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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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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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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