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Why the U.S. Is Sending More Powerful Weapons to Ukraine

Jan 19, 2023

Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times, shares insights on the shifting dynamics of U.S. military support for Ukraine. He discusses the recent decision to send advanced weaponry, including Patriot missiles, to bolster Ukraine's defense against escalating Russian attacks. Schmitt highlights the urgency of this support amid Ukraine's need to reclaim territory before a potential spring offensive. He also reflects on how these military contributions impact Russian strategy and the overall conflict landscape.

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The Evolution of U.S. Weapons Supplies to Ukraine

00:45

The President's Secret Trip to Ukraine

00:38

The West's Motivation for Escalating the War in Ukraine

02:07

Intro

3min

Western Military Support for Ukraine

9min

Patriot Missiles: A Response to Escalating Conflict

6min

Evolving Military Support and Tactical Shifts in the Ukraine War

5min

Evolving Military Support for Ukraine

9min

Tech Layoffs and Tragedy in Ukraine

3min

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the United States and allies have held back from sending Kyiv their most potent arms.

Over the past few weeks, that has started to change.

Guest: Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading:

Ukraine has a narrow window of time to retake more territory ahead of an expected Russian spring offensive.
The Biden administration is considering the argument that Kyiv needs the power to strike Crimea, the Ukrainian peninsula annexed by Russia in 2014.

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