{"podcast":{"title":"Battleground","slug":"battleground-5307466","podcast_index_feed_id":5307466,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6a22b52017f169d6433fb960","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/battlegroundpod","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6a22b52017f169d6433fb960/show-cover.jpg","author":"Goalhanger","episode_count":458,"summary":"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, Saul David, and Roger Moorhouse turn their attention every Friday to the war in Ukraine, and every Wednesday look back at the significant wars, events, and figures from conflicts around the world.Goalhanger Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-16T10:25:23.243336+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/battleground-5307466"},"episode":{"title":"433. Can NATO Fight Back Against Russia’s Shadow War?","slug":"433-can-nato-fight-back-against-russia-s-shadow-war","published_at":"2026-09-04T01:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/battleground-5307466/433-can-nato-fight-back-against-russia-s-shadow-war","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/battleground-5307466","url":"https://shows.acast.com/battlegroundpod/episodes/433-can-nato-fight-back-against-russias-shadow-war","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6a22b52017f169d6433fb960/e/6a99bcdc054653259afc8b6d/media.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Saul David and Roger Moorhouse analyze the recent escalation in long-range aerial strikes, including Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian logistics sites, as well as severe Russian missile raids on Kyiv and Odesa's power infrastructure. They discuss Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s direct comments to Vladimir Putin at the BRICS summit, Germany's official findings on the Russian hybrid drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport, and the complex legal parallel of the upcoming Nord Stream trial in Hamburg. They also examine Ukraine's significant counterattack near Lyman and report on heavy Russian military losses in Donetsk. Later, cybersecurity expert David Alexander joins the podcast to explore the history of state-sponsored cyber operations—from the 2007 attack on Estonia to pre-positioned malware in critical infrastructure. He discusses NATO's legal frameworks under the Tallinn Manual, the realities of offensive cyber capabilities, and the emerging risks posed by AI-driven tools like Mythos. Finally, Saul and Roger answer listener questions regarding thermobaric weapons, civilian evacuations, and Belarus’s precarious strategic position. Join the Conversation: If you have a question about the war in Ukraine or any of the conflicts we cover, email us at podbattleground@gmail.com Follow us on: X - @PodBattleground Instagram - podbattleground Producer: James Hodgson A Goalhanger Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"In this episode, Saul David and Roger Moorhouse analyze the recent escalation in long-range aerial strikes, including Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian l…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3251,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/battleground-5307466/episodes/433-can-nato-fight-back-against-russia-s-shadow-war/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/battleground-5307466/433-can-nato-fight-back-against-russia-s-shadow-war.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}