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Resilience in Turetsk: A Town at War

This chapter delves into the ongoing war, examining the resilience of Turetsk, a strategically significant town. The speakers share reflections on the conflict, discuss ways to support Ukrainian soldiers, and highlight the importance of diplomatic efforts for a sustainable resolution.

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Please note: this episode was recorded before the extraordinary events at the White House on Friday afternoon.

Day 1,101.

Today, we return to Kursk, Russia, where fighting has intensified, consider the outcomes of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s vital visit to Washington, and hear the latest update on resistance in the occupied territories. Plus, we hear from Colin Freeman, who visits a former nuclear weapon facility in Ukraine.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Dr. Jade McGlynn (War Studies Department of King's College). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.

Colin Freeman (Foreign Correspondent). @ColinFreeman on X.

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Content Referenced:

Dutch NGO Protect Ukraine:

https://www.protectukraine.nl/

How a nuclear-armed Ukraine could become ‘Europe’s Israel’ (Colin in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/24/nuclear-armed-ukraine/

War robs Ukraine of its next generation (Colin in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/02/22/ukraine-russia-war-zelensky-poets-culture-youth/

The town Russia couldn’t take (Adrian Blomfield in The Telegraph:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/russia-ukraine-casualties-2024-losses-toretsk/

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