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.

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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/

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