Newscast Russian Warplanes Breach Nato Airspace
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Sep 20, 2025 In this discussion, James Waterhouse, a seasoned Ukraine correspondent, provides insights into recent incidents involving Russian fighter jets breaching Estonian airspace. He breaks down NATO's potential responses and the implications for Ukraine amid ongoing drone attacks. The conversation also touches on the chaotic launch of 'Your Party' by former Labour MPs Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana, highlighting the emerging leadership rifts and the broader fragmentation in UK politics post-Brexit. It's a compelling dive into current geopolitical tensions and domestic political shifts.
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Reporter And The Map
- James Waterhouse jokes he sits in front of an old map of Ukraine and points at it like Blackadder.
- He uses that map theatrically while reporting from Kyiv.
Russia Testing NATO Boundaries
- Three Russian fighter jets briefly entered Estonian airspace and were intercepted by NATO aircraft.
- James Waterhouse says this may be Moscow testing NATO politically and militarily amid unclear US posture.
Article 4, Not Article 5
- NATO invoked Article 4 for urgent discussion but has not escalated to Article 5 mutual-defence action.
- James Waterhouse notes European states want sterner measures but need US backing to escalate militarily.