Ukraine: The Latest Trump hands Putin ‘the prize he’s always wanted’ over Greenland & Ukraine’s robot machine gunner ‘held off Russia for six weeks’
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Jan 19, 2026 
Dominic Nicholls, an authoritative military analyst, discusses Russian threats to Ukraine's nuclear infrastructure. James Rothwell, a Berlin correspondent, shares insights on the Greenland crisis and highlights the controversial use of Belarusian nuns in espionage. Verity Bowman, a foreign reporter, explains the emergence of Ukraine's Kartia brigade and the capabilities of the DevDroid robot, which reportedly held off Russian forces for 45 days. Together, they explore the intertwining of military strategy and technology on the modern battlefield.
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Nuclear Grid Under Direct Threat
- Russia appears to be targeting substations that supply Ukraine's nuclear plants to disconnect power and deepen civilian suffering.
- The IAEA reported military activity or air-raid alarms at all five Ukrainian nuclear sites within a week, raising safety alarms.
Greenland Row Sparks Transatlantic Crisis
- President Trump escalated a diplomatic crisis by publicly pressing to acquire Greenland and threatening tariffs.
- European leaders reacted with horror and warned sovereignty of Greenland is a red line for allies.
Transactional Moves Could Weaken NATO
- Trump's threats risk weaponising US leverage against allies via tariffs or security measures, which could fracture NATO cohesion.
- Policymakers warn such moves invite strategic gains for Russia and China by dividing Western partners.