Crunch talks in Washington over Storm Shadow missiles & UK diplomats expelled after engaging in ‘classic British espionage’

Sep 13, 2024

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Francis Dearnley

Guest

Hamish de Bretton-Gordon

Guest

David Knowles

Francis Dearnley, an Assistant Comment Editor, and Roland Oliphant, a Senior Foreign Correspondent, join Berlin Correspondent James Rothwell and defense expert Hamish de Bretton-Gordon to navigate urgent discussions in Washington over supplying Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine. They analyze the expulsion of UK diplomats by Russia and the strategic implications of these tensions. The conversation also touches on the risks of chemical warfare, military preparedness, and the complexities of geopolitical negotiations in the ongoing conflict.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Storm Shadows and Escalating Tensions

02:06 • 31min

Chemical Warfare and Frontline Defense Strategies

32:55 • 3min

Asymmetric Responses and Geopolitical Complexities in the Ukraine Conflict

35:56 • 5min

A Tribute to Resilience

40:49 • 5min

A Tribute to a Remarkable Journalist

45:53 • 7min