Frontline 'breaking point' discovered when troops 'stop caring if they survive' & exclusive: Ukraine sanctions chief begs allies to 'seize Russia’s shadow fleet'

Day 1,524.


At what point do frontline soldiers in Ukraine reach a breaking
point?


Today, as Russia’s Tuapse oil refinery is hit yet again, we
discuss a new study underscoring the strain on troops in Ukraine,
with many now serving longer in “the kill zone” than in some of
the deadliest wars of the 20th century. We also report on a new
museum in North Korea dedicated to soldiers killed fighting for
Russia in Ukraine, highlighting deepening ties between Moscow and
Pyongyang. And later, Joe Barnes speaks to Ukraine’s
international sanctions representative about what more can be
done to tighten sanctions on Russia and weaken the Kremlin’s war
effort.


Contributors:


Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley
on X.


Joe Barnes (Brussels Correspondent). @Barnes_Joe on X.


With thanks to Vladyslav Vlasiuk, Presidential Commissioner for
Sanctions Policy of Ukraine.


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FOOTAGE:


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CONTENT REFERENCED:


Joe Barnes’s Pieces for The Telegraph:


‘Britain and France should lead new European Nato, says ex-chief’
–


https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/25/britain-france-european-nato-coalition-willing-ukraine/ 


Britain and allies could pool weapons funding in ‘defence bank’
– 


https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/26/britain-allies-pool-weapons-fund/ 


Putin humiliated as Russian mercenaries in Africa forced to
withdraw (The Telegraph):


https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/04/27/putin-humiliated-after-russian-mercenaries-africa-withdraw/ 


The heroic postmen of war-torn Ukraine putting Royal Mail to
shame (The Telegraph):


https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/consumer-affairs/heroic-postmen-of-ukraine-delivering-faster-royal-mail/ 


North Korea Displays US M1A1 and Leopard 2A4 Tanks Likely Sourced
from Russia for Study of Western Armor (Army Recognition Group):


https://www.armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/2026/north-korea-displays-us-m1a1-and-leopard-2a4-tanks-likely-sourced-from-russia-for-study-of-western-armor


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HIGHLIGHTS:


Frontline psychological 'breaking point' discovered 

Exclusive interview with Ukraine sanctions chief






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