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Send us a textThe countdown to Eurovision 2025 has begun, and the first semi-final promises a rollercoaster of musical styles, cultural exchanges, and surprising performances. As 15 countries vie for just 10 qualifying spots, clear frontrunners and dark horses are emerging from an eclectic lineup.Sweden breaks tradition by sending their first Swedish-language entry in years with "Bada Badu Bastu" – ironically performed by Norwegians. This sauna-themed anthem with its infectious choreography has fans worldwide attempting to master the dance routine. Yet history suggests the Eurovision jury may once again prevent a quirky crowd-pleaser from claiming the ultimate prize, despite overwhelming public support.The night opens with Iceland's Vibroa, twins delivering an unexpected sea shanty pop fusion that sets a high bar from the start. Estonia follows with "Espresso Macchiato," a coffee-themed bop that curiously out-Italians Italy itself, while San Marino continues this theme with "Tutta l'Italiana," a love letter to all things Italian that somehow captures Italian spirit more authentically than Italy's own entry. This curious trend of countries channeling other nations' cultural identities better than the originating countries themselves runs throughout the competition.The Netherlands' Claude with "C'est la vie" emerges as the first serious contender for the overall crown. This emotionally stirring ballad effortlessly blends French and English lyrics, beginning with soft piano notes before building into something truly special. Its beautiful composition and heartfelt delivery make it a potential winner, exemplifying the best of what Eurovision can offer: unexpected brilliance from unexpected places.Have you made your predictions yet? Will the twerking goths of Poland survive questionable vocal performances? Can Ukraine's cult-like "Bird of Prey" stand out enough to qualify? Watch the live performances to see if my predictions come true, and join me soon for analysis of semi-final two!Support the show#eurovision

In today's war diary, Nikolai Feldman and Alexey Arestovich discussed the main news on the 1111th day of war:➤ 00:00 Kursk operation: a catastrophic problem for the Ukrainian army under the same scenario with encirclement.➤ 02:39 The "cauldron" .. Again..: what conclusions should be drawn right now?➤ 06:11 What will happen after the retreat of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from the Kursk region?➤ 11:59 Why is the Supreme Commander-in-Chief not accelerating peace negotiations, given the situation in the Kursk region? What is the logic?➤ 14:10 Public polling data from Russia and Ukraine: about trust in US President Trump, and  Zelensky's conduct of negotiations.➤ 16:51 Did Zelensky meet with Democrats for bipartisan support prior to meeting with Trump in the Oval Office?➤ 21:30 How to recognize a Ukrainian patriot?➤ 24:55 Has Europe woken up?! On military aid to Ukraine and the Ukrainian military-industrial complex in garages.➤ 29:23 French President Macron: address to the nation, entering a new era, threat from Russia, nuclear umbrella over Europe. Will the French economy switch to a war-mode of production? — Reality is the main traitor for Europeans.➤ 33:33 For Ukrainians: reality must be dehumanized, cause-and-effect relationships must be cut.➤ 37:00 When will Ukraine meet reality?➤ 39:40 It is impossible to save those who do not want to be saved.➤ 46:05 Can Ukraine count on Europe?➤ 48:35 Patriot missile stockpiles in Ukraine may run out in a few weeks. How can negotiations in Riyadh proceed given this fact?➤ 51:00 Why should Russia agree not to use ballistic missiles on Ukrainian territory?➤ 57:10 I never thought I'd be watching tens of millions of people go crazy on live TV.➤ 57:57 Tymoshenko called on the Rada to stop the war. Fighting until 2030 is Europe's true attitude toward Ukraine.➤ 01:01:30 Russians act like they've already won. BUT there's a nuance...Olexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Advisor to the Office of Ukraine President : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleksiy_ArestovychOfficial channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWy2g76QZf7QLEwx4cB46gNikolay Feldman - Ukranian journalist, social researcher, blogger.

