Yuval Noah Harari: why Vladimir Putin has already lost this war | Curio
News and insights read out for you.
10,000+ audio articles. 30+ world-leading publications.

All in 1 subscription.

The Guardian logo

Yuval Noah Harari: why Vladimir Putin has already lost this war

6 mins | Mar 5, 2022
story image

Each Russian tank destroyed increases Ukraine's courage to resist. Most of Putin's early calculations have been proven correct as the war rages. The Russian military dwarfs Ukraine, NATO will not send troops to help, and European dependence on Russian oil and gas has made powerful countries like Germany hesitate about imposing harsh sanctions. However, as Yuval Noah Harari posits, one thing has been made clear: no matter how powerful Russia is, Ukraine will never yield.

Get unlimited access free for 7 days, then $16.66/month (billed annually)
Get started