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Russia has carried out the largest air attack on Ukraine since the start of the war. Hundreds of missiles and drones were fired, killing at least 12 people and injuring dozens more. The BBC's James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
James Waterhouse, BBC Ukraine Correspondent
James Waterhouse, BBC's Ukraine Correspondent
James Waterhouse, BBC News Ukraine Correspondent, discusses the possibility of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine set to take place in Istanbul.
There's been a cautious response from Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky after a surprise late-night offer of ceasefire talks from Russia. The BBC's James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
After months of tense negotiations Ukraine and the US have signed a much-anticipated natural resources deal - and YOU have lots of questions about it.Why is Ukraine going ahead with it? Can it still join NATO? What could the US offer Russia?Lucy is joined by Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse, BBC Verify's Olga Robinson and diplomatic correspondent James Landale to answer these and more.Today's episode is presented by Lucy Hockings. The producers were Laurie Kalus and Ben Carter. The technical producer was Jack Graysmark. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord
James Waterhouse, BBC News Ukraine Correspondent, discusses the signing of an agreement between the US and Ukraine that would share revenues from the future sale of Ukrainian minerals.
The minerals deal between the US and Ukraine could be signed as early as Thursday, with top Ukrainian officials reportedly en route to Washington. The BBC's Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to Alexa Cook.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has announced a three-day ceasefire with Ukraine starting from May the 8th and is urging Kyiv to do the same. Ukraine is yet to respond. BBC reporter James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
James Waterhouse, BBC's Ukraine Correspondent and David Dunn, Professor in International Politics at the University of Birmingham
Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International Politics at Clinton Institute in UCD; James Waterhouse, BBC Ukraine Correspondent
Is the 30 hour ceasefire definitively over? James Waterhouse is the BBC's correspondent in Ukraine...
Kate Adie presents stories from Ukraine, Ecuador, the US, Ghana and ItalyDonald Trump's pre-election promise to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours failed to materialise, and this week the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US was willing to walk away from talks if a Russia-Urkraine ceasefire deal is not agreed soon. James Waterhouse reports from Sumy, where at least 35 people were killed last weekend, and reflects on how Ukraine is now more vulnerable than ever.Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa was returned to power in a decisive election win last weekend. His popularity is built around his 'iron fist' approach to crime - though murder rates remain stubbornly high. Ione Wells heard about the scale of the challenges ahead in the president's war on drugs.The deportation of Kilmar Ábrego García from Maryland to a super max prison in El Salvador has proven a flash-point in America's debate on immigration - and Donald Trump's battle with the judiciary. Nomia Iqbal reflects on the US President's attempts to test the limits of the executive.The Sahel region of Africa has recently been described as the ‘epicentre of global terrorism' according to the Global Terrorism index, and there are fears that increasingly complex smuggling networks are feeding the violence. Ed Butler has been to the border between northern Ghana and Burkina Faso.Eighty years ago the Second World War in Italy was drawing to a close, and as allied forces raced to liberate cities, the port of Trieste was briefly occupied by Yugoslav communists who handed out violent punishment to locals. Tony Grant finds the ghosts of the past still stalk the city.Series producer: Serena Tarling Production coordinators: Sophie Hill & Katie Morrison Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith
In today's episode we do something slightly different. You'll be familiar with some of the names and voices of the correspondents who've covered the Ukraine war for the last three years - James Waterhouse, Lyse Doucet, Sarah Rainsford and more - who regularly appear on this podcast. But you'll be less familiar with the people doing the work behind the scenes. Today, we hear from one of them. Kate Peters spent more than 30 years with BBC News and she spent a lot of time producing and running bureaus in Moscow and then Kyiv.Kate reflects on her career, discusses the challenges of working in a war zone and talks with Jonathan Beale, a BBC defence correspondent who worked with during her time in Ukraine. Today's episode is presented by Vitaly Shevchenko. The producer was Ben Carter. The editor was Max Deveson. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord
James Waterhouse, BBC's Ukraine Correspondent, discusses the Russian attack on Sumy which killed at least 34 people.