Brian interviews Patrick Leblond. Patrick is a CIGI senior fellow and an expert on economic governance and policy. He is an associate professor and holder of the CN-Paul M. Tellier Chair on Business and Public Policy at the University of Ottawa. Yesterday we asked: Can Ukraine trust America anymore? Today we discuss tariffs, trade wars, NATO, the arctic and lots more. Patrick's recent article stated: “It should now be clear to Canadians that we face an existential threat from a United States that has gone full MAGA. In response, Canada must go full GIGA! Giga, of course, means “giant” in Greek, and that's the size of the effort needed to protect Canada.” Patrick LeBlond asks: Can Canada Trust America?

Brian interviews Roman Sheremeta, Ph.D. Roman is a chair of Ukrainian-American House, a founding rector of American University Kyiv, and a professor of economics at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from Purdue University and is a recipient of many research and teaching awards, including the 2018 Smith Ascending Scholar Prize for a "budding genius" in social science. Sheremeta has been actively involved in delivering humanitarian aid to Ukraine and working on various initiatives to rebuild Ukraine, including the National Recovery Council, an advisory board to the President of Ukraine. He talks about: Can Ukraine trust America anymore? We discuss the Oval Office incident, the pause in American support for Ukraine, the European response and what this means for NATO and nuclear proliferation.

The war in Ukraine has now lasted over three years, making it the largest European conflict since World War II. But what's REALLY happening behind the scenes? Investigative journalist, historian, and Russia expert David Satter joins Dr. Bob to break it all down.David Satter has spent decades uncovering the truth about Russia, from Soviet communism to Putin's dictatorship. In this episode, he reveals how Russia uses war as a tool for internal control, why Putin underestimated Ukraine, and what Trump's shifting stance on Ukraine means for the future of global security.

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Ukraine's not invited to Trump and Putin's “peace” negotiations?! Can Ukraine join NATO, or the European Union? Is US President Donald Trump extorting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with the minerals deal? Let's talk about it on Episode: 98 of The Bill Kelly Podcast. Bill reviews Donald Trump's recent controversial statements about Ukraine, the lack of military support, and the implications of NATO's role in the conflict as well as shifting global alliances. This episode was recorded February 23, 2025. Don't forget to like, follow and subscribe across our channels! Thank you.Listen to the podcast everywhere: https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcast/featuredBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisisbillkelly.bsky.socialFacebook: https://facebook.com/TheBillKellyPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisbillkelly/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisbillkelly/SubStack: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 shocked global energy markets, and changed the EU's long and short-term plans for decarbonisation. But how have three years of conflict changed Ukraine's own policies and plans around energy security and net zero? Bertie discusses this issue with Ukrainian economist Maksym Chepeliev, Research Assistant Professor at the Center for Global Trade Analysis, Purdue University, USA. Read Professor Chepeliev's research: 'Net-Zero Transition in Ukraine: Implications for Sustainable Development Goal 7',  Aligning the Energy Transition with the Sustainable Development Goals, 2024'Can Ukraine go “green” on the post-war recovery path?', Joule, 2023'What is the future of nuclear power in Ukraine? The role of war, techno-economic drivers, and safety considerations', Energy Policy, 2023'The role of bioenergy in Ukraine's climate mitigation policy by 2050', Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2021See our previous episodes on: nuclear power and net-zero, in which we discuss security concerns about Zaporizhzhiamilitary emissions, in which we discuss the carbon cost of the Russia-Ukraine Warthe future of Russian oil, from 2022Click here to read our investigation into the UK biomass supply chain, or watch a clip from the BBC Newsnight documentary.

Can Ukraine survive the upcoming US presidential election? While the Ukrainians bravely continue their battle against Russia, most American's don't have the foggiest idea of what life is currently like in Ukraine and probably aren't really concerned about how a possible Trump re-election could end their support now that President Biden has officially withdrawn from the election. Plans are already underway to secure additional funding for USAID and mediation which will ideally end the war with Ukraine keeping its autonomy. All this is now under jeopardy for Zelensky who could find a lot of his support disappearing next year. Host Jack Russo and guests Professor Sergiy Borysov & certified mediator Lynn Cole look past this upset for the democrats to determine what big-world consequences our election will have for Ukraine if Trump takes office again.   Jack Russo Managing Partner Jrusso@computerlaw.com www.computerlaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrusso "Every Entrepreneur Imagines a Better World"®️  

