Support systems: allies debate Ukraine’s tactics
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The Economist
4.5 • 3.7K Ratings
🗓️ 15 September 2023
⏱️ 26 minutes
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Summary
As progress on the front line slows, Western countries are divided over how the army should proceed. There are disagreements about where should be targeted and how, and with autumn around the corner, time is of the essence. Why Americans’ feelings about their economy have become a less useful indicator for forecasters (12:34). And, are New Zealand’s rugby team off their game (18:24)?
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| 1:10.0 | It used to be that how Americans felt about their economy determined how they spent their money. |
| 1:16.0 | But not anymore, pessimism about the future isn't stopping the spending and it's leaving forecasters rather puzzled. |
| 1:25.0 | And have you been watching the Rugby World Cup? |
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| 1:55.0 | Around this time last year, Ukrainian troops amazed the world with a fast and powerful counteroffensive. |
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