Ukraine: The Latest

The Telegraph

  • 48 minutes 6 seconds
    France pushes to block Ukraine from buying US weapons & Moscow’s ‘glee’ at Trump’s Greenland gambit

    Day 1,420.

    Today, as reports emerge that a Russian air-defence missile has struck a residential building in the city of Rostov-on-Don, we examine claims that France is pushing to prevent Ukraine from purchasing American weapons, then look at the criminal charges brought against a prominent figure in Ukraine’s modern history. Later, we turn to Moscow’s media landscape to hear how the Russian press is interpreting potentially momentous developments in Iran, Venezuela, and Greenland.


    Contributors

    Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.

    Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

    James Kilner (Russia Analyst). @jkjourno on X.


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    CONTENT REFERENCED:

    France pushes to block Ukraine from buying US weapons (The Telegraph):

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/13/france-blocks-ukraine-from-buying-us-weapons/


    Starmer poised to hammer out Ukraine peace plan in Davos (The Telegraph):

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01/13/starmer-poised-talks-ukraine-peace-deal-davos-war-russia-uk/ 


    Scottish independence accounts go dark after Iran internet blackout (The Telegraph):

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/01/12/scottish-independence-accounts-dark-iran-internet-blackout/


    America abandoned this Arctic silo 60 years ago. Now, it could solve Nato’s Greenland problem (The Telegraph):

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01/13/nuclear-option-america-nato-greenland/ 


    Marco Rubio, Trump's Foreign-Policy Enabler (The New Yorker):

    https://www.newyorker.com/newsletter/the-daily/marco-rubio-trumps-foreign-policy-enabler 


    Ukraine officially awards lithium deposit to Trump-linked investors, $179 million set for development (Kyiv Independent):

    https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-to-attract-179-million-u-s-investment-in-key-lithium-deposit/ 


    Ukraine war: UN appeals for $2.3 billion to support aid teams’ ‘heroic work’ (United Nations):

    https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/01/1166749?_gl=1*15f56p1*_ga*NzU3NDczMzg2LjE3NjgzOTI4NDc.*_ga_TK9BQL5X7Z*czE3NjgzOTI4NDYkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjgzOTI4NDYkajYwJGwwJGgw


    LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:

    The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest


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    14 January 2026, 5:14 pm
  • 51 minutes 7 seconds
    550,000 'without power in Russia' & exclusive interview with President of Moldova, Maia Sandu

    Day 1,419.

    Today, as much of Kyiv continues to live without power, so too does a region of Russia, as the United States accuses Moscow of making a mockery of peace through its continued attacks. Then, we explore the emerging phenomenon of so-called ‘dark tourism’ in Ukraine, and what it reveals about how the war is being remembered. Later, in an exclusive interview, we speak to Moldovan President Maia Sandu, who reflects on a tumultuous five years in office – including last year’s dramatic election campaign, which delivered Vladimir Putin one of his most significant political setbacks of the year.


    Contributors

    Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

    Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.

    Adrian Blomfield (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @adrianblomfield on X.

    Anna Emmett-Martin (Journalist).

    With thanks to Moldovan President Maia Sandu.


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    CONTENT REFERENCED:

    Full Exclusive Telegraph Video Interview with Moldovan President Maia Sandu:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRnZUTGo1MI 


    Francis’s Video Documentary on Moldova:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZC5FvDt-u0 


    Panel with Dr Jack Watling discussing legal avenues for stopping the shadow fleet:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQqHFlA6m6o 


    UN Homepage:

    https://www.un.org/en/


    UN Story – Deadly Russian strikes push civilians deeper into winter crisis:

    https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/01/1166748 


    Live Blog as Parliament votes on government reshuffle (Kyiv Independent):

    https://kyivindependent.com/parliament-votes-on-government-reshuffle-live/ 


    Ukraine and Moldova Quietly Cut Off Russia’s Hidden Army at Midnight on New Year’s Day (United 24):

    https://united24media.com/latest-news/ukraine-and-moldova-quietly-cut-off-russias-hidden-army-at-midnight-on-new-years-day-14932 


    LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:

    The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest


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    13 January 2026, 4:11 pm
  • 55 minutes 34 seconds
    Russia’s new ‘dandelion’ tank armour; Kremlin attacks ‘wet dreams of British perverts’ & how Iran regime collapse would impact Ukraine

    Day 1,418.

    Today, as thousands remain without power in Kyiv, we examine President Zelensky’s pledge to carry out more operations “inside” Russia and analyse Moscow’s latest tank and weapons innovations. We then unpack an extraordinary outburst from a Russian spokesperson, who dismissed the “wet dreams of British perverts”, before considering what the fall of Iran’s regime would mean for the war in Ukraine. Later, we return to the issue of Ukraine’s stolen children, with new details on the military training they are being forced to undergo.


    Contributors

    Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.

    Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

    Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.

    With thanks to Olesia Bida (Journalist, The Kyiv Independent's War Crimes investigations). @olesyabida on X.


