Russia's secret submarine operation in British waters & does the Kremlin no longer fear Donald Trump?

Day 1,505. Today, as Russian shadow fleet tankers steam through the English channel backed up by warships, The Telegraph’s acting defence editor Tom Cotterill, was also floating nearby to witness PM Sir Keir Starmer’s new shadow fleet policy in action. We report on Russia's secret submarine operation in British waters. Ukraine claims that it has put Russia's last remaining ferry in the Kerch Strait out of action, potentially isolating occupied Crimea. And we hear that Hungary has uncovered a massive Ukrainian money laundering operation just days ahead of the general election. Plus we hear from our resident Russia-watcher James Kilner, and ask: is Moscow’s jeering a sign that the Kremlin no longer fears Donald Trump? Contributors: Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X. James Kilner. @jkjourno on X NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE: Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: CONTENT REFERENCED: The Russian warship loomed above me, bristling with firepower and brazen menace, by Tom Cotterill: Russia ran secret submarine operation in British waters: Ukrainian intelligence called it “the last Russian railway ferry in the Kerch Strait still afloat” — now it’s out of action too EMAIL US: Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk . We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many on air and in our newsletter as possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Russia's secret submarine operation in British waters & does the Kremlin no longer fear Donald Trump? is an episode from Ukraine: The Latest by Louisa Wells / Francis Dearnley.

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This episode was published on Apr 9, 2026.

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