Volodymyr Zelensky’s appointed the second youngest Prime Minister in Ukraine's history as part of the largest shake up of his wartime government. 39-year-old Yulia Svyrydenko is best known for brokering a key minerals deal with the US. Reporting from Kyiv, The Times’ Maxim Tucker examines whether she can use her contacts in Washington to steady Ukraine’s rollercoaster relationship with Donald Trump.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Picture: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why is Israel bombing Syria?
Huge strikes—including on Syria’s military HQ in Damascus—signal a new phase in Israel’s ‘war on seven fronts’. Binyamin Netanyahu claims the moves aim to prevent harm to Syria’s Druze minority, but Syria’s interim president insists he’ll protect their rights. The Times’ long-time Middle East correspondent, Richard Spencer, unpacks the motives, consequences, and the complex sectarian dynamics at play.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Melania Trump: Ukraine's Secret Weapon?
As Ukrainians respond to Donald Trump’s dramatic shift in support for Kyiv, many are attributing Melania Trump’s influence to her husband’s tougher approach on Russia. The Times’ Washington correspondent, George Grylls, examines the first lady’s role – and the potential impact of Trump’s threatened secondary sanctions.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is Trump's promise a turning point in the Ukraine war?
Donald Trump’s frustration over the lack of a ceasefire deal has boiled over, with the president saying he’s ‘very, very unhappy’ with Vladimir Putin. Now Ukraine will receive ‘massive’ amounts of American weapons - and Trump has set a 50 day deadline for a peace deal. But will these arms—and the threat of tariffs—be enough to shift the war? Military analyst Sean Bell breaks down Trump’s shifting stance and the challenges ahead.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Russia has sustained one million casualties
According to British intelligence, more than one million Russian troops have now been killed or injured during the invasion of Ukraine. That's not just a million people dead or wounded, but a million families back home in Russia affected by the war. The World in 10 examines whether that is undermining public opinion of the war, and how that discontent threatens Putin.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Picture: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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