Podcast appearances and mentions of Vladimir Putin

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 7:30

SHOW SCHEDULE1-29-20261942 LANCASTER PA, ARMISTICE DAY IN WARTIME Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven of the Quincy Institute discusses breaking news that Vladimir Putin has agreed to a one-week ceasefire on Ukrainian cities following a request from Donald Trump. Lieven views this as a significant positive signal of Putin's desire to maintain good standing with the incoming administration, though he notes that major territorial disagreements remain unresolved. Guest: Anatol Lieven. The conversation turns to the $300 billion in suspended Russian assets. Lieven outlines Russia's proposal to use these funds for reconstruction or a joint investment fund to avoid confiscation, suggesting that suspending rather than lifting sanctions could be a political compromise to secure U.S. Senate approval. Guest: Chris Riegel. Riegel, CEO of Stratology, analyzes Elon Musk's pivot to manufacturing "Optimus" androids, arguing that California's restrictive tax and labor costs are driving the need for automation. He suggests that major retailers like Walmart are poised to replace significant portions of their workforce with robotics to maintain profitability amid rising economic pressures. Guest: Mariam Wahba. Wahba from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies reports on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria by jihadists and Fulani militants. She details a newly established White House working group designed to help the Nigerian government fix security gaps and enforce laws against the perpetrators of this religiously motivated violence. Guest: Mary Anastasia O'Grady. O'Grady of the Wall Street Journal critiques the Trump administration's engagement with Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez. O'Grady warns that while Rodriguez is cooperating on oil exports, she remains a "vice dictator" managing rival factions to ensure the regime's survival while stalling on the release of political prisoners. Guest: Veronique de Rugy. De Rugy of the Mercatus Center examines the failure of Georgia's film tax credits, noting that productions eventually moved to cheaper locations despite billions in subsidies. She compares this to federal industrial policies like tariffs and Intel subsidies, arguing that government attempts to "pick winners" rarely produce sustainable economic results. Guest: Michael Toth. Toth of the Civitas Institute warns against new "climate superfund" legislation in states like New York, which seeks to retroactively tax fossil fuel companies for global warming. He characterizes these funds as unconstitutional attempts to regulate global emissions at the state level, arguing they will function as slush funds that drive up energy costs. Guest: Michael Toth. The segment focuses on California's strategy to empower the Attorney General to sue fossil fuel companies for rising insurance premiums. Toth argues these lawsuits are politically motivated and legally weak, noting that even insurance companies refuse to sue because attributing specific damages or deaths to corporate emissions is factually difficult. Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis of the U.S. Army War College reports that Cuba is facing a catastrophic energy collapse, with only days of oil remaining after Mexico and Venezuela cut supplies. He predicts this crisis will likely trigger a massive wave of migration as the island's power grid and economy face a near-total shutdown. Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis discusses the Costa Rican election, where center-right candidate Laura Fernandez holds a commanding lead. He describes her as a technocrat focused on combating drug-fueled crime and continuing pro-business policies, noting she is on track to potentially win the presidency in the first round. Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis evaluates Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, praising her pragmatic management of relations with the U.S. despite her leftist ideology. He notes she has navigated threats of tariffs and military intervention by cooperating on border security and extradition, while maintaining political dominance through her predecessor's powerful movement. Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis describes the unstable power dynamics in Venezuela, where the Rodriguezfaction cooperates with the U.S. on oil to prevent economic collapse. He warns that rival criminal factions, including the ELN and military figures, may sabotage this arrangement if they fear being betrayed or marginalized by the current leadership. Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan, author of Rot, introduces the history of the Irish Famine by recounting a folk story about Queen Victoria visiting the devastated village of Skibbereen. He sets the context by explaining how the pre-famine Irish economy relied entirely on the high-yield potato, which allowed landlords to pay incredibly low wages to a capital-poor population. Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan discusses the structure of Irish land ownership, using Shirley Castle as an example of the disconnect between landlords and tenants. He explains that while the landscape looked ancient, landlords were actually modern, sophisticated merchants who extracted rent from a tenant class living on small, unimproved plots known as "conacres." Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan explains the Victorian view of the famine through the lens of economist Thomas Malthus, who believed the "generous" potato encouraged overpopulation. He notes that Britishpolicymakers viewed the famine as a natural, inevitable correction and feared that providing aid would discourage the Irish poor from developing a "civilized" work ethic. Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan details the biological cause of the famine: Phytophthora infestans, a water mold that originated in Mexico. He explains that because Irish potatoes were genetically identical clones grown from cuttings, they had zero resistance to the pathogen, which destroyed both growing crops and stored food, leaving the population with no buffer against starvation.

S8 Ep387: Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven of the Quincy Institute discusses breaking news that Vladimir Putin has agreed to a one-week ceasefire on Ukrainian cities following a request from Donald Trump. Lieven views this as a significant positive signal of

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 11:43

Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven of the Quincy Institute discusses breaking news that Vladimir Putin has agreed to a one-week ceasefire on Ukrainian cities following a request from Donald Trump. Lieven views this as a significant positive signal of Putin's desire to maintain good standing with the incoming administration, though he notes that major territorial disagreements remain unresolved.1855

2.6 The price of Dirt

The Eastern Border

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 38:42

Greeting Comrades, and welcome to the frozen bunker in Ludza.In this episode, we aren't just analyzing the collapse of the Russian Empire; we are physically fighting General Winter. While the temperature hits -24°C outside my window, I had to turn a household Philips vacuum cleaner into a tactical flamethrower to save my heating system from exploding.Meanwhile, across the border, the "Energy Superpower" is burning down its own grid. We dive into the "Alpen Gold Index" (why cheap chocolate is now a luxury asset), the "Crypto-Khans" of Ingushetia destroying the power network to mine Bitcoin, and the horrifying new casualty figures—1.2 million dead and wounded—that the Kremlin is trying to hide.We also look at the "Virtual Reality" war where General Gerasimov captures fake cities, the 14-nation naval blockade that just bricked up Russia's "Window to Europe," and the surreal silence of Russian propaganda as a boy from Donetsk knocks Real Madrid out of the Champions League.IN THIS EPISODE:Operation Pilda Dragon: How I fixed a pellet boiler disaster with a vacuum cleaner and an inner tube.The 500-Ruble Chocolate: Varlamov, the "Tax Apocalypse," and the death of the middle class.The Meat Grinder: New data reveals 1.2 million Russian casualties and a terrifying 1:1 death ratio.The Tech Trap: Why Russian volunteers are crying about "Mavic Hunters" destroying their drones on Day 1.The Baltic Blockade: 14 nations declare the "Shadow Fleet" stateless. The window is closed.Sports Psy-Ops: Jose Mourinho, the Donetsk goalkeeper "Tolya" Trubin, and the erasure of Ukraine on Russian TV.The Final Betrayal: Trump orders an "Energy Truce," Putin obeys, and the Z-Patriots lose their minds.

