Ukraine’s counteroffensive: Is North Korea bolstering Russia’s military? | To the point

Ukrainian officials say their counteroffensive is gaining momentum and won’t slow down even when bad weather hits. But a top US general says the window for success is closing, with autumn just weeks away.

Recent gains haven’t come easy – Russia’s defenses are deep, Ukraine’s forces have had to pick their way through minefields and tank ditches and taken considerable casualties. Western experts say they’ve shown courage and adaptability – but will need more weapons to keep up the progress. Meanwhile Putin’s army is under pressure, facing shortages of men and munitions. One reason why an unusual meeting in Russia’s far East made worldwide headlines. We’re asking: Ukraine’s counteroffensive: Is North Korea bolstering Russia’s military?

Our guests:
Sarah Pagung, Koerber-Foundation
Alexey Yusupov, FES
Roman Goncharenko, DW

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
02:00 Is Ukraine running out of time?
02:20 Will autumn weather put pressure on the troops?
04:40 Putin can recruit soldiers more easily than expected
05:55 How successful is the Ukrainian counteroffensive?
07:30 Even in winter the war will continue
08:55 Mud is not a problem for infantry
10:30 The role of Crimea
14:00 How crucial are drones for the Ukrainian warfare?
15:50 Are US long-range missiles a gamechanger?
17:59 Role of Western arms supplies
18:40 From Cuba to Armenia: Russia is looking far afield for recruits
19:50 Meeting of Kim and Putin in Russia
20:30 Would weapons from North Korea threaten Ukraine?
21:45 Is Putin looking for workers from North Korea?
22:23 North Korea and Russia an alliance of pariah states?
23:50 What does North Korea have to offer besides weapons?

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