Ukrainecast Ukraine kills Russian general: How will Moscow respond?
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Dec 17, 2024 
Shashank Joshi, Defence editor at The Economist, and Baiba Braže, Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, delve into the fallout from the assassination of Russian General Igor Kirillov. They analyze how this event could reshape Russia's military strategy and Eastern European security. The conversation touches on the broader implications for U.S. policy under a new administration and examines the thin line between effective military operations and potential diplomatic negotiations. Disinformation strategies are also critiqued as the conflict evolves.
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Past Assassinations
- Ukraine has conducted high-level assassinations within Russia before.
- This incident, like the killing of a cruise missile designer near the Kremlin, demonstrates this capability.
Kirillov's Role
- General Igor Kirillov, while a senior figure, was not Russia's nuclear defense chief.
- His role focused on battlefield operations involving chemical, biological, or radiological threats, not nuclear weapons control.
Disinformation Campaign
- Kirillov spread disinformation about Ukraine, including claims of a "dirty bomb" and mosquito-borne bioweapons.
- These claims were intended to justify Russian actions.