Ukraine: The Latest Ukraine hits 'critical' Druzhba oil pipeline in Russia's Tatarstan & ‘I outran Putin’s blitzkrieg four years ago: he never caught up’
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Feb 25, 2026 James Rothwell, Berlin correspondent covering hybrid warfare and covert migrant routes. Roland Oliphant, senior journalist who reported from Ukraine at the invasion’s start. They discuss a reported strike on the Druzhba pipeline in Tatarstan. They recall outrunning the initial Russian advance and examine clandestine migrant tunnels and NATO’s stance. The conversation blends frontline memories with strategic developments.
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Maidan Square Felt Eerie But Full Of Memory
- Adélie Pojzman-Pontay described Maidan Square on the anniversary as eerily empty but full of candles, flags and fresh flowers at the soldiers' memorial.
- She emphasized Ukraine's cultural concept of nislamnist (unbreakability) visible in memorials and events like the Marathon of the Unbroken.
Strike On Druzhba Pipeline Hits Russian Oil Infrastructure
- Ukraine carried out a strike near Almetyevsk in Russia's Tatarstan hitting the Druzhba oil pipeline and igniting huge tanks, footage showed fires still burning.
- The strike targets a major revenue source for Russia, signalling deliberate strikes on economic infrastructure.
Low Expectations For Geneva Peace Talks
- Geneva talks set US and Ukrainian envoys to meet ahead of potential trilateral Russia talks; US envoys Witkoff and Jared Kushner will split attention with Iran negotiations.
- Expectations are low given prior rounds' limited progress and the envoys' divided focus.
