Ukraine: The Latest Explosions put 3 Russian pipelines 'out of action' & headless corpse of Russian CEO discovered
Sep 9, 2025
Guests include James Kilner, a Foreign Correspondent for The Telegraph focusing on Russia, Helen Pattinson, Chief Executive of War Child advocating for children in conflict, and Johanna Baxter, a Labour MP campaigning against the abduction of Ukrainian children. They discuss the plight of vulnerable children in war zones, the alarming realities of child abduction, and the urgent need for international action. The episode sheds light on the evolving conflict dynamics, including potential deportations of political refugees and the implications for global support in the Ukraine-Russia crisis.
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Ukraine Strikes Deep Into Russian Energy
- Ukraine's long-range campaign is degrading Russian oil and gas infrastructure deep inside Russia.
- Multiple explosions in Penza reportedly put major pipelines out of service, indicating strategic depth in Ukrainian strikes.
Mystery Deaths Among Russian Executives
- The decapitated body of Alexei Sinitsyn was found in Kaliningrad, adding to a pattern of mysterious deaths.
- He is the 19th senior executive to die under unclear circumstances since the full-scale invasion began.
Deportations Heighten Fears For Russian Dissidents
- Donald Trump's administration has deported Russian political refugees back to Russia, worrying dissidents.
- Deportations risk being used by the Kremlin to claim the West offers no safe haven and intimidate dissidents abroad.