Zelensky strikes 'win-win' deal with Trump & Russia's nuclear arsenal in 'inevitable' decline
Ukraine: The Latest
Louisa Wells / Francis Dearnley
4.8 • 2.3K Ratings
🗓️ 26 February 2025
⏱️ 57 minutes
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Summary
Day 1,099.
Today, we delve into Russia's expanding drone production and the arrival of a North Korean delegation in Moscow. On the political front, we explore the complex minerals deal and the challenging negotiations surrounding security guarantees. Later, we engage with experts to discuss the deteriorating state of Russia's nuclear arsenal.
Contributors:
Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Terry Virts (Former NASA Astronaut and USAF F-16 Pilot). @AstroTerry on X.
Fabian Hoffman (Expert on Russia’s nuclear capability). @FRHoffmann1 on X.
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Content Referenced:
Exclusive: The full text of the US-Ukraine mineral deal (Kyiv Independent):
https://kyivindependent.com/exclusive-the-full-text-of-the-final-us-ukraine-mineral-agreement/
US minerals deal will be tied to security, Ukraine says (The Telegraph):
How Much Has the U.S. Spent on Ukraine in the War? (Wall Street Journal):
https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/ukraine-war-cost-us-spending-9dfd903e
Ed Conway's Latest Thread on Sanctions Loopholes:
https://x.com/EdConwaySky/status/1893934022893445364
B4 Ukraine Reports on Sanctions Evasion:
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| 0:00.0 | I'm Adelae Poszman-Ponte, and this is Ukraine, the latest. |
| 0:05.8 | Today, we discuss Russia's increasing drone production and a North Korea delegation visiting Moscow. |
| 0:11.7 | On the politics side, we talk about the minerals deal and the difficult negotiations on security guarantees. |
| 0:18.1 | Then, we have an interview with NASA astronaut Terry Verz and Fabian Hoffman, |
| 0:23.5 | an expert on Russia's nuclear capability. |
| 0:26.7 | Bravery takes you through the most unimaginable hardships to finally reward you with victory. |
| 0:35.7 | It's the worst carnage that this world has seen since World War II. |
| 0:40.8 | Absolutely fascinating. |
| 0:42.0 | We are with you, not just today or tomorrow, but for a hundred years. |
| 0:46.7 | We can't as European, let's gain the Russia in Ukraine. |
| 0:51.5 | Nobody's going to break us. |
| 0:53.5 | We're strong. Where Ukraine is. |
| 0:56.1 | It's Wednesday, the 26th of February. Three years and two days since the full-scale invasion began. |
| 1:03.8 | I'm joined by Associate Editor for Defense, Dom Nichols, and Executive Editor for Audio, Francis Dernley. |
| 1:10.7 | As usual, let's start with you, Dom. |
| 1:13.3 | Tell us, what are the military updates of the day? |
| 1:16.8 | So, Ukraine's air defences shot down 110 of 177 drones launched by Russia |
| 1:23.2 | in an overnight attack last night. |
| 1:25.7 | Its Air Force said another 66 drones were lost likely due to electronic warfare. |
| 1:32.1 | Ukraine's Air Force said the drones were shot down over Harkev, Sumi, Poltava, |
| 1:37.4 | Dniprobatrovsk, Shikaze, Chernyhiv, Kirovad, Hezon, Mikhailive and Kiv Oblasts. |
| 1:49.0 | Attacks across the country killed five civilians and injured 36 others yesterday. Regional authorities said this morning. |
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