Day 814. Today, we discuss whether more Ukrainian strikes in Crimea and Russia have pushed Putin to start talking about negotiations, and hear of another senior Russian military official sacked, in what is starting to look like a purge of the top echelons of Russia’s defence establishment. Contributors: Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X. With thanks to Jen Stout (Freelance Journalist and author) @jm_stout on X.  Her new book 'Night train to Odesa' is out now:  https://birlinn.co.uk/product/night-train-to-odesa/ Articles Referenced: 'Exclusive: Putin wants Ukraine ceasefire on current frontlines' (Reuters) https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/putin-wants-ukraine-ceasefire-current-frontlines-sources-say-2024-05-24/ 'Ukraine starts sending convicts to fight Russia' (The Telegraph) https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/05/23/ukraine-starts-sending-convicts-to-fight-russia/ 'Migrating eagles are avoiding war-torn Ukraine' (The Telegraph) https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/05/20/greater-spotted-eagle-avoid-ukraine-russia-war/ Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.