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Ceasefire Talks: Russia and Ukraine's Strategic Maneuvers

Demands for a ceasefire are met with counter-demands, ultimatum after ultimatum, and both Russia and Ukraine anxiously follow every hint from the USA. But Vladimir Putin's goal with the invasion remains firm, emphasizes FOI analyst Johan Norberg.

Ceasefire Talks: Russia and Ukraine's Strategic Maneuvers

Military Analyst Discusses Symbolic Significance of Kursk Situation

Russia's claim that they have retaken Kursk does not affect the military situation – but can still have consequences. This is not a huge deal, but it can have a certain political symbolic significance, says military analyst Johan Norberg.

Military Analyst Discusses Symbolic Significance of Kursk Situation

Russia Not Finished with Ukraine

Even if Russia were to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, it doesn't mean an end to the war, according to Johan Norberg from the Total Defence Research Institute. Russia is not finished with Ukraine in any way.

Russia Not Finished with Ukraine

Expert: Putin's robot attack a political marking

Ever since Russia launched its large-scale invasion of Ukraine, and even earlier, President Putin has been brandishing his nuclear weapons. The latest attack – with a newly developed ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons – can be seen as a form of intimidation tactic, according to Johan Norberg at FOI.

Expert: Putin's robot attack a political marking

Expert: Russia is threatening because they know it works

If Ukraine were allowed to use long-distance weapons against Russia, NATO countries would have become a party to the war, according to the Kremlin. Military analyst Johan Norberg sees nothing new in the threats from Moscow.

Expert: Russia is threatening because they know it works