Ukraine showing ‘remarkable innovation’: Kyiv ‘holding front line’ while striking Russia’s economy
Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Samantha de Bendern, Associate Fellow at Chatham House, author, and political risk and financial consultant. Europe is taking increasingly consequential steps to support Ukraine, but de Bendern warns that they remain insufficient to address the country's fundamental vulnerability. The transfer of interceptor missiles and the prospect of producing Storm…
Ukraine is demonstrating remarkable innovation in its fight against Russia, according to Samantha de Bendern, an Associate Fellow at Chatham House and a political risk and financial consultant. Despite receiving significant assistance from allies, including interceptor missiles and the potential production of Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles domestically, Ukraine remains vulnerable.
The transfer of US Patriot missile stocks is becoming increasingly limited, highlighting a larger concern - whether Ukraine's allies are prepared to go beyond supplying weapons and actively protect Ukrainian airspace.
The debate over this issue dates back to the early weeks of the full-scale Russian invasion, even after President Biden had warned in 2022 of an imminent Russian attack. Kyiv's allies initially ruled out enforcing a no-fly zone, citing the fear that direct engagement between NATO and Russian forces could escalate into a wider conflict with Moscow. This cautious approach has left Ukraine holding the front line while striking at Russia's economy, raising questions about the effectiveness of current support measures.
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