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Ukraine: The Latest

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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  • Trump: Zelensky is destroying Ukraine & Starlink restored to Ukrainian troops

    Trump: Zelensky is destroying Ukraine & Starlink restored to Ukrainian troops
    Oct 16 2026

    Day 1,692.

    Today, as President Zelensky arrives for talks with European leaders in Brussels, Russia embodies the geopolitical equivalent of running to teacher to say big boys took their football, by complaining that Ukraine has hit another one of their oil refineries. Donald Trump is accused of betrayal, for the second time this week, but this time from a most unlikely source, and NAFO gets a shout out in the Irish Parliament. And, as we mention football, we end this torrid week with something a bit brighter: a dispatch with Ukraine’s number one football team as they start their Champions League campaign.


    Contributors:

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

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

    Tom Steed (Telegraph Journalist).


    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:

    Sign up to the ‘Characters’ newsletter:

    https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/characters


    Arthur Gibson, philosopher who rose from poverty to become the cleverest man in Britain (Telegraph Obituary):

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2026/09/18/arthur-gibson-genius-philosopher-who-rose-died-obituary/


    Trump: Zelensky is destroying Ukraine (The Telegraph):

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/16/trump-zelensky-destroying-ukraine-russia-putin-diesel/


    Ukraine Finds a New Set of Targets (The Atlantic):

    https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/2026/10/ukraine-russia-trump-putin-war/689002/


    The Defector: A Russian Officer Turned Against His Country and Helped Ukraine Kill Hundreds (Wall Street Journal):

    https://www.wsj.com/world/russian-defector-deadly-sabotage-campaign-a95d163c


    Netherlands denies visas to 3 Russian athletes, barring them from world championships (Kyiv Independent):

    https://kyivindependent.com/netherlands-denies-visas-to-3-russian-athletes-barring-them-fro

    m-world-championships/?mc_cid=6920a0d80d&mc_eid=08d0680a95


    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:

    – Trump: Zelensky is destroying Ukraine

    – Starlink restored to Ukrainian troops

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    47 mins
  • Zelensky accuses Trump of 'betrayal' amid bitter Elon Musk Starlink row

    Zelensky accuses Trump of 'betrayal' amid bitter Elon Musk Starlink row
    Oct 15 2026

    Day 1,691.

    Today, as the blame game over who limited Ukraine’s use of Starlink and Starshield reaches fever pitch, we hear Elon Musk’s rebuttal while White House officials point the finger at him. Meanwhile, President Zelensky breaks cover and admits he feels “betrayed” by President Trump. Later, Dom sits down for an exclusive interview with Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, who says Russia is “boiling Europe like a frog”.


    Contributors:

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

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

    With thanks to Margus Tsahkna, foreign minister of Estonia.


    Producer: Rachel Porter

    Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett

    Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan

    Social Producer: Natalia Makohon

    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:

    Buy tickets to ‘The War Room’, a new interactive event in London, hosted by Dom:

    https://www.squadup.com/events/the-war-room


    US floats unfreezing some Russian assets to restart Ukraine peace talks (Financial TImes)

    https://www.ft.com/content/54353d3a-afed-4fec-985a-50f3dfb9be8e?shareType=nongift&syn-25a6b1a6=1


    If you’re interested in sponsoring Dom’s upcoming defence event, email our colleagues at events@telegraph.co.uk


    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:

    • Zelensky accuses Trump of 'betrayal' amid bitter Elon Musk Starlink row
    • Estonian foreign minister Margus Tsahkna: “Russia is boiling Europe like a frog”

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    49 mins
  • Elon Musk turns on Ukraine by limiting Starlink

    Elon Musk turns on Ukraine by limiting Starlink
    Oct 14 2026
    Day 1,690.Today, just as President Zelensky arrives in London and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham promises to speed up missile deliveries, the speed of the Starlink service to Ukraine’s troops has mysteriously slowed down. Donald Trump insists the US is still providing intelligence support to Ukraine even as Russian ballistic missiles kill people without warning. Plus, to show in what high regard they hold Mr Trump’s opinion, the Russians continue to observe his apparent energy ceasefire by firing missiles at power plants, causing more civilian deaths and leaving 600,000 in the dark. And later, we have an interview with the EU’s Ambassador to Ukraine who speaks of the tensions between Brussels and Kyiv ahead of an anticipated tough winter.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.Sophie O’Sullivan (Telegraph Journalist).Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.With thanks for Katerina Mathernova, EU ambassador to Kyiv.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/@UkraineTheLatestCONTENT REFERENCED:Buy tickets to ‘War Room’, a new interactive event in London, hosted by Dom:https://www.squadup.com/events/the-war-roomUse code UTL20 for 20% off (first 30 users only)'This cannot be a coincidence' — Ukraine's Starlink access restricted without warning, Zelensky adviser says (Kyiv Independent)https://kyivindependent.com/this-cannot-be-a-coincidence-ukraines-starlink-access-restricted-without-warning-zelensky-adviser-says/U.S. official: Trump cut deal with Putin after Zelensky ignored his requests (Axios)https://www.axios.com/2026/10/10/trump-zelensky-putin-diesel-deal-warRussia’s Rassvet Satellites Could Give Drones Space-Based Control, Former HUR Official Warns (Kyiv Post)https://www.kyivpost.com/post/86955The awkward truth about Europe’s biggest sabotage attack (James Rothwell and Per Hinrichs for The Telegraph)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/14/the-awkward-truth-about-europes-biggest-sabotage-attack/Adélie’s previous interview with EU Ambassador to Kyiv, Katerina Mathernova, explaining Ukraine’s EU accession talks:On YouTube: https://youtu.be/A0nW1-Csp_gOn Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ukraine-the-latest/id1612424182?i=1000774369916On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/11K2YjDjkCc7yVJkD1PKMy?si=9dc0ebba02bb47fdIf you’re interested in sponsoring Dom’s upcoming defence event, email our colleagues at events@telegraph.co.ukEMAIL 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:Elon Musk turns on Ukraine by limiting StarlinkOperation Vivaldi concludes, liberating final 100 sq km of territory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    56 mins
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