Economist Podcasts Gain, wait: Ukraine’s tentative push
Jun 12, 2023
Daniela Raz, a data journalist at The Economist, tackles the dual crises of Ukraine's ongoing conflict and public health challenges related to cervical cancer. She reveals how cheap HPV vaccinations could prevent millions of deaths but highlights alarming declines in jab rates. Raz also discusses the complex humanitarian consequences of the war and the economic strife in Nigeria, where airlines are struggling with currency issues. The conversation intertwines health, conflict, and the harsh realities of travel in an economically strained landscape.
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Ukraine Counter-Offensive Focus
- Ukraine's counter-offensive aims to break the land bridge connecting Russia to Crimea.
- Small gains are evident, but the full-scale battle lines are still being drawn.
Ukrainian Gains in Donetsk
- Ukrainian forces have retaken two key villages, Lagodatne and Makirivka, in the Donetsk region.
- Makirivka's high ground offers a strategic advantage for assaulting Russian defenses.
Challenges in Southern Push
- Ukraine's southward push from Zaporizhzhia towards Melitopol is facing heavy resistance.
- Significant losses of Western equipment and personnel have been reported.