Russia's unjustified aggression against Ukraine has revitalized NATO, and this new energy was on display at the recent 75th anniversary summit of the alliance. While there were some long-term decisions to boost European deterrence against the Russian threat, other key questions were left unanswered. Can Ukraine become a full member of the alliance? When can this happen? The open-ended confrontation in Eastern Europe, and the risks posed by a belligerent Russia, have resulted in a situation that is more ripe for escalation than the darkest days of the Cold War.In this episode, renowned historian Mary Elise Sarotte discusses the roots of the current crisis. Author of Not One Inch: America, Russia, and the Making of Post–Cold War Stalemate, Mary Elise Sarotte is also Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Distinguished Professor of Historical Studies at Johns Hopkins University. What should the U.S. and Europe do before it's too late to help Ukraine? How are the historical cases of Norway and West Germany joining NATO relevant to Ukraine today? What can history teach us when it comes to preventing the security situation in Europe from getting even worse?Further reading:- Sarotte, M.E., A Better Path for Ukraine and NATO, Foreign Affairs

Taras Byk's special mission is the breakup of the Russian Federation, a project that doesn't seem so far-fetched after the Prigozhin mutiny, and Putin's endless aggression that is exhausting Russia's military and economic reserves. Taras is a civil society activist and political strategist, who believes that Ukraine's Maidan Revolution, in which he participated, saved not only Ukraine but also Europe. Today we will be discussing the threat from a resurgent Russia, and the history of imperial expansion that sits behind it. Can Ukraine's stand for freedom and struggle against renewed Russification of its peoples hold the line in Europe between freedom and authoritarianism, between the rule of law and unimaginable barbarism. Can Ukraine's experience even help revitalise the idea of democracy and help us to become more resilience in the face of creeping nepotism, corruption, oligarchy, and aggressive autocrats? ---------- Taras Byk is a manager at Wooden Horse Strategies, LLC, a governmental-relations, and strategic communications firm based in Kyiv. ---------- LINKS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taras-byk-09bb305/ ---------- ARTICLES: https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/is-putins-russia-heading-for-collapse-like-its-czarist-and-soviet-predecessors/ https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/podcasts/6527f6aaefe26/2023/10/26/7425908/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QScdSVMz83A&t=2s ---------- SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain ---------- TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND: Save Ukraine https://www.saveukraineua.org/ Superhumans - Hospital for war traumas https://superhumans.com/en/ UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukraine https://unbroken.org.ua/ Come Back Alive https://savelife.in.ua/en/ Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchen https://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraine UNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyy https://u24.gov.ua/ Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation https://prytulafoundation.org NGO “Herojam Slava” https://heroiamslava.org/ kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyśl https://kharpp.com/ NOR DOG Animal Rescue https://www.nor-dog.org/home/ ---------- PLATFORMS: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSilicon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconcurtain/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqm Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain ---------- Welcome to the Silicon Curtain podcast. Please like and subscribe if you like the content we produce. It will really help to increase the popularity of our content in YouTube's algorithm. Our material is now being made available on popular podcasting platforms as well, such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

