Ukraine: The Latest France pushes to block Ukraine from buying US weapons & Moscow’s ‘glee’ at Trump’s Greenland gambit
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Jan 14, 2026 
Dominic Nicholls, Associate Editor of Defence at The Telegraph, and Russia analyst James Kilner delve into pressing issues surrounding Ukraine. They discuss France's controversial push to block Ukraine from acquiring US weapons and how this move could impact EU security dynamics. Nicholls also highlights recent alarming Russian attacks in Ukraine and a devastating missile strike in Rostov. Kilner examines Russian media's gleeful response to US political friction, particularly regarding Trump's comments on Greenland, illuminating Kremlin propaganda strategies.
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Rostov Block Hit By Malfunctioning Air Defence
- A Russian air-defence missile likely malfunctioned and hit a residential block in Rostov-on-Don, causing at least one death.
- Dominic Nicholls warns initial footage suggests ground-launched air-defence interceptors rather than a Ukrainian strike.
Black Sea Drone Strikes Aim To Disrupt Oil Trade
- Drone strikes reportedly hit multiple oil tankers off Novorossiysk, disrupting shipments tied to Kazakh crude exports.
- Dominic Nicholls suggests attacks aim to raise costs and disrupt business rather than sink ships outright.
France Seeks To Limit US Arms Via EU Loan Rules
- France is pushing EU rules to restrict Ukraine from using the 90bn euro loan to buy US weapons, seeking to prioritise European defence firms.
- Germany and the Netherlands warn such limits would hamper Ukraine's urgent needs for Patriots, F-16s, HIMARS and deep-strike capability.