War & Conflict with Preston Stewart – Details, episodes & analysis

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Today we're chatting with 'Henri' and 'Viking' to learn about drone tactics and training in the Azov International Battalion.  We get into how certain drones are utilized, the ever changing tactics, and how this role is more than just sitting around with a controller.  

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For dealing with cartels, the military option is on the table

Today we're chatting with Ken Klippenstein about his recent story on the US preparing targeting packets for the Mexican cartels.  We get into whether or not this is just normal military planning, how the DOD has been involved south of the border and the likelihood of a kinetic operation is approved by President Trump.  

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This would be the most significant concession so far by Putin

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Reuters is reporting that Putin's new peace plan has him freezing the line of contact in the south, while asking for Ukraine to give up territorial control of Donetsk and Luhansk.  We'll see if this proves accurate but it comes alongside further stalling tactics from Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov.
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The name is a little sneaky

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Today we're looking at the status of peace talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States.  Unfortunately, Russia appears to be walking back all of the progress made in recent days.  From a meeting between Putin and Zelensky, to security guarantees, even the cause of the war, Russia is changing it's done from just a few days ago.  
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This is a powerful message about why Ukraine fights

Today we're looking into some battlefield updates as Ukraine celebrates it's Independence Day.  The updates include a recent raid by the Russian Volunteer Corps that resulted in Russian POWs branded with their service number, which is new.  The US apparently is restricting the Ukrainian's ability to strike inside of Russia but will be selling a new type of long range munition, the ERAM, set to arrive in the next six weeks.  


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This was a major escalation

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Today we're looking at a series of posts made by North Korea where they highlight their soldiers who fought and died in Kursk over the last year.  After so much skepticism thrown on this idea, it's important to note that it did happen and is likely the first phase in a closer military alignment between Russia and the DPRK.

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Looks like they're setting the stage for something
Ukraine continues their targeting of Russian helicopters and air defense assets in Crimea with a few new clips being released by the Ukrainian GUR in recent days.  Russian analysts believe this is Ukraine setting the conditions for a near term attack in western Crimea, likely with some sort of long range stand-off munition.  We also look at some battlefield updates and a pessismistic assesment from Russian nationalist Igor Girkin.  

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This could be a pending military operation, or nothing at all

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Today we're looking at the continuation of tensions between the United States and Venezuela as US warships head south.  Right now the official line from the US government is that this is a counter-drug operation but it's a lot of firepower descending on Caracas.  In turn, we're seeing some in Venezuela worry there's an aspect of regime change and/or direct military action in the cards.

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I don't think we have a coherent Ukraine policy
Today we're looking into some updates out of the war in Ukraine and ongoing efforts to bring about a peace deal with Russia.  A new Atlantic article suggests the US backtracked on an agreement with our European allies before meeting with Putin in Alaska where our entire approach seems to have shifted.  In turn, French President Macron suggests that Trump is being played by Putin.  We also look at some new weapons set to be sent to Ukraine and the possible first use of the Ukrainian 'Flamingo' cruise missile.

https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/archive/2025/08/us-russia-diplomacy-europe/684034/?gift=SCYx-5scVta3-cr_IlgTyX8qE3U7_10NFTMBV-tFVBo

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