Prepare for Russian winter onslaught, Zelensky warns Ukrainians
Nov 13, 2023
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Updates on the military situation in Ukraine, including successful counterattacks by Ukrainian forces and President Zelensky's warning of Russian attacks on critical energy infrastructure. Analysis of the impact of SOE attacks in World War II and Putin's surprise decision to run as an independent candidate in the upcoming Russian elections. Exploration of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, Armenia's foreign policy realignment, and other Ukraine news.
Russian forces continue offensive operations in Ukraine, with Ukrainian forces successfully repelling numerous assaults.
The appointment of David Cameron as the UK's new Foreign Secretary raises questions about its impact on UK's positions on Ukraine and Russia.
Deep dives
Updates from Ukraine and developments in Chechnya
Russian forces continue offensive operations around Abdivka. Ukrainian forces repelled over 18 Russian assaults. Counter-attacks and marginal gains reported. Confusion over troop movements in the D'Nipro region.
Succession in Chechnya and the importance for Russian stability
Ramzan Kadirov's ill health raises succession concerns. Promoting his teenage sons as potential successors. Stability in Chechnya crucial for Russian war effort. Kremlin's support for Kadirov linked to maintaining stability.
David Cameron appointed UK's new foreign secretary
David Cameron appointed as UK's new foreign secretary. Reshuffle in British government leads to changes in key positions. Mixed reactions to Cameron's appointment. Questions raised about impact on UK's positions on Ukraine and Russia.
Upcoming Russian elections and Putin's potential candidacy
Kremlin confirms preparations for Putin's candidacy in upcoming elections. Putin likely to run as an independent candidate. Focus on war as main agenda. Importance of stability in Chechnya for Kremlin's war efforts. Potential manipulation of electronic voting system.
Today, we bring you the latest updates from Ukraine, discuss developments in Chechnya and analyse the appointment of former Prime Minister David Cameron as the UK’s new Foreign Secretary.
Contributors:
David Knowles (Host). @djknowles22 on Twitter.
Genevieve Holl-Allen (Politics Correspondent). @genevieve_holl on Twitter.
Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.
James Kilner (Editor of the Central Asia and South Caucasus Bulletin). @jkjourno on Twitter. https://thebulletin.news/