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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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“I understand Putin hasn’t been outside, as it were, for weeks, if not months now.”

Putin is “terrified” of venturing outside of his “highly defended palaces or the Kremlin” as he fears being taken out by Ukraine, says Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, the a... more

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“Every authoritarian regime has an internet kill switch which they can employ, but the population do get generally quite disturbed when those things happen and it can exacerbate your economic model.”

Putin’s paranoia is “elevated” as outrage from int... more

“We could walk back into the occupied territories without a shot being fired.”

Ukraine has “clawed back the battlefield” by targeting Putin’s “achilles heel” with its strikes on Russia’s oil refineries, says former British Army soldier and journalist... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Hodges
Retired U.S. Army general, former commanding general of U.S. Army Europe
U.S. Army Europe
Episode: Putin’s generals are ‘looking over their shoulders' as the GUR ramp up attacks | Lt Gen Ben Hodges
Hamish de Bretton-Gordon
Former British Army Colonel; defence/foreign policy expert
Independent security analyst
Episode: Are Ukrainian deep strikes putting pressure on the Kremlin?
Olesia Horianinova
Co-founder of the Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Center
Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Center
Episode: Are Ukrainian deep strikes putting pressure on the Kremlin?
Scott Lucas
Professor of International Politics
University College Dublin
Episode: Are Ukrainian deep strikes putting pressure on the Kremlin?
John Foreman
CBE, former UK defense attache to Moscow and Kyiv; associate fellow at Chatham House
Chatham House
Episode: Putin mulls last-ditch with Kremlin reshuffle and goes underground amidst Iran threat | John Foreman
Daniel Tkiie
Prominent Ukrainian TV host and journalist
Channel 24; First Western TV
Episode: Putin’s full-scale war has backfired against his own people | Daniel Tkiie
Matthew Savill
Director of Military Science at RUSI
RUSI
Episode: Putin on the back foot as Ukraine develops and upgrades cruise missiles | Matthew Savill
Michael Bociurkiw
Ukraine-based global affairs analyst, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, founder of World Briefing Report
Atlantic Council
Episode: Bringing Putin to his knees: Russian generals will say 'enough is enough' | Michael Bociurkiw
Diane Francis
Award-winning journalist and editor-at-large at The National Post
The National Post
Episode: Putin’s Black Sea Fleet crippled by Ukraine’s drones | Diane Francis & Orysia Lutsevych on 4 years of war

Host

Philip Ingram
Host of Frontline, Times Radio / Frontline

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Good podcast

    Great insights into many aspects of the war

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bbenes1234
    Canada4 months ago
  • Earnest

    I appreciate the analysis. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    praxis78
    United States5 months ago

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#173
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#80
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#224
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#250
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Putin fears Nato's wrath as he faces the point of no return | Robert Fox
Q: Do you think a potential solution could be the solution? Solution is almost the wrong word that there's been to the Korean War with a large demilitarized zone that is parked to be dealt with politically at some stage in the future, rather than de facto ceding territory to Russia.
If that brings peace about, whatever peace would then look like, because I think we're then into a full Cold War type scenario.
Putin’s generals are ‘looking over their shoulders' as the GUR ramp up attacks | Lt Gen Ben Hodges
Q: What is the potential impact of unmanned and autonomous systems on infantry tactics and battlefield losses?
The guest explains that integrating unmanned systems can reduce infantry casualties and allow missions to be accomplished with less risk to soldiers, while still requiring human oversight and eventual interaction with civilian populations; the technology may reshape how ground operations are conducted, but does not replace the need for ground presence and strategic decision-making.
Putin mulls last-ditch with Kremlin reshuffle and goes underground amidst Iran threat | John Foreman
Q: How real is the threat from external pressures like the U.S. shift toward Iran in shaping Putin's next moves?
External pressures and diversions, such as the U.S. focus on Iran, may temporarily ease pressure on Putin and influence whether he seeks a negotiated exit or presses on, depending on how long foreign attention remains diverted.
Putin mulls last-ditch with Kremlin reshuffle and goes underground amidst Iran threat | John Foreman
Q: What do you think is going on in Moscow?
The discussion centers on whether Putin is being fed a sanitized view by allies and how a deteriorating security situation and intelligence failures have affected decision-making, with emphasis on autocratic consolidation and limited internal challenge to the leadership.
Putin loses fifth member of his inner circle | Diane Francis
Q: Is there potential for a diplomatic path given the current stalemate between Russia and Ukraine?
There remains a possibility for talks, but progress hinges on Russia's demands and the willingness of Western allies to engage beyond symbolic gestures; the political calculus is fragile and time-bound.

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This program centers on deep-dive analyses of the Ukraine war and related security dynamics, blending battlefield updates with geopolitics, diplomacy, and defense strategy. Episodes frequently feature military officers, former officials, journalists, and policy analysts who unpack drone warfare, logistics, economic pressures, alliance politics, and information warfare, all through a global security lens. A standout trait is the consistently rigorous, expert-led briefings that connect frontline events to broader strategic consequences, making it useful for listeners who want precise context for decisions in defense, diplomacy, or risk assessment. The show often emphasizes regime resilience, international sanctions and funding dynamics, and t... more

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