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The DSR Daily is a daily news podcast cover the foreign policy and national security news. Each weekday morning, Riley Fessler, Minnah Stein, and David Rothkopf will bring you the latest as covered by the best media outlets from around the world.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Apr 8, 2022 • 11min
April 8, 2022
The thirtieth episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast (Full List on Website):Germany intercepts Russian talk of indiscriminate killings in UkraineHopes for peace talks dim as Russia raises objections and Belarus demands to take part.Ukraine is bracing for a major Russian offensive in the country's east, officials say. Here's what we knowUS has committed more than 12,000 anti-armor systems and "hundreds" of suicide drones to UkraineRussia says it would have to 'rebalance' if Finland and Sweden join NATOScholz holds up German tank deliveries to UkraineUkraine latest at Vladimir Putin's spokesman is condemned over his "catalogue of lies"; he admits Russia has "had significant losses"; Kyiv says a major new offensive in the east is "likely" within days, with a military analyst saying Putin may then be ready to negotiate.Ukraine War: Kremlin spokesman Peskov admits 'significant' Russian lossesIn the fight against Putin, Senate unanimously approves measure that once helped beat HitlerEuropean Commission chief and EU’s top diplomat en route to KyivU.N. suspends Russia from human rights body, Moscow then quitsMEPs demand full embargo on Russian imports of oil, coal, nuclear fuel and gasHungary receives nuclear fuel from Russia by air -foreign minister See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 7, 2022 • 9min
April 7, 2022
The twenty-ninth episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network.Stories cited in the podcast:Poland signs deal for purchase of 250 Abrams tanksEU begins stockpiling gear, drugs against chemical, nuclear incidentsAs Ukraine regains control of Borodyanka area, more Russians’ atrocities come to lightGermany is in confidential talks over Ukraine guarantees - ScholzBlocking Russian oil exports would send prices "skyrocketing," US Treasury secretary saysCountries to release an additional 60 million barrels of oil from storage, IAE saysRussia hit with new round of U.S. sanctions as Biden decries 'major war crimes'Breaking ranks with EU, Hungary says ready to pay for Russian gas in roublesRussia edges close to default on debt, puts roubles aside for bondholdersExclusive: China state refiners shun new Russian oil tradesInflation in Russia hits 7-yr high, prices jump 10% in year-to-dateEnergy Community sets up a Fund to rebuild Ukraine's war-torn energy infrastructureUSAID helps deliver 5,000 of SpaceX's satellite internet service terminals to UkraineMalta resists EU pressure to stop selling citizenshipDOJ says it disrupted a botnet run by Russian military intelligence agency See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 6, 2022 • 9min
April 6, 2022
The twenty-eighth episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast:Zelensky told UN Security Council to remove Russia or "dissolve yourself." Here's what to knowPresident of European Commission headed to KyivCzech Republic sends tanks, infantry fighting vehicles to UkraineU.S. approves potential sale of F-16 aircraft to BulgariaIndia condemns killings in Ukraine's Bucha in apparent hardening of stanceIn forceful condemnation, Israel's foreign minister calls Bucha killings "war crimes"US will announce new sanction package on Russia tomorrow, Biden administration official saysBrussels targets coal in new Russia sanctions packageTwitter says it will no longer amplify or recommend Russian government accounts — stops short of a full banRussia turns to China for microchips for in-demand domestic bank cardsDonors give 695 million euros aid to MoldovaGermany reports rise in attacks against Russian, Ukrainian migrantsEU launches process to slash Hungary’s funds over rule-of-law breaches See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 5, 2022 • 8min
April 5, 2022
The twenty-seventh episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast:Russia has withdrawn 2/3 of forces near Kyiv -U.S. officialPentagon: Shipments from $800 million security package arrived for Ukraine over the weekendUkraine President Zelenskiy says he will address UN Security Council on TuesdayGermany, France to expel Russian envoys after reports of atrocities in UkraineLithuania expels Russian ambassadorDenmark expels 15 Russian diplomats; Moscow to retaliateItaly expels 30 Russian diplomats over security fearsU.S. pushes to suspend Russia from U.N. human rights bodyGermany is the main roadblock for tougher Russian sanctions, Poland's PM saysGermany resists EU ban on Russian gas as bloc prepares new sanctionsJPMorgan's Dimon warns of possible $1 billion Russia lossRussia’s sovereign bond coupon payments stopped: US Treasury sourceRed Cross says its team is being held close to Mariupol in UkraineRed Cross team 'released' after being blocked on way to Mariupol - Ukrainian deputy PM See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 4, 2022 • 9min
April 4, 2022
The twenty-sixth episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast:Hundreds of murdered civilians discovered as Russians withdraw from towns near Kyiv (GRAPHIC IMAGES)EU must discuss import ban on Russian gas, Germany saysMacron wants complete stop of coal and oil exports from Russia to EU after Bucha "war crimes"Russia asks U.N. Security Council to discuss Bucha 'provocation'Ukrainian troops have retaken full control of Kyiv region, says deputy defence ministerRussia shifting focus to eastern Ukraine, US officials sayU.S. Will Help Transfer Soviet-Made Tanks to UkraineA Red Cross convoy has still not reached Mariupol, the organization says.Stoltenberg: Finland and Sweden will be 'very much welcomed' if they decide to join NATO‘It’s a radical change’: The prospect of Finland joining Nato draws nearerSweden open to NATO membership, could reconsider non-alignment policyGermany works to cut Russian control of critical energy facilitiesLithuania says it has stopped importing gas from Russia.Russia's total number of COVID-related deaths hits nearly 778,000Number of Ukrainians at US-Mexico border seeking US asylum grows See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 1, 2022 • 9min
