With Ukraine capturing ground in the north it seems like the momentum of the war is firmly in Ukraine's favour; after all, Russia is already in retreat. But is it too early to pop the champagne yet? What challenges still await the Ukrainians going forward?
Guests:
James Ker-Lindsay
Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics from the University of Kent
His research focuses on conflict, peace and security in South East Europe (Western Balkans, Greece, Turkey and Cyprus), European Union enlargement, and secession and recognition in international politics
He has an extensive list of publications, including over a dozen authored or edited books and more than 70 articles and book chapters
You can find him on Twitter: @JamesKerLindsay
Tom Mutch
Frontline Correspondent, currently reporting from Ukraine
Previously, he has reported on the ground covering the conflicts in Nagorno-Karabakh and Afghanistan.
His work has appeared in outlets including The Daily Beast, openDemocracy, Der Spiegel, POLITICO, the BBC, Channel 4, and New Lines Magazine
You can find him on Twitter: @Tomthescribe
Gavin Wilde
Senior Fellow in the Technology and International Affairs Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
His focuses include Russia and information warfare, examining the strategic challenges posed by cyber and influence operations, propaganda, and emerging technologies
Wilde previously served on the National Security Council as Director for Russia, Baltic, and Caucasus affairs
You can find him on Twitter: @gavinebwilde
Michael Hilliard
Host and Founder of The Red Line
You can find him on Twitter: @MikeHilliardAus
Facilitated by Francis Leach
Head of Breaking News for The Red Line
You can find him on Twitter: @SaintFrankly
This space was originally recorded on 15 September 2022.