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Article: War in Ukraine is reshaping our world. Every weekday, the Telegraph’s top journalists analyse the conflict from all angles – just as they have since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, when tanks, jets and troops crossed Ukraine’s borders.
Downloaded over 120 million times and trusted by listeners worldwide, the team considers military strategy, history, weaponry, economics, refugee crises, culture, and daily life in Putin’s autocratic Russia and Zelensky’s democratic Ukraine. Our correspondents on the ground talk to experts and civilians to cover every aspect of Russia’s brutal invasion.
We are also available in both Ukrainian and Russian, so that people on both sides of the battle lines and across the region – including Central Asia and the Caucasus – have access to our reporting. We use cutting-edge AI technology to make this possible.
A weekly newsletter is also available, where we answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It’s free for everyone, including non-subscribers.
The podcast has earned major accolades, most recently winning News Podcast of the Year at the 2025 Press Awards, where the judges called it “a gripping testament to courageous and vitally important public interest journalism.” It also won Best Use of Audio at the Digital Publishing Awards 2025. Previously, it was awarded Best News Podcast at the Publisher Podcast Awards 2024 and Podcast of the Year at the Society of Editors’ Media Freedom Awards 2024.
The creator of the podcast, David Knowles – who died unexpectedly in September 2024 – was posthumously honoured with the Public Service Journalism award at the British Journalism Awards. It is in his memory that the team continues to build and develop the podcast.
Ukraine: The Latest’s hosts are:
Dominic Nicholls
Dom is Associate Editor (Defence) at The Telegraph, having joined in 2018. He previously served for 23 years in the British Army, in tank and helicopter units. He had operational deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and Northern Ireland.
Francis Dearnley
Francis is Executive Editor (Audio) at The Telegraph. Prior to working as a journalist, he was chief of staff to the Chair of the Prime Minister’s Policy Board at the Houses of Parliament in London. He studied History at Cambridge University and on the podcast explores how the past shines a light on the latest diplomatic, political, and strategic developments.
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay
Adélie is Narrative Podcast Producer at The Telegraph. She oversees and produces documentary series in the audio team and joined the Ukraine: The Latest team in the winter 2023-2024. She previously worked as a journalist and producer in Paris, and was one of the pioneers of narrative podcasting in France. She has also worked in the US, Chile, and in the Middle East.
Our most recent video special of the podcast answered questions from listeners around the world. You can find it here:
Question: What were the main problems with the latest developments in Ukraine?
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"Ukraine: The Latest" is a highly acclaimed podcast by The Telegraph that offers in-depth analysis of the war in Ukraine. Launched in 2022 following Russia's full-scale invasion, it has been downloaded over 120 million times and is trusted globally.
The podcast covers a wide range of topics, including military strategy, history, weaponry, economics, refugee crises, culture, and daily life in both Russia and Ukraine. Its correspondents on the ground interview experts and civilians to provide comprehensive coverage of the conflict.
A unique feature is its availability in both Ukrainian and Russian, facilitated by AI technology, ensuring accessibility for people across the region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus.
In addition to daily reporting, a free weekly newsletter offers Q&A, recommended reading, exclusive analysis, behind-the-scenes insights, and visual aids like frontline maps and weapon diagrams.
The podcast has received numerous awards, including News Podcast of the Year at the 2025 Press Awards, Best Use of Audio at the Digital Publishing Awards 2025, Best News Podcast at the Publisher Podcast Awards 2024, and Podcast of the Year at the Society of Editors’ Media Freedom Awards 2024.
The podcast's creator, David Knowles, who passed away in September 2024, was posthumously honored with the Public Service Journalism award at the British Journalism Awards. The team continues to develop the podcast in his memory.
The current hosts are:
* **Dominic Nicholls:** Associate Editor (Defence) at The Telegraph, with 23 years of service in the British Army and operational deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Northern Ireland.
* **Francis Dearnley:** Executive Editor (Audio) at The Telegraph, previously chief of staff to the Chair of the Prime Minister’s Policy Board, and a historian who explores the past's relevance to current developments.
* **Adélie Pojzman-Pontay:** Narrative Podcast Producer at The Telegraph, who joined the team in late 2023/early 2024. She is a pioneer of narrative podcasting in France and has worked internationally.
The podcast also features video specials, including a recent one answering listener questions.