Two Russian ballistic missiles slammed into the heart of the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy overnight killing 34 people and wounding more than a hundred. BBC correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Today, we look at whether President Trump is still interested in Ukraine? It comes as the “coalition of the willing” of European countries meet in Brussels. James is joined by Ukraine Correspondent, James Waterhouse in Kyiv and former UK Defence Attache to Moscow and Kyiv John Foreman. Also, is the government about to nationalise British Steel? James and Henry discuss that and the latest government efficiency drive. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/m3YPUGv9New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by James Cook. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Bella Saltiel and Alix Pickles The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.
President Zelensky says two Chinese citizens have been captured while fighting for Russia in the Donetsk region. But how did they end up in Ukraine and what does this mean for the future of the conflict?General Sir Nick Carter, former chief of the UK's defence staff, is in the studio to discuss this latest development, as well as whether the world order as we know it has changed for good, and if the UK would ever consider compulsory military service.Also, how has President Trump's tariffs announcement been received in Ukraine? James Waterhouse sends us his thoughts from Kyiv.Today's episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producers were Laurie Kalus, Julia Webster and Peter Karlsen. The technical producer was Jack Graysmark. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord
James Waterhouse, BBC Ukraine Correspondent, outlines the talking points ahead of today's Coalition of the Willing meeting.
Ukraine has accused Russia of committing a war crime, after a drone strike on a military hospital in the eastern city of Kharkiv. The BBC's James Waterhouse spoke to Alexa Cook.
What's President Trump's next move in the ceasefire negotiations? What would happen if Russia launched a missile from the Black Sea into Ukraine? And what is President Putin up to in the Arctic?James is joined by BBC Verify's Olga Robinson and diplomatic correspondent James Landale to answer these questions and more.Today's episode is presented by James Waterhouse. The producers were Ryan Johnston and Ben Carter. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord
James Waterhouse, BBC Ukraine Correspondent and Harriet Alexander, The Times Senior Features Reporter, The Times and The Sunday Times
James Waterhouse, BBC Ukraine Correspondent, discusses if a ceasefire in the war with Russia is possible.
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has announced he is generally in support of a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. BBC's Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to Corin Dann.
James Waterhouse, BBC Ukraine Correspondent, reports as the latest talks between Ukrainian and US officials begin in Saudi Arabia.
The Kremlin has condemned Ukraine's largest drone attack yet on Moscow and other parts of Russia, saying it could spoil what it called a trend towards a peace settlement. The BBC's James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
US and Ukrainian officials are meeting today in Saudi Arabia for talks about a ceasefire with Russia. To discuss the prospects for peace, Ukranian MP Kira Rudik, Samuel Ramani, Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and BBC's James Waterhouse.
Is this the week the war changes?On the battlefield, Russian forces are reportedly trying to encircle thousands of Ukrainian soldiers in the Kursk region, where they recaptured three settlements on Sunday.Meanwhile, talks are taking place on Tuesday between Ukrainians and US officials in Saudi Arabia, at which Kyiv is expected to push for a truce with Russia in the sea and sky.So is this a potentially pivotal moment in the war in Ukraine? Lyse and James are joined by Karolina Hird from the Institute for the Study of War think-tank in Washington.Today's episode is presented by Lyse Doucet and James Waterhouse. The producers were Ryan Johnston, Anna Chornous and Ben Carter. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor is Ben Mundy. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord
U.S and Ukrainian officials are set to hold peace talks in Saudi Arabia. BBC Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to Corin Dann.
James Waterhouse, BBC Ukraine Correspondent and Steven Erlanger, chief diplomatic correspondent Europe, New York Times
Russian missiles have killed and injured dozens of people in Ukraine over the weekend, as officials prepare to hold peace talks in Saudi Arabia this week. BBC's Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
The Ukrainecast team join the Global News Podcast to answer listener questions.We discuss Donald Trump's latest threat, the prospects of peace in Ukraine, and that minerals deal.Today's episode is presented by Lyse Doucet, James Waterhouse, Vitaly Shevchenko and Jackie Leonard.The producers were Ben Carter and Ryan Johnston. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor is Ben Mundy.Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord
Today, we discuss the emergency EU summit taking place in Brussels. Adam catches up with Europe editor Katya Adler about the discussions taking place about how the EU can bolster their defence spending, as well as supporting Ukraine in the face of uncertainty with the US. And Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse dials in to discuss how Zelensky is approaching the summit, and how Ukrainians are feeling a week on from the heated exchange in the Oval Office. And Chris Mason drops in to discuss the Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood taking on the independent Sentencing Council over new guidance which would make the ethnicity or faith of an offender a bigger factor when deciding whether to jail them.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/NbuxWnmYNew episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Miranda Slade with Shiler Mahmoudi. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham
James Waterhouse, BBC Ukraine Correspondent, discusses the reaction in Ukraine to a tumuluous week in US/Ukraine relations.
