Judging Freedom Prof. Gilbert Doctorow: How Precarious Is Ukraine?
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May 29, 2025 Gilbert Doctorow, a European political analyst and author of "War Diaries," dives into Ukraine's precarious situation. He unpacks Germany's decision to supply Taurus missiles and its implications for military dynamics. The conversation also explores Ukraine's enhanced long-range missile capabilities and the threat they pose to Germany. Additionally, Doctorow discusses the contrasting military enlistment dynamics between Russia and Ukraine and sheds light on the tangled web of U.S.-Russia relations amid the ongoing conflict.
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Germany Seen As Co-Belligerent
- Chancellor Merz's decision to send Taurus missiles without range limits makes Germany a co-belligerent in Russia's eyes.
- Kremlin's rhetoric likening Merz to Hitler highlights the severe diplomatic consequences.
Putin's Limited Margin for Action
- Putin has little room for personal discretion due to changing popular sentiment in Russia.
- Public fatigue with a cautious approach pressures him to respond dramatically to Ukrainian attacks.
Taurus Missiles Threaten Russia
- Taurus missiles have longer range and unique targeting capabilities that threaten strategic Russian targets like the Crimean Bridge.
- Russia has no experience countering these advanced cruise missiles, increasing their wariness.
