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Day 767. 

Today, we bring you the latest news from across Ukraine, detail developments in diplomacy as NATO moves to ‘Trump-proof’ support for Ukraine and we hear about an innovative project to help veterans deal with PTSD and re-integrate in society from the charity Ukrainian Action.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Head of Audio Development). @djknowles22 on X.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X

James Kilner (Editor, Editor of the Central Asia & South Caucasus Bulletin). @jkjourno on X.

With thanks to:

Natasha and Jeffrey Hartman from the charity Ukrainian Action.

You can learn more about their work here:

https://www.ukrainianaction.com/

Articles Referenced:

'Denying Russia’s Only Strategy for Success' (ISW)

https://www.understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/Denying%20Russia%27s%20Only%20Strategy%20for%20Success.pdf

'Ukraine is at great risk of its front lines collapsing' (Politico)

https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-great-risk-front-line-collapse-war-russia/

'Russian influence scandal rocks EU' (Politico)

https://www.politico.eu/article/voice-of-europe-russia-influence-scandal-election/

'Our Baltic states are on Europe’s new frontline' (Baltic Ambassadors in The Telegraph)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/03/30/baltic-states-on-europes-new-frontline-nato-britain/

Battle Lines Podcast:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/battle-lines/ 

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Joe Biden meets Rishi Sunak in London before flying out to Vilnius to a NATO summit in which he's set to snub the UK government's attempts to have Ben Wallace, Defence Secretary, become the next Secretary General of NATO. The famous 'special relationship' doesn't feel so special any more. Former US Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker joins Emily and Jon in News Agents USA HQ.

This, all while US news outlets report that the President is a lot less mild-mannered in private than he appears in public. We ask Washington Post National Politics Reporter Olivier Knox, who's spent decades with US Presidents and in the White House, if that's really the case.

And then, we turn to Trump and DeSantis, the two main candidates in the race to win the Republican candidacy for the 2024 election. Trump battles against court dates; DeSantis battles his lack of personality.

And, an ode to Marjorie Taylor-Greene, the Republican congresswoman who, despite believing that Jewish people and their space lasers are to blame for Californian wildfires, is deemed too moderate for the right-wing Freedom Caucus in Congress. Another normal week on The Hill.

Day 502.

Today, we bring you news from the front lines as fighting continues around Bakhmut. Plus, we’re live in Vilnius with the latest updates from NATO’s summit.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on Twitter

Roland Oliphant (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @RolandOliphant

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On today's podcast:

1) Sweden Set to Join NATO

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Krystal and Saagar discuss Biden shipping Cluster Bombs to Ukraine, up to 100 CIA personnel in Ukraine, Biden saying Ukraine isn't ready for NATO, DeSantis pressed on FOX News about declining poll numbers, the words GOP candidates use to stand out, Jobs report shows slowing growth, Elon threatens to sue Zuckerberg in Twitter-Threads fight, Saagar dons Indian Clothes for 1 Million sub Dare, Saagar looks into colleges nuking merit to preserve racial admissions, Krystal looks into AOC bending the knee to Biden by endorsing him early, and Dem candidate for Maryland Senate Will Jawando joins the show to discuss his campaign.

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Day 462.

Today, we report on deadly missile strikes in Kyiv, further incursions across the Russian border in Belgorod, and hear the latest updates on diplomacy and politics in Central Asia and the Caucasus.

Contributors:

David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.

Francis Dearnley (Associate Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on Twitter.

James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on Twitter.

Maighna Nanu (Foreign Reporter). @Maighna_N on Twitter.

Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former British Army Colonel). @HamishDBG on Twitter.

Find out more about "The Bulletin": https://thebulletin.news/about-us/

Francis's article on Bakhmut and the echoes of Stalingrad:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/05/29/bakhmut-devastation-pictured-stalingrad-comparison/

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Since the beginning of the standoff with Moscow over Ukraine, President Biden has been clear that he will not allow American troops to come into direct combat with Russians.

Why has the U.S., a country that has intervened all over the world in various contexts, taken that powerful option off the table?

Guest: David E. Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times.

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Background reading: 

• While recent Russian rhetoric has stoked hopes of a diplomatic solution, U.S. and NATO officials have accused Moscow of further building up troops.
• President Biden’s opposition to sending U.S. forces into Ukraine reflects the mood of a war-wary Washington, as well as concerns about Russia’s nuclear arsenal.
• Here’s a guide to the causes behind the Ukraine crisis and where it might be headed.

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