Putin's Forever War, Political vs Military, & Drones
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"Wars are political. So I think that's worth remembering that. And thank you for all those people in the comments who have stated that with recourse to Clausewitz."
Putin prepares Russia for forever war
- Putin and other Russian officials are shaping public discourse to introduce the idea that the war in Ukraine will go on for a long time
- Putin has stopped discussing concrete war aims or what victory might look like
- The existential crisis Russia claims to be in is a result of Putin's decision to invade Ukraine in the first place
Political vs military decisions in war
- There is debate over whether Ukraine should continue defending Bakhmut for political reasons even if it is not the best military decision
- Political decisions can have significant military ramifications later on
- Denying Putin a political win in Bakhmut could put Ukraine in a better position for future counter-offensives
- War is politics by other means, so political and military considerations are intertwined
Drone warfare in Ukraine
- Ukraine has established its first UAV strike companies equipped with Ukrainian-made drones, vehicles, and Starlink communication systems
- These units will perform reconnaissance and strike missions to support Ukrainian troops
- Private donors and the United24 fundraising platform have contributed to purchasing the equipment
- Drones are becoming increasingly important in modern warfare and many countries are likely adapting their armed forces based on lessons from Ukraine
Russian Olympic athletes' ties to the military
- Investigation reveals many Russian Olympic athletes hold ranks in the Russian military and receive awards/promotions for their athletic achievements
- Olympic success can lead to higher military ranks and salaries for Russian athletes
- The Russian military uses Olympic athletes to promote military service
- This is one reason why some argue Russian athletes should not be allowed to compete in the Olympics
Wrap up
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The transcript was clear and I did not have any issues understanding the content. The name "Clausewitz" was mentioned without additional context, but based on the discussion I inferred this refers to a notable military strategist.
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