Ukrainecast Q&A: Kyiv strikes, Putin's legitimacy and China's nuclear stance
Aug 28, 2025
James Waterhouse, a seasoned Ukraine correspondent, joins the hosts to analyze the recent devastating airstrikes in Kyiv and their implications for international diplomacy. He discusses Vladimir Putin's legitimacy under Russian law and contrasts it with President Zelensky's leadership. The conversation shifts to Poland's evolving role in the conflict and the potential for China's influence, especially in nuclear strategy and peace negotiations. It's an insightful take on the complex interplays shaping the future of Ukraine and its allies.
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Diplomacy Has Not Stopped The Bombing
- Vitaly argues the Kyiv airstrike is a clear sign diplomacy has failed so far.
- He warns summit hopes didn't stop attacks and that diplomacy hasn't yet protected civilians.
Woman Bombed Out Three Times
- Vitaly recounts a woman bombed out of three homes who clutched her cat amid debris in Kyiv.
- He uses her story to humanise repeated displacement and civilian suffering.
NATO Excuse Masks Control Motive
- Vitaly and James say Putin's NATO argument is a pretext not the real aim.
- They note historical promises and actions show the expansion claim masks control and aggression.