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Frontline: The War in Ukraine and Global Security

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Iran
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Ukraine War

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

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Latest Episodes

“They parachuted ground vehicles in behind enemy lines and drove them.”

Journalist and British Army veteran Shaun Pinner describes how Ukrainian troops managed to drive an armoured personnel carrier right up to Russian defences as part of Operation V... more

“There is a fear that, look across the border, there is an economically successful, teaming in population terms, rival. At what point does China seek to turn its economic domination into political domination.”

There is “a lot of fear in Russia” as th... more

“The Russian idea of encircling the fortress belt within the next six months—that’s not going to happen.”

Russia’s 25th Combined Arms Army is in “survival mode”, trying to establish a new defensive line along the Zherebets River, says The ISW’s Georg... more

Lieutenant Vladyslav Polskyi has won Ukraine’s highest military honour for rescuing two wounded soldiers in the ‘kill zone’. Maxim Tucker discusses his time speaking with the former teacher and his unit in Ukraine on Frontline.

Read Maxim's intervie... more

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Recent Guests

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
Vladyslav Polskyi
Lieutenant, Ukrainian forces, battalion commander and hero of the rescue
Ukrainian Armed Forces
Episode: Frontline footage shows Ukrainian commander's rescue under Russian drone attack | Maxim Tucker
Maxim Tucker
Editor in Foreign Desk, Times; former Kiev correspondent for the Times (2014-2017)
The Times
Episode: Putin’s people ‘are starting to get angry!’: Ukraine's spy chief reveals intelligence | Maxim Tucker
Peter Ricketts
Former British diplomat, former national security adviser and official at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Episode: Putin ‘deliberately targeted’ train with former UK PM | Lord Ricketts
Keir Giles
Russia analyst, senior fellow at Chatham House
Chatham House
Episode: Putin’s self-deception is driving Russia towards operational disaster | Keir Giles
General Ben Hodges
Former Commanding General of US Army Europe and military analyst
United States Army Europe
Episode: ‘Knuckleheads’ Witkoff and Kushner’s Kyiv visit was ‘embarrassing’ | Lt Gen Ben Hodges
Anna Zafesova
Russia and Ukraine expert, author
Independent research/author
Episode: 'Putin is completely mad' | Anna Zafesova
Mikhail Khodorkovsky
Russian oligarch-turned-dissident and activist, supporter of civil society and democratic governance in Russia
Free Russia Foundation (contextual)
Episode: Putin has already lost the war in Ukraine | Mikhail Khodorkovsky
Boris Nadezhdin
Exiled Russian opposition politician, formerly active with Yabloko
Yabloko (Apple) Party
Episode: Putin craves support, but the mood in Russia has turned | Exiled politician Boris Nadezhdin

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
  • 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 Kingdoma month 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 States4 months ago
  • Good podcast

    Great insights into many aspects of the war

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bbenes1234
    Canada8 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 ‘deliberately targeted’ train with former UK PM | Lord Ricketts
Q: Do you think Putin is seeking a settlement or continuing to test diplomacy while pursuing military gains?
Putin seems convinced he can still win through a mix of pressure, hybrid attacks, and signaling; the negotiation track appears weak, but there may be underlying incentives to keep talking while still pressing campaigns.
Putin ‘deliberately targeted’ train with former UK PM | Lord Ricketts
Q: If you were still national security advisor, what would you be advising A, the government, and B, Five Eyes partners?
Prioritize defense spending, increase resilience of critical infrastructure, and maintain a united Western stance supporting Ukraine while coordinating with Five Eyes and European allies on intelligence sharing and deterrence.
‘Knuckleheads’ Witkoff and Kushner’s Kyiv visit was ‘embarrassing’ | Lt Gen Ben Hodges
Q: What's your reading of what's gone on there?
The guest suggests the Kiev visit delivered little positive impact, implying the maneuvering by Witkoff and Kushner served Kremlin messaging and did not force meaningful leverage or strategic gains for Ukraine.
Putin suffers major operational blows in Fortress Belt and Kinburn Spit | Maj. Gen. Chip Chapman
Q: What role do Western sanctions and political signals play in the strategic trajectory of the conflict?
Sanctions, alliance cohesion, and potential negotiations risks influence the war's duration and intensity by shaping Russia's economic capacity and Western willingness to sustain support for Ukraine.
Putin suffers major operational blows in Fortress Belt and Kinburn Spit | Maj. Gen. Chip Chapman
Q: How does air superiority influence ongoing drone and missile warfare, and what does that imply for both sides?
Air superiority underpins freedom of movement and targeting, but decentralized drone operations and counter-drone measures are leveling the playing field, making control over the airspace a crucial but not sole determinant of outcomes.

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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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