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How Real is Russia’s Retreat?

How Real is Russia’s Retreat?

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It has been over a month since Russia invaded Ukraine, but with
Kyiv still yet to fall Kremlin officials have announced plans to
withdraw troops from the region. Where did Russia’s war go so
wrong? Is this retreat real, or is Putin wargaming for something
bigger? Dr Mike Martin, a former British Army officer and author of
Why We Fight, joins Arthur Snell to discuss Russia’s apparent
withdrawal, and where the conflict could go next. We're putting out
irregular war bulletins covering different aspects of the Ukraine
crisis. Help our work, and shape the next full series of Doomsday
Watch, by supporting us on Patreon. Resources to help the Ukrainian
people can be found here:
https://ukrainewar.carrd.co/carrd.co/ “The Russians only have
around 200,000 soldiers, but you need around a million to hold
Ukraine.” “The people at the top of the Ukrainian army would’ve
served in the Soviet army, so they are aware of how it operates.”
“Russia have a number of commitments that tie up their forces…
they’re very worried about China.” “Syrians and Central Africans
are being paid by Russia to fight. They wouldn’t be calling on
these people if they had a formed reserve.” “As far as the
Ukrainians are concerned, this is a fight for national survival,
and the public are behind them.” “Russia are shifting their goals
because they need some kind of domestic victory.” “If you look
through history, Russian leaders don’t survive when they lose
wars.” “A fighting retreat is probably the most difficult land
manoeuvre to execute.” “If costs aren’t imposed on Russia like they
weren’t in 2014, then they will come again and finish the job off.”
“Even for the propagandists in the Kremlin, using nukes is a step
too far.” DOOMSDAY WATCH was written and presented by Arthur Snell,
and produced by Robin Leeburn with Jacob Archbold. Theme tune and
original music by Paul Hartnoll. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison.
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