<p>This podcast deals with the horrific invasion of Ukraine by Putin’s Russia; the mistakes that were made which have contributed to the war and the lessons to be learnt. Now there are key issues to be faced. Sanctions will not work if they exclude the energy sector. We have to engage countries like India and China with close links to Russia. </p>
<p>We have to arm the Ukrainians as best we can being careful to avoid direct military confrontation and engagement with NATO.</p>
<p>Link to article: <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/russia-putin-ukraine-war-nato-b2025617.html" target="_blank">https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/russia-putin-ukraine-war-nato-b2025617.html</a></p>
<p><i>Sir Vince Cable is the former leader of the Liberal Democrats and served as Secretary of State for business, innovation and skills from 2010 to 2015. He records a regular podcast ‘Cable Comments’, expanding on the themes from this column. Link here </i><a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/author/vince-cable" target="_blank"><i>https://www.independent.co.uk/author/vince-cable</i></a></p>
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<p>Vince’s new book ‘The Chinese Conundrum: Engagement or Conflict’ is available to buy online or from your local bookstore. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1846884683/ref=x_gr_w_bb_sout?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb_sout_uk-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/chinese-conundrum-9781846884689/" target="_blank">Bloomsbury</a>, <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-chinese-conundrum/vince-cable/9781846884689" target="_blank">Waterstones</a>, <a href="https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/the-chinese-conundrum-engagement-or-economic-war/vince-cable/hardback/9781846884689.html" target="_blank">WHSmiths</a>.</p>
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<p>To find out more about Vince, go to <a href="http://www.vincecable.org" target="_blank">www.vincecable.org</a></p>
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