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Christiane Amanpour on Ukraine, Democracy and 40 Years at CNN
Sep 14, 2023
Christiane Amanpour, the legendary foreign correspondent who marked 40 years with CNN, discusses her recent visit to Ukraine, American support for Ukraine, the influence of tech barons on democracy, and her thoughts on the newly announced CNN CEO.
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- The Ukrainian counter-offensive against Russia is making progress, despite challenges, and could be a turning point in the conflict.
- There are concerns about the increasing influence of figures like Elon Musk in shaping political discourse and the need to limit the power of private individuals in determining critical outcomes.
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Ukraine counter-offensive progresses despite challenges
Christiane Amanpour recently visited Ukraine and interviewed various officials and civilians. She found that the Ukrainian counter-offensive against Russia is making good progress, although slower and bloodier than expected. Despite lacking air cover and adequate weapons systems, Ukraine's motivation remains high. The United States and NATO acknowledge the progress, with the counter-offensive potentially serving as a turning point in the conflict. However, there are concerns that Putin might wait out Ukraine rather than seek a negotiated peace.
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