Day 910.
Today, we examine the latest from Kursk as Ukrainian forces rush to close the pocket thought to contain thousands of Russian troops. Plus, we hear how Ukraine is preparing an anticipated Prisoner of War exchange, and why the issue of returning Asov fighters is now a political question for President Zelensky. Lastly, we consider Russian advances - including the alleged fall of New York.
Contributors:
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Svitlana Morenets (Ukrainian Journalist). @SvMorenets on X.
Content Referenced:
Oxford Event: Serhii Plokhy talks to Francis Dearnley (27th August):
Tickets Available here:
https://oxfordliteraryfestival.org/literature-events/2024/august-27/chernobyl-roulette
The mysterious middle-men helping Russia’s war machine (The Economist):
https://www.economist.com/europe/2024/08/19/the-mysterious-middle-men-helping-russias-war-machine
Ukraine’s extraordinary incursion into Kursk has changed the narrative of the war – but is a high-risk strategy (Jack Watling in The Guardian):
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