Fighting rages on the Russian border as pro-Kyiv rebels call for ‘immediate’ evacuation
Mar 14, 2024
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The podcast discusses the latest updates on Russian air attacks in Ukraine, strategic capabilities of Russian commanders, Defense Secretary's push for increased defense spending, Russian jamming of GPS signals, NATO's support for Ukraine, and audience engagement.
NATO stresses urgent support for Ukraine amid critical situation on Russian border.
UK government prohibits foreign state control over newspapers to safeguard editorial independence and combat foreign influence.
Deep dives
The Urgency to Support Ukraine
NATO Secretary-General emphasizes the critical need for quick support to Ukraine. Stoltenberg urges political will and rapid delivery to aid the dire situation in Ukraine, highlighting the severe consequences of any delays on the battlefield.
Concerns Over Potential Foreign State Ownership of Newspapers
Recent UK government decision to ban foreign state control over newspapers. It addresses worries about editorial independence, particularly in the context of potential foreign influence on journalistic freedom, especially concerning the Telegraph.
Grant Shapps' Passion for Defense Spending
Grant Shapps' push for increased defense spending to 3% of GDP, driven by his strong belief in the crucial need for robust national defense. Reflects the broader emphasis on preparing for potential geopolitical threats in an ever-changing and dangerous world.
Impact of Russian GPS Jamming Incident
A recent incident where a plane's communications were jammed by Russians, causing a temporary GPS blackout. This event underscores Russia's disruptive tactics and the implications for military and civilian aircraft's navigation systems, hinting at broader geopolitical tensions.
Today, we bring you the latest news from across the battlefront, Francis continues his analysis of shifting sands of French political opinion towards Ukraine, and we speak to our Defence Editor Danielle Sheridan about her eventful trip to a NATO exercise in Poland.
Contributors:
David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.
Danielle Sheridan (Defence Editor). @SheridanDani on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.
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