Battle Lines: ‘China is the long-term threat’ - reporter roundtable – The Telegraph – 05.05.25
- Michael Julien
- May 8
- 1 min read
Reporting on Ukraine, living in China and the life of a foreign correspondent
Venetia Rainey. Sophia Yan Senior foreign correspondent. Danielle Sheridan Defence Editor. Adelie Pojzman-Pontay Narrative Audio Journalist
Will there be a Ukraine peace deal this year? What’s it like to be a reporter in China? Is Labour too wishy-washy on defence? And which conflicts should we be paying more attention to?
Venetia Rainey is joined by defence editor Danielle Sheridan, senior foreign correspondent Sophia Yan and Ukraine: The Latest host Adelie Pojzman-Pontay to discuss the biggest stories of the year so far.
Plus, they reflect on what it’s like to be a foreign correspondent and the unique advantages and challenges of being a woman reporting on war and defence, including why can’t pregnant women go on Royal Navy ships.
Here is the full 46 minutes report on YouTube. Click here:

Defence editor Danielle Sheridan on assignment in Ukraine - Credit: Paul Grover/The Telegraph
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