The War Beyond the Headlines: A Chat with Francis Dearnley of Ukraine: The Latest

Today's guest is someone who has helped shape how thousands of people around the world understand this war on a daily basis. Francis Dearnley is Executive Editor at The Telegraph and one of the co-hosts of the award-winning podcast Ukraine: The Latest, which has become one of the most respected and widely followed sources of analysis on the conflict since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. One of the things I've always appreciated about Francis' work is that it combines rigorous journalism with a deep appreciation for history. As I also try to do with my podcast, rather than simply asking what happened today, he's constantly exploring the bigger questions and how these events fit within their historical context. So today, rather than focusing solely on the latest battlefield developments, I want to take a step back. We'll get Francis’ personal views on the war, what Ukraine has taught him after years of reporting from the country, and ultimately how history may judge this conflict. Link to Francis' podcast Ukraine: The Latest - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO-F29HDAmtnKk7p0LMLqc5Xb4lpeqU5TAbout Francis DearnleyFrancis Dearnley is a British journalist, writer and podcast host who has spent years closely following Ukraine and the war with Russia. He is the host of Ukraine: The Latest, the leading English-language podcasts covering the war, and brings a rare combination of on-the-ground reporting, historical context and deep knowledge of Ukrainian affairs. To connect and message with Mark on LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mcnamee-58950910 To learn more, visit:https://ubn.network/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Mark-McNamee/ If you found this episode valuable, follow the podcast and share it with someone who wants to better understand the war in Ukraine.