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Russia's War Against Ukraine
In the latest episode of Eastern Approaches, Jamestown President Glen Howard and retired Ukrainian Admiral Ihor Kabanenko discuss ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia. Capturing headlines around the world, in the past two weeks the Russian military built up its forces in occupied Crimea and near the Russian-Ukrainian border, prompting major fears of a new invasion by Russian forces. Though Russian troops now seem to be returning to their home bases, the episode brings to light lingering concerns of the Ukrainian military’s ability to deter Russia and defend the country. And less often discussed, how will the Ukrainian Navy protect the Ukraine’s valuable coastlines against a much stronger conventional foe in the Russian Black Sea Fleet?
