Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow
Summary
Anton Savage discusses Ukraine’s weekend drone strikes on Russian fuel infrastructure and the subsequent parliamentary elections with Dr. Jenny Mathers. The experts analyze how these attacks are impacting ordinary Russians through petrol shortages and how Putin is using the rigged vote to justify continued mobilization. They also cover the stalled peace talks, the removal of the anti-war Yabloko party, and the likelihood of increased Russian hybrid warfare in the West.
Topics discussed
Show introduction and contact details
Weekend drone attacks and Russian election results
Strategic intent behind Ukrainian strikes on Russia
Impact of fuel shortages on Russian civilians and business
Elections as a referendum on war and mobilization
Russian domestic opposition and the Yabloko party
Stalled peace talks and Ukraine's counteroffensive
Hybrid warfare and security threats to the West
Closing remarks and sign-off
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