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    CONTENT REFERENCED:

    Our sister podcast Battle Lines’ episode discussing flashpoints in 2026:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3aQpnrqUDE 


    UK Defence Secretary John Healey: “I would kidnap Putin” (The Telegraph):

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01/10/john-healey-i-would-kidnap-vladimir-putin/ 


    Britain to spend £200m preparing troops for Ukraine (The Telegraph):

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01/09/britain-200m-spend-troops-ukraine-deployment/ 


    Russia’s ‘dandelion’ tank armour might just work (The Telegraph):

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/10/russia-bizarre-tank-defences-dandelion-ukraine-war-turtle/ 


    Zelensky hopes reshuffle will give him a better hand at home and away (The Telegraph):

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/11/zelensky-hedges-his-bets-with-cabinet-reshuffle/v 


    Investigating Russia's military camp system for children (Kyiv Independent documentary): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZGmv2EQdGk


    Russian spies target £70-a-night hotel near Nato HQ (The i):

    https://inews.co.uk/news/nato-warns-of-russian-spies-4145755 


    LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:

    The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest


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    12 January 2026, 4:29 pm
  • 55 minutes 59 seconds
    Putin fires nuclear-capable hypersonic missile at Lviv & Trump's men meet Russian envoy

    Day 1,415.

    Today, the world responds to Putin’s latest outrage that has seen a nuclear-capable ballistic missile fired by Russia hit Ukraine just 50km from Nato’s border, with one leading European politician saying the pressure on Putin must now be “turned up to the maximum and made unbearable.” We hear from the man who recently interviewed Oleksandr Kamyshin, a key aide to President Zelensky and get Francis’s final thoughts from Hungary. Later, we interview the commander of Operation Interflex, the British-led military effort to train Ukrainian recruits.


    Contributors

    Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

    Lily Shanagher (Foreign Reporter). @LilyShanagher on X.

    Tom Mutch (Journalist). @Tomthescribe on X.

    Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.

    With thanks to Colonel Andrew Boardman (Commanding Officer of Operation Interflex).


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    CONTENT REFERENCED:

    United24Media: Ukraine’s Drone Strikes Hit Up to 100,000 Russian Troops in Late 2025—2026 Plans Aim Higher

    https://united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/ukraines-drone-strikes-hit-up-to-100000-russian-troops-in-late-2025-2026-plans-aim-higher-14798


    LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:

    The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest


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    9 January 2026, 4:08 pm
  • 37 minutes 46 seconds
    Drones plunge Ukraine regions into ‘total blackout’ & Russian-flagged oil tanker attacked after Trump acts

    Day 1,414.

    Today, as yet another Russian shadow fleet tanker makes the news, but this time after an explosion by a suspected Ukrainian drone in the Black Sea forced it to divert to Turkey, we hear live from Ukraine where overnight strikes left two regions without power as temperatures plummet below zero. We report how the value of defence company shares have surged after comments by Donald Trump - but not if they’re based in the US - and we hear from Ukraine's International Legion about proposed changes that have left some soldiers in total bewilderment


    Contributors

    Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

    Lily Shanagher (Foreign Correspondent). @LilyShanagher on X.


    With thanks to Anna Conkling, Freelance journalist & contributor to the news app Noosphere. @ConklingAnna on X.


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    CONTENT REFERENCED:

    Noosphere - news app

    https://www.noosphere.app/author/anna/


    'Everyone's in shock' — Ground Forces reorganization leaves International Legion soldiers in limbo

    https://kyivindependent.com/everyones-in-shock-ground-forces-reorganization-leaves-international-legion-soldiers-in-limbo/


    Ukraine now has the fortress belt it wishes it had in 2022

    https://www.economist.com/europe/2026/01/07/ukraine-now-has-the-fortress-belt-it-wishes-it-had-in-2022


    LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:

    The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest


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    8 January 2026, 3:56 pm
  • 52 minutes 59 seconds
    US hails ‘big milestone’ in Paris as Trump envoy promises BlackRock key to ‘future of Ukraine’

    Day 1,413.

    Today, we report on the details of the latest Coalition of the Willing summit in Paris, asking how significant was the strong US presence and input. We get an update from Francis in Hungary and, later, we have an interview with Sir Ben Wallace, Britain’s former defence secretary who says it's just wishful thinking that Donald Trump would put any weight behind a backstop because Putin knows, in Sir Ben’s words, that he's got a guy in the White House aligned to Russia.


    Contributors

    Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

    Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.

    Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnleyon X.

    With thanks to Sir Ben Wallace, Britain’s former defence secretary. @BenWallace70 on X.


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    CONTENT REFERENCED:

    Putin’s secret bargain to trade Ukraine for Venezuela

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/06/putins-bargain-trade-ukraine-for-venezuela/


    LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:

    The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest


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    7 January 2026, 4:46 pm
  • 48 minutes 38 seconds
    Zelensky seeks ‘binding commitments’ from Coalition of the Willing & US in first 2026 peace summit

    Day 1,412.

    Today, as military and political chiefs from the Coalition of the Willing meet in Paris, President Zelensky continues to reshuffle his top team, including the replacement of the man behind Operation Spiderweb, a move that has been criticised in Ukraine. We have a look at how 2026 is being reported in the Russian media and, later, we speak to an analyst from the RAND corporation about how AI is now being fielded on drones in the war.