Vitali Klitschko, Mayor of Kyiv: ‘We're fighting to survive'

HARDtalk

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 23:00

‘We're fighting to survive in our home town, in our country, and at the same time we're fighting for our future, for our independence'Nick Robinson speaks to Vitali Klitschko, Mayor of Kyiv, about Ukraine's war with Russia as it approaches its fourth year.Born behind the Iron Curtain in 1971, he's arguably best-known as a former heavyweight boxing world champion who made his name in the ring during the 1990s and 2000s.Having hung up his gloves following a series of injuries, when his native Ukraine endured political upheaval through the Orange Revolution, Vitali's attentions turned to the political arena. Following a short stint in the Ukrainian Parliament, where he aligned with pro-Europeans, Vitali was elected mayor of Ukraine's capital Kyiv in 2014 after heavily campaigning against corruption.But his greatest challenge in politics, and indeed even greater than becoming a world champion boxer, came when Vladimir Putin ordered the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Thank you to the Political Thinking with Nick Robinson team for their help in making this programme. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with Artificial Intelligence pioneer Mustafa Suleyman, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, and fantasy author Sir Philip Pullman. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Presenter: Nick Robinson Producers: Daniel Kraemer and Ben Cooper Editor: Justine LangGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.(Image: Vitali Klitschko Credit: Sergei GAPON / AFP via Getty Images)

All You Need to Know about Russian Politics Today

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 49:10

Host Licia Cianetti talks to two Russian experts, Vladislav Gorin and Alexandra Prokopenko, about the state of Russian domestic politics today. As Russia's war of invasion in Ukraine rages on and Russians live under an ever more repressive authoritarian regime, we discuss how we got here: what made the invasion of Ukraine possible, what is keeping Putin in power, how both the regime's relationship with both the elites and the people has evolved over Putin's 26 years in power, and what a future Russia without Putin might look like. A transcript of the conversation is available here. Guests: Vladislav Gorin is a journalist at the Russian independent media company Meduza, which is based in Riga (Latvia) and has been designated as an “undesirable organisation” by the Russian government. Vladislav hosts a great podcast (in Russian) called Что случилось (What happened). You can find the English language reporting from Meduza here. As it is illegal and unsafe for people in Russia to contribute to Meduza and even share links from independent media sources, Meduza currently survives on donations from people outside of Russia. You can find their donations campaign here. Alexandra Prokopenko is a fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, and before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine she has worked as a journalist reporting from the Kremlin, as an adviser to the Central Bank of Russia, and at the Higher School of Economics (HSE) in Moscow. Her book From Sovereigns to Servants. How the War Against Ukraine Reshaped Russia's Elite will be out in English in summer 2026 (it is available to preorder) and it was already published in Russian (here). Presenter: Licia Cianetti is Associate Professor at the University of Birmingham and Founding Deputy Director of CEDAR. The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

¡Entérate! UAEMéx abre registro para nivel medio superior

Noticentro

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 1:32 Transcription Available

Profepa resguarda a elefante marino en playa de NayaritEjército refuerza operativos de seguridad en SinaloaTrump pide a Rusia frenar ataques en Ucrania por frío extremoMás información en nuestro Podcast

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Becker & Jünemann: Super

WDR 2 Kabarett

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 2:41

Becker und Jünemann machen sich Gedanken über die Facetten eines Begriffs: Super. Mehr Souveränität hat Friedrich Merz in einer Rede gefordert, um nicht unterzugehen zwischen den Supermächten. Souverän verhält sich zum Beispiel auch Karnevalist Jacques Tilly. Von Becker Jünemann.

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All You Need to Know about Russian Politics Today

New Books in Russian and Eurasian Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 49:10

Host Licia Cianetti talks to two Russian experts, Vladislav Gorin and Alexandra Prokopenko, about the state of Russian domestic politics today. As Russia's war of invasion in Ukraine rages on and Russians live under an ever more repressive authoritarian regime, we discuss how we got here: what made the invasion of Ukraine possible, what is keeping Putin in power, how both the regime's relationship with both the elites and the people has evolved over Putin's 26 years in power, and what a future Russia without Putin might look like. A transcript of the conversation is available here. Guests: Vladislav Gorin is a journalist at the Russian independent media company Meduza, which is based in Riga (Latvia) and has been designated as an “undesirable organisation” by the Russian government. Vladislav hosts a great podcast (in Russian) called Что случилось (What happened). You can find the English language reporting from Meduza here. As it is illegal and unsafe for people in Russia to contribute to Meduza and even share links from independent media sources, Meduza currently survives on donations from people outside of Russia. You can find their donations campaign here. Alexandra Prokopenko is a fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, and before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine she has worked as a journalist reporting from the Kremlin, as an adviser to the Central Bank of Russia, and at the Higher School of Economics (HSE) in Moscow. Her book From Sovereigns to Servants. How the War Against Ukraine Reshaped Russia's Elite will be out in English in summer 2026 (it is available to preorder) and it was already published in Russian (here). Presenter: Licia Cianetti is Associate Professor at the University of Birmingham and Founding Deputy Director of CEDAR. The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/russian-studies

What is a frozen conflict?

Do you really know?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 5:35

All week long, we're looking into 10 new terms and concepts that are certain to be on everyone's lips in 2023! It's nearly 11 months since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, and the war has reached somewhat of a stalemate. Many observers expected a swift Russian victory, no doubt including Vladimir Putin himself, but Ukrainian resistance proved fierce. Over the summer, Ukraine launched a counter-offensive and succeeded in taking back large parts of Russian-occupied territory. As we head into 2023, there's a distinct possibility of the war becoming a drawn-out affair, even turning into a frozen conflict. That's a situation where fighting has ceased, but there's no clear resolution in the form of a peace treaty or political agreement. Hostilities could resume at any moment and the climate is unstable. Why could the Russia - Ukraine war become a frozen conflict? Why would that be in Russia's interests? Are there frozen conflicts in other parts of the world too? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to more episodes, click here: ⁠Why do we consider Friday 13th unlucky?⁠ ⁠Why has my sense of smell changed because of Covid?⁠ ⁠What are nepo babies?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast. Written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 22/10/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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S8 Ep385: SHOW SCHEDULE 1-28-2026 1900 PRINCETON CANE RUSH

