Ukraine: The Latest Ukraine hunts Russian drone pilots in successful new tactic & Europe to shield itself from Putin with millions of landmines
Jun 26, 2025
David Blair, Chief Foreign Correspondent at The Telegraph, and Baiba Braže, Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs, delve into Ukraine's innovative tactics against Russian aggression, emphasizing drone warfare and military strategies reshaping the conflict. They discuss the recent NATO summit and highlight Europe's shift towards a more aggressive defense posture, including the deployment of millions of landmines. The conversation reflects on the broader implications for European security in light of Russia's threats and the evolving geopolitical landscape.
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Ukraine's Strategic Neutralisation
- Ukraine applies a strategy called strategic neutralisation to functionally defeat Russian objectives without full destruction.
- This involves using technology to paralyse Russia's military success while building resilient state institutions concurrently.
Ukrainian Drone Warfare Innovation
- Ukraine innovates drone warfare by assigning drone pilots to fixed front-line areas for continuous control.
- This creates an unbroken kill corridor prioritizing hunting down enemy UAV operators for aerial dominance.
NATO's Defense Spending Pledge
- NATO agreed to increase defense spending to 5% GDP by 2035 amidst rising Russian threats.
- However, the summit avoided condemning Russia's invasion in its statement, showing cautious diplomacy.