Bethany Elliott
@bethanyaelliott.bsky.social
Words in Unherd, Guardian, Politico, New Statesman, New Humanist, The Fence, The Critic, The Daily Mash, Jamestown Foundation. Usually about Russia-Ukraine. Voice/face on BBC radio/TV and Times Radio.
Tonight I’ve been speaking with BBC Radio Ulster about the latest with the Ukraine peace negotiations. From 56 mins in www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Evening Extra - 09/12/2025 - BBC Sounds
All the day’s news and analysis with Richard Morgan.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Tonight I’ve been speaking with BBC Radio Ulster about the latest with the Ukraine peace negotiations. From 56 mins in www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
This story is incredible in so many different ways, not least the fact that the barrister in the case is Ted Loveday from University Challenge! www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
December 9, 2025 at 9:11 AM
This story is incredible in so many different ways, not least the fact that the barrister in the case is Ted Loveday from University Challenge! www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
My favourite ever comment below anything I‘ve written was someone who commented ”I’m sick to death of this woman”.
Mate, so am I!! But at least you can get away once in a while, I’m stuck with her all the time.
Mate, so am I!! But at least you can get away once in a while, I’m stuck with her all the time.
Some of the best content on the FT.com is not being produced by FT journalists, but by below-the-line commenter Winter Cruise Allowance.
Here's their take on the new taxes on cash held in stocks-and-shares ISAs:
Here's their take on the new taxes on cash held in stocks-and-shares ISAs:
December 8, 2025 at 1:43 PM
My favourite ever comment below anything I‘ve written was someone who commented ”I’m sick to death of this woman”.
Mate, so am I!! But at least you can get away once in a while, I’m stuck with her all the time.
Mate, so am I!! But at least you can get away once in a while, I’m stuck with her all the time.
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Watching the first part of Neil Jordan's film of The End of the Affair this morning and was reminded that Greene kept not only a secret diary, but TWO secret diaries. One was a bluff, so that his wife would feel she'd discovered his secret diary. The other secret diary was the real one.
December 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Watching the first part of Neil Jordan's film of The End of the Affair this morning and was reminded that Greene kept not only a secret diary, but TWO secret diaries. One was a bluff, so that his wife would feel she'd discovered his secret diary. The other secret diary was the real one.
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As Ukraine peace negotiations falter, Trump doesn't want to be left looking like the 'idiot with the chequebook' | Bethany Elliott
Trump is preparing to abandon Ukraine
Could this be the moment at which US President Donald Trump washes his hands of Ukraine for good? His son thinks it might be. Donald Trump Jr yesterday told the Doha Forum that his father may walk…
unherd.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
As Ukraine peace negotiations falter, Trump doesn't want to be left looking like the 'idiot with the chequebook' | Bethany Elliott
What should we make of Trump Jr’s comments on Ukraine? Me for @unherd.com unherd.com/newsroom/tru...
Trump is preparing to abandon Ukraine
Could this be the moment at which US President Donald Trump washes his hands of Ukraine for good? His son thinks it might be. Donald Trump Jr yesterday told the Doha Forum that his father may walk awa...
unherd.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:37 AM
What should we make of Trump Jr’s comments on Ukraine? Me for @unherd.com unherd.com/newsroom/tru...
They’re not *people*, that would be silly, meet the ALMIGHTY ALGORITHM.
Mum asked who’s sending her videos of babies/puppies & how can she thank them. It sounded like terrifying ‘There are voices in the walls’ stuff until I realised Instagram. So I explained there’s a system working out what she likes & THAT sounded like terrifying ‘There are voices in the walls’ stuff.
December 7, 2025 at 10:29 PM
They’re not *people*, that would be silly, meet the ALMIGHTY ALGORITHM.
Mum asked who’s sending her videos of babies/puppies & how can she thank them. It sounded like terrifying ‘There are voices in the walls’ stuff until I realised Instagram. So I explained there’s a system working out what she likes & THAT sounded like terrifying ‘There are voices in the walls’ stuff.
December 7, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Mum asked who’s sending her videos of babies/puppies & how can she thank them. It sounded like terrifying ‘There are voices in the walls’ stuff until I realised Instagram. So I explained there’s a system working out what she likes & THAT sounded like terrifying ‘There are voices in the walls’ stuff.
Pretty much all of this poets.org/poem/lullaby-0
December 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Pretty much all of this poets.org/poem/lullaby-0
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I hate it when TV chefs, whilst cooking with alcohol, take a little swig and beam in naughty delight at their own mischief. You're 54 years old. You can buy it legally in a shop. You want to impress me, drink the raw chicken juices you fucking coward.
