Ukraine wants to use long-range weapons to ward off attacks from Russian territory. Its western allies are divided on whether that’s a risk worth taking. Ukraine’s President is pushing to use long-range missiles like British Storm Shadows or American ATACMs to target air bases and launch sites IN Russia. But Western allies are hesitating – in the face of stark warnings from Moscow. And meanwhile, Russia is again gaining ground in Donetsk and the Kursk Oblast. We’re asking: Long-range weapons for Ukraine: Putin’s red line? Chapters: 0:00 Intro 02:43 A hesitant American approach from the beginning? 04:00 Russia might react by supplying Yemen’s Houthis with long-range missiles 4:53: Clip – Long-range missile systems: How important are they for Ukraine? 6:30 Our discussions last too long, that gives Russia time to act 07:40 Ukrainian self-made Drones can also hit Russian air fields 08:30 Western aid too little, too piecemeal, too late? 09:11 Putin has not achieved his goals 10:15 A victory by Russia would embolden other international actors 11:25 If the West wants to bring Putin to the negotiation table more pressure needs to be applied 12:50 Speed is of the essence 13:18 How divided are western allies? 14:00 Some allies’ hesitation to support Ukraine reflects domestic politics 15:50 Could Russian retaliation include use of tactical nuclear weapons? 18:00 Clip: A Russian counteroffensive in Kursk 19:00 Was the Kursk incursion a mistake? (AW: Gathmann) 21:15 How precarious is the Ukrainian situation? (AW Lange) 23:00 Military production capacity – is Russia vastly outproducing the West? 24:00 When is the right time for political talks? 25:00 Long range missile delivery: Yes but with a clear strategic objective Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dwnews_hangout Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch #tothepoint #ukrainewar #zelenskyy
