Strike on Russian gunpowder factory sparks massive explosion & Kremlin 'diplomats' break into UK Parliament

Day 1,059.Today, we cover Ukrainian hits on a Russian refinery and gunpowder plot, reports of North Korean suicide troops, and Russian diplomats infiltrating the UK parliament. And we interview senior correspondent and author, Simon Shuster, on key decisions made by the outgoing Biden administration over the past three years.Contributors:Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Narrative Podcast Producer). @adeliepjz on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor, Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to senior correspondent at TIME Magazine and author, Simon Shuster. @shustry on X.Content referenced: The Showman by Simon Shuster:https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-showman-simon-shuster?variant=41083800682530Politico on the (other) Donald and Starmer’s visit to POlandhttps://www.politico.eu/newsletter/london-playbook/keir-and-the-other-donald/Politico’s exclusive interview with Keir Starmer in Kyivhttps://www.politico.eu/article/america-europe-donald-trump-keir-starmer-ukraine-russia-peace-initiative/The Guardian on Russian diplomats breaking into UK Parliamenthttps://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/jan/16/russian-diplomats-accessed-private-area-of-uk-parliament-in-security-breachBBC on lack of convictions on Russian sanctionshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdd994vl76qoAdélie’s Friday treat, a playlist from the French public radio on the best David Lynch music (for the many David-shaped holes in your lives)https://www.radiofrance.fr/fip/podcasts/fip-tape/hommage-a-david-lynch-1803519Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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