Frontline 'breaking point' discovered when troops 'stop caring if they survive' & exclusive: Ukraine sanctions chief begs allies to 'seize Russia’s shadow fleet'
Ukraine: The Latest
Louisa Wells / Francis Dearnley
4.8 • 2.7K Ratings
🗓️ 28 April 2026
⏱️ 53 minutes
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Summary
Day 1,524.
At what point do frontline soldiers in Ukraine reach a breaking point?
Today, as Russia’s Tuapse oil refinery is hit yet again, we discuss a new study underscoring the strain on troops in Ukraine, with many now serving longer in “the kill zone” than in some of the deadliest wars of the 20th century. We also report on a new museum in North Korea dedicated to soldiers killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine, highlighting deepening ties between Moscow and Pyongyang. And later, Joe Barnes speaks to Ukraine’s international sanctions representative about what more can be done to tighten sanctions on Russia and weaken the Kremlin’s war effort.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
With thanks to Vladyslav Vlasiuk, Presidential Commissioner for Sanctions Policy of Ukraine.
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: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Joe Barnes’s Pieces for The Telegraph:
‘Britain and France should lead new European Nato, says ex-chief’ –
Britain and allies could pool weapons funding in ‘defence bank’ –
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/26/britain-allies-pool-weapons-fund/
Putin humiliated as Russian mercenaries in Africa forced to withdraw (The Telegraph):
The heroic postmen of war-torn Ukraine putting Royal Mail to shame (The Telegraph):
North Korea Displays US M1A1 and Leopard 2A4 Tanks Likely Sourced from Russia for Study of Western Armor (Army Recognition Group):
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Frontline psychological 'breaking point' discovered
- Exclusive interview with Ukraine sanctions chief
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | The Telegraph. |
| 0:09.3 | I'm Francis Dernley, and this is Ukraine, the latest. |
| 0:13.7 | Today, as Russia's Tuapsi oil refinery is hit yet again, we discuss a new study underscoring |
| 0:19.7 | the breaking point for soldiers on the front lines, |
| 0:22.7 | and the length of time many spend there exceeding some of the worst wars of the 20th century. |
| 0:29.1 | We then consider a new museum opening up in North Korea, dedicated to its soldiers killed for Russia, |
| 0:34.4 | and then our Brussels correspondent Joe Barnes speaks to the international sanctions representative for Ukraine. And then our Brussels correspondent, Joe Barnes, speaks to the |
| 0:37.9 | international sanctions representative for Ukraine. What more can be done? |
| 0:43.8 | bravery takes you through the most unimaginable hardships to finally reward you with victory. |
| 0:53.1 | Russia does not want fees. |
| 0:54.7 | First, we're |
| 0:55.3 | with our help for the Ukraine |
| 0:57.8 | also our freedom |
| 0:59.7 | and our European |
| 1:02.2 | Writers. If I'm president, |
| 1:04.3 | I will have that war settled |
| 1:05.6 | in one day, 24 hours. |
| 1:07.4 | We are with you, not just |
| 1:09.1 | today or tomorrow, but for 100 years. |
| 1:12.2 | We can't as European, let us gain the Russia in Ukraine. |
| 1:16.7 | Nobody's going to break us. |
| 1:18.7 | We're strong. |
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