Former Tank Commander, Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, discusses Biden's stance on Ukraine's defense, use of combat robots, and the electricity crisis. They explore lessons from D-Day, Russia's war aims, and the importance of post-war reconstruction in Ukraine.

Francis Dearnley, an Assistant Comment Editor, and Roland Oliphant, a Senior Foreign Correspondent, join Berlin Correspondent James Rothwell and defense expert Hamish de Bretton-Gordon to navigate urgent discussions in Washington over supplying Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine. They analyze the expulsion of UK diplomats by Russia and the strategic implications of these tensions. The conversation also touches on the risks of chemical warfare, military preparedness, and the complexities of geopolitical negotiations in the ongoing conflict.

Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, a chemical weapons expert and former tank commander, delves into the chilling use of chemical warfare in the ongoing conflict. He discusses the geopolitical implications of the UN Secretary General attending the Russian summit, questioning the message it sends amidst rising tensions. The conversation shifts to the exciting advancements in AI drone technology, examining its transformative role in modern warfare and military strategy. Insightful, thought-provoking analysis on the evolving landscape of combat and international relations.

In this discussion, Dominic Nicholls, Defence Associate Editor, Francis Dearnley, Assistant Comment Editor, and Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, a former British Army Colonel and Chemical Biological Weapons Expert, delve into Ukraine's bold military advances into Russian territory. They explore how drones redefine surprise on the battlefield and the psychological impacts of warfare tactics. The trio highlights the implications of military trade loopholes and the evolving power dynamics affecting both Ukrainian and Russian morale and international support.

Join David Knowles, a seasoned journalist on Ukrainian affairs, Francis Dearnley, an Assistant Comment Editor focused on geopolitics, and James Rothwell, a Berlin correspondent, alongside former military officer Hamish de Bretton-Gordon. They delve into Ukraine's bold ATACMS missile strike on a Crimean airbase, highlighting its implications for the ongoing conflict. The discussion also addresses Ukraine's urgent shift to decentralize its energy infrastructure amid Russian drone attacks, while raising concerns about potential threats to security at the upcoming Paris Olympics.