manpower crisis. David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment…

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'Is a bad peace more dangerous than a difficult war for Ukraine?' - Q&A Special with the Ukraine: The Latest Team 33:26

1d ago33:26

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Today is a bank holiday in the UK, so the Ukraine: The Latest team have produced a special Q&A episode answering questions from Telegraph subscribers. Thank you to all our listeners for getting in touch with your questions. Do let us know what you make of our responses. Correction: The date is of course the 6th May, not the 2nd May as David says in…

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Fall of key city Chasiv Yar only ‘a matter of time’ & Ukraine has right to use British weapons on Russian soil, says Cameron 46:22

20d ago46:22

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Day 797. Today, we discuss the latest news from the front lines as Russian forces advance on Chasiv yar, we take the political temperature in Germany and Francis Dearnley interviews Ukraine’s acting ambassador to the UK, Eduard Fesko. Contributors: David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X. Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defe…

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Over 100 Russian soldiers killed in ATACMS strike & choking gas deployed in Ukraine, says US 53:10

1M ago53:10

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Day 796. We discuss the ATACAMs strike in occupied Ukraine that has reportedly killed over 100 Russian soldiers, analyse French President Emmanuel Macron’s take on world affairs, and get the latest from Kharkiv with the Trident Defence Initiative. Contributors: David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X. Dominic Nicholls(Associate…

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Wormholes of Woke 53:27

4d ago53:27

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Election fever has reached the rocket this week as the co-pilots await the results from local polling stations up and down the country. And there’s nothing short of a tsunami of politics in Scotland. Allison thinks the progressive Left are finally being confronted by the consequences of their policies in light of First Minister, Humza Yousaf’s resi…

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Ukrainian drone blasts set Russian oil refinery ablaze & strategy, western aid and the war's future with Eliot Cohen 54:34

1M ago54:34

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Day 795. Today, we report on another successful Ukrainian drone strike against a Russian refinery, hear the latest news live from Georgia as protestors take on the pro-Russian government, and we interview Professor Eliot Cohen about Ukrainian and western strategy in the full-scale invasion. Contributors: David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @…

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Nato chief rebukes members over slow Ukraine aid & prosecuting Russian war crimes in Argentina 1:00:06

6d ago1:00:06

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Day 794. Today, we bring you news from across Ukraine, analyse issues of recruitment as Kyiv aims to persuade Ukrainian men living abroad to return to fight and we hear why a criminal complaint against the Russian Federation was filed in Argentina. Contributors: David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X. Dominic Nicholls(Associat…

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Russian trains "explode" in blow to Putin’s war effort & fierce fighting in the east as Ukraine retreats 58:12

7d ago58:12

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Day 793. Today, we discuss the latest news from across Ukraine as Russia’s grinding advance continues in the east, we delve deeper into the tanks arms race following the news that Ukraine withdraws the American Abrams from frontline service and Francis Dearnley interviews Serhii Kuzan from the Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Center. Contributors…

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Ukraine withdraws Abrams tanks from front line amid barrage of drone attacks & deep-dive on ATACAMS 56:02

10d ago56:02

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Day 790. Today, we discuss the latest news from Ukraine as the Ukrainian armed forces remove American Abrams tanks from the front line. We deep-dive into the capabilities of the ATACMS missiles and we hear from a British volunteer who works in front line villages across the East of Ukraine. Contributors: David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @…

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Revealed: US sent long-range missiles to Ukraine "in secret" & Jonah Goldberg's deep dive on Washington 51:49

11d ago51:49

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Day 789. Today, we bring you news from the battlefront, analyse developments in Donetsk as Russia pushes Ukraine back near Avdiivka and we discuss the latest diplomatic and political updates from around the world. Contributors: David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnle…

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A protest too far 58:55

1M ago58:55

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Strapping into the rocket this week and calling for the resignation of Met Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, is former Home Secretary and Conservative MP Suella Braverman. She also explains why she thinks it’s time we left the European Convention of Human Rights and her exasperation at her party's 'scramble for the centre-ground'. Elsewhere on …

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Russia advances suddenly in Donetsk & US aid bill for Ukraine passes senate 51:50

12d ago51:50

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Day 788. Today, we bring you news from the battlefront, analyse developments in Donetsk as Russia pushes Ukraine back near Avdiivka and we discuss the latest diplomatic and political updates from around the world. Contributors: David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls o…

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Britain to send record military aid to Ukraine & the West looks to Central Asia as Russia retreats from Armenia 48:27

1M ago48:27

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Day 787. Today, we bring you news from across the battlefront, bring you political and diplomatic updates, and speak to Ex-Special Envoy on Investments, Innovations, and War-Risk Insurance from the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine( and Investment Team Lead at Advantage Ukraine): Oleksandr Gryban. Contributors: David Knowles (Head of Audio Development…

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Zelensky praises US for standing up to “Russian evil” as Ukraine aid bill passes 48:06

14d ago48:06

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Day 786. Today, we bring you news from across the battlefront, bring you political and diplomatic updates and speak to Ex-Special Envoy on Investments, Innovations, and War-Risk Insurance from the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and Investment Team Lead at Advantage Ukraine, Oleksandr Gryban. Contributors: David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). …

