Ukraine: The Latest Russia's most valuable warplanes exiled 'as far away from Ukraine as possible' & US intelligence chief warns of 'nuclear holocaust'
Jun 12, 2025
Oleksandra Matviichuk, a Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights lawyer and head of Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties, discusses the mounting documentation of war crimes in Ukraine, emphasizing the plight of displaced children. Charles Moore, biographer of Margaret Thatcher, reflects on the Iron Lady's views on Russia. They also analyze the significant milestone of over one million Russian casualties, contrasting it with Russia's narrative. Additionally, concerns about nuclear threats from the U.S. add urgency to the ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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Russia Hits One Million Casualties
- Russian casualty numbers have surpassed one million since the full-scale invasion began.
- This grim milestone reflects the high human cost of Putin's miscalculated war, with little territorial gain.
Russia Exiles Strategic Bombers East
- Russia moved its rare Tu-160 strategic bombers 4,000 miles east to protect them from Ukraine's strikes.
- This relocation signals the importance of preserving their nuclear-capable fleet over conventional combat missions.
Russian Drone Attacks Are Crimes
- A UN commission reports Russian drone attacks on civilians in Hezon as crimes against humanity.
- These deliberate strikes aim to terrorize civilians and obstruct ambulance access, violating international law.