Ukraine: The Latest Russian seaport near Kerch bridge 'explodes' & war drones fly towards Zelensky’s plane
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Dec 5, 2025 Dr. Jade McGlynn, a War Studies expert, shares insights on resistance operations and identity challenges in occupied territories. She highlights recent partisan activities and Moscow’s attempts to reshape civic identity. Dr. James Gough, head of the David Nott Foundation, discusses training frontline surgeons in Ukraine, stressing the need for robust medical training and innovations in trauma care. Together, they delve into the urgent medical challenges and the interplay of diplomacy and morale on the ground.
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Russian Narratives Overstate Imminent Offensives
- Russian info campaigns exaggerate offensive plans to project strength and unsettle opponents.
- Dominic Nicholls highlights these narratives as lacking credibility and intended for propaganda effect.
Drones Targeted Zelensky's Dublin Arrival
- Military drones breached the no-fly zone as Zelensky's plane approached Dublin, creating a major security alert.
- Dominic Nicholls reports security sources suspect hybrid-warfare intent and potential Russian involvement though direct evidence is absent.
US Pushes Europe To Own Conventional Defence
- The US reportedly wants Europe to assume most NATO conventional capabilities by 2027 while realigning command areas.
- Dominic Nicholls notes this contrasts with NATO's reinforcement moves and could signal US recalibration of burden-sharing.