

Russian troops attack Pokrovsk ‘almost 60 times in one day’ as advance continues towards key Donbas town
Aug 30, 2024
In conversation with Jaroslava Barbieri, an academic focusing on Ukraine's mobilization, the discussion unveils the motives behind Russia's swift advances in the Donbas region. Topics include the ongoing battle for the strategic town of Pokrovsk and the challenges of troop mobilization amid increasing attacks. Barbieri shares insights from her research on public attitudes towards military service, revealing a surprising pessimism among young Ukrainians shaped by their experiences of conflict and past crises. Emotional struggles of military families also take center stage.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Battle for Control: Ukraine's Struggle Against Russian Forces
01:31 • 31min
Chemical Warfare and Nuclear Risks in Ukraine Conflict
32:15 • 4min
Understanding Mobilization in Ukraine
36:02 • 11min
Navigating Wartime Challenges
47:19 • 7min
Recent Developments in the Ukraine Conflict and Russian Economic Challenges
54:29 • 5min
Military Dynamics in Donbass
59:23 • 6min
Escalating Assaults: Russian Troop Advances in Ukraine
01:05:44 • 2min