Ukraine: The Latest Putin threatens to attack Britain and US after Storm Shadow strike injures North Korean commander in Kursk
Nov 22, 2024
Join James Rothwell, Berlin Correspondent for The Telegraph, and Matthew Savill, Director of Military Sciences at the Royal United Services Institute, as they unpack the latest threats from Putin against the US and Britain following military actions in Ukraine. They dive into the implications of Russia's new missile, changes in Germany's political landscape, and the strategic involvement of North Korean forces. The discussion also highlights the resilience of Ukrainians and explores the possibility of an escalating arms race as tensions rise.
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Putin's New Missile
- Putin unveiled a new intermediate-range missile called the Oresnik.
- This missile is nuclear-capable and was tested in Ukraine, but designed for a European strike.
North Korean General Wounded
- A senior North Korean general was wounded in a Ukrainian strike in Kursk.
- This is likely connected to the Storm Shadow strike on a Russian command post.
German Political Landscape
- German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius will not run for SPD leadership against Olaf Scholz.
- This is significant because Pistorius is considered more hawkish on Ukraine than Scholz.