The Intelligence from The Economist A world-changing war: four years in Ukraine
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Feb 24, 2026 
Oliver Carroll, Kyiv-based correspondent who reports eyewitness scenes; Shashank Joshi, defence analyst on military tech and strategy; Edward Carr, geopolitical analyst at The Economist. They discuss the human cost and frontline realities. They examine changing warfare: drones, transparency and attrition. They debate Europe’s rearmament, global supply links and the challenges to any viable peace.
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War Redefined European Security
- The war reshaped global security, prompting Europe to rearm and rethink defence priorities.
- Jason Palmer and guests note a shift from heavy armor to drones, hybrid warfare, and new alliances altering deterrence dynamics.
Journalist's First Hours In Kyiv
- Oliver Carroll described arriving in Kyiv a week before the invasion and witnessing the opening missile strikes at 4am.
- He recounts seeing civilians prepare Molotov cocktails and later reporting atrocities in Bucha, capturing the conflict's early shock.
Societal Fractures Will Shape Postwar Ukraine
- Ukraine's society transformed: population fell ~25% and anti-Russian sentiment rose to 98%.
- Oliver Carroll warns unity has fractured into camps (stayers, leavers, fighters), which will shape postwar politics.