: The broadcast revisited the Nord Stream pipeline explosions from September 2022. Vladimir Putin was quoted during the episode dismissal of theories regarding a small "amateur" Ukrainian group, calling such a complex operation impossible without high-tech state support.
The daytime broadcast of on March 15, 2023, was a high-stakes special episode titled "Hot Pursuit" (По горячим следам) , hosted by Olga Skabeeva and Evgeny Popov on the Russia-1 channel . : The broadcast revisited the Nord Stream pipeline
The episode centered on a critical escalation in the Black Sea involving a direct encounter between Russian and American forces. The episode centered on a critical escalation in
: The primary focus was the interception and subsequent downing of an American MQ-9 Reaper reconnaissance drone by Russian Su-27 fighter jets. Guests discussed the maneuvers used, including claims that the Russian pilots dumped fuel to disrupt the drone's flight before a propeller collision occurred. : Viewers can find archived segments and full
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: Panelists analyzed the broader implications of these events, characterizing the Black Sea incident as "bullying" from the U.S. perspective while Russian commentators argued for the defense of their sovereign interests and national security. Broadcast Details Hosts : Olga Skabeeva and Evgeny Popov . Air Date : March 15, 2023. Broadcast Time : The daytime release aired at 11:30 AM MSK .