September 30, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I hate it when TV chefs, whilst cooking with alcohol, take a little swig and beam in naughty delight at their own mischief. You're 54 years old. You can buy it legally in a shop. You want to impress me, drink the raw chicken juices you fucking coward.
The Weir at the Harold Pinter Theatre is very good, tell your friends etc
Theatre. I’ve arrived an hour early, at that exact same time as a mother and adult son who are using their time-killing as an opportunity to make friends. Such a shame I don’t speak English.
December 5, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The Weir at the Harold Pinter Theatre is very good, tell your friends etc
Theatre. I’ve arrived an hour early, at that exact same time as a mother and adult son who are using their time-killing as an opportunity to make friends. Such a shame I don’t speak English.
December 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Theatre. I’ve arrived an hour early, at that exact same time as a mother and adult son who are using their time-killing as an opportunity to make friends. Such a shame I don’t speak English.
Going on their LinkedIn post-passive aggressive email is the professional equivalent of overtaking so you can take a look at the guy driving.
December 5, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Going on their LinkedIn post-passive aggressive email is the professional equivalent of overtaking so you can take a look at the guy driving.
Highly important Southend-on-Sea news
December 5, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Highly important Southend-on-Sea news
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Ukrainian media report that Russia has deported some Ukrainian children from the temporarily occupied territories to North Korea. www.appropriations.senate.gov/hearings/the...
December 4, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Ukrainian media report that Russia has deported some Ukrainian children from the temporarily occupied territories to North Korea. www.appropriations.senate.gov/hearings/the...
Tonight I spoke to BBC Radio Wales about Witkoff’s trip to Moscow. From 1 hr 7 mins in. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Radio Wales Drive - With Wyre Davies - BBC Sounds
Everything you need to know as you head home.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Tonight I spoke to BBC Radio Wales about Witkoff’s trip to Moscow. From 1 hr 7 mins in. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
*screaming* at TV.
December 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
*screaming* at TV.
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Public service announcement. Legendarily combustible Swedish Xmas ornament the @gavlebocken.bsky.social is up, and you can await the semi-inevitable arson live here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1VO...
The Gävle Goat LIVE 2025 | Lofi Christmas mix
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December 2, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Public service announcement. Legendarily combustible Swedish Xmas ornament the @gavlebocken.bsky.social is up, and you can await the semi-inevitable arson live here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1VO...
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December 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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BREAKING GNUS. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Buddy the runaway reindeer from Wales sparks major search
The animal, named Buddy, fled a festive celebration on the coast and went on the run for hours.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM
BREAKING GNUS. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This morning I spoke to BBC Radio Ulster about the Ukraine peace plan and the week ahead. From 54.10. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Good Morning Ulster - 01/12/2025 - BBC Sounds
The day's news agenda, including regular news, travel and sport updates.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:28 AM
This morning I spoke to BBC Radio Ulster about the Ukraine peace plan and the week ahead. From 54.10. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
babe what’s wrong you’ve barely touched your vegan Spike Lee candle
November 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
babe what’s wrong you’ve barely touched your vegan Spike Lee candle
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Zelensky once launched his career as both comedian and politician by rallying against corruption. How far will he distance himself from his disgraced chief of staff? | Bethany Elliott
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Downfall of top ally leaves Zelensky vulnerable
“We wonder why our politicians make the same mistakes when they enter the halls of power. All they know is to divide and subtract. If I could have just one week in office, I would show them.” Thus…
unherd.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Zelensky once launched his career as both comedian and politician by rallying against corruption. How far will he distance himself from his disgraced chief of staff? | Bethany Elliott
unherd.com/newsroom/dow...
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What does Yermak’s loss mean for Zelensky? Me for @unherd.com unherd.com/newsroom/dow...
Downfall of top ally leaves Zelensky vulnerable
“We wonder why our politicians make the same mistakes when they enter the halls of power. All they know is to divide and subtract. If I could have just one week in office, I would show them.” Thus ful...
unherd.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:22 AM
What does Yermak’s loss mean for Zelensky? Me for @unherd.com unherd.com/newsroom/dow...
Scooped four Tony Awards and ended a sixteen year marriage.
‘Arcadia’ in 2009 and ‘Travesties’ in 2016 are two of my favourite ever theatrical performances.
But my most memorable #TomStoppard experience was ‘Leopoldstadt’ where, after it finished, a couple had a blazing row with him chasing after her, loudly demanding “How was I to know it was no good?!”
But my most memorable #TomStoppard experience was ‘Leopoldstadt’ where, after it finished, a couple had a blazing row with him chasing after her, loudly demanding “How was I to know it was no good?!”
November 30, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Scooped four Tony Awards and ended a sixteen year marriage.