‘Massive’ Russian attack knocks out Kyiv energy grid & what Gaza ceasefire means for Ukraine

Day 1,325.

Today, after another wave of intense Russian bombardments, we explore what the Gaza ceasefire could mean for the war. Will it bring renewed international attention, or further distraction? Plus, we deliver our latest fortnightly update on resistance inside the occupied territories, and ask: how strong is America’s commitment to Europe’s defense now, with insights from one of the U.S. Army’s former top generals.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Dr. Jade McGlynn (War Studies Department of King's College). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.

With thanks to Lieutenant General (Retired) Ben Hodges (former commanding general of United States Army Europe). @general_ben on X.

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CONTENT REFERENCED:

Clip of Francis and Dom on Russian TV:

https://x.com/FrancisDearnley/status/1976267739284279375?t=ew1_r1Jv5Pkwig8urg48ow&s=03

Putin is losing the war, so prepare for escalation (Ambrose Evans-Pritchard in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/10/10/putin-is-losing-the-war-so-prepare-for-escalation/

China unveils sweeping rare-earth export controls to protect ‘national security’ (Financial Times):

https://www.ft.com/content/c4b2c5d9-c82f-401e-b763-bc9581019cb7?sharetype=blocked

Russia's industrial titans furlough workers as its war economy stalls (Reuters):

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russias-industrial-titans-furlough-workers-its-war-economy-stalls-2025-10-09/

Ukrainian Icon Finds Safe Haven In Aldershot (UK Army):

https://shorturl.at/bsIFs

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