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Ep. № 58 - The new Russian attack on Ukraine: Is it real? - with James Sherr

Explaining Ukraine

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Do You Think That the Russians Are Preparing Ukrane for a Military Solution?

Russian media and propaganda say western powers are militarizing ukraine, preparing it for a military solution of the dunbas question. The russians therefore believe very seriously that were it not for the west, this whole house of cards will quickly collapse. It's a dangerous calculation but it gives the west a particular responsibility not to waver or show itself as being hesitant. And it gives ukrane and the president stronger responsibility not to act in a way that suggests they'll be helpless if they don't get help when they want it.

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