The Story Putin’s “nuclear blackmail”
Nov 22, 2024
Join Edward Lucas, a Times columnist and expert on Russia, and Lt Gen Ben Hodges, former Commander of U.S. Army forces in Europe, as they dissect alarming shifts in nuclear strategy following U.S. military support for Ukraine. The Kremlin's threats heighten fears of potential Cold War-like confrontations. They discuss the implications for NATO, the psychological tactics employed by Russia, and the fragile state of European security. Insights into past military movements and the strategic landscape provide a sobering view of the current geopolitical tensions.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Nuclear Tensions and European Security
02:03 • 19min
Assessing the UK’s Threat Landscape Amidst Russian Tensions
20:53 • 2min
Strategic Shifts in Military Support for Ukraine
22:58 • 3min
The Nuclear Threat Landscape
25:50 • 8min
Navigating Geopolitical Tensions and Holiday Discovery
33:26 • 2min