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Ukraine ‘shoots down’ Russian bomber armed with cruise missiles & Russian-Ukrainian diplomacy at the start of the full-scale invasion 51:47

29d ago51:47

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Day 783. Today, we bring you news from across the battlefront, bring you political and diplomatic updates and we speak to historian Sergey Radchenko about the intense diplomacy between Ukraine and Russia in the early months of the full-scale invasion. Contributors: David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X. Dominic Nicholls (Asso…

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Europe ‘cannot rely on US’ to help Kyiv & what happens to Ukraine's wounded soldiers 42:28

18d ago42:28

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Day 782. Today, we get political and military updates from Ukraine; the latest on a German spying scandal; and what happens to wounded Ukrainian soldiers? Contributors: David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell…

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The Battle of Brussels 54:52

19d ago54:52

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The Battle of Brussels With co-pilot Pearson making a triumphant return to the rocket this week there’s much madness to discuss including the Cass report, what the Office of Budget Responsibility is really about and some drama from Brussels… Joining your co-pilots to share what really happened at the explosive National Conservative Conference in Br…

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Changing Russian tactics on the front lines & analysing Ukraine's mobilisation drive 47:00

19d ago47:00

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Day 781. Today, we get the latest updates from across the frontline in Ukraine and discuss a controversial new mobilisation bill, with Svitlana Morenets of The Spectator. Contributors: David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X. Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Edi…

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Breakthrough in Washington as vote beckons on Ukraine aid package & Kyiv accuses Moscow of planning 'false flag' at nuclear power plant 29:19

20d ago29:19

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Day 780. Today, we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine and we analyse the news that the US House of Representatives is soon to vote on the Israel and Ukraine aid bills. Contributors: David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X. Dominic Nicholls(Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Com…

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Top general warns Ukraine’s front-line situation is ‘significantly’ worsening 1:02:14

21d ago1:02:14

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Day 779. Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss the ramifications for Ukraine of Iran’s missile and drone strike on Israel over the weekend and we interview a team of international volunteers on their work, how volunteering has changed and the risks of operating close to the front lines. Contributors: David Knowles (Head of Audio…

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Russia's intense aerial assault continues & interview with a Ukrainian military commander 56:36

24d ago56:36

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Day 776. Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, discuss Britain’s new DragonFire laser and we speak to a Ukrainian lieutenant colonel on a military base outside Kyiv on military strategy, the state of training and how the war may develop if aid from the West dries up. Contributors: David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 …

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Putin destroys power plant near Kyiv & how Ukraine set Putin's biggest economic asset on fire 55:12

2M ago55:12

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Day 775. Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine as Russian strikes on energy infrastructure find their targets, we analyse Ukraine's campaign against Russian oil refineries, and we update on the UK's diplomatic efforts in the United States Contributors: David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X. Francis Dearnley (Assist…

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The case of the Cass Report 59:54

2M ago59:54

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Baroness Claire Fox straps into the cockpit this week to take the helm and tackle the madness alongside co-pilot Halligan. And there's no shortage of febrile pre-election news on the horizon. In light of the publication of the highly anticipated Cass Report, Baroness Fox celebrates the media’s balanced reaction. Liam ponders whether Reform UK could…

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The Kremlin continues to strike Ukraine's energy infrastructure & a British volunteer visits Kharkiv 42:42

2M ago42:42

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Day 774. Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, update on Lord Cameron’s visit to the US and speak to British volunteer Felicity Spector who’s been criss-crossing the country with the charity Bake for Ukraine. Contributors: David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNic…

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UK Foreign Secretary visits Donald Trump & Russia battles a fuel crisis and flash floods 46:26

1M ago46:26

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Day 773. Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine, report on UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron’s visit to the US and discuss some updates from Russia which faces devastating floods and a fuel crisis, amid closer cooperation with China. Contributors: David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Edi…

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Drone attack risks 'major nuclear accident' & Russia carrying out illegal chemical assaults on Ukrainian soldiers 56:02

2M ago56:02

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Day 772. Today, we bring you the latest news from the battlefront as drone strikes on the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant risk what the UN says is a major nuclear accident, and we speak to Jimmy Rushton, a Kyiv-based security analyst, who has written an investigation into chemical weapon use by Russian forces. Contributors: Dominic Nicholls(Associat…

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Ukraine launches ‘massive’ drone attack on Russian airfield & Putin's army ‘advances into crucial city’ in Donetsk 51:50

1M ago51:50

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Day 769. Today, we bring you the latest news from the battlefront as Ukraine launches a massive attack on a Russian airbase while reports come in that Russian troops have reached the suburbs of Chasiv Yar. Contributors: David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X W…

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Russian ‘double-tap’ strike in Kharkiv & Nato now in ‘direct confrontation’ with Moscow 40:53

1M ago40:53

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Day 768. Today, we bring you the latest news from the battle front as Russia bombards Ukraine’s border regions and cities. Plus, we report on the muted celebrations as NATO celebrates its 75th birthday and analyse a new, looming threat to Ukraine, from Europe's resurgent right-wing parties. Contributors: David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @…

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