Zelensky strikes 'win-win' deal with Trump & Russia's nuclear arsenal in 'inevitable' decline

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):


https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/02/26/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-starmer-latest-news/


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:


https://b4ukraine.org/


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