Strike on Russian gunpowder factory sparks massive explosion | Ukraine: The Latest | Podcast

Day 1,059. Today, we cover Ukrainian hits on a Russian refinery and gunpowder plot, reports of North Korean suicide troops, and Russian diplomats infiltrating the UK parliament. Contributors: Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Narrative Podcast Producer). @adeliepjz on X. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Associate Editor, Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X. With thanks to senior correspondent at TIME Magazine and author, Simon Shuster. @shustry on X. Content referenced: The Showman by Simon Shuster: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-showman-simon-shuster?variant=41083800682530 Politico on the (other) Donald and Starmer’s visit to POland https://www.politico.eu/newsletter/london-playbook/keir-and-the-other-donald/ Politico’s exclusive interview with Keir Starmer in Kyiv https://www.politico.eu/article/america-europe-donald-trump-keir-starmer-ukraine-russia-peace-initiative/ The Guardian on Russian diplomats breaking into UK Parliament https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/jan/16/russian-diplomats-accessed-private-area-of-uk-parliament-in-security-breach BBC on lack of convictions on Russian sanctions https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdd994vl76qo Adélie’s Friday treat, a playlist from the French public radio on the best David Lynch music (for the many David-shaped holes in your lives) https://www.radiofrance.fr/fip/podcasts/fip-tape/hommage-a-david-lynch-1803519 Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest Email: [email protected]