    Contributors

    Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

    Lily Shanagher (Foreign Reporter). @LilyShanagher on X.

    Michael Bohnert (Engineer & Researcher, RAND Corporation). @mbohnert on X.


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    LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:

    The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest


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    6 January 2026, 5:10 pm
  • 47 minutes 12 seconds
    Orban: Venezuela ‘good news’ for Hungary & Putin ‘fears’ condemning US action

    Day 1,411.

    Today, as the world reacts to America’s operation in Venezuela over the weekend, we explore Moscow’s notably muted response - a silence that hints at the tension inside the Kremlin between defending an ally and condemning US action, risking Donald Trump’s wrath, or quietly applauding an example of international intervention. We also hear from Hungary, where Francis puts questions to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.


    Contributors

    Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

    Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.

    James Kilner (Russia Analyst). @jkjourno on X


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    CONTENT REFERENCED:

    Telegraph Live Blog (featuring updates from Francis in Budapest):

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/05/venezuela-latest-news-nicolas-maduro-court-new-york/ 


    Luxury SUV taken from Latvian drunk driver now among 21 vehicles bound for Ukraine military (Euromaidan):

    https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/04/luxury-suv-taken-from-latvian-drunk-driver-now-among-21-vehicles-bound-for-ukraine-military/


    The weightlifting champion jailed by Russia for ‘plotting sabotage and assassinations’ (The Guardian):

    https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/05/yulia-lemeshchenko-weightlifting-champion-jailed-by-russia-for-plotting-sabotage-and-assassinations 


    LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:

    The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest


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    5 January 2026, 5:06 pm
  • 50 minutes 35 seconds
    Spy chief Budanov named as new Head of Zelensky’s Office as Russia falls for assassination ploy

    Day 1,408.

    At the start of the fifth calendar year of the full scale invasion, attacks across Ukraine saw the beginning of 2026 marked with yet more death, injury and destruction across Ukraine. It has also seen General Budanov named as Andrii Yermak’s replacement, a remarkable double-cross operation by Budanov’s military intelligence department and a rebuttal by the CIA into claims by Moscow earlier this week that Ukraine tried to attack Putin directly. We report how Australian tanks have been in action around Pokrovsk, Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov has been rushed to hospital and Finnish authorities have boarded and seized a Russian vessel in the Baltic. Plus, we have an interview with a journalist looking at Colombian fighters who have joined Ukraine’s foreign legion.  


    Contributors

    Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

    Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.

    With thanks to Natalie Gallon (Journalist). @natalielgallon on Insta.


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    CONTENT REFERENCED:

    Colombian soldiers fighting for Ukraine, WLRN

    https://www.wlrn.org/americas/2025-10-28/ukraine-russia-war-colombia-soldiers


    A Colombian amputee soccer player’s new battle in Ukraine, WLRN

    https://www.wlrn.org/americas/2025-10-29/ukraine-russia-war-colombian-soldiers-soccer-amputee


    Frontline report: Australian Abrams tanks enter combat at Pokrovsk, bolstering Ukrainian counterattacks

    https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/01/frontline-report-2025-12-31/


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    2 January 2026, 5:01 pm
  • 36 minutes 46 seconds
    SPECIAL: 'Theatre Under Fire' - fighting for the artistic soul of frontline Kharkiv

    Today, in a special pre-recorded episode, we take you back to Kharkiv, where Francis and Adélie met a young theatre company called Ocheret. Proud heirs to a city with a long tradition of artists defending Ukrainian identity, and one that is primarily Russian-speaking, these performers are part of Kharkiv’s cultural frontline. With the city lying just kilometres from active fighting, the members of the company, all in their early twenties, remain unflinching in their decision to carry on Kharkiv’s artistic legacy, creating theatre in the midst of war. We hear their reflections, and then an update on what has happened in the months since.


    Theatre Ocheret: https://www.instagram.com/ocheret.theatre.kh/?hl=en

    Druk Centre in Kharkiv: https://www.druk.space/statti-en/druk-and-kharkiv-art-a-space-for-interaction


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    31 December 2025, 3:23 pm
  • 43 minutes 11 seconds
    'Another round of lies' warns Zelensky as Russia provides no evidence of drone attack on Putin

    Day 1,405.

    Today, as the Kremlin tries to divert attention from President Zelensky’s seemingly successful meeting with Donald Trump in Florida with un-evidenced claims of an attempt on Putin’s life, we report on Russian advances in Zapporizhia oblast that may lead to legal difficulties for a Ukrainian commander. And, later, Francis watches, and reports on, Ukrainian TV and I take a brief look back at the main events of 2025.


    Contributors

    Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

    Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.

    Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.


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    CONTENT REFERENCED:

    Exclusive: 'Be careful' — European leaders warned Zelensky to assess Trump's real stance at Mar-a-Lago, Kyiv Independent:

    https://kyivindependent.com/european-leaders-warned-zelensky-to-assess-real-us-stance-at-trump-meeting/?mc_cid=9ce9652bd4&mc_eid=4a5b852913


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    30 December 2025, 4:36 pm
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