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Putin’s Escalation of the War in Ukraine

Sep 22, 2022

Anton Troianovski, Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times, offers keen insights into Putin's recent military announcements. He discusses the potential draft in Russia, aiming to mobilize hundreds of thousands in response to battlefield challenges. Troianovski delves into the implications of Putin framing the war as a defense against the West, raising alarm with nuclear threats. Additionally, he highlights the rising domestic unrest and protests against the war, painting a picture of growing dissent among the Russian populace.

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Intro

5min

Putin's Draft: A Shift in Military Strategy

6min

Nuclear Threats and Political Rhetoric in a Time of Crisis

3min

Putin's Nuclear Threats and Domestic Unrest

7min

Federal Reserve Rate Hike and Legal Challenges for Trump

3min

In a speech on Wednesday, President Vladimir V. Putin said that he would require hundreds of thousands more Russians to fight in Ukraine — and alarmed the West by once again raising the specter of nuclear force.

The mobilization signals that Mr. Putin is turning the war from one of aggression to one of defense, offering clues about what the next phase of the fighting will involve.

Guest: Anton Troianovski, the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times.

Background reading:

Accelerating his war effort, Mr. Putin accused the West of trying to “weaken, divide and ultimately destroy” Russia.
American and other officials vowed to continue sending military, economic and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

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