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Russia’s ‘theatrical’ nuclear weapons drills & Ukraine’s theory of victory

May 22, 2024

Former Tank Commander, Hamish De Bretton-Gordon, discusses Russia's focus on the city of Sumy in Ukraine, the impact of shock deaths and assassination attempts on geopolitics, and the military and humanitarian situation in Kharkiv. The podcast also covers topics such as Ukraine's victory strategy, Russia's recruitment tactics, and the challenges faced in geopolitics.

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Quick takeaways

Ukraine seeks Western aid amid limited NATO support, urging reevaluation for enhanced security.

Slovakia's internal divisions and pro-Russian sentiments challenge its EU aspirations and geopolitical stance.

Czechia's proactive support for Ukraine reflects historical resistance to Russian influence and President Parvenel's security commitment.

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Ukrainian struggles and Western response

Ukraine faces challenges in its war with Russia, seeking Western support. The President Zelensky's efforts to obtain aid for defense are hindered by limited NATO engagement. The West's cautious approach may need reevaluation to ensure Ukraine's security.

Introduction

3min

Escalating Conflict in Ukraine: Devastation and Strategic Maneuvers

12min

Concerns Over Georgia's Foreign Agents Law and Potential EU Sanctions

6min

Russia's Recruitment Tactics and Nuclear Tests

14min

Challenges and Initiatives in Geopolitics

21min

Reflections on British Diplomacy and Soft Power

3min

Day 812.

Today, further to the fast-evolving situation on the front lines, we reflect on how Ukraine might win the war, the ‘theatrical’ nuclear weapons drills being carried out by Moscow, and look deeper on the political fault-lines of Central and Eastern Europe.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.

James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.

Hamish De Bretton-Gordon (Former Tank Commander and Chemical Weapons Expert). @HamishDBG on X.

Dalibor Rohac (Senior Fellow AEI) @DaliborRohac on X.

'The villages near Kharkiv were recovering. Fleeing again, their people feel betrayed by the west – and I understand why' (Ada Wordsworth in The Guardian)

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/may/22/kharkiv-betrayed-west-ukraine-russia-war

'A Theory of Victory for Ukraine' (Andriy Zagorodnyuk and Eliot A. Cohen, Foreign Affairs):

https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/theory-victory-ukraine

Putin targets German speakers in Russia in search for cannon fodder (The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/05/19/putin-targets-germans-living-in-russia-in-search-for-troops/

'The EU is failing Georgia, just as it failed Ukraine' (Dalibor Rohac in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/21/the-eu-is-failing-georgia-just-as-it-failed-ukraine/

'Exclusive: Pentagon's Russian Oil Red Line Questioned' (Newsweek)

https://www.newsweek.com/pentagon-russia-ukraine-drone-attacks-oil-hubs-red-line-1902516

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