April 1, 2022
The twenty-fifth episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast:Russia drafts 134,500 conscripts but says they won't go to UkraineUK Defense Ministry: Russia is redeploying troops from Georgia to join Ukraine invasionItaly defers NATO defence spending goal to 2028 in coalition compromiseZelensky: Two Ukrainian generals dismissed for being ‘traitors’US State Department: We've seen reports of Americans being detained by Russian military in UkraineRussia is focusing strikes on four areas, including Kyiv, US defense official saysKremlin Plays Down South Ossetia Leader's Call to Join RussiaRussia expands sanctions imposed on EU leadersEU to push China at summit to not help Russia in Ukraine warEuropean Parliament President Roberta Metsola to visit KyivBiden spurs record emergency oil release in 'moment of peril' for worldU.S. targets Russia's technology sector in fresh sanctionsRed Cross teams on way to Mariupol, but without aidForced deportation, murders, sexual violence: the whole world should know about the crimes of the occupiers - Iryna Vereshchuk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 2022 • 10min
March 31, 2022
The twenty-fourth episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast (full list available on website):Russia bombs Ukraine cities, despite pledge to pull back from KyivPentagon sees Russia starting to reposition under 20% of forces around KyivWhite House: Intel shows Putin misled by advisers on UkraineRussian forces pulling back from ChernobylRussia and Ukraine will resume talks online on April 1 -Ukrainian negotiatorRussian hackers targeted NATO, eastern European militaries - GoogleUkraine to receive additional $500 million in aid from U.S., Biden announcesUnited Nations names experts to probe possible Ukraine war crimesEXCLUSIVE U.S. warns India, others against sharp rise in Russian oil imports -officialAnalysis: Russian Foreign Minister visits China and India under shadow of Ukraine warA Biden plan would release a million barrels of oil a day from reserves.OPEC and Russia are set to meet as the war continues to roil the oil market.Gazprom studies options for halting gas supplies to Europe, Kommersant reports See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 30, 2022 • 9min
March 30, 2022
The twenty-third episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast (full list available on website):Analysis: Despite signs of progress in the latest Russia-Ukraine talks, many hurdles remainWhite House on Russian troop withdrawal claims: "We are not going to take their word for it"Pentagon: Russian troop movement near Kyiv area likely "a repositioning, not a real withdrawal"Shoigu decided that the Ukrainian army "has suffered significant damage" and it is possible to "liberate Donbass" againRussia accuses U.S. of massive 'cyber aggression'A major Ukrainian internet provider reports a cyberattack.Reports of sexual violence involving Russian soldiers are multiplying, Ukrainian officials say.Ceasefire alone not enough to lift British sanctions, PM Johnson told cabinetPolish Cabinet approves law to ban Russian coal importsRussian supply chains next in line for sanctions - U.S. Treasury's AdeyemoThe introduction of the Russian ruble in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine is a blatant violation of international conventions by the Russian Federation and the Central Bank of the Russian FederationEU infighting delays cash conversion for Ukrainian refugeesRussia launches Eurobond rouble buyback offer on looming $2 bln bond payment See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 2022 • 7min
March 29, 2022
The twenty-second episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast:Roman Abramovich and Ukrainian Peace Negotiators Suffer Suspected PoisoningUkraine and Russia resume peace talks with 'no handshake'Mariupol needs complete evacuation: about 160,000 people - mayorUS President Biden's new budget proposal includes billions to counter Russia's aggression in UkraineU.S. training Ukrainian troops in Poland, Biden seems to revealRussia to expel diplomats of Baltic nations in tit-for-tat response -TASSThe European Commission has called on governments to halt the sale of citizenship to investors and to suspend the sale of visas to Russians and Belarusians.Russia to Limit Entry for 'Unfriendly' States: LavrovG7 rejects Putin's demand for rouble payment for Russian gas - GermanyWe are suspending workRussia’s Novaya Gazeta Suspends Operations After Kremlin Warnings See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 2022 • 10min
March 28, 2022
The twenty-first episode of the Ukraine Daily Brief from the Deep State Radio Network. Stories cited in the podcast:White House says Biden is not calling for regime change in RussiaOfficials: talks between Ukraine and Russia to resume this weekUkraine ready to discuss adopting neutral status in Russia peace deal, Zelenskiy saysRussian forces are deploying white phosphorusUkraine promises "immediate investigation" after video surfaces of soldiers shooting Russian prisonersNo humanitarian evacuations to take place on March 28, due to potential provocations.Direct damage caused to Ukraine’s infrastructure during the war has already reached almost $63 billion. Global economic losses are about $543–600 billionFrance's Macron calls for restraint in words and actions regarding Ukraine conflictTurkey says world cannot 'burn bridges' with MoscowOver 450 Companies Have Withdrawn from Russia—But Some RemainCanada pledges to help countries stop using Russian oilMayor of Chernobyl workers' town says Russian forces have leftRed Cross rejects claims it's deporting Ukrainians to RussiaGerman States Outlaw Display of Russia's 'Z' War SymbolRussia Warns Local Media Not To Publish Interview With Ukrainian President See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