On air with Vasil Holovanov we discussed the main news of the week:00:05 The situation in the Kharkov region: why was the border not protected with mines?04:58 Goals of Russian army on Kharkov direction. Mistakes of the military-political leadership of Ukraine.08:47 Will there be an offensive in the Sumy region?09:13 The numbers of Russian troops in Kharkov region.09:39 Personnel changes in Russia. Putin is preparing for a long war.11:50 Could there be a Russian attack on Kherson?12:14 If the West transfers modern weapons to Ukraine at an accelerated pace, will the Ukrainian Armed Forces be able to train in a short time to operate such weapons?13:18 How effective can F-16s be?14:44 What will change after May 18, when mobilization law comes into force?16:18 Forecast for Ukraine in case of freezing this war?17:31 Can Ukraine return Crimea by military means in 2024?17:39 Why did Xi Jinping go to Serbia and Hungary?18:02 What will the West do if Russia conducts its nuclear exercises and strikes with tactical nuclear weapons at its own test site?18:20 Why doesn't the West react to the deployment of nuclear weapons on the territory of Belarus?19:30 Can Kharkov be surrounded?19:46 What scenarios are most likely in Israel?22:44 Where and when did Arestovich meet Budanov?23:16 Do you have experience working with counterintelligence?24:05 Removal of the head of the state security service.24:31 How effective can Zaluzhny the Politician be in relation to Zaluzhny the Commander?25:26 How many donations were collected for the Armed Forces of Ukraine by Arestovich's subscribers?25:03 Will Zaluzhny be usefula as a diplomat?25:53 Fundraiserfor Ukrainian Armed Forces.26:38 Should Ukraine establish strategic and partnership relations with China?27:33 What does Alexey estimate the accuracy of his own forecasts to be?28:01 Why doesn't the West seize the accounts of Ukrainian corrupt officials?28:55 Protests in Georgia: is there a potential for escalation?31:35 Does Alexey's plan include the construction of long-term bomb shelters in Ukraine?32:24 How can an ordinary Ukrainian abroad help in Alexei's righteous cause of saving our country?33:40 Why aren't the Ukrainian special services able to flood Moscow with saboteurs with drones and eliminate Putin?35:26 If there had been no "missile in Dnepr" situation, would Arestovich have left the Govt?36:23 Now our society is split into heroes and dodgers. How can we unite the people again?37:31 Ukrainians in Germany.39:35 Why Ukraine does not recognise dual citizenship?40:12 What will happen to Ukrainian men who went to Europe legally?40:44 Any comment on Zaluzhny's dissertation during the war?42:35 What actions are needed to address the issue of drinking in Ukraine?43:44 Post by Maryana Bezuglaya about Lina Kostenko and Zaluzhny.46:04 Have you watched the interview between Dud' and Moldovan President Maia Sandu?46:55 What is the most important thing a mother should give to her child?47:57 I'm waiting for the second part of the audiobook “Moon Rainbow”. When will there be another interview with Kazakhstan media?49:33 What advantages will Ukraine have after joining the EU?49:56 Is there a threat for northern Kazakhstan from Russia?50:14 Collapse of a multi-storey building in Belgorod, Russia.51:10 In Germany, members of parliament proposed placing air defense systems on the border with Ukraine to shoot down Russian missiles.51:55 Bombing of a police officer in Brovary: how to minimize the risk of such events?53:31 Will European and World investments be directed to Ukraine after the war?54:40 What does Alexey think about the winner of Eurovision 2024?56:08 How big is the risk of Russia using tactical nuclear weapons?56:34 Merkel's role for Ukraine.57:42 What do you think about Valery Solovy's statement regarding the actual leadership in Russia?Join this channel to support our work: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3qCbfcPbnph7QS3CPBTMQ/joinOriginal in Russian: https://youtu.be/Jgm7FmIxyNoVasil Holovanov: https://cutt.ly/AVUAiZeDaily War Chronicles: Arestovych, Nikolay Feldman, Yuriy Romanenko @ALPHAMEDIACHANNELEnglish translation #PrivateerStation -Olexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Former Advisor to the Office of Ukraine President : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleksiy_ArestovychOfficial channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWy2g76QZf7QLEwx4cB46g --------------------------------------------------Privateer Station on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/privateer-station-war-in-ukrainePS on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1582435PS on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/privateerstationPS on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-privateer-station-war-in-uk-101486106/PS on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iEdf0Jyw1Y3kN04k8rPibPS on ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/privateer-station-war-in-ukraine/id1648603352PS on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNTY0NzQzOS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkPS on PadcastAddict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4079993PS on PodChaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/privateer-station-war-in-ukrai-4860097PS on Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/show/4546617PS on Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5162050If you like what we do and would like to support our channel, consider becoming a member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3qCbfcPbnph7QS3CPBTMQ/joinBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/privateer-station-war-in-ukraine--5647439/support.

