Ukraine: The Latest Putin 'may stop air attacks' to placate Trump & Mongoose, Ukraine’s new jet-powered, shotgun-carrying interceptor drone
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Aug 6, 2025 Maeve Cullinan, a global health security reporter at The Telegraph, shares her insights on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The conversation highlights a critical debate about the misuse of tourniquets in combat, revealing how improper application can lead to unnecessary deaths. Additionally, discussion touches on Putin's potential truce negotiations as Trump's envoy visits Moscow, alongside the introduction of the new Mongoose drone, which aims to enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities against Russian attacks.
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Putin’s Airstrike Truce Strategy
- Putin might pause missile and drone attacks to negotiate with Trump and avoid sanctions.
- Such ceasefire offers likely aim to stall punitive US actions while continuing ground offensives.
Putin’s War Continuation Resolve
- Kremlin sources say Putin won't end war despite pressure, focusing on territorial gains.
- Russian forces advancing, and Putin believes stopping now would disappoint army and people.
Complexity of Trump’s Sanctions Plan
- 100% tariffs on Russian oil would cripple Russia but disrupt global markets and economies.
- Trump’s selective tariff threats reflect geopolitical aims rather than sincere universal sanctions.