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 7:07

SHOW SCHEDULE 1-28-20261900 PRINCETON CANE RUSHBased on your notes, here are all 16 segments formatted for January 28, 2026:1.General Blaine Holt, USAF (Ret.), outlines the mission to rescue Iran from the brutes, detailing strategic options for liberating the Iranian people from the oppressive regime ruling in Tehran.2.Michael Bernstam of the Hoover Institution explains how Russia prospers with the price of gold, analyzing Moscow'seconomic resilience as precious metals revenues offset sanctions and sustain Putin's war machine.3.Bob Zimmerman of Behind the Black explains Blue Origin and SpaceX next missions, previewing upcoming launches and milestones as both companies push forward with ambitious spaceflight development programs.4.Bob Zimmerman explains Roscosmos failures without credit, examining how Russia's space agency stumbles through technical setbacks while refusing accountability, diminishing Moscow's once-proud position in space exploration.5.Victoria Coates and Gordon Chang identify the Baltic states as most vulnerable to Russian annexation, warning that Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania face persistent threats from Putin's expansionist ambitions.6.Ann Stevenson-Yang and Gordon Chang comment on the low spirits and isolation of mainland Chinese singles, examining the demographic and social crisis as young people struggle with loneliness and economic pressures.7.Charles Burton and Gordon Chang observe the contest in Arctic waters, analyzing competing claims and military positioning as Russia, China, and Western nations vie for polar strategic advantage.8.Charles Burton and Gordon Chang comment on Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada's future with the United States and PRC, assessing Ottawa's delicate balancing act between its powerful neighbors.9.Tevi Troy remarks on the new book McNamara at War, exploring Robert McNamara's tenure as Defense Secretary and his controversial management of the Vietnam War under two presidents.10.Tevi Troy observes McNamara dealing with the rude President Lyndon Johnson, examining the difficult working relationship between the cerebral defense secretary and the domineering, often abusive commander-in-chief.11.Kevin Frazier analyzes how AI can fail like Western Union, warning that excessive concentration and lack of innovation could doom today's artificial intelligence giants just as the telegraph company declined.12.Kevin Frazier warns of regulatory capture in AI governance, cautioning that dominant tech companies may co-opt oversight mechanisms, stifling competition and shaping rules to entrench their market dominance.13.Simon Constable reports from temperate France with commodities analysis, noting copper and gold trading dear as industrial demand and safe-haven buying drive precious and base metals prices higher.14.Simon Constable faults Prime Minister Starmer's lack of leadership, criticizing the British leader's failure to articulate vision or direction as the United Kingdom drifts through economic and political uncertainty.15.Astronomer Paul Kalas explains planetary formation in the Fomalhaut system twenty-five light years distant, revealing how observations of this nearby star illuminate the processes that create worlds around young suns.16.David Livingston explains his twenty-five years hosting The Space Show, reflecting on a quarter century of broadcasting interviews with astronauts, engineers, and visionaries shaping humanity's journey beyond Earth.

S8 Ep384: Victoria Coates and Gordon Chang identify the Baltic states as most vulnerable to Russian annexation, warning that Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania face persistent threats from Putin's expansionist ambitions.

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 8:59

Victoria Coates and Gordon Chang identify the Baltic states as most vulnerable to Russian annexation, warning that Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania face persistent threats from Putin's expansionist ambitions.1950

PDB Afternoon Bulletin | January 28th, 2026: U.S. Intelligence Raises Red Flags About Delcy Rodriguez & Europe Targets Putin's Oil Fleet

The President's Daily Brief

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 15:33

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up—behind the scenes, U.S. intelligence is raising doubts about whether Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, is truly aligned with Washington's goals, even as Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns that military action remains an option if cooperation falters. Later in the show—Europe moves to crack down on Russia's so-called “ghost tanker” fleet, as more than a dozen countries pledge to obstruct ships suspected of skirting oil sanctions and violating maritime law. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Cardiff: Get fast business funding without bank delays—apply in minutes with Cardiff and access up to $500,000 in same‑day funding at https://Cardiff.co/PDB Nobl Travel: Protect your gear and travel smarter—NOBL's zipper-free carry-on is up to 58% off at https://NOBLTravel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Thursday, January 29th, 2026 - Rubio says “no new wars” (probably); Trump threatens Iran; ICE fallout continues; 2020 election—again

Morning Announcements

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 8:20

Today's Headlines: Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before the Senate this week, defending the administration's so-called “non–regime change” operation in Venezuela while calling the abduction of Nicolás Maduro a “strategic necessity.” Rubio said Trump doesn't currently plan further military action but refused to rule it out, warning that Venezuela's transition will be slow despite what he described as “good and decent progress.” At the same time, Trump escalated tensions with Iran, posting a threat that the “next attack will be far worse” if Tehran doesn't agree to a new nuclear deal. U.S. military exercises are reportedly underway in the region, with a naval force moving closer, as Iran's foreign minister warned the country is prepared to respond immediately. The standoff comes amid massive protests in Iran and reports that tens of thousands may have been killed by the regime, though exact figures remain difficult to verify due to internet restrictions. Back in Minnesota, fallout continues from the killing of Alex Pretti. Stephen Miller acknowledged that CBP officers involved may not have followed protocol, while shifting blame toward DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, who now faces bipartisan impeachment calls. The officers who fired their weapons were placed on administrative leave days later, as new reporting revealed ICE had prior documentation on Pretti before his death. The FBI has also taken over the investigation into the assault on Rep. Ilhan Omar at a town hall event, while executing a separate search warrant in Fulton County, Georgia, tied to the 2020 election. And finally, Trump reportedly redecorated the White House with a framed photo of himself and Vladimir Putin—because subtlety remains off the menu. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: The Guardian: Rubio declines to rule out further US military action in Venezuela at Senate hearing Reuters: Trump warns Iran to make nuclear deal or next attack will be 'far worse' CNN: Top White House aide Stephen Miller acknowledges possible breach of protocol before Alex Pretti's shooting NBC News: Minneapolis live updates: 2 Border Patrol agents who fired guns in Alex Pretti fatal shooting put on leave CNN: Alex Pretti was in earlier confrontation with federal agents who tackled him, broke his rib, sources say NBC News: FBI takes over investigation into incident at Rep. Ilhan Omar town hall The Guardian: FBI executes search warrant at election office in Fulton county, Georgia The Independent: Trump hangs picture of himself and Putin in latest White House redecoration Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zelensky warns of ‘massive' attack ahead of Sunday peace talks & rumours swirl of Ukraine-Russia energy ceasefire

Ukraine: The Latest

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 48:00

Day 1,435.Today, as President Zelensky warns that Russia is preparing “a new massive strike”, we examine growing speculation that an undeclared truce may be in place regarding strikes on energy infrastructure. We then turn to the Russian press, where a local war memorial in the Urals appears to have inadvertently revealed the true scale of Russian casualties, and an unlikely scandal involving a baker that has caused fresh embarrassment for Vladimir Putin. And finally, we report on the launch of a new blood bank aimed at alleviating Ukraine's mounting medical crises.ContributorsFrancis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.With thanks to Toby Illingworth (Founder & Head of Mission for Yashchenko Foundation). @tobyillingworthSIGN UP TO THE ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.CONTENT REFERENCED:Learn More about the Walking Blood Bank and the Yashchenko Foundation:https://yashchenkofoundation.org/walking-blood-bank/ Putin abandons Syria base to court new Islamist leader (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/28/russia-abandons-syria-military-base/ Royal Navy forces Russian ship out of British waters (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01/28/russian-ship-anchors-trans-atlantic-cables-bristol-channel/ Exclusive: Trump's top envoy negotiating Ukraine's fate displays 'shocking' lack of knowledge about war (Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/trumps-top-envoy-displays-shocking-lack-of-knowledge-about-war-politics/ LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatestSubscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News Wrap: 'Dangerously cold' temperatures expected in eastern U.S.

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 7:09

In our news wrap Thursday, weather officials are warning of dangerously cold temperatures across large parts of the eastern U.S. this weekend, President Trump says he asked Vladimir Putin not to strike Ukraine's capital for a week due to frigid weather there and the EU listed Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization following its crackdown on protests that left thousands dead. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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WTH Can't Putin Afford to Fail in Ukraine? Michael Tory Explains How He Will.

