As old alliances harden and new frontlines emerge, tensions between Russia and NATO have reignited fears of a modern Cold War. This episode delves into the geopolitical chessboard shaping today’s global order—from NATO’s eastward expansion and military exercises to Russia’s aggressive posturing and hybrid warfare tactics.

The Kremlin warned it will take "military‑technical" steps in response to restore what it calls a strategic balance with the West.

The first official statement from the Kremlin about Trump’s move seemed to distance Russian President Vladimir Putin from Dmitry Medvedev’s inflammatory comments.