

Putin’s Fight Won’t End With Ukraine
66 snips Jan 30, 2025
Andrea Kendall-Taylor, a former intelligence official and expert on authoritarian regimes, teams up with Michael Kofman, an analyst known for his insights on the Ukraine conflict. They delve into Russia's military strategy and the implications for global politics as Ukraine faces increasing challenges. The duo discusses the resilience of the Russian economy under sanctions and Putin's enduring ambitions that may threaten Western interests beyond the current war. Their analysis paints a complex picture of the battlefield and the shifting political landscape.
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Battlefield Momentum and Costs
- Russia has battlefield momentum, but gains are costly.
- Ukraine's position is precarious due to ammunition shortages and potential manpower issues.
Putin and Trump on Negotiations
- Putin remains uninterested in genuine negotiations, seeing continued battlefield progress.
- Trump's stance has shifted; he now suggests continued support for Ukraine's military.
Pressuring Putin
- To pressure Putin, the Trump administration could renew military aid to Ukraine.
- This could help stabilize the front lines and force Putin to realize the war's unsustainability.