The Lawfare Podcast

Lawfare Daily: A Ukraine War Update with Anastasiia Lapatina and Eric Ciaramella

Sep 17, 2024

Anastasiia Lapatina, an expert on Ukraine, and Eric Ciaramella from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace dive into the intense situation in Ukraine. They discuss the recent devastating bombings affecting major cities and the ongoing military strategies amid rising casualties. The complexity of Ukraine's military operations is highlighted, alongside political tensions and a recent cabinet reshuffle. They also explore international responses and Ukraine's territorial gains, offering a comprehensive view of the war's current dynamics.

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Quick takeaways

Russian forces have escalated their attacks on Ukrainian cities, resulting in significant civilian casualties and heightened fears among the population.

The reshuffling of Ukraine's cabinet, including the departure of key ministers like Dmytro Kuleba, raises questions about the future of its wartime leadership and diplomacy.

Deep dives

Escalating Russian Bombardment in Ukraine

Recent weeks have seen an intensifying pattern of Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, culminating in devastating strikes that have resulted in significant casualties. For instance, a missile attack on a military educational facility in Poltava claimed the lives of at least 58 individuals, with many more injured. These attacks have escalated fear among civilians, particularly as they occur with little warning, highlighting the dire reality of living near the conflict's front lines. In a shocking follow-up, a missile strike targeted a civilian area in Lviv, historically seen as a safer part of Ukraine, revealing the indiscriminate nature of Russian bombardments.

Intro

2min

Ukraine Under Siege: Bombings and Military Strategy

18min

Tensions over the Pokrovsk Offensive and Its Implications

3min

The Ukraine Conflict: Current Dynamics

10min

Strategic Decisions in Wartime Ukraine

21min

Political Parallels and Leadership During Wartime

2min

It's been a rough couple of weeks in Ukraine, as Russian forces have hit major cities with intense bombardments, killing an unusually large number of people. Moreover, the front in Donetsk continues to erode. On the other hand, Ukrainian forces are still in Kursk, occupying about 500 square miles of Russian territory, in an embarrassing show of forces to the Russians, and discussions continue with Western governments about relaxing restrictions on Ukrainian use of long-range missiles inside of Russia proper. There was also a cabinet reshuffle recently. That's all a lot to talk about with Lawfare's Ukraine fellow, Anastasiia Lapatina, and Eric Ciaramella of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, who joined Benjamin Wittes for an update on the war.

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