The World Next Week
Winter Stalemate in Ukraine, Argentina’s Presidential Runoff, Turkey’s President visits Berlin, and More
Nov 16, 2023
Lucy Fisher, Anna Gross, and Jim Pickard discuss Ukraine's counteroffensive, Argentina's presidential election, Turkey's President visiting Berlin, and David Cameron returning to the UK government as foreign secretary. They highlight the uncertain future of US aid to Ukraine, the economic challenges in Argentina, and Turkey's role in negotiating peace. The experts also mention the Israel-Hamas conflict, Sweden's NATO bid, and the divisions among countries on foreign policy.
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- The counteroffensive against Russia in Ukraine has stalled, increasing concerns about a frozen conflict and uncertainty about US aid.
- Argentina's upcoming presidential runoff will determine the country's economic and foreign relations future, with concerns about voter fraud and high inflation rates.
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Ukraine's Stalemate and Uncertain US Aid
The conflict in Ukraine has reached a stalemate, with the counter-offensive against Russia stalling in the last five months. There is growing concern about a possible escalation in Russian bombing campaigns during the coldest months of winter. The Ukrainian military acknowledges the need for new technological weapons and approaches to break the stalemate. Despite some progress in the Black Sea, the counter-offensive has not achieved its goals. The fear of a frozen conflict remains, compounded by uncertainty about US aid and the possibility of running low on manpower.
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