Ukraine counter-attacks with lightning new offensive into Russia | Ukraine: The Latest | Podcast

Day 1,048. Today, we discuss breaking news of a surprise counterattack in Kursk and its implications, consider how Kyiv is positioning itself before Trump's inauguration, and discuss the elections upcoming in Europe in 2025. Contributors: Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X. Content referenced: Top Russian general betrays Putin’s worst fears as Ukraine attacks Kursk again (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/01/05/top-russian-general-betrays-putins-fears-ukraine-kursk/ Zelensky's Interview with Lex Fridman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u321m25rKXc Syrskyi orders to reinforce French-trained brigade with drones after reports of mismanagement (Kyiv Independent): https://kyivindependent.com/syrskyi-orders-to-reinforce-french-trained-brigade-with-drones-after-reports-of-mismanagement/?mc_cid=04ca756759&mc_eid=08d0680a95 Russia trained officers for attacks on Japan and South Korea (Financial Times): https://www.ft.com/content/d345a6e7-2d72-4dcb-9c12-76d571ba75eb?shareType=nongift To learn more about the charity mentioned in today's episode, you can email: [email protected] Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest Email: [email protected]