Ukraine: The Latest America ‘offers’ air and intelligence support to postwar force in Ukraine & Russian oil terminals 'continue to burn', destroying 17% capacity
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Aug 27, 2025 
James Rothwell, Berlin Correspondent, dives into the critical issues surrounding Ukraine and Russia. He discusses the U.S. decision to provide air and intelligence support for Ukraine's postwar forces, highlighting the ongoing challenges Ukraine faces amidst Russian territorial gains. The conversation also covers the damaging impacts of recent strikes on Russian oil infrastructure and raises concerns about alarming health trends in the Russian military recruitment, including the recruitment of HIV-positive individuals. The geopolitical landscape continues to shift as tensions escalate.
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Russian Energy Infrastructure Under Pressure
- Recent strikes and incidents have disrupted Russian fuel and refining capacity, worsening domestic shortages and queues.
- Attacks on refineries and pipelines have cut an estimated 17% of Russia's processing capacity in August alone.
Greenland Influence Row
- Denmark summoned a US diplomat over alleged covert influence operations in Greenland tied to US actors promoting secession.
- Greenland's strategic value for missile warning and Arctic surveillance attracts persistent foreign interest and influence campaigns.
US Conditional Strategic Backing
- The US signalled readiness to provide strategic enablers like ISR, C2 and air-defence support to a European-led postwar security plan for Ukraine.
- That support is conditional on European capitals deploying tens of thousands of troops and sustaining a robust deterrent posture.