Newscast How will Putin Respond to Ukraine’s Attack in Russia?
Aug 12, 2024
Vitaly Shevchenko, from Ukrainecast, Shashank Joshi, defense editor at The Economist, and Sophia Gaston, Head of Foreign Policy at Policy Exchange join Lyse Doucet, BBC chief international correspondent, to dissect Ukraine’s recent military actions across the Russian border. They discuss how Putin might respond and analyze the growing geopolitical tensions, especially in the Middle East after the assassination of key leaders. With insights into military strategies and international implications, the conversation illuminates the complexities of these escalating conflicts.
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Ukraine's Kursk Offensive Insight
- Ukraine's surprise offensive crossed into Russia's Kursk region, stirring unexpected fighting and evacuations.
- Russian state TV's portrayal clashed with eyewitness reports of chaos and destruction, exposing Kremlin's information control limits.
Ukraine's Multi-Goal Strategy
- Ukraine's strategy includes boosting morale domestically and proving Western military aid's value.
- Demonstrating capability inside Russia also aims to destabilize Russian public support and apply pressure on Kremlin leadership.
West Calms on Ukraine Incursion
- Western governments reacted with unusual calm to Ukraine's incursion into Russian territory.
- They still enforce limits on deep strike weapons to avoid escalating into full-scale conflict in Russia.