The Intelligence from The Economist The Intelligence: Russia pushes back on Kharkiv
Mar 13, 2024
Shashank Joshi, the Defence editor for The Economist, shares his insights on the escalating conflict in Kharkiv, emphasizing the renewed intensity of Russian shelling. He discusses how Western officials are concerned about Ukraine's defense capabilities amidst this crisis. The conversation also touches on a groundbreaking initiative creating America's first nickel-cobalt refinery, aimed at ethical sourcing amid ongoing global mineral challenges, raising important questions about economic development and community rights.
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Renewed Threat in Kharkiv
- Russia is intensifying shelling in Kharkiv, raising concerns about a potential breakthrough.
- Ukraine's defenses are weaker than Russia's, increasing reliance on limited ammunition and manpower.
Concerns of a Russian Breakthrough
- Franz-Stefan Gady and Emmanuel Macron, among others, have expressed concerns about a potential Russian breakthrough.
- Gady worries about a repeat of Ukraine's 2022 Kharkiv success, but in reverse.
Russian Advances Across the Front
- Kharkiv holds symbolic value but Russian offensives are occurring across the front line.
- Russia's capture of Avdiivka and Robotyne demonstrates their gains, albeit with heavy losses.
