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Russia's Illegal Annexation Ushers In A Dangerous New Phase Of The War

Sep 30, 2022

Dara Massicot, a Russian military analyst at the RAND Corporation, shares her insights on Putin's recent annexation of four Ukrainian territories. She argues that this bold move leaves Putin with limited options and signals the onset of a perilous new phase in the conflict. The discussion touches on the implications of coerced referendums and the resulting chaos in the annexed regions. Massicot emphasizes the risk of backlash against Russian leadership and the complexities that arise in peace negotiations as the war continues to evolve.

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Intro

4min

Russia's Illegal Annexation and Its Implications

3min

Russia's Annexation and Its Consequences

3min

The Fluid Dynamics of the Ukraine-Russia Conflict

3min

Escalating Tensions: A New Phase in the Russian Conflict

2min

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the formal annexation of four territories in Ukraine on Friday, after the conclusion of what U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called "sham" referendums and "a complete farce."

NPR's Kat Lonsdorf talked with Ukrainians near the frontline about how the turmoil is affecting them.

Dara Massicot, a Russian military analyst with the RAND corporation, says, with this move, Putin has "burned bridges behind him," leaving him with few options to force a closure to the war. She says that makes this the beginning of a dangerous new phase.

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