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Yahoo
14-05-2025
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Battle Lines: The Telegraph's foreign policy, geopolitics and global conflict podcast
Battle Lines is The Telegraph's foreign policy, geopolitics and global conflict podcast. It offers expert analysis and on-the-ground reporting from China and the United States to the Middle East and Europe. Twice a week, veteran foreign correspondents Roland Oliphant and Venetia Rainey bring you on-the-ground dispatches from the world's most volatile regions and informed analysis from world-class experts. Whether it's the Russia-Ukraine war, the Israel-Gaza conflict, Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific, tensions between India and Pakistan, or the civil war in Sudan, Battle Lines covers the world's most critical flashpoints with depth and clarity. When will China invade Taiwan? Can Trump bring peace to the Middle East? What should Europe do to help Ukraine beat Russia? Is Iran building a nuclear bomb? What is the point of NATO? Can the United Kingdom still defend itself? Created by David Knowles, Battle Lines answers all these questions and more, bringing together the best of The Telegraph's international, geopolitical, and conflict reporting in one place. Plus, every Friday, the podcast delves into the seismic impact US President Donald Trump is having on the world - from peace talks to tariffs to migration policy. Don't forget to follow and leave a review to stay updated on the latest in global conflict and foreign affairs. Telegraph subscribers get early access to bonus episodes of Battle Lines and its sister podcast, Ukraine: The Latest. You can subscribe within The Telegraph app or click here for more information. Battle Lines' hosts are: Roland Oliphant Roland Oliphant is Chief Foreign Analyst at the Telegraph. He was previously the paper's chief foreign correspondent and before that its Moscow correspondent, living in Russia for 10 years. He has reported from the frontline of the Ukraine-Russia war and Iran's capital Tehran during election time, as well as across Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Venetia Rainey Venetia is Planning Editor (Audio) at The Telegraph, and was previously the paper's Weekend Foreign Editor. Before that she worked as a foreign correspondent for over a decade, living and reporting across the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. She was the producer and writer behind Hong Kong Silenced and How To Become a Dictator - two limited series podcasts looking at the rise of China. On top of covering the week's news, Battle Lines also takes a step back to look at historical, social and cultural takes on conflict and foreign policy. Below are a selection of some of those episodes: Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
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05-05-2025
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Battle Lines: ‘Russia is now but China is the long-term threat'
Will there be a Ukraine peace deal this year? What's it like to be a reporter in China? Is Labour too wishy-washy on defence? And which conflicts should we be paying more attention to? Venetia Rainey is joined by defence editor Danielle Sheridan, senior foreign correspondent Sophia Yan and Ukraine: The Latest host Adelie Pojzman-Pontay to discuss the biggest stories of the year so far. Plus, they reflect on what it's like to be a foreign correspondent and the unique advantages and challenges of being a woman reporting on war and defence, including why can't pregnant women go on Royal Navy ships. Listen to Battle Lines using the audio player in this article or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favourite podcast app. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
Battle Lines: ‘Russia is now but China is the long-term threat'
Will there be a Ukraine peace deal this year? What's it like to be a reporter in China? Is Labour too wishy-washy on defence? And which conflicts should we be paying more attention to? Venetia Rainey is joined by defence editor Danielle Sheridan, senior foreign correspondent Sophia Yan and Ukraine: The Latest host Adelie Pojzman-Pontay to discuss the biggest stories of the year so far. Plus, they reflect on what it's like to be a foreign correspondent and the unique advantages and challenges of being a woman reporting on war and defence, including why can't pregnant women go on Royal Navy ships.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
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I attended Zelensky's private press conference - this is what he told me
Francis Dearnley, one of the co-hosts of the Telegraph podcast Ukraine: The Latest, was invited to attend the private press conference before President Zelensky flew back to Ukraine. Before this intimate hour-long press conference began at Stansted Airport, one of our seasoned industry veterans leaned toward me and remarked, 'This may be the most important conference you and I will ever attend in our careers.' This statement encapsulated the gravity of the moment as we awaited the President. The decisions to be made in the coming days could very well prove to be the most consequential for Europe and its security since the end of the Second World War. The conference room was tight and bustling, the air punctuated by the roar of aeroplanes overhead, making the water in our glasses shake. When President Zelensky entered, a collective breath, an almost imperceptible pause, then nods of acknowledgement when he arrived. To our surprise, he appeared more relaxed than anticipated after what must have been a hellish week. Smiling and exchanging light-hearted banter, he nonetheless remained unwavering in the seriousness of his answers. This was not a man who was prepared to offer big concessions following his recent meeting with President Trump. The sole moment of discomfort came when he was asked if he would 'apologise' to the American president. He deftly evaded the question. Far from displaying signs of capitulation, he exuded a steely resolve. However, no clear path forward emerged from our discussion – there was no concrete outline of what the Europeans might offer, nor any assurance of what role they would play in shaping Ukraine's future security. The reality was clear: the United States still holds a pivotal role in the security guarantees that Ukraine would require to ensure a lasting peace. I posed a question about the occupied territories, asking whether any agreement could involve surrendering land to Russia, particularly in regions it claims as its own, despite the continued presence of Ukrainian troops. Zelensky's response was unequivocal: any peace deal that involved such concessions would not be peace – it would be 'a forced capitulation.' This was a crucial point, for it is widely believed that President Putin will never accept a peace agreement that does not cede entire regions he has annexed, inhabited by millions of Ukrainians, to Russia.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
03-03-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
I attended Zelensky's private press conference - this is what he told me
Francis Dearnley, one of the co-hosts of the Telegraph podcast Ukraine: The Latest, was invited to attend the private press conference before President Zelensky flew back to Ukraine. Before this intimate hour-long press conference began at Stansted Airport, one of our seasoned industry veterans leaned toward me and remarked, 'This may be the most important conference you and I will ever attend in our careers.' This statement encapsulated the gravity of the moment as we awaited the President. The decisions to be made in the coming days could very well prove to be the most consequential for Europe and its security since the end of the Second World War. The conference room was tight and bustling, the air punctuated by the roar of aeroplanes overhead, making the water in our glasses shake. When President Zelensky entered, a collective breath, an almost imperceptible pause, then nods of acknowledgement when he arrived. To our surprise, he appeared more relaxed than anticipated after what must have been a hellish week. Smiling and exchanging light-hearted banter, he nonetheless remained unwavering in the seriousness of his answers. This was not a man who was prepared to offer big concessions following his recent meeting with President Trump. The sole moment of discomfort came when he was asked if he would 'apologise' to the American president. He deftly evaded the question. Far from displaying signs of capitulation, he exuded a steely resolve. However, no clear path forward emerged from our discussion – there was no concrete outline of what the Europeans might offer, nor any assurance of what role they would play in shaping Ukraine's future security. The reality was clear: the United States still holds a pivotal role in the security guarantees that Ukraine would require to ensure a lasting peace. I posed a question about the occupied territories, asking whether any agreement could involve surrendering land to Russia, particularly in regions it claims as its own, despite the continued presence of Ukrainian troops. Zelensky's response was unequivocal: any peace deal that involved such concessions would not be peace – it would be 'a forced capitulation.' This was a crucial point, for it is widely believed that President Putin will never accept a peace agreement that does not cede entire regions he has annexed, inhabited by millions of Ukrainians, to Russia.'
