Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has dominated world news since tanks, jets and troops first crossed Ukraine's borders in February 2022. Every weekday, the Telegraph's top journalists analyse the conflict from all angles.
The team brings you updates on the war and is the most listened to, and award-winning, podcast on the conflict. The team considers military strategy, history, economics, the refugee crisis, Ukrainian culture, and daily life in Vladimir Putin's autocratic Russia and Volodymyr Zelensky's democratic Ukraine.
On Ukraine: The Latest, the pre-eminent podcast for Ukraine updates, our correspondents on the ground talk to experts and civilians to cover every aspect of Russia's brutal invasion.
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The Ukraine: The Latest podcast provides up-to-date news and analysis on the war in Ukraine. The series started on March 2, 2022, which signifies the seventh day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The podcast team consists of journalists and reporters at The Telegraph. That's the London, England-based newspaper.
The team for Ukraine: The Latest discusses headline news and international developments. They debate insights into the Russian state and leadership on both sides. The core team includes defense editors, former NATO commanders, and foreign correspondents. Listeners will hear from Francis Dearnley and Roland Oliphant. Dominic Nicholls, and Nataliya Vasilyeva also speak on the podcast.
Each podcast episode provides updates on the latest fighting tactics and conscription strategies. Ukraine: The Latest discusses international opinions on the war from across Europe to the US. The team offers accounts of when the Prince of Wales visits Poland to meet with Ukrainian refugees. They share the emotions of the visit and its significance for the UK.
Along with headline news, this podcast provides stories from those affected. One episode focuses on the occupation of Bucha a year after its liberation. Reporter David Knowles shares stories from locals who reported atrocities by Russian troops. One woman reveals the freezing temperatures inside and outside of her shelter. She says they risk getting shot if they go outside to find warm clothes. Their candid reports can make it challenging to listen to. Yet, these stories also help bring the war to life outside news reports.
In another episode, the team reveals stories of Ukrainian children relocated to camps. Families had allowed their children to attend these camps to keep them safe from the war on the front line. There are now reports of difficulties in getting children back to their families. Some must make arduous journeys to try and retrieve them. The journalists comment on how hard it is to report on these stories, which can be painful for families.
Ukraine: The Latest has new episodes each weekday. It provides information and insights on the Ukraine war as it happens.
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