The Rachman Review
Ukraine war at a tipping point
May 23, 2024
Jack Watling, senior fellow at RUSI, discusses Russia's advantage in ammunition, Ukraine's defense struggles, and potential strategies to shift the conflict. Topics include Putin's objectives, air defense challenges, and the impact of US elections on the war.
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- Ukraine faces challenges with troop shortages and morale, hindering military effectiveness.
- Russia employs small continuous waves of advance to spread out Ukrainian forces thin and threaten strategic targets.
Deep dives
Challenges in Ukrainian Military: Shortages and Lack of Rotation
President Volodymia Zelensky acknowledges serious shortages of troops and low morale in the Ukrainian military. The lack of reserves and empty brigades hinder normal rotations, impacting soldier morale. Ukrainian troops face difficulties in regaining ground lost to Russian forces.
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