In this episode, we discuss Putin's warning and the recent escalation of the conflict, focusing on Russian missile attacks and Ukraine's response. We highlight China's and international calls for restraint, as well as reactions from Zelensky and the UN to the missile developments. The episode explores broader conflict risks, including US Security Council views and analyses of hypersonic and MIRV missile technology. Marking 1,000 days of war, we examine the Oreshnik missile deployment and NATO's engagement, as well as the strategic implications of long-range weaponry use. North Korean involvement and Russia’s military actions are also covered, along with escalation dynamics and political implications.

(0:00) Introduction and Sponsor Message

(0:12) Putin's Warning and Escalation of Conflict

(1:01) Russian Missile Attacks and Ukraine's Response

(2:13) China and International Calls for Restraint

(3:10) Zelensky and UN's Reactions to Missile Developments

(4:07) Broader Conflict Risks and US Security Council's Views

(5:49) Hypersonic and MIRV Missile Technology Analysis

(6:55) Milestone: 1,000 Days of War in Ukraine

(8:00) Oreshnik Missile Deployment and NATO's Engagement

(9:15) International Strategic Implications and High Alert

(10:34) Use of Long-Range Weaponry in the Conflict

(11:52) North Korean Involvement and Russia's Military Actions

(13:03) Escalation Dynamics and Political Implications

(14:17) Episode Conclusion and Call to Action