Unfiltered updates and sharp geopolitical analysis on Europe’s most volatile war — from someone with roots on both sides of the conflict. Hosted by Pyotr Kurzin, a British-Russian analyst with experience at the World Bank, International Crisis Group, and Johns Hopkins SAIS, this podcast cuts through the noise to explain what’s really happening in Ukraine - and why it matters.
From battlefield shifts and drone warfare to sanctions, diplomacy, and disinformation, The Ukraine SITREP delivers timely commentary, critical insights, and expert interviews grounded in deep fieldwork and institutional experience. We don’t shy away from the uncomfortable truths — and this isn’t an echo chamber. Whether it challenges Western assumptions or questions Kremlin narratives, every angle is up for scrutiny.
New episodes every 1–2 weeks.
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Unfiltered updates and sharp geopolitical analysis on Europe’s most volatile war — from someone with roots on both sides of the conflict. Hosted by Pyotr Kurzin, a British-Russian analyst with experience at the World Bank, International Crisis Group, and Johns Hopkins SAIS, this podcast cuts through the noise to explain what’s really happening in Ukraine - and why it matters.
From battlefield shifts and drone warfare to sanctions, diplomacy, and disinformation, The Ukraine SITREP delivers timely commentary, critical insights, and expert interviews grounded in deep fieldwork and institutional experience. We don’t shy away from the uncomfortable truths — and this isn’t an echo chamber. Whether it challenges Western assumptions or questions Kremlin narratives, every angle is up for scrutiny.
New episodes every 1–2 weeks.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Summary
The conversation delves into the escalating nuclear tensions between the US and Russia, particularly focusing on the roles of Trump and Putin amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. It highlights how social media interactions, particularly by figures like Medvedev, have influenced international policy and the precarious nature of nuclear deterrence. The discussion emphasizes the risks of miscalculation and the potential breakdown of established norms surrounding nuclear weapons.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.