Mecca defence pact activated, Russian attacks on Ukraine
Summary
This episode covers escalating regional tensions, including Turkey and Pakistan deploying forces to Saudi Arabia under the Mecca Joint Defense Pact amid the Yemen conflict. It also examines Ethiopia’s push for Red Sea access following severed ties with Eritrea, and the UN’s warning on worsening humanitarian crises in Sudan due to attacks on aid trucks. Additionally, the report details the US withdrawal of bombers from a UK base, and recent drone strikes on Moscow, Belgorod, and Kharkiv.
Topics discussed
Turkey and Pakistan deploy forces to Saudi Arabia
Ethiopia and Eritrea tensions over Red Sea access
UN warns of worsening hunger and aid attacks in Sudan
US removes bombers from UK base over Iran threat
Ukrainian drone strikes on Moscow and Belgorod
Russian attacks on Kharkiv and Odessa
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