The Intelligence from The Economist The gains in Ukraine: stalled Russia plainly wanes
Oct 7, 2022
Shashank Joshi, Defense editor for The Economist, and Rosemary Ward, correspondent covering the northeastern U.S., discuss critical insights about Ukraine's military advancements against Russia. They explore the factors behind Ukraine's rapid gains and the internal strife within Russian leadership. Meanwhile, they dive into the challenges Maine's lobster industry faces with sustainability and environmental regulations, highlighting the tension between tradition and conservation efforts.
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Russian Disquiet
- Russia's setbacks in Ukraine are causing internal disagreements within Putin's circle.
- Kadyrov and Prigozhin criticize Defense Minister Shoigu and Chief of General Staff Gerasimov.
Nuclear Threat
- President Biden highlighted the nuclear threat, but Shashank Joshi suggests the risk, while real, differs from the Cuban Missile Crisis.
- The current risk stems primarily from Putin's potential decision to use nuclear weapons to stop the war.
Mulberry Tree
- In Bethnal Green, a small mulberry tree halted the construction of 291 flats.
- The council's incorrect planning permission regarding the tree's removal blocked the development.