On air with Vasil Holovanov we discussed the main news of the week:➤ 00:00 Russian military used 34 missiles on the night of April 27 as part of a planned operation to remove Ukrainian power generation.➤ 01:30 Can Ukraine protect its energy sector? Will we have time to solve this problem before winter? The abuse of the Ministry of Infrastructure in spending on the physical protection of generation and distribution facilities is becoming known.➤ 05:00 SBU and the Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked the airfield and two Russian oil refineries.➤ 06:54 Requests of Ukrainian military for the much needed weapons and military equipment are generally satisfied by the West by less than 20%.➤ 08:10 Interview with Yuri Dud'.➤ 08:33 Will Ukraine benefit if Shoigu is replaced?➤ 09:31 Putin's plans for a counteroffensive in May-June and the actions of the Ukrainian army in defense.➤ 15:27 Was Western assistance to Ukraine connected with the adoption of a law on mobilization?➤ 16:22 When is Ukrainian counter-offensive possible?➤ 17:08 Mobilization of inmates.➤ 18:41 Tornadoes in USA, China, a stream of other disasters: is the planet tired of us?➤ 19:58 What will happen to Belarus after the war?➤ 21:40 Ukrainian military training.➤ 23:32 What will Arestovich do with an expired foreign passport?➤ 24:09 Is there a media resource that reflects a summary of the assistance provided to Ukraine by country?➤ 25:15 Why does Alexey keep forgetting about the part of Donbass that is pro-Ukrainian and was not occupied until February 24, 2022?➤ 25:45 Is it possible for Ukraine to acquire a nuclear shield and does this make sense?➤ 27:13 Has Alexey seen Maria Pevchikh's film “Traitors”? What is his impression?➤ 27:27 Will the Crimean Bridge be destroyed this summer?➤ 28:35 Are strikes on Crimean bridge a harbinger of Crimea de-occupation?➤ 29:28 How to treat people who have illegally left the territory of Ukraine since 2022 and who do not help the country? Should they returne after the war is over?➤ 32:03 What problem is solved by refusing to provide consular services abroad? Why is there no official reaction from Europeans to such a violation of human rights?➤ 38:54 Will social assistance from Western countries decrease in 2024?➤ 42:09 How possible is a new outflow of refugees from Ukraine to EU due to problems with energy system next winter?➤ 43:06 Do the ends justify the means ... or not?➤ 43:25 Can Alexey explain the situation with the former intelligence officer Chervinsky? Why is he considered a traitor?➤ 44:34 Alexey, please hint at what secret Europe has prepared for the fall?➤ 45:02 The British do not see a problem in using their weapons on Russian territory.➤ 45:52 Does Alexey have a desire to record an audiobook of “Master and Margarita”?➤ 47:01 What happens to the criminal cases that have been opened against Arestovich?➤ 50:50 Arestovich's services to Ukraine and activities abroad. Assessment by foreign experts: Arestovich won the information war against the Russians at the beginning of war.➤ 52:14 What is Alexey's favorite book? What does Arestovich think about Ivan Franko?➤ 54:01 Help from the United States: a mechanism for quickly writing off Ukraine's debt is provided. How will this mechanism work?➤ 55:58 Where does Golovanov get questions for Arestovich?➤ 56:33 Will EU be able to transfer 7-8 Patriot complexes to Ukraine?➤ 58:10 Why did the Poles raise aircraft but have not shot down Russian missiles that were flying towards western Ukraine?➤ 59:43 Will the West be able to persuade China not to support Russia?➤ 01:01:13 The prospect of transferring frozen Russian assets to Ukraine.➤ 01:01:52 Fundraising for Ukrainian military.Join this channel to support our work: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3qCbfcPbnph7QS3CPBTMQ/joinOriginal in Russian: https://youtu.be/A3RvyHqzrhcVasil Holovanov: https://cutt.ly/AVUAiZeDaily War Chronicles: Arestovych, Nikolay Feldman, Yuriy Romanenko @ALPHAMEDIACHANNELEnglish translation #PrivateerStation -Olexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Former Advisor to the Office of Ukraine President : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleksiy_ArestovychOfficial channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWy2g76QZf7QLEwx4cB46g --------------------------------------------------Privateer Station on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/privateer-station-war-in-ukrainePS on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1582435PS on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/privateerstationPS on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-privateer-station-war-in-uk-101486106/PS on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iEdf0Jyw1Y3kN04k8rPibPS on ApplePodcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/privateer-station-war-in-ukraine/id1648603352PS on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNTY0NzQzOS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkPS on PadcastAddict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4079993PS on PodChaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/privateer-station-war-in-ukrai-4860097PS on Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/show/4546617PS on Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5162050If you like what we do and would like to support our channel, consider becoming a member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3qCbfcPbnph7QS3CPBTMQ/joinBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/privateer-station-war-in-ukraine--5647439/support.

