Day 1,199.

Today, as Ukraine strikes more military targets deep inside Russia, Moscow responds by launching a massive missile and drone attack against civilian targets across much of Ukraine. We hear what life is like in the embattled city of Pokrovsk in the Donbas, and then the latest updates on resistance in the occupied territories with Dr Jade McGlynn. Later, we interview Lord Robertson - architect of the UK’s Strategic Defence Review.

Contributors:

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

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

Fermín Torrano (Freelance Reporter). @FerminTorrano on X.

Dr. Jade McGlynn (War Studies Department of King's College). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

With thanks to Lord Robertson (former NATO Secretary General of NATO and lead author of Britain's Strategic Defence Review)

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Content Referenced:

Hear the full interview with Lord Robertson on our sister podcast ‘Battle Lines’:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/battle-lines/

Learn more about ‘Helping to Leave’ - the charity mentioned by Jade McGlynn:

https://helpingtoleave.org/en

My 24 hours on the front line (Fermín Torrano for The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/on-ukraine-front-line-pokrovsk-russia/

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Day 1,198.

Today, as the true impact of the historic drone strikes on the Russian air fleet become clear, we reflect more deeply on their implications for the war, and what it tells us that Putin refused to reference them in televised remarks. Plus we share more on our experiences in the port city of Odesa this week, including recordings from inside a basement during an air raid.

Contributors:

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

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

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Content Referenced:

'Nothing secret left' - Ukraine hacks Russia's Tupolev bomber producer, source claims (Kyiv Independent)

https://kyivindependent.com/there-is-nothing-secret-left-ukraine-hacks-russias-tupolev-aircraft-manufacturer-source-claims/?mc_cid=2b5c0b70f8&mc_eid=08d0680a95

U.S. Is Redirecting Critical Antidrone Technology From Ukraine to U.S. Forces (Wall Street Journal)

https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/us-halts-ukraine-anti-drone-russia-ce0b5b75

UK Parliament Petition to send Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/719124

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Day 1,197.

Today, after another series of deadly strikes on civilians in Sumy, Russia continue to push ahead in the north of the region. Meanwhile, we continue to assess the damages from Operation Spider’s Web and the Kerch Bridge explosion. We also dive into the UK’s Strategic Defence Review and what it means for Ukraine, while the UK promises 100,000 drones to Ukraine by Spring 2026.

Contributors:

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

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant on X.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.

Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Tank Commander). @HamishDBG on X

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

With thanks to Michael Weiss, Editor at The Insider.

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Content Referenced:

Ukraine strikes Putin’s prized spy planes, The Telegraph

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/03/ukraine-strikes-putin-prized-spy-plane/

Trump official who shut down counter-Russia agency has links to Kremlin, The Telegraph

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/06/03/trump-official-shut-russia-propaganda-unit-kremlin-ties/

We led the Strategic Defence Review. This is how Starmer can keep Britain safe, The Telegraph

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/06/01/strategic-defence-review-lord-robertson-fiona-hill-barrons/

Ukraine Defaults on Sovereign Debt Payment, Wall Street Journal

https://www.wsj.com/articles/ukraine-defaults-on-sovereign-debt-payment-03267386

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