What the Hell Is Going On

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 49:59

With regime change brewing in Venezuela, Cuba, and Iran, and the Russian war of attrition still marching on, Cold War déjà vu shapes our understanding of what happens when regimes do fall and offers a hopeful conclusion. Former Soviet states that have joined the EU have experienced an average tenfold increase in GDP since 1990, while Russia and its non-EU neighbors have grown only fourfold. Like the stark contrast of the Berlin Wall, if Ukraine is free to continue to prosper economically, people in Russia's border regions will begin to work out that the problem isn't NATO, the problem isn't ideology, the problem is the failure of the system in Russia to deliver. And in addition to the huge costs of the war already waged, that's something Putin cannot afford. So, will Putin try to wait it out? What choices does he have to avoid failure? We asked an investment banker for his theory and the numbers are enlightening…Michael Tory is a co-founder and Chairman of the financial advisory firm Ondra Partners. Tory is also an outspoken advocate for and supports several NGO efforts in Ukraine. Previously, he served as head of UK investment banking for Lehman Brothers Inc. and has been a Senior UK investment banker of Lehman Brothers Holdings. Michael previously served as Morgan Stanley's head of investment banking in the UK and worked in their New York office for over a decade. Tory is also principal of Turning the Page, which develops and publishes ideas for rebuilding the UK's domestic capital markets and savings systems.Read the transcript here.Subscribe to our Substack here.

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Europe on Collision Course with Russia Over the Shadow Oil Fleet in Baltic

Monocle 24: The Monocle Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 12:52

2026-01-29 | UPDATES #117 | Today, Europe just fired a legal warning shot across the bow of Russia's “shadow fleet” — the aging, murky armada that keeps Putin's oil money flowing, and increasingly turns the Baltic into a grey-zone battlefield. But stern words and legal warnings have never intimidated Putin before, in fact, he takes these as a sign of weakness, unless they are accompanied by action. Fourteen European coastal states say the basics of maritime safety are being shredded — by GNSS jamming, AIS manipulation, and sanctions-evading tankers that treat international rules like optional extras. And the subtext is clear: we're done letting this fleet ghost through chokepoints uncontested. What did Europe announce? Are they claiming jurisdiction over the waters, or over the grey fleet? What are the conditions for interception? And does this make confrontation more likely? How far would Putin go to keep this economic lifeline going? ----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------SOURCES: UK Government (26 Jan 2026) — “The growing risks to maritime safety” (open letter; signatories; UNCLOS Art 92; SOLAS/AIS/LRIT requirements) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-growing-risks-to-maritime-safety/the-growing-risks-to-maritime-safetyFinnish Government / Ministry of Transport and Communications (26 Jan 2026) — Press release on the joint letter and GNSS interference - https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/itameren-ja-pohjanmeren-rantavaltiot-gnss-hairinta-on-lisannyt-merenkulun-turvallisuusriskeja-1Denmark — Danish Maritime Authority (Jan 2026) — Notice referencing the open letterhttps://www.dma.dk/news/2026/january/coastal-states-warn-of-threats-to-maritime-safety-in-the-baltic-and-north-sea-regionERR (Estonia) (Jan 2026) — Summary of the warning and signatorieshttps://news.err.ee/1609924184/all-vessels-are-at-risk-14-countries-warn-shadow-fleet-vessels-to-follow-rulesMaritime Executive (26 Jan 2026) — Reporting and technical context on GNSS/AIS and the letterhttps://maritime-executive.com/article/european-nations-warn-shadow-fleet-shipowners-to-play-by-the-rulesgCaptain (Jan 2026) — Coverage framing the enforcement shift and compliance frameworkhttps://gcaptain.com/europe-signals-new-phase-in-shadow-fleet-enforcement/Insurance Journal (27 Jan 2026) — Coverage of the 14-nation warninghttps://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2026/01/27/855788.htmAtlantic Council (22 Jan 2026) — Analysis: shadow fleet as hybrid tool; argues for stronger interpretation/enforcement - https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/dispatches/the-us-is-taking-action-against-russias-shadow-fleet-in-the-baltic-sea-europe-should-follow-suit/Emmanuel Macron on X (Jan 2026) — Public statement on French Navy boarding of a sanctioned tanker - https://x.com/EmmanuelMacron/status/2014341199507706242----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2026 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur events of the first half of the year in Lviv, Kyiv and Odesa were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. Any support you can provide for the fundraising campaign would be gratefully appreciated. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------

La ONU paralela de Trump

La ContraCrónica

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 59:41

La semana pasada Donald Trump se presentó en el Foro de Davos con un anuncio que nadie se esperaba: el nacimiento del Consejo de la Paz, un nuevo organismo internacional que se encargará de velar por la paz en el mundo. El nombre era familiar para los asistentes ya que ese consejo existe, pero con una misión algo distinta. Nació en noviembre del año pasado con un mandato específico del Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU: el de supervisar la reconstrucción y la desmilitarización de Gaza. Pero el presidente de EEUU lo ha transformado en algo mucho más ambicioso que, en la práctica, podría llegar a sustituir a la propia ONU. El nuevo consejo no solo servirá para encargarse de Gaza hasta que todo se normalice, Trump pretende que se convierta en una institución permanente en la que estén representados los Estados que quieran sumarse a él. La estructura del organismo refleja la visión personalista de Trump: ejerce como presidente ejecutivo con plenos poderes, derecho a veto y un mandato vitalicio que va más allá de su permanencia en la Casa Blanca. Pero su característica más insólita es su modelo de financiación. Está concebido casi como un club de golf. Los tres primeros años serán gratuitos, a partir de ahí los gobiernos tendrán que abonar mil millones de dólares para asegurarse una plaza permanente. La idea ha atraído ya a unos 25 países, entre ellos Arabia Saudita, Egipto, Turquía y Argentina, lo que viene a demostrar que el acceso directo a Trump pesa más que las alianzas tradicionales. La reacción internacional pone de manifiesto la fragilidad de bloques como los BRICS, que se han mostrado incapaces de ofrecer una respuesta unificada. El brasileño Lula da Silva ha sido el crítico más feroz. Otras potencias como China o la India se han decantado por la cautela para evitarse problemas y represalias comerciales en forma de aranceles. En el Kremlin, por su parte, miran desde la barrera con algo de suspicacia ya que este nuevo foro diluye el poder que Rusia tiene en la ONU desde el final de la segunda guerra mundial. Aún así, Putin ha fingido cierto interés para no complicar su relación con Trump. El éxito inicial de este Consejo de la Paz radica en que ha aprovechado el fracaso en Gaza tanto de la ONU como de los países musulmanes. Trump consiguió que el Consejo de Seguridad entregase su autoridad a una sola persona que ha entendido a la perfección hasta dónde puede expandirse. Eso sí, a Trump sólo le quedan tres años en el poder, cuando lo abandone es improbable que el resto de líderes mundiales sigan tratando de complacerle. A largo plazo seguramente no funcione esta iniciativa, pero a corto si que lo está haciendo. En última instancia este proyecto de Trump desmonta la idea de un "sur global" unido por su oposición a Estados Unidos. También demuestra que los BRICS son una coalición heterogénea e inestable frente a la hegemonía del dólar y el poder duro de Estados Unidos. El orden mundial se está redibujando no mediante consensos diplomáticos, sino a través del frío cálculo del interés nacional y la conveniencia económica. Aunque la viabilidad del Consejo de la Paz a largo plazo es incierta, su mera existencia ya ha roto el mito de la resistencia frente a Estados Unidos, dejando claro que, ante la oferta de Trump, la mayoría de los Gobiernos prefiere no significarse. En La ContraRéplica: 0:00 Introducción 3:56 La ONU paralela de Trump 36:29 “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R 38:39 La degradación de la red ferroviaria 48:21 Regularización de inmigrantes 53:43 Renovación de la red de alta velocidad · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #trump #onu Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