Ukraine is grappling with Tuesday's announcement from Donald Trump that the United States has paused all military aid to Ukraine. BBC's Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
The BBC's Ukraine correspondent, James Waterhouse, on Volodymyr Zelensky's meeting with European leaders after a bruising encounter with Donald Trump.
James Waterhouse, BBC Ukraine Correspondent, discusses what it's hoped will come of the Ukraine/USA Minerals deal.
James Waterhouse, BBC's Ukraine Correspondent and Lucy Fisher, Financial Times Whitehall Editor and host of the Political Fix podcast
James Waterhouse, BBC Ukraine Correspondent // Suzanne Lynch, Associate Editor at POLITICO // Simon Marks, Chief Correspondent of Feature Story News
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he would give up his presidency in exchange for Ukraine's Nato membership, adding he would resign if it brought about peace in the country. BBC Kyiv correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
The Ukrainecast team answer listener questions on BBC Radio 5 LiveToday's episode is presented by Lyse Doucet, James Waterhouse, Nick Eardley and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producer was Ryan Johnston. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor is Ben Mundy. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord
The White House national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said today that the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, was expected to sign a minerals agreement with the US imminently. For more on this BBC's Ukraine Correspondent, James Waterhouse.
James Waterhouse, BBC's Ukraine Correspondent Misha Glenny, author and broadcaster
James Waterhouse, BBC Ukraine Correspondent, discusses negotiations due to take place between Russia and the US to try and end the war in Ukraine.
European leaders have been left out in the cold with the US saying Europe won't have a seat at the table when talks start to end the war in Ukraine. The BBC's James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump say they spoke for an hour and a half, and will visit each other's countries, as they work to end the Ukraine war. Reaction from Kyiv from Kateryna Malofieva, Ukranian Journalist, James Waterhouse, BBC Ukraine correspondent and Ukranian MP, Kira Rudik.
Today, we look at what a potential peace deal in Ukraine could look like.President Trump says he'll “probably” meet President Zelensky next week, amid reports that America's blueprint for peace in Ukraine is set to be unveiled in the coming days. What could a plan look like? And, will President Zelensky back it? Paddy and Laura are joined by the BBC's Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse. And, TikTok is being sued by the parents of four British teenagers who believe their children died after taking part in viral trends that circulated on the video-sharing platform in 2022. Laura has been speaking to them about what they want changing on the platform. To watch the full Newscast 5th Birthday celebration - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/l0056y9j/newscasts-5th-birthdayYou can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Catherine Fusillo. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.
President Trump has spent his first 24 hours back in the White House - having once claimed he would end the war in that time.There's no sign yet, but can Donald Trump provide peace? What did he say at his inauguration? And what can we learn from his first full day in the job?Today's episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire, Vitaly Shevchenko and James Waterhouse. The producers were Nathan Gower and Ryan Johnston. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sara Wadeson. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord
Today, we look at the assassination of a Russian general in Moscow. Lt Gen Igor Kirillov was at the entrance to a residential block on Tuesday morning when a device hidden in an electric scooter exploded and killed him. Ukraine has claimed responsibility for the attack. Adam is joined by James Waterhouse, BBC Ukraine Correspondent and Chris Steele - the former head of the Russia Desk at MI6, Author of “Unredacted: Russia, Trump and the Fight for Democracy” and a director of Orbis Business Intelligence.And, Sara Sharif's father and stepmother have been sentenced to life in prison for her murder. Adam speaks to the Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza about how to keep children safe.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper and Anna Harris. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.
Three Ukrainians on how their lives have changed and their hopes for peace. Victoria, James and Vitaly are in the studio to reflect on 1000 days of the conflict. They're joined by student Vitalii, teacher Olga and young mum Iryna - three friends of the podcast whose stories we've followed over the last few years. They also answer listener questions. Today's episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire, James Waterhouse and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producers were Bella Saltiel, Arsenii Sokolov and Ben Carter. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sara Wadeson. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480 You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast's Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord