The Lawfare Podcast

Tim Mak on Two Years of War in Ukraine

Mar 15, 2024

Discussing two years of war in Ukraine, incl. decisive battles, sustainability of Ukrainian military effort, and current mood in Ukraine. The speaker reports from Kyiv, exploring societal tests, resilience, and determination of Ukrainians amidst Russian aggression

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Quick takeaways

Tim Mak provides insightful coverage of the Ukraine-Russia war through personal narratives.

The conflict in Ukraine faces challenges in military sustainability and democratic legitimacy amid delayed aid.

Deep dives

Tim Mack's Experience in Ukraine and the Counter-Offensive Publication

Tim Mack, a journalist and editor, shares his experiences covering the Ukraine-Russia war through personal stories on the ground from the Ukrainian capital, Kiev. As the creator of the counter-offensive substack site, he provides a comprehensive view of the war by focusing on individual narratives, including those from the trenches, Ukrainian culture, and more. Discussing the mood in Ukraine and the impact of delayed aid from the US Congress, Mack raises sustainability concerns regarding the Ukrainian military effort amid a challenging period.

Introduction

2min

Ukraine-Russia War: Two Years In

21min

Prioritizing Time and Personal Growth Through Therapy

2min

Privacy Concerns and Identity Protection

7min

Reactions to Navalny in Ukraine

19min

Discussion on Reporting in Kyiv and Podcast Promotion Strategies

3min

Tim Mak is the editor, writer, and entrepreneur behind the Substack site, The Counteroffensive, which covers the Ukraine-Russia war through personal stories on the ground in Ukraine. He has been in Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale invasion when he was an NPR reporter, and he has done some of the best English-language reporting from that country.

Lawfare Editor-in-Chef Benjamin Wittes spoke with Mak, who is reporting from the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. They talked about two years of the full-scale invasion, about a decisive battle early in the war over Antonov Airport, about whether the Ukrainian military effort is sustainable, and about the current mood in Ukraine and how people are feeling about America as Congress dithers on Ukraine aid.

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