Ukraine: The Latest
Russian forces storm ‘critical’ town in east Ukraine & US Republicans block aid to Ukraine
Feb 8, 2024
The hosts discuss the attempted storming of Avdiivka by Russian forces in Ukraine, the obstacles faced by aid to Ukraine in the US, and the disqualification of a potential anti-war presidential candidate in Russia. The podcast also covers topics such as the desperate situation in eastern Ukraine, Donald Trump's legal troubles and its impact on his presidential pursuit, the phone call between Chinese and Russian leaders, implications of mass conscription in Ukraine, and dysfunction on Capitol Hill.
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- Russian forces are attempting to storm the eastern town of Avdiivka in Ukraine, leading to street-to-street combat and degradation of Ukrainian air defense.
- The US Senate failed to pass a bipartisan aid deal for Ukraine, leaving aid in peril and creating uncertainty for future assistance.
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Latest news from Ukraine and Avdivka
Russian units attempt to storm the eastern town of Avdivka. Ukrainian forces are defending the town, but there are fewer than a thousand residents left. Street-to-street combat and Russian rotations of units have been reported. Ukrainian air defense has been degrading, forcing fighter jets to launch munitions at greater ranges.
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