Trump: 'Now let’s end the Ukraine war' after Gaza triumph & UN convoy attacked by Russian forces in Ukraine

Oct 14, 2025

In this discussion, James Kilner, a former Telegraph Russia correspondent, and Hamish De Bretton Gordon, a chemical weapons expert, dive into pressing global issues. They analyze Donald Trump's proposal linking a Gaza ceasefire to a push for peace in Ukraine. The conversation also highlights a troubling UN convoy attack by Russian forces and explores alarming reports of potential chemical weapon use in Donetsk. Additionally, they unravel the cracks in Russia's economy and public sentiment, shedding light on the dramatic shifts occurring within the nation.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Trump Links Gaza Ceasefire to Ukraine Peace Push

01:44 • 57sec

Encirclement Reports Near Sumy and Tactics Used

02:42 • 2min

Russian Strikes on Kharkiv Hospital and Civilian Targets

04:16 • 1min

UN Convoy Attacked — OCHA and WFP Vehicles Hit

05:28 • 3min

Russia's Wave of Drone Attacks and Strikes Across Ukraine

08:36 • 35sec

Russia Reports Ukrainian Drone Strikes on Its Regions

09:11 • 1min

F-35s in Belgium and Russian Submarine Embarrassment

10:17 • 2min

Can Gaza Ceasefire Momentum Be Used for Ukraine Peace?

12:03 • 2min

Debate Over US Sharing Intelligence and Long-Range Weapons

13:45 • 2min

US Law to Recover Abducted Ukrainian Children Advances

15:52 • 48sec

German Intelligence Warns of Russian Testing of Borders

16:40 • 1min

EU Struggles with New Sanctions Package and Tribunal Funding

18:00 • 39sec

Naming Russian Officers and Accountability Recommendations

18:39 • 42sec

Was an Ammonia Pipeline Explosion a Chemical Weapon Attack?

19:21 • 16sec

Ammonia Use and Historical Precedents Explained

19:37 • 2min

Assessing Who Would Benefit from the Ammonia Release

21:35 • 1min

Chemical Weapon Defence Lessons from Pokrovske

23:02 • 59sec

Putin-Aliyev Meeting and Russia-Azerbaijan Relations Reset

24:02 • 4min

North-South Trade Route Diplomacy with Azerbaijan and Iran

27:59 • 1min

Cancelled Kremlin Middle East Summit and the Trump Factor

29:05 • 3min

Russia's Economy: Refinery Strikes, Price Surges, and Recession Warnings

32:17 • 2min

Domestic Protests and Tax Changes Fuel Public Frustration

34:37 • 1min

Does NATO's Restraint Signal Strength or Invite Probing?

35:44 • 2min

Military Lessons Learned and British Forces' Adaptation

38:08 • 1min

Declining Russian Military Recruitment and Incentives Rising

39:20 • 2min

Outro

41:10 • 3min

Day 1,329.

Today, as Donald Trump vows to harness the momentum of the Gaza ceasefire to bring peace to Ukraine, we examine global reaction – or the striking silence – after a UN convoy was attacked by Russian forces. Then we assess reports of a possible chemical weapons attack in Donetsk and take a deep dive into stories emerging from inside Russia – revealing the cracks in its economy and the growing strains within its society.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Chemical Weapons Expert and Former Tank Commander). @hamishdbg on X.

James Kilner (Former Telegraph Russia Correspondant). @jkjourno on X.

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CONTENT REFERENCED:

Trump: Now let’s end the Ukraine war (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/10/13/trump-threatens-putin-sending-tomahawks/

Frontline report: Ukraine’s kill zone takes shape in Sumy Oblast—Russians trapped in Yunakivka say hope is gone (Euromaidan):

https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/10/12/frontline-report-ukraines-kill-zone-takes-shape-in-sumy-oblast-russians-trapped-in-yunakivka-say-hope-is-gone/

UN CONVOY CAME UNDER ATTACK WHILE DELIVERING AID TO A FRONT-LINE COMMUNITY IN THE KHERSON REGION (United Nations):

https://ukraine.un.org/en/303211-un-convoy-came-under-attack-while-delivering-aid-front-line-community-kherson-region

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