Economist Podcasts Abject lesson: the siege of Mariupol
Mar 14, 2022
Christopher Lockwood, Europe editor for The Economist, shares insights on the humanitarian crisis in Mariupol, emphasizing its strategic importance amid Russia's aggression. Michael Reed discusses Latin America's political shifts, focusing on Gabriel Boric's rise in Chile as part of a broader 'pink tide.' They explore how these developments reflect tensions both regionally and globally, from NATO concerns to the evolution of governance in response to public discontent. The conversation also touches on retail workers' safety measures through body cameras amid rising abuse.
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Mariupol Siege
- Russian airstrikes hit a military base in western Ukraine, close to Poland, killing 35 and injuring 134.
- Mariupol, a city of 400,000, has been under siege for 12 days, lacking food, water, and electricity.
Ceasefire Tactics
- Russia uses ceasefires as a cruel tactic of war, announcing humanitarian corridors but then resuming shelling.
- These corridors often only lead eastward into Russian territory, unacceptable to Ukrainians.
Russia's Strategy
- Russia's strategy involves making Mariupol an example to deter other Ukrainian cities from resisting.
- They aim to capture Mariupol to establish a land bridge connecting occupied Donbass to Crimea.