Russian invasion of Ukraine an unequal fight, David vs Goliath contest: Fareed Zakaria
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Russian invasion of Ukraine is an "unequal fight, a David vs Goliath contest," veteran journalist and geopolitical expert Fareed Zakaria said on Saturday.
Russian invasion of Ukraine is an "unequal fight, a David vs Goliath contest," veteran journalist and geopolitical expert Fareed Zakaria said on Saturday.
In an exclusive interview with India Today, Zakaria said the Russians have one of the best armies in the world, the largest in Europe.
"President Vladimir Putin rebuilt the Russian army from the collapse of the USSR, they operate very well," Fareed Zakaria said.
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He added that the odds are stacked against Ukrainians.
Asked about Russia's objective in Ukraine, Fareed Zakaria told India Today, "A regime change in Ukraine is the absolute priority of President Putin. He talks about ridding the country of Nazis and drug dealers, which is absurd. The President and Prime Minister of Ukraine are both Jews.
"He [Putin]wants to conquer Ukraine, demilitarise it and leave behind a puppet regime."
