Former CIA analyst and CNAS Senior Fellow, Andrea Kendall-Taylor, discusses Russia's war on Ukraine and potential U.S. support under a President Harris. Topics include NATO support for Ukraine, Russia's objectives, Putin's motivations, and NATO's role in assisting Ukraine.
US Vice President Harris likely to continue Biden's transatlantic approach towards Ukraine.
Ukraine improving stance against Russia with fortification and manpower development efforts.
Focus on creating well-prepared Ukrainian units with Western support for future engagements.
Deep dives
Andrea Kendall-Taylor Insights on US Allies' Support
Andrea Kendall-Taylor discusses the potential future US policies towards Russia and Ukraine, highlighting that Vice President Harris is likely to continue President Biden's transatlantic approach. She underlines the importance of US support for Ukraine in countering Chinese influence and shaping the global order.
Current State of the War in Ukraine
Andrea Kendall-Taylor assesses the progress of the conflict in Ukraine, noting improvements in Ukraine's stance compared to earlier this year. She mentions Russia's strategies around Kharkiv and Donetsk, highlighting Ukraine's efforts in fortification and manpower development to maintain the front lines.
Lessons from Ukraine's 2023 Counteroffensive
Andrea Kendall-Taylor reflects on Ukraine's 2023 counteroffensive and emphasizes the importance of readiness and training. She suggests that Ukraine needs to focus on creating well-prepared units with Western support to enhance their effectiveness in future engagements.
Potential NATO Involvement in Training Ukrainian Forces
Andrea Kendall-Taylor discusses the possibility of NATO allies, potentially led by France, engaging in training Ukrainian forces on the ground. She highlights the need for comprehensive support and training for Ukrainian units, moving away from a singular focus on specific weapon systems.
Importance of Maintaining and Enhancing Ukrainian Air Defenses
Andrea Kendall-Taylor stresses the critical need for bolstering Ukraine's air defenses, particularly short-range systems. She highlights the significance of removing restrictions on Ukraine's ability to defend against Russian attacks for strengthening Kyiv's position in the conflict.
Managing Director and Partner at Beacon Global Strategies, Michael Allen, sits in for Michael Morell and Andy Makridis this week and checks in with the Center for a New American Security’s Andrea Kendall-Taylor about the current state of Russia’s war on Ukraine and how a possible President Kamala Harris could spearhead U.S. support for Ukraine. Andrea, a former CIA senior analyst and now Senior Fellow and Director of the Transatlantic Security Program at CNAS, discusses the current status of NATO support for Ukrainian membership and what the future could hold for the war.
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