Zelensky strikes 'win-win' deal with Trump & Russia's nuclear arsenal in 'inevitable' decline

Day 1,099. Today, we delve into Russia's expanding drone production and the arrival of a North Korean delegation in Moscow. On the political front, we explore the complex minerals deal and the challenging negotiations surrounding security guarantees. Later, we engage with experts to discuss the deteriorating state of Russia's nuclear arsenal. Contributors: Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X. Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X. Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X. Terry Virts (Former NASA Astronaut and USAF F-16 Pilot). @AstroTerry on X. Fabian Hoffman (Expert on Russia’s nuclear capability). @FRHoffmann1 on X. NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES: The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. It uses cutting edge artificial intelligence (AI) to retain our voices. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them, or click the links below. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest Learn more about the tech: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/02/24/ukraine-the-latest-podcast-russian-ukrainian-ai-translation/ Content Referenced: Exclusive: The full text of the US-Ukraine mineral deal (Kyiv Independent): https://kyivindependent.com/exclusive-the-full-text-of-the-final-us-ukraine-mineral-agreement/ US minerals deal will be tied to security, Ukraine says (The Telegraph): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/02/26/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-starmer-latest-news/ How Much Has the U.S. Spent on Ukraine in the War? (Wall Street Journal): https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/ukraine-war-cost-us-spending-9dfd903e Ed Conway's Latest Thread on Sanctions Loopholes: https://x.com/EdConwaySky/status/1893934022893445364 B4 Ukraine Reports on Sanctions Evasion: https://b4ukraine.org/ Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatest Email: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.