In this discussion, Liz Cookman, Europe correspondent for The Observer, shares insights from the front lines of Ukraine, particularly around the contested city of Pokrovsk. Keir Giles, a military expert from Chatham House, provides analysis of Russia's manpower issues and the strategic implications of their recent advances. They explore the high cost of Russian attacks, the significance of territorial control for Ukraine's future negotiations, and how Russia's small territorial gains are used for shaping public perception. A deep dive into the potential paths to peace and geopolitical realities awaits.
