About this episode

The episode discusses Ukraine's recent military strikes in St Petersburg, embarrassing Putin during an economic forum, and features insights from a reporter training with Royal Marines snipers.

Day 1,559. Today, smoke billows over St Petersburg after Ukraine hits an oil terminal and military facilities, embarrassing Putin on the opening day of his International Economic Forum. Ukraine continues its mid-range and long-range strike campaign as Russia’s economy is bailed out by oligarchs. Finally, we hear from one of our reporters who bravely attempted to train with the Royal Marines snipers and how their unit is adapting for the future of warfare.  Contributors:  Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @adeliepjz on X. Alex Nichol (Telegraph journalist). With thanks to the Telegraph’s deputy global security editor Arthur Scott-Geddes. Senior Producer: Lilian Fawcett Video Producer: Sophie O’Sullivan Social Producer: Katie Inglis Studio Director: Meghan Searle Executive Editor: Francis Dearnley Created by David Knowles NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE: Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest    CONTENT REFERENCED: US, NATO allies to launch scaled-back Baltic Sea drills (Reuters)…

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