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Can more US weapons stop Putin?

Jun 12, 2024
Rajan Menon discusses Putin's confidence in Ukraine, US weapons supply, and potential peace deals. Analysis of Russian casualties, challenges in US weapon delivery, and Putin's nuclear warning. Insights into the ongoing war and the outlook for Ukraine.
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  • Putin appears more confident due to Russia's advantage in depleted Ukrainian supplies.
  • New US weapons reaching Ukraine raise hopes of repelling invading forces and impact war dynamics.

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Putin's Confidence in Battlefield Success

Vladimir Putin's confidence in the battlefield has increased due to Russia's advantage in depleted Ukrainian supplies and their strategic momentum. With significant Russian losses amounting to nearly 400,000 casualties, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine remains intense. Putin's reliance on continued arms supplies has impacted the dynamics of the war, highlighting the importance of Western support and the urgency for Ukraine to effectively utilize donated weapons.

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