Kyiv Post Talks

Kyiv Post

Kyiv Post Talks brings together Ukraine’s most compelling conversations — from politics and the military to economics and global affairs. Here, we highlight the most popular and insightful interviews with top experts and high-profile guests, alongside sharp explainers and deep-dive analytical episodes. This channel also features a truly unique project with no analogues anywhere: a podcast hosted by Canada’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Natalka Cmoc, offering unprecedented access and candid dialogue from inside the diplomatic front line. Everything you need to understand Ukraine — all in one place.

  1. Russia's Frontline Prospects: "It Just Got Worse"

    1일 전

    Russia's Frontline Prospects: "It Just Got Worse"

    Kyiv Post special correspondents, Chuck Pfarrer and Jason Smart, provide a critical analysis of the systemic failures in the Russian military that are pushing the invaders toward a total front line collapse in 2026. In recent days, Ukraine successfully reclaimed 300 square kilometers (186 sq miles) near Huliapole after effectively neutralizing two Russian regiments. These tactical gains highlight a broader crisis of attrition at Pokrovsk. Pfarrer, a former Navy SEAL Squadron Leader, reveals that Russian casualties in that vicinity have surpassed 250,000, representing nearly 20% of all Russian forces lost since the invasion began. This signals a terminal decline in the Kremlin’s operational capacity.The breakdown of these front lines is directly linked to the systemic rot and the total absence of a professional non-commissioned officer corps within the Russian ranks. Without this vital leadership layer, the army’s combat effectiveness has become nearly nonexistent as internal corruption and physical abuse of recruits outweigh tactical objectives. This lack of unit cohesion has driven morale to a historic low and leaves soldiers abandoned in hopeless frontal assaults without any operational support. As leadership fails on the field, the Russian state’s ability to even supply its troops is disintegrating under the weight of a national logistical crisis.Russia’s logistical failures are now accelerating its defeat as the national railway system staggers under a $52 billion debt. With over 20,000 transport vehicles destroyed, the Kremlin has been forced into the desperate measure of using donkeys to move landmines and heavy munitions to the front. Pfarrer tells Jason Jay Smart how such profound military disasters in Russia have historically served as the direct precursor to radical political transformation. This report explains why the current combination of logistical ruin and structural collapse suggests a mortal wound for the ongoing invasion.

    12분
  2. Russia’s Evaporating 2026 Power Projection

    1월 29일

    Russia’s Evaporating 2026 Power Projection

    Strategic shifts on the front lines have led to a critical depletion of modern armored reserves, forcing a reliance on hardware from the early 1960s that lacks essential electronic sensors and modern metallurgy. This transition reflects a broader failure in traditional maneuver warfare as large tactical elements are increasingly vulnerable to rapid detection and precision strikes. These operational challenges are compounded by a high burn rate of personnel and a lack of effective power projection across contested northern regions.The democratization of close air support has fundamentally altered land warfare through the use of low cost precision systems that neutralize high value armored assets. This technological evolution has effectively stymied large scale offensive movements and forced a shift toward smaller, less coordinated tactical maneuvers. Furthermore, the reliance on untrained foreign labor and unconventional recruitment highlights the severe strain on military infrastructure and the inability to maintain professional standards during sustained high intensity operations.International maritime operations have expanded to address hybrid warfare platforms operating within global shipping lanes, as these vessels often serve as bases for intelligence and technical specialists. These maritime tensions coincide with significant logistical failures in supply chains for critical components used in autonomous systems. As these various failures in technology, logistics, and human resources converge, the capacity to deliver military solutions to complex territorial disputes continues to evaporate at an accelerating rate.

    14분

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Kyiv Post Talks brings together Ukraine’s most compelling conversations — from politics and the military to economics and global affairs. Here, we highlight the most popular and insightful interviews with top experts and high-profile guests, alongside sharp explainers and deep-dive analytical episodes. This channel also features a truly unique project with no analogues anywhere: a podcast hosted by Canada’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Natalka Cmoc, offering unprecedented access and candid dialogue from inside the diplomatic front line. Everything you need to understand Ukraine — all in one place.

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