Battleground
162. US policy continues to restrict Ukraine
May 24, 2024
Historian Roger Moorhouse discusses US policy restricting Ukraine, frustrations over weapon use, and Germany potentially sending submarines. Topics include military strategy, economic battles, NATO involvement, and historical parallels in submarine donation. The podcast also touches on Georgia's geopolitical challenges and listener questions on Russian invasion scenarios and supporting Ukrainian refugees.
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- US restricts Ukrainian use of American weapons on Russian targets, causing frustration among analysts and podcast hosts.
- Ukrainian military employs drone strikes on Russian military assets in Crimea and Russia, signaling strategic use of advanced weaponry.
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Russian Offensive Tactics in Ukraine
Russia's advance towards Kharkiv has slowed considerably, with small gains made in recent weeks. The discussion suggests that Russia's offensive in Kharkiv might be a strategic move to distract Ukrainian forces rather than a serious attempt to capture the city. The latest assessment indicates that the Kharkiv offensive was intended to draw resources away from the Donbas region, yet with limited success. Russian losses have escalated, raising questions about the true goals of their military maneuvers.
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