Economist Podcasts The Weekend Intelligence: Crunch time for Ukraine
Sep 28, 2024
Ukraine's President is rallying international support as winter approaches, but challenges grow at home. Insights from the front lines reveal the strategic use of drones and the emotional toll on soldiers and civilians alike. Resilience shines in stories from Pavlograd, where women are stepping into the workforce amid conflict. Discussions also touch on the geopolitical stakes of U.S. support, the complexities of peace negotiations, and the pressing need for military aid as fatigue settles in among citizens facing harsh winter conditions.
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Frontline Visit
- Zannie Minton Beddoes visits the 93rd Brigade near Trushkivka, observing the flat landscape dotted with slag heaps.
- She notes the proximity of Russian forces, highlighting the strategic importance of the region and the looming threat to Pokrovsk.
Drone Warfare
- The war in Ukraine heavily relies on drone warfare, resembling a cat-and-mouse game.
- Ukrainian drone units, while innovative and effective, struggle to match Russia's scale of drone production.
Drone Production Disparity
- Russia's drone production surpasses Ukraine's despite Ukraine's innovations.
- Ukraine needs Western funding to scale up its drone production to match Russia's quantity.