War in Ukraine: what is Zelensky up to? The Franceinfo Talk debate

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For several days, the Russian strikes have redoubled in intensity and the Ukrainians have multiplied the attacks of drones. This is the subject of the Talk. Every evening, from 6 p.m., Manon Mella and her guests debate with Internet users on the franceinfo Twitch channel.

Since April, the counter-offensive of the Ukrainian army against Russia has been announced. However, Volodymir Zelensky repeats that he “needs more time” to launch it. As he completes his European tour, the Ukrainian president has obtained new arms deliveries, including long-range attack drones. On the other hand, the Russian strikes redoubled in intensity. So, what are the objectives of this counter-offensive?

Manon Mella receives Thibault Lefevrereporter for the international editorial staff of Radio France as well as the General Jerome Pellistrandieditor-in-chief of the magazine Défense nationale and defense consultant.

An announced counter-offensive

The most recent Russian attack on kyiv dates back to the night of May 15. In a statement, the Kiev military authority described an attack “exceptional in its density, a maximum number of missiles in a very tight time frame. Ukrainian forces congratulated themselves on having destroyed all Russian missiles in flight. for its part, Moscow claims to have “hit all the targets”.

How to interpret the recent Russian attacks? What are the objectives of this counter-offensive and is the Ukrainian army sufficiently equipped to carry it out?

Join us from 6 p.m. Monday to Friday on the franceinfo Twitch channel to participate in Manon Mella’s Talk. An hour of exchange, clarification, and debate around topical and social issues.


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