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32. Putin’s War: The CIA Warn Zelensky (Ep 2)
Published: 26 March 2025 at 00:01 Europe/London
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Episode notes
How did Ukraine defy the odds against Russia? What role did Western intelligence play in preparing Kyiv for war? And what did Western intelligence know that Russia didn’t?
For months, Western intelligence warned of an imminent Russian attack, but when the invasion finally came, it didn’t go according to Moscow’s script. Poor planning, logistical failures, and underestimating Ukrainian resistance turned what should have been a quick operation into a prolonged and costly war.
Listen as Gordon and David reveal the hidden factors that helped Ukraine survive the opening days of war.
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