Briefing Room 14.02.26
Simon Whistler · February 14, 2026 · 18 min video · Global
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What this episode covers
A GRU deputy chief shot 12 kilometres from the Kremlin is the latest in a string of attacks exposing how freely Ukrainian operatives move inside Russia — and how badly its security services are failing.
Chapters
- Russian Generals Targeted in Assassination CampaignIn the free preview
- Ukraine Opens Defense Industry to Foreign MarketsInsiders
- Estonia Reports Russia Unlikely to Strike NATOInsiders
From the transcript
Welcome to this week's edition of The Briefing Room, the exclusive front-start co-show that delves into the stories everyone else is ignoring. I'm Simon, and this week we 're staying laser-focused on Eastern Europe, where Ukraine has recently announced its intention to start exporting its cutting-edge FPV drones.
Venice has skipped north to Estonia, where a long- awaited intelligence report has revealed some fascinating things about Moscow's future plans.
First up though, we check in on one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, being a general in Russia's army, as a new campaign to kill the Kremlin's officers seemingly gets underway. Once again, thank you, specifically you, for subscribing. That's not true.
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