Financial Times interview: The Future of the War in Ukraine.

[Tomconroy]

The transcript of a long interview with Jack Watling, a highly regarded UK military expert on the future of the war for Ukraine. Well worth the read.
A few points:
1. The reason for the failure of the counteroffensive was a lack of trained officers who could command larger than company (100 men) level forces. (Something Gen. Zaluzheny referenced in the Economist)
2. Russia is planning for a three year war.
3. Europe must coordinate its industrial might to produce shells and barrels.
4. Talk of a ceasefire and negotiation with Russia is pointless now. Russia remains dedicated to the conquest of all of Ukraine.
Although the transcript starts a bit pessimistically, Mr. Watling believes the war is winnable if Ukraines allies can stay the course.

The transcript can be read by clicking through on the ft.com link. No paywall.

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