Ukraine: The Latest
Avdiivka: before the Russians came
Nov 22, 2023
In this podcast, Dominic Nicholls, Maighna Nanu, and Daniel Hardaker discuss the latest news from Ukraine, focusing on Avdiivka. They explore the cultural and geographical significance of the town, the ethnic and political divide within Ukraine, and Russia's fight for control. They also touch upon concerns over Iran-Russia missile relations and the challenges faced by the Russians in their envelopment strategy.
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- Controlling the town of Avdiivka would give Russia control over a strategic highway and a commuter town, symbolically important in the conflict in Ukraine.
- The Russian forces are facing challenges in taking Avdiivka due to its natural fortress-like location and the Russian strategy appears to be a slower, envelopment approach.
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The geography and strategic significance of the town of Vabdivka in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The town is symbolically important and controlling it would give Russia control over a commuter town and a strategic highway. The population in the area has a mixed identity, with a preference for a pluralist state that accommodates both Ukrainian and Russian speakers. The town serves as a reminder that Russia does not have full control over the region.
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