Russian ‘false flag’ attack blasts energy site and Odesa hit as Czech President visits

Mar 21, 2025

James Rothwell, the Berlin Correspondent for The Telegraph, shares insights on the escalating Ukraine-Russia conflict. He discusses Ukraine's accusations of a Russian false flag attack on energy infrastructure while analyzing Germany's defense reforms. The conversation highlights the political tensions surrounding Friedrich Merz’s proposed military changes and the complexities of balancing defense needs with public infrastructure demands. Rothwell also touches on broader espionage issues linked to the conflict and the urgency for modernization within the Bundeswehr.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Energy Infrastructure Under Fire: Tensions Rise

02:25 • 9min

Suspicious Maritime and Industrial Incidents in Germany

11:33 • 3min

Germany's Defense Reforms and Vigilance Against Hybrid Warfare

14:52 • 15min

Shifting Defense Perspectives and Remembering a Musical Legacy

30:12 • 5min

Escalating Tensions: False Flag Attacks and International Visits

35:10 • 3min