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Iraq's former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki resurfaces – but at what cost?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 37:37

Our guests Lynne O’Donnell and Charles Hecker assess the reemergence of Iraq’s former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki, and whether it’s worth the damage to relations with the Trump administration. Plus: what did Syria’s president get out of Vladimir Putin?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Interview Plus: Kličko: Putin chce nechat Kyjev zmrznout. Je to genocida

Plus

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 23:58

Noční teploty v Kyjevě klesají hluboko pod nulu a Rusové využívají mrazy jako zbraň. Desítky tisíc domácností si po ničivých náletech ruských dronů a raket nemůže zatopit ani posvítit nebo ohřát jídlo. „Vladimir Putin vždy vyhlašoval, že cílem útoků jsou vojenské síly. V Kyjevě ale žádné vojenské síly nemáme, Rusko napadá naši civilní infrastrukturu. Hlavním cílem je přivést společnost do deprese a zlomit vůli k odporu,“ říká v Interview Plus kyjevský starosta Vitalij Kličko.

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Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week during brutal cold spell

AP Audio Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 0:48

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on President Trump saying he's asked Russia to hold off on striking Ukraine's capital with a brutal cold stretch looming.

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21:00H | 29 ENE 2026 | La Linterna

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 60:00

Zelenski agradece a Trump que Putin no atacara Ucrania por una semana. Se reabren vuelos EE. UU.-Venezuela. Juez aplaza informe sobre patrimonio de exdirigente socialista. En Tenerife, 27 mujeres explotadas sexualmente liberadas, 14 detenidos. España lidera trasplantes mundiales: más de 6300 en 2025, con 2547 donantes. Destaca Mariami, bebé con el primer corazón parcial europeo (Gregorio Marañón) y evolución positiva. Ana, trasplantada de corazón, lleva vida normal. Macarena, madre de donante pediátrico Bruno, halla consuelo. Montserrat Nieto (Niño Jesús) resalta la labor de coordinadores de trasplantes. La baja mortalidad infantil limita las donaciones pediátricas, pero se maximizan. El Dr. Gil Jaurena (Gregorio Marañón) subraya los buenos resultados en niños y los avances inmunológicos. La sanidad pública española garantiza acceso universal a trasplantes.

23:00H | 29 ENE 2026 | La Linterna

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 29:00

Emotiva misa funeral en Huelva por 45 víctimas del accidente ferroviario de Adamuz, con los Reyes y obispos. Las familias exigen la verdad; el obispo pide esclarecimiento. El gobierno y los sindicatos pactan una subida del Salario Mínimo Interprofesional del 3,1%, alcanzando los 1221€, sin apoyo de la patronal. La inflación cerró en el 2,7%; preocupa el incremento en servicios y la cesta de la compra. En política exterior, Irán advierte a la UE sobre las peligrosas consecuencias de designar a su Guardia Revolucionaria como terrorista. La UE sanciona a la administración iraní por represión y añade a Rusia a la lista negra de blanqueo de capitales. Donald Trump anuncia un compromiso de Putin para una tregua de una semana en Ucrania, agradecida por Zelenski. La borrasca Christine mantiene a Galicia en alerta roja por oleaje. En Andalucía, se gestionan más de 3000 incidencias, con 650 desalojados en Jerez por la crecida del Guadalete. Se esperan más borrascas. Una sentencia histórica ...

22:00H | 29 ENE 2026 | La Linterna

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 60:00

Huelva llora a 45 víctimas de un accidente en Adamuz, con un conmovedor testimonio de una hija. Óscar Puente defiende su gestión tras el suceso en el Senado, niega ocultar datos y admite errores, pero la oposición pide su dimisión. Un alud en el Pirineo Aragonés deja un muerto y un herido grave. Zelenski espera una pausa en los ataques de Putin por el frío extremo. Hay debate sobre la regularización de inmigrantes, apoyada por la Iglesia. Monseñor Argüello aboga por integrar a miles de inmigrantes y critica la gestión política que genera un "efecto llamada". José Luis Ábalos se jubila y deja su escaño por su defensa legal, criticado por gestión y corrupción. Víctor de Aldama acusa a Delcy Rodríguez de filtrar financiación del PSOE y vincula a Ángel Víctor Torres con una trama de hidrocarburos, que la fiscalía investiga. Juristas apoyan al exfiscal Álvaro García Ortiz tras su inhabilitación. El Gobierno Vasco admite haber vacunado a 78 personas con dosis caducadas, y el caso está bajo ...

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19:00H | 29 ENE 2026 | La Linterna

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 60:00

Funerales multitudinarios en Huelva (con Reyes y 5000 asistentes) y Madrid por las víctimas del accidente de tren de Alamuz; el obispo de Huelva exige esclarecer las causas. El ministro de Transportes, Oscar Puente, comparece en el Senado defendiendo su gestión, mientras la oposición (PP, Vox, Junts, Esquerra) pide su dimisión. La borrasca Christine golpea Galicia con alerta roja por olas, y en Andalucía preocupa el desbordamiento de ríos, sumando más de 3200 incidencias. Un montañero fallece en una avalancha en el Pirineo Aragonés, siendo la sexta víctima de la temporada. En política, José Luis Ábalos anuncia su jubilación, y Víctor de Aldama vincula a Delcy Rodríguez con una supuesta financiación del PSOE con fondos de PDVSA. Donald Trump afirma que Putin accedió a no atacar Ucrania por una semana debido al frío extremo. El gobierno sube el Salario Mínimo Interprofesional a 1221 euros/mes, sin acuerdo patronal. En cultura, se cancelan jornadas literarias en Sevilla por controversia. ...

20:00H | 29 ENE 2026 | La Linterna

Carnegie Politika Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 29:00

El funeral por las víctimas del accidente de Adamuz se celebró en Huelva, donde los Reyes ofrecieron su apoyo. Las familias, por Liliana Sainz, piden buscar la verdad con serenidad. La borrasca Christine elevó el riesgo de desbordamiento en Andalucía, con desalojos en Jerez. Galicia activó la alerta roja costera y AEMET desaconsejó viajar. José Luis Ábalos renunció a su escaño solicitando indemnización, tras un presunto pacto con Pedro Sánchez. El empresario Aldama insinuó financiación ilegal del PSOE desde Venezuela vía Delcy Rodríguez. Óscar Puente defendió su gestión en el Senado ante peticiones de dimisión. Internacionalmente, Trump aseguró que Putin frena bombardeos en Ucrania temporalmente por el frío. La UE designó a la Guardia Revolucionaria iraní como organización terrorista. Estudiantes venezolanos exigieron la liberación de profesores detenidos. En lo económico, el salario mínimo interprofesional subió a 1.221 euros, decisión rechazada por la patronal. El Gobierno vasco ...

