Shashank Joshi, Defence editor at The Economist, and Baiba Braže, Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, delve into the fallout from the assassination of Russian General Igor Kirillov. They analyze how this event could reshape Russia's military strategy and Eastern European security. The conversation touches on the broader implications for U.S. policy under a new administration and examines the thin line between effective military operations and potential diplomatic negotiations. Disinformation strategies are also critiqued as the conflict evolves.