Economist Podcasts The Intelligence: Russia pushes back on Kharkiv
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Mar 13, 2024 
Shashank Joshi, The Economist's defence editor, offers insightful analysis on the escalating violence in Kharkiv, highlighting Russia's renewed aggression and its impact on Ukrainian forces facing resource shortages. He discusses the geopolitical importance of rare earth minerals in the context of renewable energy shifts and the ethical dilemmas posed by cobalt processing for electric vehicles. Amid serious topics, there's also room for some light-hearted reflections on popular culture, merging humor with pressing global issues.
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Renewed Threat in Kharkiv
- Kharkiv residents fled Russian invasion two years ago, but many returned after Ukrainian victories.
- Now, increased shelling and evacuations signal a potential shift in the stagnated war.
Russian Advances Raise Concerns
- Russia's mini-offensives across the front lines are making slow but steady progress.
- Concerns arise about potential Russian breakthroughs due to Ukrainian weaknesses.
Macron's Warning
- French President Macron warned of potential Russian breakthroughs, even suggesting Western troop deployment.
- He showed a map illustrating a possible Russian advance towards Kyiv or Odessa.
