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How the World Ignored the Warning Signs of the War in Ukraine
07:24 - 13:34 (06:09)
Even though there were warning signs of the war in Ukraine, people were still shocked when it happened and many did not believe that it was going to be a full-scale invasion by the Russian government.
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Despite the warnings, the full-scale invasion by Russia came as a shock to many including the Ukrainian government with the possibility being overhyped.
07:24 - 09:40 (02:15)
Summary
Despite the warnings, the full-scale invasion by Russia came as a shock to many including the Ukrainian government with the possibility being overhyped. The initial analysis was that the Russians would easily defeat the Ukrainian soldiers.
ChapterHow the World Ignored the Warning Signs of the War in Ukraine
EpisodeUkraine's Long Year
PodcastUp First
A retired diplomat from a NATO country warned journalist Michael Keefe about the possible invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops.
09:40 - 11:38 (01:58)
Summary
A retired diplomat from a NATO country warned journalist Michael Keefe about the possible invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops. The lack of proper instructions to Russian soldiers and difficulty to navigate in an unknown area led to casualties on both sides.
ChapterHow the World Ignored the Warning Signs of the War in Ukraine
EpisodeUkraine's Long Year
PodcastUp First
The recent events in Afghanistan and Butcha angered many Europeans who felt outraged by the horrific killings of civilians and the American retreat from Afghanistan which showed divisions between NATO allies.
11:38 - 13:34 (01:56)
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The recent events in Afghanistan and Butcha angered many Europeans who felt outraged by the horrific killings of civilians and the American retreat from Afghanistan which showed divisions between NATO allies. The European Union, consisting of 27 members with different agendas, found it difficult to unify on these issues.