Bakhmut Syndrome

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The political over-fixation on defending Bakhmut past its strategic utility, leading to significant Ukrainian casualties and tying down experienced troops.

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Russia-Ukraine War: Putin, Zelenskyy, Trump and the Future of Warfare | Lex Fridman Podcast #504

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin, Zelenskyy, Trump and the Future of Warfare | Lex Fridman Podcast #504

Lex Fridman

The political over-fixation on defending Bakhmut past its strategic utility, leading to significant Ukrainian casualties and tying down experienced troops.