Morning Wire Ukraine’s Counteroffensive & PGA LIV Golf Merger | 6.7.23
Jun 7, 2023
Ukraine's counteroffensive gains momentum as NATO pressures mount, with new insights into the mysterious Nord Stream pipeline attack. A heated feud simmers between California and Florida governors over immigration. In the sports world, a historic merger combines the PGA Tour with LIV Golf, backed by Saudi investment, signaling a major shift for professional golf's future and raising profound questions about its integrity and legacy.
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Ukraine Counteroffensive Strategy
- Ukraine's counteroffensive has begun, focusing on the east then moving south towards Crimea.
- They are employing "reconnaissance by force" tactics to probe Russian defenses.
F-16s in Ukraine War
- U.S.-trained Ukrainian pilots will fly F-16s, but their impact remains uncertain.
- Expert John Mearsheimer doubts their effectiveness against Russian air defenses.
Peace Talks Unlikely
- John Mearsheimer believes a meaningful peace agreement is unlikely due to territorial disputes.
- He also cites the disagreement over Ukraine's neutrality as another hurdle.