https://gilbertdoctorow.substack.com/p/news-x-world-russia-claims-635-ukrainian

minutes 20.40 to 27.40 in this hourly news bulletin

This interview opens with discussion of the contradictory narratives coming from Russia and Ukraine over the latest missile strikes in Kiev. Per Ukraine, residential neighborhoods were struck. Per Russia, they hit military targets manufacturing drones and other weapons. As I explain there is no contradiction in fact because the Zelensky regime systematically locates military production in apartment blocks.

We go on to discuss at some length the latest protests against the firing of Defense Minister Fedorov and his allegation that he was removed because his planned reforms of procurement stepped on the toes of vested interests.

This afternoon’s interview paired me with a panelist who delivered the Ukrainian narrative on the latest attacks and counter-attacks, on the need for Patriot missiles. Do have a listen.

https://gilbertdoctorow.substack.com/p/russia-is-on-the-rampage-in-ukraine

minutes15.45 to 22.30

https://gilbertdoctorow.substack.com/p/scott-ritters-vicious-propaganda

Interview from minute 20.25

As I say here, the Kremlin may agree to receive a visit from Trump’s emissaries Kushner and Witkoff a few weeks from now but this is only out of politesse, to show that they are reasonable and open to talks when the fact is that Russia is no longer reasonable but is determined to finish off Ukraine quickly and brutally following a 180 degree pivot in their top command.

https://gilbertdoctorow.substack.com/p/news-x-world-iran-russia-cooperation