Russian Warplanes Breach Nato Airspace

In this episode, the hosts talk about the implications of recent Russian fighter jets violating Estonia's airspace, an incident that led NATO to convene discussions under Article 4. James Waterhouse, the UK correspondent in Kiev, explains that this marks the second such violation within a month, following similar incidents in Poland. The discussion focuses on the challenges NATO faces in responding effectively, especially given the lack of concrete actions from the U.S. under Donald Trump. The hosts point out that Russia appears to be testing NATO's resolve amid these tensions.

They highlight the divide between NATO members and suggest that while Europe is looking for stronger interventions, the U.S. has shown reluctance to escalate military involvement. Waterhouse mentions how Eastern European nations are increasingly viewing the prospect of conflict with Russia as serious, given recent events.

The second segment of the episode dives into the formation and struggles of a new political movement led by former Labour leaders Jeremy Corbyn and Zahra Sultana. Their efforts to create a united left-wing party have been marred by internal conflicts and confusion over its direction and membership policies. The hosts discuss how disarray following the split from Labour reflects broader issues within the left, adding to the complexity of UK politics post-Brexit.

Finally, the hosts touch on the upcoming Liberal Democrat conference and Ed Davey's leadership and participation in politics, linking it to the political landscape shaping up as various parties prepare for future elections.