304. The New Axis of Evil: Russia, China, Iran & North Korea

304. The New Axis of Evil: Russia, China, Iran & North Korea

Battleground · 2025-07-11

This week Patrick and Saul analyse Donald Trump's sudden policy reversal on Ukraine, pledging defensive weapons after a concerning pause. They question if it's a true change of heart or a tactical move amidst escalating Russian attacks.

They also discuss a "new axis of evil" – Iran, China, and North Korea's collaboration in supplying Russia's deadly Shahed drones.

Plus, a bizarre UK arson attack linked to the Wagner Group exposes the varied nature of Russian influence.

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Producer: James Hodgson

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Battleground

A history podcast that explores the narratives, turning points and characters that shape conflicts, encompassing a blend of social and military history. Following on from the series on the Falklands War, best-selling military historians Patrick Bishop and Saul David turned their attention to the war in Ukraine, and now every Wednesday look back to the seismic events of 1945.

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