Francis Dearnley

Francis is Assistant Comment Editor at the Telegraph. Prior to working as a journalist, he was Chief of Staff to the Chair of the Prime Minister’s Policy Board at the Houses of Parliament in London. He is one of the hosts of our daily podcast 'Ukraine: The Latest', with a particular focus on how the past shines a light on the latest diplomatic, political, and strategic developments. You can find him on Twitter at @FrancisDearnley

Ukraine: The Latest - the Telegraph’s most popular ever podcast

Every weekday our top journalists analyse the invasion from all angles and tell you what you need to know to stay updated

David Knowles 28 Nov 2024, 6:01pm

A very loving letter to Odesa – once poet’s haven, now Russian target

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In Undefeatable, Julian Evans recounts his 30-year relationship with the Ukrainian city – and a local woman – in beautifully evocative style

Francis Dearnley 28 Nov 2024, 11:15am
The Daily T: Why Trump won’t end the Ukraine war ‘in 24 hours’

The President-elect promised to secure peace within a day of entering office - but first both sides must be open to talks

Kamal Ahmed 22 Nov 2024, 6:11pm
The Daily T: Is Joe Biden threatening World War Three?

Plus, an eminent vaccine expert’s concern over Trump’s pick for health secretary: vaccine ‘sceptic’ Robert F Kennedy Jr

Kamal Ahmed 18 Nov 2024, 5:16pm

Trump’s victory means Europe has no choice but to arm – and fast

His inauguration is in January. With boldness, that would be enough time to prepare for a US withdrawal of military aid from Ukraine

Francis Dearnley 7 Nov 2024, 7:02am
Crunch talks in Washington over Storm Shadow missiles - Ukraine: The Latest podcast

Plus Britain attacks ‘baseless’ Russian claims that six expelled diplomats are spies

Francis Dearnley 13 Sep 2024, 5:38pm
Russia gets new missiles from Iran & David Knowles, creator of Ukraine: The Latest, dies aged 32

Every weekday The Telegraph's top journalists analyse the Russian invasion of Ukraine from all angles and tell you what you need to know

Dominic Nicholls 10 Sep 2024, 5:05pm
We have stopped Russia in the east, claims top Ukraine general - Ukraine: The Latest podcast

Every weekday The Telegraph's top journalists analyse the Russian invasion of Ukraine from all angles and tell you what you need to know

David Knowles 6 Sep 2024, 5:43pm
New allegations of Russian interference in US election revealed - Ukraine: The Latest podcast

Every weekday The Telegraph's top journalists analyse the Russian invasion of Ukraine from all angles and tell you what you need to know

David Knowles 5 Sep 2024, 3:54pm
Russia bombs Poltava in one of the war’s deadliest strikes - Ukraine: The Latest podcast

Every weekday The Telegraph's top journalists analyse the Russian invasion of Ukraine from all angles and tell you what you need to know

David Knowles 3 Sep 2024, 4:48pm

Putin has been maimed by Kyiv’s remarkable attack on Russia

Kyiv’s bold operation in Kursk has already transformed the wider conflict in ways that have not been fully appreciated

Francis Dearnley 16 Aug 2024, 5:51pm
Ukraine captures ‘more than 100 prisoners of war’ in Kursk incursion - Ukraine: The Latest podcast

Every weekday The Telegraph's top journalists analyse the Russian invasion of Ukraine from all angles and tell you what you need to know

David Knowles 14 Aug 2024, 4:39pm
Ukraine’s daring attack into Russia continues to gain ground: Ukraine: The Latest podcast

Every weekday The Telegraph's top journalists analyse the Russian invasion of Ukraine from all angles and tell you what you need to know

Dominic Nicholls 8 Aug 2024, 4:51pm
Ukraine launches a surprise attack on Russia’s Kursk region: Ukraine: The Latest podcast

Every weekday The Telegraph's top journalists analyse the Russian invasion of Ukraine from all angles and tell you what you need to know

David Knowles 7 Aug 2024, 4:08pm
Crucial lessons from the front-line as Russia advances in Donbas - Ukraine: The Latest podcast

Every weekday The Telegraph's top journalists analyse the Russian invasion of Ukraine from all angles and tell you what you need to know

David Knowles 5 Aug 2024, 4:32pm
Locals flee eastern city of Pokrovsk as Russian army approaches - Ukraine: The Latest podcast

Every weekday The Telegraph's top journalists analyse the Russian invasion of Ukraine from all angles and tell you what you need to know

David Knowles 2 Aug 2024, 4:22pm
Ukraine is surviving - here’s what it needs to win | Defence in Depth

Five factors Kyiv needs to defeat Vladimir Putin – and to do so decisively – rather than just survive

Francis Dearnley 2 Aug 2024, 8:00am
Russia & Iran’s partnership of defiance against the West - Ukraine: The Latest podcast

Every weekday The Telegraph's top journalists analyse the Russian invasion of Ukraine from all angles and tell you what you need to know

David Knowles 31 Jul 2024, 4:18pm
Zelensky visits the front while Ukraine debates tax rises - Ukraine: The Latest podcast

Every weekday The Telegraph's top journalists analyse the Russian invasion of Ukraine from all angles and tell you what you need to know

David Knowles 30 Jul 2024, 4:21pm
Ukraine weathers further strikes on energy infrastructure - ‘Ukraine: The Latest’ Podcast

Every weekday The Telegraph's top journalists analyse the Russian invasion of Ukraine from all angles and tell you what you need to know

David Knowles 26 Jul 2024, 4:17pm
Ukraine repels massive Russian assault in Donbas - ‘Ukraine: The Latest’ Podcast

Every weekday The Telegraph's top journalists analyse the Russian invasion of Ukraine from all angles and tell you what you need to know

David Knowles 25 Jul 2024, 5:08pm
Russia attempts encirclement in Donetsk- Ukraine: The Latest, Podcast

Every weekday The Telegraph's top journalists analyse the Russian invasion of Ukraine from all angles and tell you what you need to know

David Knowles 24 Jul 2024, 5:28pm