Day 739.  Today, we bring you the latest news from the battlefront, analyse the issue of draft-dodging in Ukraine, and we talk to Foreign Correspondent Colin Freeman on his experience reporting from the frontline city of Kupyansk.
Contributors: David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @ColinFreeman99 on X. Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
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Ukraine and Russia trade drone strikes, reporting from Kupyansk & understanding Kyiv's draft-dodgers

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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.
Contributors: Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X. Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Illia Ponomarenko (co-founder of the Kyiv Independent). @IAPonomarenko on X. James Cowan (CEO of HALO Trust). @TheHALOTrust on X. With thanks, too, to Andrew Todos (British Ukrainian Sports Journalist). @AndrewTodos on X.
Article / Book Referenced: Roland and Joe's In-Depth analysis of the Battle for Kharkiv (plus maps) - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/05/16/russia-new-offensive-kharkiv-border-donbas-kyiv-ukraine/
'I Will Show You How It Was: The Story of Wartime Kyiv' by Illia Ponomarenko https://t.co/xefS6FAxq6
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Putin claims ‘no plans’ to capture Kharkiv & huge drone attack on Russian naval bases

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 Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X. James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X. David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @DJKnowles on X.
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Putin 'grateful' for Xi's help to end the war & assassination attempt on 'pro-Kremlin' Slovak PM

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 Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X. Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Nate Ostiller (News Editor at the Kyiv Independent). @NateOstiller on X. Michael Bohnert (RAND Corporation). @mbohnert on X.
Articles / New Podcast Referenced:
David Knowles Interviewed on The Telegraph's New Podcast, 'The Daily T': https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/14/daily-t-podcast-fat-skinny-jabs-ukraine-trigger-warning/
'Here’s what Ukraine needs in missiles, shells and troops to win' (Michael Bohnert for The Telegraph) https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/comment/2024/05/02/ukraine-war-russian-invasion-missile-army-navy-us-aid/ 
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Ukraine 'stabilises' front line, Russia claims it downed 10 ATACMS missiles & interview with Britain's Defence Secretary Grant Shapps

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 Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X. Miguel Berger (German Ambassador to the United Kingdon). @GermanAmbUK on X.
Article Referenced: 'Desperate Putin is forcing Ukrainians to fight for him' (The Telegraph) https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/12/desperate-putin-is-forcing-ukrainians-to-fight-for-him/
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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

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 (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X. James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X. Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @ColinFreeman on X.
With thanks to Ukrainian musician Oleg Skrypka https://www.krainamriy.com/en/oleg-skrypka
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Ukraine and Russia trade drone strikes, reporting from Kupyansk & understanding Kyiv's draft-dodgers

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