Putin claims 'all of Ukraine is ours' and threatens nuclear strike

Putin claims 'all of Ukraine is ours' and threatens nuclear strike

Day 1,216.

Today, we discuss the ramifications of the historic American strike on Iran’s nuclear sites, and how we should read Tehran's Foreign Minister’s scramble to Moscow. Plus we feature a special dispatch from Gotland, Sweden, to meet the Armed Forces’ newest outfit protecting Europe’s strategic Baltic outpost from Russia.


Contributors:

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

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

Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.


Content Referenced:

The tiny Swedish island regiment tasked with protecting Europe from Russia (Venetia Rainey in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/17/the-tiny-swedish-island-regiment-tasked-protecting-europe/


Our sister podcast Battle Lines, covering wider geopolitical affairs, including Iran:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/14/battle-lines-foreign-policy-geopolitics-conflict-podcast/


Spain exempt from Nato’s 5pc spending target (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/22/spain-exempt-from-nato-five-percent-spending-target-gdp/


'My husband is free' — Belarus opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski freed after US envoy visits Minsk (The Kyiv Independent):

https://kyivindependent.com/in-highest-level-visit-in-years-lukashenko-meets-us-envoy-kellogg-in-minsk/?mc_cid=bdc69312ea&mc_eid=08d0680a95


Putin spies an opportunity in Trump’s attack on Iran (The Spectator):

https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/putin-spies-an-opportunity-in-trumps-attack-on-iran/


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Putin breaks Trump's ceasefire 'within 1 hour' & Ukraine launches new incursion into Russia

Putin breaks Trump's ceasefire 'within 1 hour' & Ukraine launches new incursion into Russia

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Putin rejects ceasefire (again) in 'no breakthrough' phone call with Trump

Putin rejects ceasefire (again) in 'no breakthrough' phone call with Trump

Day 1,119.Today, following another historic call between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, we bring you immediate reaction. Plus, we discuss the latest measures adopted by Europe to signal p...

18 Mar 202539min

Troops cling to ‘sliver’ of Russian territory in Kursk & Trump talks of trading ‘power plants’

Troops cling to ‘sliver’ of Russian territory in Kursk & Trump talks of trading ‘power plants’

Day 1,118.Today, as another call is scheduled between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, we analyse the latest developments in Kursk, where Ukrainian forces continue to hold a sliver of Russi...

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Fierce fighting in Russia as Ukrainian troops ‘hold on’ & Trump asks Putin to 'spare surrounded forces’

Fierce fighting in Russia as Ukrainian troops ‘hold on’ & Trump asks Putin to 'spare surrounded forces’

Day 1,115.Today, as Ukraine holds on in Russia’s Kursk region, we analyse Moscow’s evolving strategy following Vladimir Putin’s rejection of Donald Trump’s ceasefire proposal—and what further concessi...

14 Mar 20251h 15min

Putin rejects Trump’s ceasefire proposal 'without changes'

Putin rejects Trump’s ceasefire proposal 'without changes'

Day 1,114.Today, as Russia signals its intent to reject a ceasefire, we analyse the Kremlin’s objectives – particularly in Kursk – and what they reveal about the next phase of US-Russia negotiations. ...

13 Mar 202551min

Putin 'resisting' ceasefire & Kursk front collapses

Putin 'resisting' ceasefire & Kursk front collapses

Day 1,113.Today, we break down the latest updates from Saudi Arabia, where US and Ukrainian officials held intense 8-hour negotiations on a proposed ceasefire deal. Next, we head to Paris, where Europ...

12 Mar 202552min

Moscow hit by largest drone attack in history

Moscow hit by largest drone attack in history

Day 1,112.Today, we dive into the aftermath of the largest drone attack on Moscow during the ongoing war, marking a historic moment in the conflict. We explore its implications for the critical discus...

11 Mar 202535min

Kursk pocket closes as Ukraine advances in Donbas

Kursk pocket closes as Ukraine advances in Donbas

Day 1,111.Today, on the military front - Russian forces move forward in Kursk oblast and close in on the town of Sudzha while Ukraine hits another oil refinery in Russia’s Samara oblast and Ukrainian ...

10 Mar 20251h 5min

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