Over 330 Russian troops 'killed in failed attack' & Zelensky says African and Asian mercenaries fighting for Putin

Day 1,259.


Today, as President Trump’s deadline fast approaches, we discuss
renewed bombardments in Kharkiv and elsewhere, before looking at
the media landscape in the United States and considering the
vital role of international volunteers in the war effort. Plus,
we hear Adelie’s latest dispatch from her trip to Ukraine.


Contributors:


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


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


Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Reporter and Producer).
@adeliepjz on X.


Content Referenced:


Ukraine flags Indian-made parts in drones used by Russian forces
(Hindustan Times):


https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ukraine-flags-indian-made-parts-in-drones-used-by-russian-forces-101754335825281.html 


Tortured Ukrainian POW branded with ‘Glory to Russia’ vows to
return to battle after recovery: ‘Thirst for revenge’ (New York
Post):


https://nypost.com/2025/08/04/world-news/tortured-ukrainian-pow-branded-with-glory-to-russia-vows-to-return-to-battle 


The Hidden War Over Ukraine’s Lost Children (TIME):


https://time.com/7302345/ukraine-lost-children-russia-war/ 


20 Russian properties in Vienna could be auctioned off, with
proceeds going to Ukraine (Der Standard):


https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000282204/20-russische-immobilien-in-wien-koennten-zwangsversteigert-werden-erloes-wuerde-an-ukraine-gehen 


China Is Choking Supply of Critical Minerals to Western Defense
Companies (Wall Street Journal):


https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/china-western-defense-industry-critical-minerals-3971ec51 


NATO Should Not Replace Traditional Firepower with ‘Drones’
(RUSI):
https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/rusi-defence-systems/nato-should-not-replace-traditional-firepower-drones


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