Ukraine: The Latest Trump 'humiliates' Pentagon over Ukraine weapons u-turn & Putin’s minister 'found dead' after firing
Jul 8, 2025
Nathaniel Raymond, a lecturer and the Executive Director of the Humanitarian Research Lab at Yale, discusses pressing issues surrounding the war in Ukraine. He highlights the alarming statistics of over 35,000 Ukrainian children forcibly deported to Russia and the potential closure of his lab due to funding shortfalls. The conversation also touches on Trump's revised stance on military aid and the mysterious death of a former Russian minister just hours after his dismissal, revealing the chaotic tension between the two nations.
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Mysterious Death Highlights Russian Chaos
- Russia's former transport minister Roman Stavoyt's death shortly after his sacking hints at deep internal turmoil.
- Explosion attacks on tankers raise concerns about risks to even legitimate foreign-owned vessels trading legally with Russia.
Drone Strikes Hit Russian Airlines Hard
- Russian drone attacks have caused over $254 million losses to Russian airlines in just days.
- These strikes impose significant economic pressure, intensifying Russia's logistical challenges.
Trump Reverses Ukraine Weapons Freeze
- Trump's pledge to resume sending defensive weapons to Ukraine marks a notable political shift.
- Pentagonal hesitation and vague statements obscure the details and extent of renewed support.