Russian troops are stepping up their offensive in Ukraine’s industrial heartland, slowly but steadily seizing ground with overwhelming firepower and bloody tactics that are taking a heavy toll on Ukraine’s defenders. As the conflict becomes a war of attrition, Ukraine continues to call for additional supplies of the heavy weapons that could help it hold off the Russian invaders. Can and will Europe and Germany deliver? Today we’re asking: “Russian offensive: Is the tide turning in Putin’s favor?”
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0:00 Introduction
1:45 This is the toughest phase of the war since the beginning of the offensive
3:30 Without western help Ukraine will lose most parts of Donbas
4:40 Why Donbas is a key goal for Russia
6:00 A better situation for Ukraine in July or August?
9:15 heavy weapon deliveries – in time?
11:15 Germany is acting too little too late
12:00 Is Olaf Scholz a risk-averse chancellor?
14:00 Many Germans identify more with Moscow than with the US
15:30 Why Germany is so hesitant to deliver heavy weapons
18:33 A “peace camp” vs. a “justice camp” in the West?
21:20 How effective is the 6th EU sanctions package?
24:20 Russia’s war is also a war against western values
25:20 Ukraine will prevail if the west stays committed
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