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Frontline: The War in Ukraine and Global Security

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The sharpest minds and analysis on the frontline of the war in Ukraine - and related conflicts - on Times Radio.

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“The conditions have not been set on the ground for Putin to realise he is not going to win.”

False information from Russian generals means that Putin is in total denial about the fact that all of his military objectives have failed, says former Bri... more

“The war is not going in any sense in Russia’s way.”

Trump does not understand Putin’s true position in this war and exaggerates Russia’s strength, says Dr Jamie Shea, a former deputy assistant secretary general of Nato.

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“Ukraine has said, ‘Right, if you want to do a pincer movement, you have to go through the fields, which makes you very vulnerable, and we will take you out.’”

It is “thoroughly miserable” for the Russians on the frontline, as their military strategy... more

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Scott Lucas
Professor of International Politics at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin
Clinton Institute / EA Worldview
Episode: Kyiv smashes Putin's refineries as Starshield system restored to Ukraine | Scott Lucas
Orysia Lutsevych
Deputy Director of the Russia and Eurasia Programme and Head of the Ukraine Forum at Chatham House
Chatham House
Episode: Trump's 'schizophrenic' policymaking can't save Putin | Orysia Lutsevych
Mick Ryan
Retired Major General, Australian Army; former commander of Australian Defense College; analyst and author
Australian Army
Episode: 'Russia is in big trouble' as deep strikes hit Yandex and Putin's bots | Maj. Gen. Mick Ryan
Tim Ash
Economist and Chatham House Associate Fellow
Episode: 'Trump's been played' again as Putin's diesel supply likely already destroyed by Ukraine | Tim Ash
Yuriy Sak
Former advisor to the Minister of Defense of Ukraine
Ukrainian government defense advisory
Episode: Putin’s drones decimated by Ukraine’s new AI robot guns | Yuriy Sak
Michael Bociurkiw
Canadian-Ukrainian global affairs analyst, journalist and former OSCE spokesman
World Briefing; OSCE (former)
Episode: Will Putin Aim to Create a Land Corridor to Moldova? | Frontline
Kurt Volker
Former US ambassador to NATO; distinguished fellow at Center for European Policy Analysis; US special representative for Ukraine negotiations (2017-2019)
Center for European Policy Analysis
Episode: Putin’s cronies know their troops are ‘ineffective’ | Amb. Volker
Shaun Pinner
British Army veteran and Ukraine resident, journalist for London Loves Business
London Loves Business, Voices from the Front (Substack)
Episode: Putin’s troops fooled by a Trojan horse in Operation Vivaldi | Shaun Pinner
Ian Williams
Award-winning foreign correspondent and author
Author of Vampire State, The Rise and Fall of the Chinese Economy
Episode: Putin’s people fear China’s political takeover | Ian Williams

Hosts

Philip Ingram
Host of Frontline, Times Radio (Frontline)
Kate Chabot
Host of Frontline: The War in Ukraine and Global Security, Times Radio

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • You can't have people clearing their throat at the microphones. Then there's the levels. Nobody is paying attention to levels

    Podcast Addict
    2
    Bates from the north
    13 days ago
  • Superb insights

    Great hosts and guests, good length and really informative. It does seem to be a bit pessimistic towards Russia - I hope this is well founded, but sometimes wander if it portrays the full story. Obviously this is hard to achieve anyway. Strongly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jjh297
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Great Hosts, Great Guests, Excellent Podcast

    **Update** Please fix this podcast so I can get it on Apple Podcasts instead of having to go elsewhere to listen to it. It is still

    One of my favorites but for some reason hardly gets loaded into Apple Podcasts anymore.

    This is one of my favorite podcasts too to learn more about the “10 day, military operation by Russia“ or just the most up to date information on the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. If Geopolitical issues are your thing, it’s a must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Timtimtimtim1587
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent review of the current situation. I really applauded Major General Chapman's observation that one of the reasons that the Kerch Bridge has not been blown up recently is to allow some of the 2 million Russian inhabitants (military and civian) to flee from Crimea (Sun Tzu's Golden Bridge reference). I have wondered why this is either not obvious or not deliberately mentioned in the American press in my experience! And thank you too, Phillip!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    DrGitPaws
    3 months ago
  • Great Hosts, Great Guests, Excellent Podcast

    This is one of my favorite podcasts too to learn more about the “10 day, military operation by Russia“ or just the most up to date information on the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. If Geopolitical issues are your thing, it’s a must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Timtimtimtim1587
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the depth and credibility of analysis from practitioners.
Shows consistent reliability and timely coverage of Ukraine-related developments, which keeps audiences engaged.
Content is dense and highly informative, which suits listeners seeking substantive geopolitical context.
Guest lineup frequently features defense and policy experts, adding authoritative insights.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Putin’s drones decimated by Ukraine’s new AI robot guns | Yuriy Sak
Q: And are they proving effective already, Yuriy? Have you noticed the difference?
He notes that Ukrainian air defenses, including AI-driven turrets, have begun destroying drones, demonstrating tangible improvements on the frontline.
'Russia is in big trouble' as deep strikes hit Yandex and Putin's bots | Maj. Gen. Mick Ryan
Q: What risks or opportunities do China, Iran, and North Korea present in this conflict?
These states form an authoritarian learning and adaptation bloc, sharing drones, technology, and strategic coercion; their collaboration strengthens Russia's position while complicating Western strategic calculations, with China often seeking to keep Europe and the US focused away from broader regional challenges.
'Russia is in big trouble' as deep strikes hit Yandex and Putin's bots | Maj. Gen. Mick Ryan
Q: What is the significance of striking data centers like Yandex in the broader war effort?
Targeting data centers disrupts the orchestration of modern society, disrupts information campaigns, and can limit the enemy's ability to interfere in domestic politics and maintain wartime resilience.
'Russia is in big trouble' as deep strikes hit Yandex and Putin's bots | Maj. Gen. Mick Ryan
Q: How have Ukraine's tactical approaches evolved to regain the initiative?
Ukraine has moved toward maneuver warfare with combined arms, using armor supported by infantry and aerial Overwatch, enhanced by cause and mid-range strike drones that enable deep shaping operations and suppression of Russian ISR.
'Russia is in big trouble' as deep strikes hit Yandex and Putin's bots | Maj. Gen. Mick Ryan
Q: What is mission command and why is it a differentiator in this conflict?
Mission command is about giving commanders intent and the flexibility for subordinates to develop the method to achieve that intent, enabling innovation, initiative, and adaptability at many levels, which contrasts with highly centralized Russian command structures.

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This program consistently centers on the Ukraine war, its global security implications, and the geopolitical ripple effects for Europe, NATO, and allied policy. Episodes frequently feature seasoned security analysts, former diplomats, military professionals, and policy researchers who dissect battlefield developments, leadership dynamics, and the broader strategic environment. Notable throughlines include the evolution of Western support, the role of intelligence and special operations, energy and economic pressures, and the domestic impacts within Russia and Ukraine. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who want high-signal analysis from practitioners and scholars, with a distinct emphasis on credible, experience-based perspectives ov... more

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