Ukraine: The Latest Ukraine destroys Russian speedboat as it tries to land troops & hot mic picks up Putin and Xi discussing immortality
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Sep 4, 2025 James Kilner, a seasoned Foreign Correspondent with a history reporting from Russia, joins Dominic Nicholls, Associate Editor of Defence, for a deep dive into the latest conflict developments. They discuss Ukraine's aggressive military strategies, including the destruction of a Russian speedboat. The conversation shifts to the Beijing summit, where an intriguing off-mic dialogue between Putin and Xi about immortality reveals underlying tensions. Additionally, they analyze shifting alliances in the South Caucasus and the implications for regional power dynamics.
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Beijing Parade Signals Geopolitical Realignment
- The Beijing summit and parade signalled a possible 'axis of upheaval' centered on China and Russia rather than a formal alliance.
- Attendance patterns reveal geopolitical alignments and limits to that cooperation.
Seek Concrete Security Guarantees
- Push for concrete security guarantees rather than vague commitments before any peace deal is finalised.
- Use bilateral meetings, like Zelensky's with Macron, to lock political support into formal assurances.
Speedboat Strike On Tendra Spit
- The Ukrainian Navy destroyed a Russian Black Sea speedboat attempting to land troops on Tendra Spit, killing seven and injuring four.
- The incident was captured on footage and struck by Ukrainian drones, underscoring active naval clashes.