Ukraine wants to use long-range weapons to ward off attacks from Russian territory. Its western allies are divided on whether that’s a risk worth taking.
Ukraine’s President is pushing to use long-range missiles like British Storm Shadows or American ATACMs to target air bases and launch sites IN Russia. But Western allies are hesitating – in the face of stark warnings from Moscow. And meanwhile, Russia is again gaining ground in Donetsk and the Kursk Oblast. We’re asking: Long-range weapons for Ukraine: Putin’s red line?
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
02:43 A hesitant American approach from the beginning?
04:00 Russia might react by supplying Yemen’s Houthis with long-range missiles
4:53: Clip – Long-range missile systems: How important are they for Ukraine?
6:30 Our discussions last too long, that gives Russia time to act
07:40 Ukrainian self-made Drones can also hit Russian air fields
08:30 Western aid too little, too piecemeal, too late?
09:11 Putin has not achieved his goals
10:15 A victory by Russia would embolden other international actors
11:25 If the West wants to bring Putin to the negotiation table more pressure needs to be applied
12:50 Speed is of the essence
13:18 How divided are western allies?
14:00 Some allies’ hesitation to support Ukraine reflects domestic politics
15:50 Could Russian retaliation include use of tactical nuclear weapons?
18:00 Clip: A Russian counteroffensive in Kursk
19:00 Was the Kursk incursion a mistake? (AW: Gathmann)
21:15 How precarious is the Ukrainian situation? (AW Lange)
23:00 Military production capacity – is Russia vastly outproducing the West?
24:00 When is the right time for political talks?
25:00 Long range missile delivery: Yes but with a clear strategic objective
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