Preparing for the long war: an interview with President Zelensky
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The Economist
4.3 • 5K Ratings
🗓️ 11 September 2023
⏱️ 27 minutes
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Summary
As the counter-offensive continues, Ukrainian forces are running out of time to make substantial gains. Diplomatic attempts to isolate Russia have failed and progress on the front lines is slowing. From the capital Kyiv, the president tells The Economist’s editor-in-chief how the country is bracing for a long war.
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| 1:01.3 | Hello and welcome to the intelligence from The Economist. |
| 1:04.7 | I'm your host, Oire Ogunbe. |
| 1:07.1 | Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world. |
| 1:19.6 | Over the many months since Russia invaded Ukraine, we've brought you frequent updates on the progress of the war. |
| 1:27.2 | But today's show is something special. |
| 1:30.8 | The Economist's editor-in-chief, Zani Minton Beddows, was in Ukraine's capital, Kiev on Friday |
| 1:36.3 | to talk to President Volodymyr Zelensky at a conference on his country's future. |
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