Mobile internet blackouts sweep Moscow & quizzing ‘Trump whisperer’ Finnish President Alexander Stubb

Day 1,482.

Today, as world leaders gather in London, including President Zelensky, we bring you the latest from Moscow following another major Russian aerial bombardment overnight – and examine how the Russian media is reporting the attacks. We also reflect on our questioning Finnish President Alexander Stubb at Chatham House, and what his remarks reveal about Europe’s evolving strategy. And later, we share several stories Adélie was working on from Ukraine, offering insight into life on the ground amid the energy crisis.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.

Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.

James Kilner (Russian Analyst). @Jkjourno on X.

With thanks to Chatham House and Finnish President Alexander Stubb.

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CONTENT REFERENCED:

Adelie’s Documentary – ‘Defying Putin's bombardments on Ukrainian cities’:

https://youtu.be/xBdZro1rils?si=wHb8DaWNtpHbavJw

Alexander Stubb’s Lecture at Chatham House:

https://www.chathamhouse.org/events/all/standard-event/finlands-president-alexander-stubb-why-europe-needs-flexible-integration 

Zelensky’s ‘don’t forget about me’ tour exposes panic in Ukraine (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/03/17/volodymyr-zelensky-london-starmer-remember-ukraine/ 

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