Day 805. Today, we discuss the fast-moving situation on the front line as Russia continues its assault near Kharkiv. Plus, we analyse the controversies stoked by the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Kyiv, and sit down for an exclusive interview with the British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps.

Contributors:
Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor) @FrancisDearnley on X.
Dom Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Nate Ostiller (News Editor at the Kyiv Independent). @NateOstiller on X.
Michael Bohnert (RAND Corporation). @mbohnert on X.

Articles / New Podcast Referenced:

David Knowles Interviewed on The Telegraph's New Podcast, 'The Daily T':
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/14/daily-t-podcast-fat-skinny-jabs-ukraine-trigger-warning/

'Here’s what Ukraine needs in missiles, shells and troops to win' (Michael Bohnert for The Telegraph):
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/comment/2024/05/02/ukraine-war-russian-invasion-missile-army-navy-us-aid/

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