Ukraine cuts Russian military logistics as Putin waves his Oreshnik around | Ukraine this Week

In this episode of Ukraine This Week, host Benjamin Lee is joined by Peter Dickinson from the Atlantic Council to discuss the latest developments in Ukraine regarding renewed Russian threats of firing an Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile within the next 24 hours. Dickinson explains why the Kremlin appears fixated on the Oreshnik system, arguing that it is less about battlefield necessity and more about Putin’s long-running strategy of nuclear intimidation and coercive messaging. He says the threat is aimed primarily at Ukraine’s European allies, whose lower tolerance for nuclear risk makes them more vulnerable to Russian pressure. We also look at how the missile serves a domestic political purpose, helping Putin project strength at a time when Russia’s battlefield gains remain limited and losses continue to mount. Turning to the front lines, Dickinson assesses the current state of the war, noting that neither side is achieving a decisive breakthrough despite continued fighting. He highlights Ukraine’s growing advantage in the drone war, particularly its ability to strike Russian military logistics and infrastructure deep behind the front lines. Finally, the interview examines whether these developments could shift the balance of the conflict and what they reveal about Russia’s broader military and political strategy. 🔴 Watch our 24/7 livestream - https://youtube.com/live/9RY46AUtIl4 Bringing you all the latest daily news and updates, TVP World is Poland's first English-language channel where you can find world news as seen from the Polish perspective and the latest news from the CEE region. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. https://tvpworld.com/   / tvpworldcom     / tvpworld_com     / tvp_world   https://www.threads.net/@tvp_world https://bsky.app/profile/tvpworld.bsk...   / tvpworld.com   https://t.me/tvp_world #Ukraine #war #Russia