Transatlantic Tensions, the Russia Threat, and Davos, With Gideon Rachman

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 33:46

This year's World Economic Forum took place amid turbulent transatlantic relations. Donald Trump has renewed his plans for “getting” Greenland, threatening to annex part of a NATO ally. Meanwhile, the war in Ukraine rages on, while the peace talks have stalled. What is the state of the European discussion on relations with the U.S.? Can Europe support Ukraine while managing its own domestic challenges and a volatile U.S. foreign policy? What are Western leaders thinking in terms of their Russia strategy?

S8 Ep382: Ivana Stradner of FDD explains why President Putin abandons his Iran ally, analyzing Russia's shifting calculations as Moscow reassesses the costs and benefits of its partnership with Tehran amid changing circumstances.

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 12:04

Ivana Stradner of FDD explains why President Putin abandons his Iran ally, analyzing Russia's shifting calculations as Moscow reassesses the costs and benefits of its partnership with Tehran amid changing circumstances.1866 COTSWOLDS

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S8 Ep384: Michael Bernstam of the Hoover Institution explains how Russia prospers with the price of gold, analyzing Moscow's economic resilience as precious metals revenues offset sanctions and sustain Putin's war machine.

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 9:07

Michael Bernstam of the Hoover Institution explains how Russia prospers with the price of gold, analyzing Moscow'seconomic resilience as precious metals revenues offset sanctions and sustain Putin's war machine.

Syrian president in Moscow to meet Putin, Iran rejects talks with US

Al Jazeera - Your World

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 3:15

Your daily news in under three minutes. At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes! Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

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Is Putin's Attempt to “Save the Empire” Destroying it in Real-Time?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 27:59

2026-01-28 | UPDATES #116 | Is Russia's imperial phase ending — and is Putin speeding up the collapse? Russia is waging a 21st-century war with an 18th-century imperial mindset, and dark ages political system. Empires, when they start bleeding out, don't usually stop the haemorrhaging of strength by throwing themselves militarily on their neighbours' territory. Is Russia's imperial phase ending — and is Putin accelerating the collapse? Serhii Plokhy, the Ukrainian Harvard historian argues that Russia's attempt to preserve its empire through war follows a historical pattern of overreach and collapse (United24). Is Russia's imperial phase finally reaching its limits — and is Putin's attempt to “save the empire” destroying it in real-time?----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------SOURCES: UNITED24 Media — “Putin's Plan to Save the Empire Is Destroying It—A Harvard Historian on Russia's Fate” (Jan 19, 2026; updated Jan 23, 2026).Ukrainian World Congress — “Plokhy: The battle for minds is part of the war” (Jan 14, 2026; citing Ukrainska Pravda interview).Tymofiy Mylovanov (LinkedIn) — reaction summarizing Plokhy's collapse triggers and Russia's exhaustion dynamic (posted Jan 2026). Ukrainian World Congress — “Serhii Plokhy on Russia's aggression: This is war of empire's collapse” (May 13, 2024; background framing on imperial logic).----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2026 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur events of the first half of the year in Lviv, Kyiv and Odesa were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. Any support you can provide for the fundraising campaign would be gratefully appreciated. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------

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Is Putin's Mad Max Army a Sign of Innovation or Desperation?!

NachDenkSeiten – Die kritische Website

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 14:01

2026-01-28 | UPDATES #115 | Penguin Camo, Toilet Tents, Turtle Tanks — Russia's War of Improvisation. Is this resourcefulness, or a war that at time descends into absurdity reminiscent of Monty Pyton? There's a line from the Ukrainian front this week that sounds like dark comedy — until you remember it's a war zone, and Ukrainians are being injured, maimed, killed and terrorised. On the other hand, Russia cannot help but being absurd, in a dark and brutal way. “We've got penguins walking around here — no more penguin. Shyakaboom.” That's not just an invented meme. That's a Ukrainian brigade captioning drone footage of a Russian soldier in bizarre winter camouflage. (armyinform.com.ua)Today's news flash is about the aesthetics of desperation: the absurd costumes, the “Mad Max” mobility, and the welded-on metal nonsense Russia is throwing at Ukraine's drone-saturated battlefield — because the old rules of concealment and armoured manoeuvre are getting shredded in real time. Let's start with the viral image: a “penguin” waddling across open snow. The sober version is worse — and more revealing.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------SOURCES: Euromaidan Press (Jan 27, 2026) — “A Russian soldier dressed as a penguin was doing a pretty good job avoiding thermal drones” https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/27/penguin-camo/ArmyInform (Jan 27, 2026) — “Penguins Walking Around Here” — An Unusual Camouflage Did Not Save an Occupier https://armyinform.com.ua/en/2026/01/27/penguins-walking-around-here-an-unusual-camouflage-did-not-save-an-occupier/Defense Express / Defence-UA (Jan 25, 2026) — Ukrainian drones hunt down Russia's “turtle tanks” (Video) https://en.defence-ua.com/news/ukrainian_drones_hunt_down_russias_turtle_tanks_on_the_front_line_video-17274.htmlUkrinform (Jan 26, 2026) — Unmanned systems forces demonstrate neutralization of Russian “turtle tank” https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4084248-unmanned-systems-forces-demonstrate-neutralization-of-russian-turtle-tank.htmlUA.NEWS (Jan 26, 2026) — Air Assault Forces fighters deliver significant damage to Russian equipment - https://ua.news/en/war-vs-rf/biitsi-dshv-zavdali-vidchutnikh-udariv-po-rosiiskii-tekhnitsiMezha (Jan 26, 2026) — Ukrainian 46th Air Assault Brigade Destroys Russian Armor Using Droneshttps://mezha.net/eng/bukvy/ukrainian-46th-air-assault-brigade-destroys-russian-armor-using-drones/amp/Euromaidan Press (Jan 22, 2026) — Russia's tanks can finally shoot through their drone armor. Ukraine noticed. https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/01/22/rotating-anti-drone-armor/United24 Media (Jan 13, 2026) — Russia's Answer to Ukrainian Drones? Soldiers Shelter in Bizarre Vertical Pods - https://united24media.com/latest-news/russias-answer-to-ukrainian-drones-soldiers-shelter-in-bizarre-vertical-pods-14960Reuters Pictures (Jan 9, 2026) — Under the canopy: anti-drone nets covering Ukraine's frontlineshttps://www.reuters.com/pictures/under-canopy-drone-nets-covering-ukraines-frontlines-2026-01-06/JIMR2NBJWBMFDFIXO64EJTCRJY/Ukrainska Pravda (Mar 4, 2024) — Russian troops use Chinese-made golf carts for assaultshttps://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/04/7444874/----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur events of the first half of the year in Lviv, Kyiv and Odesa were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. Any support you can provide for the fundraising campaign would be gratefully appreciated. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------

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Baba Vanga; 2026 = Threshold.

