Ukraine began a fresh attempt in June to push back Russian troops but it has made only modest progress, its forces contending with well-entrenched Russian positions built up over several months. With both sides focused on winning on the battlefield, any chance to secure peace looks thin. Offering in-depth analysis and a world of perspective on Ukraine’s counter-offensive, FRANCE 24 is joined by Dr. Samuel Ramani, Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and Tutor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Oxford.
‘Until Ukraine gets the air power that it needs it’s probably going to be a slow, painful grind’
