Q&A: Air campaign, hybrid warfare, nuclear weapons, lessons for modern warfare

In this Q&A session, I answer questions from Logic of War subscribers about where the war between Ukraine and Russia is heading. I cover the stalemate on the front line and the growing long-range strike campaigns, Russia's nuclear restraint, Europe's response to Russian hybrid attacks, and the lessons this war holds for modern warfare.

Mentions:
Ukraine: The Latest: ‪@UkraineTheLatest‬
Kira Rudik: ‪@Kira_Rudik‬
Michael Naki: ‪@MackNack‬

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:43 - How is the war going, and what should Ukraine do differently?
07:23 - Why do Ukrainian and foreign accounts of Ukraine differ so much?
14:01 - What is Russia trying to achieve with its air campaign?
17:11 - Do fighter jets still matter?
19:01 - What stops Russia from using nuclear weapons?
22:49 - Can Europe rely on British and French nuclear deterrence?
24:27 - Is Ukraine working toward nuclear weapons?
25:58 - How should Europe deter Russian hybrid attacks?
30:32 - Who controls Russia's hybrid operations?
32:34 - What if Ukraine's supporters in Europe lose power?
34:26 - Do Western elites still fear a Russian defeat?
37:03 - What does this war teach us about modern warfare?
40:39 - Advice for a new student of war studies
44:22 - Dealing with Russian disinformation and trolling