Prometheus Lens

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 14:02 Transcription Available

Want more exclusive content?! http://prometheuslens.supercast.com to sign up for the "All Access Pass" and get early access to episodes, private community, members only episodes, private Q & A's, and coming documentaries. We also have a $4 dollar a month package that gets you early access and an ad free listening experience!====================SummaryJoin me on a solo deep dive into the Bulverian mystic, Baba Vanga. She has an 80% accuracy rate with her predictions! She predicted 9/11, Donald Trump, Obama, the rise of Putin and so much more!She also gave lots of predictions on 2026!! Want the full episode sign up for the "All Access Pass"!====================

„Trickkiste der Putin-Freunde“: Gerhard Schröder provoziert durch Vernunft

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 8:16

Ex-Kanzler Gerhard Schröder hat in einem Zeitungsbeitrag gegen eine langfristige Dämonisierung Russlands und für eine Wiederaufnahme des Energiehandels mit dem Land plädiert. Die scharfen Reaktionen auf diese vernünftigen Positionen waren zu erwarten. Ein Kommentar von Tobias Riegel. Dieser Beitrag ist auch als Audio-Podcast verfügbar. Ex-Kanzler Gerhard Schröder (SPD) hat vor einigen TagenWeiterlesen

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Trumps neue Welt | Wo bleibt da die Ukraine?

Der tagesschau Auslandspodcast: Ideenimport

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 30:01

Trotz aktueller Verhandlungen in Abu-Dhabi greift Russland mit Drohnen und anderem Kriegsgerät gezielt die Energieinfrastruktur der Ukraine an, es gibt kein Strom, kein Wasser, keine Heizung. Eisige Kälte, seit Wochen. Tausende Hochhäuser sind ohne Strom, die Menschen leiden bei Temperaturen von bis zu minus 20 Grad enorm, dieser Winter gilt als härtester seit Kriegsbeginn. Und das in einer Zeit, in der US-Präsident Donald Trump die bisherige Weltordnung stark verändern will. In der dritten Folge unsere Podcast Sonderreihe „Trumps neue Welt“ schauen wir in die Ukraine und Russland. Mit ARD-Korrespondentin Rebecca Barth aus dem Studio Kiew besprechen wir, was Trumps neue Weltordnung für die Menschen in der Ukraine konkret bedeutet. Wir blicken auch auf die aktuellen Gespräche zwischen Vertretern der Ukraine, Russlands und den USA. Wie steht der russische Präsident Putin im Moment da? Profitiert Putin von Trumps Kurs? Antworten gibt ARD-Korrespondent Björn Blaschke, Korrespondent für Russland. Und was hat der Wegfall und die Schwächung der Verbündeten Russlands, wie etwa von Assad in Syrien oder auch dem iranischen Regime, für Moskau zur Folge. Moderation: Janina Werner Redaktion: Heribert Roth Mitarbeit: Nils Neubert, Caroline Mennerich Redaktionsschluss: 27.01.2026  -----  Alle Folgen des Weltspiegel Podcasts findet ihr hier: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/weltspiegel-podcast/61593768/ -----  Podcast-Tipp: Amerika verstehen: https://www.deutschlandradio.de/neuer-podcast-amerika-verstehen-100.html -----  Feedback, Themenvorschläge & Lob an: weltspiegel.podcast@ard.de

Trumps neue Welt | Wo bleibt da die Ukraine?

Weltspiegel Thema

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 30:01

Trotz aktueller Verhandlungen in Abu-Dhabi greift Russland mit Drohnen und anderem Kriegsgerät gezielt die Energieinfrastruktur der Ukraine an, es gibt kein Strom, kein Wasser, keine Heizung. Eisige Kälte, seit Wochen. Tausende Hochhäuser sind ohne Strom, die Menschen leiden bei Temperaturen von bis zu minus 20 Grad enorm, dieser Winter gilt als härtester seit Kriegsbeginn. Und das in einer Zeit, in der US-Präsident Donald Trump die bisherige Weltordnung stark verändern will. In der dritten Folge unsere Podcast Sonderreihe „Trumps neue Welt“ schauen wir in die Ukraine und Russland. Mit ARD-Korrespondentin Rebecca Barth aus dem Studio Kiew besprechen wir, was Trumps neue Weltordnung für die Menschen in der Ukraine konkret bedeutet. Wir blicken auch auf die aktuellen Gespräche zwischen Vertretern der Ukraine, Russlands und den USA. Wie steht der russische Präsident Putin im Moment da? Profitiert Putin von Trumps Kurs? Antworten gibt ARD-Korrespondent Björn Blaschke, Korrespondent für Russland. Und was hat der Wegfall und die Schwächung der Verbündeten Russlands, wie etwa von Assad in Syrien oder auch dem iranischen Regime, für Moskau zur Folge. Moderation: Janina Werner Redaktion: Heribert Roth Mitarbeit: Nils Neubert, Caroline Mennerich Redaktionsschluss: 27.01.2026  -----  Alle Folgen des Weltspiegel Podcasts findet ihr hier: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/weltspiegel-podcast/61593768/ -----  Podcast-Tipp: Amerika verstehen: https://www.deutschlandradio.de/neuer-podcast-amerika-verstehen-100.html -----  Feedback, Themenvorschläge & Lob an: weltspiegel.podcast@ard.de

Ukraine am Limit: Wie Russland Wetter als Waffe einsetzt

11KM: der tagesschau-Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 35:26

Es ist bereits der vierte Winter, den die Ukraine seit Beginn des russischen Angriffskriegs erlebt – doch keiner war so hart wie dieser. Und gerade jetzt attackiert Russland gezielt die Infrastruktur des Landes. Bei Minustemperaturen im zweistelligen Bereich fehlt es den Menschen an Strom, Heizung und teilweise auch Wasser. Wie hält die Ukraine das durch? In dieser 11KM-Folge erzählt Susanne Petersohn aus dem ARD-Studio Kiew, wie die Menschen in der Ukraine den eiskalten Kriegsalltag bewältigen und wie viel Hoffnung auf ein baldiges Kriegsende sie noch haben. Aktuelle Infos zum Thema “Ukraine” findet ihr immer bei tagesschau.de: https://www.tagesschau.de/thema/ukraine Wie Deutschland künftig härter gegen die russische Schattenflotte vorgehen möchte, hört ihr in dieser 11KM-Folge „Russische Schattenflotte: Wer stoppt die "Zombie-Schiffe"?: https://1.ard.de/11KM_ZombieSchiffe Hier geht's zu Freiheit Deluxe, unserem Podcast-Tipp: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/episode/urn:ard:episode:b23766e5e874d70b/ Diese und viele weitere Folgen von 11KM findet ihr überall da, wo es Podcasts gibt, auch hier in der ARD-Audiothek: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/11km-der-tagesschau-podcast/12200383/ An dieser Folge waren beteiligt: Folgenautor: Niklas Münch Mitarbeit: Hannah Heinzinger, Nicole Dienemann Host: Elena Kuch Produktion: Ruth-Maria Ostermann, Christiane Gerheuser-Kamp, Lisa Krumme Planung: Caspar von Au und Hardy Funk Distribution: Kerstin Ammermann Redaktionsleitung: Yasemin Yüksel und Fumiko Lipp 11KM: der tagesschau-Podcast wird produziert von BR24 und NDR Info. Die redaktionelle Verantwortung für diese Episode liegt beim NDR.

