Thinking Global Podcast – Mohammed Baharoon
Mohammed Baharoon explores the ‘quantum’ politics of the Middle East, its regional dynamics, the role of the BRICS, and the effects of the Russo-Ukrainian War in the region.
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Ukraine reports small advances against Russian troops in counteroffensive
Ukrainian troops had driven Russian units from positions near the village of Andriivka southwest of the largely destroyed city of Bakhmut which Russian forces captured in May.
UN watchdog finds landmines around Ukrainian nuclear plant occupied by Russia
Any detonation of the mines, located between the site’s internal and external perimeter barriers, ‘should not affect the site’s nuclear safety and security systems,’ IAEA said.
Moscow, Crimea hit by drone strikes, Russia says, as southern Ukraine gets bombarded
Another drone hit an office building in southern Moscow, gutting several upper floors — more visible damage compared to earlier drone strikes on the Russian capital.
Russia practices seizing ships in Black Sea as Ukraine grain strikes continue
The United States on Thursday imposed Russia-related sanctions against nearly 120 people and entities aimed at blocking Moscow’s access to electronics and other goods.
Ukraine accuses Russia of intentionally striking Odesa port, grain terminals
Russia attacked Odesa for the second consecutive night after quitting a deal on Monday that allowed the safe passage of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea.
Russian general fired, says top military brass betrayed soldiers in Ukraine
It was unclear when the message was recorded and Popov’s current whereabouts were not known. The defence ministry has not said anything about his dismissal.
Ukrainian troops advancing near eastern city of Bakhmut, Kyiv says
Moscow, which began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, sees Bakhmut as a stepping stone to attacking other cities.
U.S. was hesitant to give Ukraine cluster munitions. Why that’s changing
The United States has decided to send cluster munitions to Ukraine to help its military push back Russian forces entrenched along the front lines. The Biden administration is expected to announce on Friday that it will send thousands of them as part of…
Post-Putin Russia: Five Potential Pathways
Putinism without Putin is the most likely post-status quo pathway for Russia, but this will be difficult to sustain.