Moscow-based expert explains one us move making Ukraine lose after holding on for 4.5 years| Putin

Published on Aug 26, 2026 09:57 am IST

Moscow-based Canadian journalist Fred Weir examines how costly U.S. interceptor use in the Iran war may be straining weapons supplies for Ukraine, while Russia expands missile, drone and ammunition production. In this discussion with HT's Aayesha Varma, Mr. Weir talks about Ukraine’s air-defence challenge, Moscow’s battlefield momentum, the risk of NATO escalation, possible Russian mobilisation, China–Taiwan scenarios, U.S. industrial constraints, and what he has observed of Vladimir Putin’s leadership style. Tune in for more.

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