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Ukraine: The Latest
Russian missiles rain death on civilians & the realities of fighting in Ukraine's counter-offensive
Oct 6, 2023
Lesia Vasylenko, Jack Lopresti, and Danielle Sheridan discuss the realities of fighting in Ukraine's counter-offensive, the significance of tree lines in the Ukrainian battlefield, enhanced mine deployment tactics by Russian forces, and the motives behind Russia's attacks in Ukraine. They also explore life in Ukraine during the invasion, the support provided by the Western Alliance, and the challenges in supporting Ukraine. British Conservative MP Jack Lopresti shares his role in supporting Ukraine and the future of the Western Alliance.
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- The UK aims to play a supportive role in bolstering international support for Ukraine's defense by coordinating efforts to encourage other nations to provide additional resources such as funding, weapons, or ammunition.
- The podcast emphasizes the importance of faster implementation of policies, such as using Russia's arrested assets to aid Ukraine, addressing the presence of British companies operating in Russia, establishing a tribunal to hold Russia accountable for its aggression, and envisioning a post-Putin Russia.
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