Ukraine: The Latest

Spy ship in underwater skirmish & Russia loses 10,000 tanks

Jan 30, 2025

Memphis Barker, Senior Foreign Correspondent at The Telegraph, discusses the intriguing activities of a Russian spy ship off Britain's coast, raising alarm over maritime security. Nate Darling, host of the Cleveland Ukraine Podcast, highlights the resilience of the Ukrainian diaspora in Northeast Ohio, focusing on humanitarian support and cultural preservation. Taras Malay, president of the Cleveland Maidan Association, shares insights on community efforts to aid Ukrainian refugees, emphasizing the importance of solidarity in these challenging times.

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Taras Malay

Nate Darling

Memphis Barker

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Quick takeaways

Russia's military capability is critically weakened, losing nearly 10,000 tanks and struggling to replenish its forces.

Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructures highlight a strategic shift towards reducing Europe’s dependency on Russian energy resources.

Deep dives

Russia's Military Challenges

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine reveals that Russia's military strength is waning, as recent reports indicate a substantial depletion of its Soviet-era military stockpile. With losses accounting for approximately 50% of its total military equipment, Russia may struggle to replenish its forces effectively. Despite having around 2,000 tanks and several thousand armored personnel carriers still operational, independent estimates suggest that Russia has lost nearly 10,000 tanks, significantly impacting its ability to maintain a static front in the Donbass region. As Ukrainian forces continue to inflict heavy casualties, the dire state of Russian forces raises questions about the sustainability of its continued aggression.

Intro

2min

Escalating Tensions: Ukraine and Russian Naval Intrigue

27min

Cleveland's Ukrainian Community: Resilience & Support

9min

Celebrating Community Support and Cultural Connection

4min

Gratitude and Hope for Change

3min

Underwater Tensions and Military Losses in the Ukraine Conflict

2min

Day 1,072.

Today, we join the dots of coordinated efforts to destroy Putin's war machine, discuss the opportunities of a Europe no longer dependent on Russian energy, hear about a mysterious ship trawling the coast of Britain, and learn about another podcast about Ukraine.

Contributors:

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

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

Memphis Barker (Senior Foreign Correspondant). @memphisbarker on X

With thanks to our guests Nate Darling and Dr Taras Mahlay of The Cleveland Ukraine Podcast. @cleuapodcast on X

Content Referenced:

Cleveland Ukraine Podcast:

https://clevelandukrainepodcast.com/

Cleveland Maidan Association:

https://www.clevelandmaidan.info/

The Ukrainian Museum-Archives in Cleveland:

https://umacleveland.org/