Russia has no 'ready answer' to Ukraine gains

Synopsis

Will Putin's potential victory or defeat pose a greater threat to the West? In this episode of Conflict Zone, Andrei Kolesnikov, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, discusses the implications of Kyiv's military gains with Tim Sebastian from Moscow. Kolesnikov suggests that the Kremlin may respond with escalation, reflecting their militarized and aggressive mindset. He emphasizes the need for the Kremlin to communicate effectively with various population groups, indicating the complexities of the situation in the conflict zone. The conversation sheds light on the strategic considerations facing Russia and the West amid ongoing tensions.