PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 30th, 2026: Russia Issues a New Nuclear Warning to NATO & Terror in the Cockpit
Summary
Mike Baker reports on Moscow’s new nuclear warning to NATO, threatening full arsenal use if Kaliningrad is isolated, and the ongoing hybrid campaign across Europe. The bulletin also covers a suspected terrorist attack on a Fly Dubai flight to Tel Aviv, where passengers restrained an Omani co-pilot who stabbed the captain and attempted to hijack the aircraft.
Topics discussed
Introduction and show preview
Russia issues nuclear warning over Kaliningrad
Context on Russian nuclear threats and NATO response
Geopolitical tensions and hybrid warfare accusations
Preview of Fly Dubai cockpit incident
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Fly Dubai flight: Initial details of cockpit struggle
Emergency landing in Saudi Arabia and passenger evacuation
Passenger account of restraining the co-pilot
Witness accounts and investigation into co-pilot's motive
Ongoing investigation and show sign-off
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