Today, we look at renewed Russian efforts to retake Kursk before Trump returns to the White House, consider the evidence Europe is responding to the threat of an American withdrawal, and assess potential new appointments in for the new government Washington. Then, later, we hear the euphoric memories of a Ukrainian officer who served in the historic Kharkiv counteroffensive.
Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.
With special thanks to our guest, a Ukrainian officer we shall not name who served in the historic Kharkiv counteroffensive.
Content referenced:
Putin rushes to recapture Kursk from Ukrainians before Trump takes office (The Telegraph):