The Monocle Daily

Ukraine prepares for expected Russian summer offensive

May 28, 2025
Justin Quirk, a sharp writer and editor, joins political journalist Marie Lecomte and former diplomat Nicola Kelly, who sheds light on the UK's complex asylum system. They discuss the pressing situation as 50,000 Russian troops gather near Ukraine and President Zelensky’s quest for peace amidst rising military tensions. The conversation also touches on the global implications of these dynamics, while Kelly shares insights into the experiences of asylum seekers and the urgent need for reform in the UK’s handling of refugee crises.
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Ukraine's Drone Strategy Insight

  • Ukraine remains defensive but strikes deep into Russia using limited drone resources.
  • Technological drone production race may tip the summer offensive balance.
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Europe's Waning Support for Ukraine

  • European support for Ukraine is waning amid economic woes and political fractures.
  • Zelensky skillfully tries to keep US engaged, even courting Trump, to maintain aid and diplomatic leverage.
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Escalating US-Russia Rhetoric

  • Russian officials respond with nuclear war rhetoric to US-Trump’s softened tone.
  • Online provocations amplify tensions, raising real fears amid unstable diplomacy.
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