Global News Podcast Kremlin: Russia is a real bear
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Sep 24, 2025 Join Professor Edward Wilde, a leading consultant neurologist and Huntington's disease expert, as he discusses a groundbreaking gene therapy trial that reduces disease progression by about 75%. He dives into the scientific significance of these results and their potential impact on patients’ lives. The podcast also examines the Kremlin's fierce response to Trump’s 'paper tiger' remark, the affordable HIV prevention drug deal, and the unfolding events surrounding Typhoon Ragasa in southern China. It’s an insightful mix of health and global news!
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Words Versus Action In US-Russia Rhetoric
- Donald Trump's "paper tiger" remark drew a sharp symbolic rebuttal from the Kremlin, which framed Russia as a "real bear."
- Vitaly Shevchenko says words matter less than concrete policy changes and Ukraine will watch for action, not just rhetoric.
Ukrainians Want Support, Not Speeches
- Ukrainians are increasingly indifferent to US presidential rhetoric and focus on material support instead.
- Vitaly Shevchenko notes they will "pay more attention when he does something."
Damascus Welcomes Historic UN Representation
- Syrians in Damascus say Ahmed al-Shara's UN address is a historic moment and many will watch public screenings.
- A Damascus resident told Orla Guerin they feel represented for the first time in their lives.