Day 1,142.

Today, as a new helicopter drone is spotted flying over the Moscow region, we assess movements on the frontlines and ask why Japan is offering to provide increased support for Ukraine. Then later we discuss the new defence line the Baltic nations of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia are building against Russia. Do they think an invasion is imminent?

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.

James Crisp (Europe Editor). @JamesCrisp6 on X.

Iona Cleave (Foreign Reporter). @cleaveiona on X.

Content Referenced:

The Baltics are building a defensive line against Russia. Can they do it fast enough? (Iona Cleave in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/07/baltic-secret-defensive-line-keep-russia-out-europe/

Hungary could turn on Russia by backing US sanctions (James Crisp in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/08/hungary-could-turn-on-russia-by-backing-us-sanctions/

The Telegraph’s Ukraine Live Blog:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/04/10/russia-ukraine-zelensky-putin-war-latest/

Video shows 4 captive Ukrainian troops killed by men identified as Russian forces (AP):

https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-pows-war-crimes-putin-zelenskyy-a2185297338af410fb5122448e62db76

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