Is the Russian military really as powerful as we’re told?

The Bunker – News without the nonsense

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News, Government, Politics, Society & Culture

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🗓️ 17 February 2026

⏱️ 26 minutes

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The Russian army invading Ukraine today is very different to the one which started the conflict. How are things going for Putin’s military – and how can Ukraine and Europe push back against them? Shashank Joshi, defence editor at The Economist, joins Gavin Esler to discuss. www.patreon.com/bunkercast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bunkerpod.bsky.social • Advertisers! Want to reach smart, engaged, influential people with money to spend? (Yes, they do exist). Some 3.5 MILLION people download and watch our podcasts every month – and they love our shows. Why not get YOUR brand in front of our influential listeners with podcast advertising? Contact ads@podmasters.co.uk to find out more Written and presented by Gavin Esler. Audio editor: Simon Williams. Managing editor: Jacob Jarvis. Design by James Parrett. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:41.7	Hello and welcome to the bunker. I'm Gavin Esler. Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney, touched a nerve across Europe and North America
1:47.6	when he spoke of a rupture in the world order and the beginning of a harsh reality.
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