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The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg

Ukraine on the Brain

Aug 31, 2023
The podcast discusses the ongoing events in Ukraine and the optimism surrounding the situation. It explores Ukraine's fight without air superiority, the annexation of Crimea, and the importance of supporting Ukraine. The chapter also touches on topics such as industrial policy in American politics and the concept of the model United Nations.
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Quick takeaways

  • Ukraine is making slow progress in breaching the first line of defense in their counter-offensive against Russia.
  • Ukraine has effectively denied Russia air superiority through the use of older platforms and quick adaptation.

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The Complexity of Ukraine's Counter-Offensive

The speaker discusses the complex nature of Ukraine's counter-offensive against Russia. He highlights the challenges of determining when a counter-offensive starts and the numerous moving pieces involved in the conflict, such as the extensive front line and the large number of soldiers and equipment on each side. Despite the slow progress and unmet expectations, the Ukrainians are making positive gains in breaching the first line of defense, indicating some progress in their counter-offensive.

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