Russia bombs a children's hospital in Kyiv & Putin's 'hybrid war' on Germany
Jul 8, 2024
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Journalists discuss Russia's bombing of a children's hospital in Kyiv, Orban's mediation efforts in Ukraine and China, and Russia's hybrid war tactics in Germany. They highlight the urgent need for global attention to condemn Russia's actions and the heartbreaking plight of Ukrainian children facing imprisonment and forced removal.
Russia bombed a children's hospital in Kyiv, highlighting the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the need for improved defense measures.
Germany is targeted by Russia's hybrid warfare, posing challenges due to cyber attacks, election interference, and pro-Russian sentiments.
Russia abducts Ukrainian children to erase their identity, sparking international efforts to repatriate them amid slow progress and challenges.
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Ukrainian Children's Hospital Bombing
A children's hospital in Kiev was bombed, resulting in casualties and injuries, including two deaths and 16 injuries. The attack highlighted the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and raised concerns about the security and defense measures needed to protect civilians.
Russian Hybrid Warfare Tactics in Germany
Germany's domestic intelligence head warns that Russia views Germany as a battleground for hybrid warfare. The destabilization efforts include cyber attacks, election interference, and targeting critical infrastructure. The German government faces challenges in countering these threats effectively due to deep-rooted security vulnerabilities and pro-Russian sentiments in parts of the population.
Abduction of Ukrainian Children by Russia
Russia has abducted thousands of Ukrainian children, aiming to erase Ukrainian identity and culture by forcibly adopting them into Russian citizenship. Children as young as 13 are detained under false charges and tortured, with a systematic effort to replace their Ukrainian origins with Russian identities. International efforts are underway to locate and repatriate these children, but the process is slow and challenging.
NATO Summit and International Response
The upcoming NATO Summit will address the escalating conflict in Ukraine, focusing on strategies to counter Russian aggression and protect civilians. The discussion will include proposals for enhanced air defense systems and policy measures to deter further attacks on Ukrainian territory. International stakeholders aim to demonstrate unified support for Ukraine and explore diplomatic solutions to end the conflict.
Today, in the largest attack on the capital city for many months, Russia bombs a Children’s hospital in Kyiv. We discuss the horrific attack. Elsewhere we analyse Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban’s diplomatic efforts in Kyiv and Moscow and we examine Russia’s hybrid war in Germany.
Contributors:
David Knowles (Journalist). @djknowles22 on X.
Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.
Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.
With thanks to Dr Jade McGlynn (Leverhulme EC Researcher in the War Studies department at King's College London). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X. And Jimmy Ruston (Kyiv based foreign policy/security analyst). @JimmySecUK on X.