James says nobody is winning this war currently and that both sides have strengths and weaknesses. Ukraine has superior numbers, better resolve and morale and international backing, while Russia has superior weaponry and superior stores of ammunition. Both sides are holding each other in check with each achieving minor victories without any decisive blows. And both sides are trying to get to a better position at the negotiating table, but neither are there yet. He concludes the likely outcome is messy rather than a clear cut victory for either side. But even that looks like it’s still up for grabs on the battlefield right now.
This is an audio transcript of the Rachman Review podcast episode: Who’s winning the war in Ukraine? [MUSIC PLAYING] Gideon Rachman One of the most dramatic recent developments in the conflict has been a series of Ukrainian attacks behind Russian lines, including a destructive raid on a Russian base in occupied Crimea, witnessed by startled tourists on a nearby beach. News clip Gideon Rachman News clip Gideon Rachman Jake Sullivan Gideon Rachman Phillips O’Brien Gideon Rachman Phillips O’Brien Gideon Rachman Phillips O’Brien Gideon Rachman Phillips O’Brien Gideon Rachman Phillips O’Brien Gideon Rachman Phillips O’Brien Gideon Rachman Phillips O’Brien Gideon Rachman Phillips O’Brien Gideon Rachman Phillips O’Brien Gideon Rachman Phillips O’Brien Gideon Rachman Phillips O’Brien Gideon Rachman Phillips O’Brien Gideon Rachman Phillips O’Brien [MUSIC PLAYING] Gideon Rachman This transcript has been automatically generated. If by any chance there is an error please send the details for a correction to: . We will do our best to make the amendment as soon as possible. |