Russia advances in Donbas & Ukraine hits another oil refinery I Ukraine: The Latest

Day 881.

Today, we bring you the latest news from Ukraine as Russian forces advance on Pokrovsk, we analyse what Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race may mean for US foreign policy on Ukraine and we look into spy-hunting in Germany.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.

Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

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

James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.

Articles Referenced:

[carolgoldfinch]

Hi David from Goolwa south Australia. (former Infantry soldier) great to hear Dom's report about how the infantry role is changing and adapting to drones on the battlefield. Great work "Chaps" . always interested in the latest Pod to keep us informed

[sherrillwhately]

Astronaut Mark Kelly is Senator from Arizona and would be fantastic. He spearheaded the Ukrainian F-16 training program in Arizona, is strong on Ukraine, NATO, and the border, yet votes for all the bills progressives love. He has a wide appeal across political divides.

[leecudmore-ray]

If only the rest of the Telegraph productions could be like this.

[mike]

Thanks “ Ukraine The Latest “ for the update, .. always a great Conversation … 💙💛💙

[jimsack]

1) Senator Kelly is from Arizona, not Texas. 2) The vice presidential pick will hardly be about Ukraine, but more about what strengths a VP pick will bring to the combined ticket in November. Each candidate will be tested against Trump, Vance and with swing voters especially in swing states that will decide the outcome. Ukraine will rank well down the list of criteria.

[Horseracingtip]

From the Guardian today. "Ignoring Russia’s fears about Nato expansion was a mistake"

[letsgoooooo]

As a Putin bot, even I enjoy the quality of this potcast

[catfordprepper]

18 to 50 year olds out to Ukraine for 9 years. Then peace treaty.

[Navigator]

Please, Sen MARK Kelly of AZ. Scott is his identical twin brother. Currently, he lives in West Orange NJ. Both were astronauts working in Houston TX. Both are retired. All in all, though I appreciated the podcast. 🌵👵🏻🇺🇸

[nataliab.]

I respect and listen to your podcast all the time, but even a fan must admit that the reporting from the Russian house (or whatever that wreched place in Berlin is called) is pretty sloppy. What did Mr. Roland expect to see upon his arrival - Russian spies hiding in corners? He should have interviewed the workers and asked them where they stand on the war, or at least examine the kind of Russian cultural events this center promotes.... And for the 100th time, borscht is recognized a Ukrainian dish by UNESCO, Russia appropriated even that

[LarsHansenArtTalents]

Brilliant show, though as a thorough listener, but non native English speaker, it became suddenly very clear, why I often have to rewind. Words are swollowed and way too fast for my ears. This was especially when presenting the female Ukranian Nationalist at 11.00 min.

[richardmarsden]

Attempted attacks by Ukrainian drones on Mi-8 and Mi-35 helicopters
The Ukrainian army published footage of attempts to intercept Russian Mi-8 and Mi-35 helicopters with FPV drones; the drone models were not disclosed. According to experts, it is difficult for FPV drones to shoot down a helicopter due to the difference in speeds and powerful air flows from the rotors. In addition, FPV drones have a weak automatic stabilization system; it is not designed for powerful wind currents and cannot stabilize the drone’s flight. It is worth noting that there is a possibility of destroying a helicopter if the drone flies towards the helicopter on a collision course and dives down, or uses remote detonation of ammunition.
Lamp of Knowledge

[cindypomerleau]

Please. It's President Biden. Not Mr. Respect please. He's earned it.

[TheTodsBread]

She is not a Californian liberal. Full stop. She Is a Californian moderate. It's good to imagine it as a Real Republican. Most definitely not a liberal.

[Earscoop]

The Houthis hit Tel Aviv with a drone, they are tricky

[Saleemsan]

She's not liberal, I'm from Cali, and I like her, but she's not liberal

[yuglesstube]

Why would Putin kill Navalny. What a daft notion.

[nowthenzen]

Donald Trump (78) is the same age Biden (81) was when he first started significant decline.

[stephencalcutt]

So Zelensky tells us 31, 000 Ukraine KIA in 2 years but Ruskis lose 20, 000 KIA in one sector over a few months?

[Paulus]

Sheffield Forgemasters: how many barrels will they produce?