Daniel Ridley
Former Ukrainian Marine & Founder of Trident Defence Initiati
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Nov 23, 2023 • 51min
20-country 'air shield' protecting Ukraine from bombardment hailed by Zelenksy & the realities of training Ukrainian troops for the front-lines
Guests: Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence), Joe Barnes (Brussels Editor), Daniel Ridley (Former Ukrainian Marine & Founder of Trident Defence Initiative). They discuss the latest news from Ukraine, progress made by the Ukrainian army, Dutch elections' impact on Ukraine, a Ukrainian student's journey from artist to military medic, challenges in replacing lost infantry, Western donated equipment, and speculating on Putin's motives and consequences of Russian military actions.
Aug 15, 2023 • 51min
Ukraine ‘breaks through’ Russian defences, Kremlin ‘spies’ arrested & training troops for the counter-offensive
Discussion on advances at the battlefront in Ukraine, implosion of the Russian rouble, arrest of Kremlin spies in Britain, and deficiencies in NATO training for Ukrainian forces. Updates on recent developments in Ukraine, including missile attacks and military support. Analysis of the sharp drop in the value of the Russian currency and economic sanctions. Evaluation of training tactics and feedback from Ukrainian soldiers. Arrest and charging of Bulgarian nationals suspected of spying for Russia. Effects of sanctions on Russian missile production in Ukraine.