S8 Ep380: preview for later. Guest: Ivana Stradner, Foundation for Defense of Democracies Summary: Stradner suggests that while Putin is unlikely to militarily support Iran, he may soon challenge NATO in the Baltic states. She predicts Russia could use &q

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 1:33

preview for later. Guest: Ivana Stradner, Foundation for Defense of Democracies Summary: Stradner suggests that while Putin is unlikely to militarily support Iran, he may soon challenge NATO in the Baltic states. She predicts Russia could use "false flag" operations involving Russian speakers to test Western resolve and attempt to expose NATO as a "paper tiger".1898 Brussels

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Putin's negotiators ‘soften hardline stance in private' & Trump links security guarantees to Zelensky ceding territory

Ukraine: The Latest

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 40:04

Day 1,433.Today, amid increased Russian military pressure in the Donbas, and as Ukraine faces what the NATO Secretary General calls its “harshest winter for a decade”, we bring you the latest from the Ukraine peace talks, where the United States is understood to be increasing pressure on President Zelensky's government to concede territory to Russia before Washington grants any security guarantees. But is Moscow's position under Vladimir Putin softer than it appears, as some allege? Then we discuss civilian resilience in Ukraine with an expert from Harvard University.ContributorsFrancis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.With thanks to Dr Emma Mateo (Harvard University's Ukrainian Research Institute). @emm_mateo on X.SIGN UP TO THE ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.CONTENT REFERENCED:Learn more about Harvard's Ukrainian Research Institute's ‘Solidarity Within and Beyond Ukraine Conference this Friday and Saturday:https://www.huri.harvard.edu/tcup-conference France opposes EU plan to buy British Storm Shadows for Ukraine (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/26/france-opposes-eu-plan-to-buy-british-storm-shadows-ukraine/ Exclusive: Russian negotiators soften hardline stance in private, US officials say. Ukrainians urge caution (Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/kremlin-negotiators-drop-hardline-stance-behind-closed-doors-us-official-revealsUS links security guarantees for Ukraine to peace deal ceding territory (Financial Times):https://www.ft.com/content/8ca0d4fd-fdfd-4aa3-a3a2-90be00d55b9d NATO boss Rutte slaps down calls for European army prompted by Trump fears (Reuters):https://www.reuters.com/world/nato-boss-rutte-slaps-down-calls-european-army-prompted-by-trump-fears-2026-01-26/Commission approves second wave of SAFE defence funding for eight Member States (EU):https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_211‘Bread and War: A Ukrainian Story of Food, Bravery and Hope' by Felicity Spector:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bread-War-Ukrainian-Story-Bravery/dp/1914613783 LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatestSubscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exclusive: The Invisible NBA Owner and "Crimes Against Humanity"

Pablo Torre Finds Out

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 45:34

A dunking tech bro in Memphis. A drone massacre in Ukraine. How did America's backyard beams end up in Putin's network of underground buyers? And how on Earth do Ja Morant, Justin Timberlake, Kevin Hart and "The Grindfather" get us to an illegal trade war? Hunterbrook Media's Sam Koppelman breaks down how his reporters investigated from a bird's-eye view, to a high-end Moscow dealer, to undercover calls back home — and asks what the hell Adam Silver's gonna do about another billionaire scandal hiding in plain sight.• Read the full investigation at Hunterbrook Media (Pablo Torre Finds Out is independently produced by Meadowlark Media and distributed by The Athletic. The views, research and reporting expressed in this episode are solely those of Pablo Torre Finds Out and Hunterbrook Media and do not reflect the work or editorial input of The Athletic or its journalists.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2.5 Fate/Stay Blyat. The Warlords of the Apocalypse.

The Eastern Border

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 40:40

Greetings from Pilda,It is the coldest January in thirty years. Outside my window, the thermometer is dropping, and I have just finished hauling 150kg of heating pellets into the bunker. It is the perfect atmosphere for what we need to discuss today.For years, we have been documenting the slow, bureaucratic rot of the Russian Empire. We called it the “Rotting Cake”—a structure that looked impressive from the outside but was being eaten alive by corruption from within.Well, I have bad news. The cake is gone. The rats have finished it.We have now entered the Warlord Era.In this episode of The Eastern Border, we are no longer looking at a state. We are looking at a dark, geopolitical anime where the laws of physics and logic have been suspended. The “Vertical of Power” has collapsed into a collection of feudal tribes, each led by a warlord more insane than the last.The World Boss Wakes Up While the Kremlin was busy arguing about “traditional values,” the United States decided to play Grand Theft Auto. In the span of 48 hours, they kidnapped the President of Venezuela and announced plans to put a “Golden Dome” over a newly purchased Greenland. The “Multipolar World” is dead. The Sheriff is back in town, and he is drunk.The Grinch and the Cucumber Meanwhile, France—yes, France—has started seizing Russian oil tankers. Specifically, a tanker named “The Grinch” (you cannot make this up). The Russian response? Impotent rage on Telegram. Why? Because they can't afford to fight back. The “Cucumber Index” has spiked 30% in three weeks. The economy is eating itself.The Spiritual Psychosis But the real horror is in the trenches. We read the diaries of soldiers who are trapped in the “Red Marker Trap”—dying in villages that their commanders have already marked as “captured” on the map. We meet the “Shashlik Commandos”—elite bureaucrats who go to the rear to eat barbecue and steal tractors. And we listen to the “Berserkers” like Yuri Yevich, who are now screaming that the war is actually against “Satanic Space Bears” and that the only solution is… ice axes.The State is dead. Long live the Tribe.In this episode:The Global Humiliation: From Maduro to the Grinch.The Techno-Rot: Why the “Toilet Warlords” can't build drones but can brick your iPhone.The Meat Grinder: Strelkov's letter from prison revealing that Putin has killed more men in one village than WWII.The Escape: Why the “Good Russians” are finding the doors to the West locked tight.Happiness is Mandatory.

The next war and how to stop it

OH GOD, WHAT NOW? Formerly Remainiacs

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 59:44

“Things are more dangerous now than during the Cold War.” The world is breaking up into mutually suspicious power blocs, Trump is trying to destroy NATO and Putin has learned that aggression pays off. Is a major war coming or can we prevent it? In an enthralling conversation, defence commentator Peter Apps – author of The Next World War – explains the forces and self-deceptions that are driving the world towards conflict, the key danger points, and what Britain can do to avert disaster. • Buy The Next World War through our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund Oh God, What Now? by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too. ESCAPE ROUTES • Peter has been reading Kingmaker, Sonia Purnell's biography of Pamela Churchill Harriman • Alex recommends Booker Prize winner Flesh by David Szalay. • Seth was delighted to find Mask Or Face: Reflections in an Actor's Mirror by Michael Redgrave in a charity shop. www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Seth Thévoz and Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio Production by Robin Leeburn. Art direction: James Parrett. Theme tune by Cornershop. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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BREAKING: New Confrontation - Russia Militarises the English Channel