Ukraine: The Latest

Putin slams ‘murder’ after US-Israel kill Khamenei & what war in Iran means for ‘humiliated’ Russia

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Mar 2, 2026
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William Taylor
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Valeriy Chalyi
William Taylor, former US Ambassador to Ukraine, offers diplomatic and security perspective. Valeriy Chalyi, former Ukrainian Ambassador to the US, discusses alliances and defence needs. They debate Iran strike fallout for Russia. They cover shadow fleet sanctions and drone attacks on civilians. They explore NATO commitments, training deployments and Ukraine’s push for stronger security guarantees.
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INSIGHT

Delta Gives Ukraine Accurate Real-Time Battle Data

  • Ukraine's Delta combat management system provides highly accurate casualty and battlefield data.
  • Dominic Nicholls watched Delta in action near Zaporizhia where commanders tracked strikes and confirmed 13 Russian soldiers killed via drone feeds.
ADVICE

Guarantee Monthly Drone Supplies To Brigades

  • Scale battlefield logistics and drone supply to brigades to improve resilience.
  • Mikhail Fedorov announced guaranteed monthly FPV, recon and bomber drone deliveries plus Starlink and pickup centralised distribution.
INSIGHT

Khamenei Death Weakens Russia's Global Standing

  • The US-Israel strike that killed Iran's Supreme Leader removes a key partner for Russia and weakens Moscow's global influence image.
  • Francis Dearnley and Dominic Nicholls note Iran supplied Shahed drone tech and its loss undermines Russia's narrative as a reliable power broker.
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