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The Intelligence from The Economist

Fear on draft: Ukraine’s fraught mobilisation

May 13, 2024
22:43
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The podcast discusses Ukraine's struggle with mobilization and ammunition shortages, the Chinese Communist Party's suppression of COVID-19 research experts, and Japan's unique CD purchasing habits. It explores the challenges of researching COVID-19 origins, Ukraine's defiant stance against Russian incursion, and the decline of CDs in Japan's music industry.
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  • Ukraine faces challenges in mobilizing troops due to recruitment issues and a shortage of weapons.
  • China's tight control over COVID-19 research hampers investigations into the virus's origins, hindering global understanding and response efforts.

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Ukraine's Battle for Survival

The worsening situation in Ukraine's ongoing war has raised concerns about the country's defense capabilities. With the need for more soldiers and ammunition on the front lines, Ukraine faces challenges in mobilizing troops amidst a stalled recruitment drive. The amendments signed by President Zelensky aim to lower the mobilization age and improve military readiness, but the risk of losing young men in battle looms large.

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