Russia-Ukraine: What will the Victory Day unravel? | In our Defence Ep 05

Will May 9 mark an end to the Russia-Ukraine war? Amid speculations, what will the Victory day entail and unravel? Tune in!

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Russia-Ukraine: What will the Victory Day unravel? | In our Defence Ep 05
Victory Day is a holiday that commemorates the surrender of Nazi Germany in 1945.

Many in the west have speculated that as Russia ramps up its offensive operations in Ukraine's east, Vladimir Putin has ordered his soldiers to achieve victory in Mariupol in time for Russia's Victory Day on May 9.

However, no official declaration from Russia has been issued, so these are only speculations. What's the source of these speculations? What really is the truth? Is Russia still capable of mounting a large-scale offensive? With the war in Ukraine looming large, is Putin’s desperation hovering to announce its victory? Will the upcoming victory day be weighing heavily on Putin’s mind?

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In this episode, our host Dev Goswami will be conversing with Abhishek Bhalla, editor of India Today TV's defence and strategic affairs to find out the answers.

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Produced by Anna Priyadarshini
Sound mix by Kapil Dev Singh