Ep. 79 - Russia's Nuclear Threats, Drone Warfare & Putin's Next Moves w/Charlie Hancock

Charlie Hancock of The Moscow Times returns to Peace and Power for a wide-ranging conversation with host Gary Marx about Russia, the war in Ukraine, emerging military technology and the security challenges facing Europe.Hancock discusses the challenges of reporting on Russia from exile, the Kremlin's treatment of independent journalism and concerns surrounding reports of pneumonic plague in Russia. The conversation also examines security threats surrounding American military aircraft stationed in Britain and the possibility of Iranian involvement.Turning to Ukraine, Hancock explores Russian attacks on critical infrastructure, Ukraine's developing missile and drone capabilities, and the increasingly dangerous use of autonomous drones against civilians. She also examines Russian elections, the Kremlin's efforts to incorporate war veterans into politics and what these developments reveal about Moscow's domestic priorities.Finally, Hancock and Marx discuss Kaliningrad's strategic importance to NATO, Russia's repeated nuclear threats and the risks of a broader confrontation between Russia and the West.00:00 — Introduction to Charlie Hancock 01:42 — Why The Moscow Times Left Russia 03:58 — Russia's Plague Reports & Transparency 09:06 — RAF Fairford & Security Threats in Britain 13:07 — Iran's Potential Involvement 18:56 — Russian Attacks on Ukraine 20:47 — Ukraine's Missile & Drone Technology 22:21 — Autonomous Drones & Civilian Safety 23:36 — Russia's Elections & Putin's Control 26:19 — Russian War Veterans in Politics 30:17 — Kaliningrad & NATO Security 32:25 — Russia's Nuclear Threats 34:44 — London & British History 38:01 — Closing Thoughts Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNWFollow us on social media:X: @PeaceAndPower_Instagram: peaceandpower_podLinkedIn: Peace & Power PodcastTikTok: peace.power.podcast Find more at Washington SignalYour source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism.https://washingtonsignal.com/