Can Ukraine win the war with the West's help?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are SNP MP and former broadcaster John Nicolson, Conservative MP and energy minister Andrew Bowie, pollster Scarlett Maguire and comedian Dom Joly.

Jacob has been growing increasingly more concerned about Ukraine, so he starts his bottom-up analytical review of the war and Ukraine's prospects by hosting Sim Tack on the podcast. Jacob throws a bucket of questions at Sim to try and figure out what, if anything, has changed at a strategic level in the war. From there they speculate on European support for Ukraine in the future, whether Ukraine can still win, and a reframing of what could actually take Russia out of the war. --Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro(01:12) – Lessons from Avdiivka(13:10) – Signposts for Ukrainian and Russian collapse(24:00)– Can Ukraine still win?(29:30)– Sim's take on Macron/French support for Ukraine(38:30) – Where does the ammunition come from and (40:43) – Ukraine's F16's(47:54) - Zelensky v Zaluzhny and what it would take to get Russia out of the war--Referenced in the Show:--CI Site: cognitive.investmentsJacob Site: jacobshapiro.comJacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShapSubscribe to the Newsletter: bit.ly/weekly-sitrep--Cognitive Investments is an investment advisory firm, founded in 2019 that provides clients with a nuanced array of financial planning, investment advisory and wealth management services. We aim to grow both our clients' material wealth (i.e. their existing financial assets) and their human wealth (i.e. their ability to make good strategic decisions for their business, family, and career).--Disclaimer: Cognitive Investments LLC (“Cognitive Investments”) is a registered investment advisor. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Cognitive Investments and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure.The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. You should consult your attorney or tax advisorThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

As military aid remains stalled in Congress, Ukraine is facing shortages of weapons and ammo as its military forces fight a war of attrition against the Russian invaders. Moscow now has more than 400,000 troops in Ukraine which also faces a manpower shortage. In this episode, Anatol Lieven of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft argues time is not on Ukraine's side, so Kyiv and its Western backers, namely the U.S., should seek a diplomatic resolution to the war. Are negotiations with Putin possible? Can Ukraine be secure while ceding territory to an aggressor?

Congresswoman Jayapal takes listener questions- why can't Democrats message more effectively?.. Can Ukraine aid pass without also funding the invasion of Gaza?.. Can the take-over of our elections by corporate dollars pushed back?..Also, Thom reads from "The War on Normal People" by Andrew Yang.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two years ago, on February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. The costs of this war have been unbelievably high. Half a million Ukrainian and Russian soldiers have been either killed or wounded. In terms of cost, the U.S. alone has spent $113 billion on the war. And an aid package that includes another $60 billion for Ukraine is stuck in Congress. Americans' changing sentiment about the war has certainly contributed to that package being in limbo. Two years ago, there was broad support for the war: 66 percent of Americans thought we needed to help Ukraine. But that view is no longer the consensus. Several polls have indicated that the majority of Americans oppose additional funding to support Ukraine. Meanwhile, the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka fell to Russian forces last weekend. The Biden administration says it's a direct consequence of congressional inaction. Today on Honestly, a debate: Where is all of America's aid to Ukraine going? Is Ukraine really such a clear-cut cause? Even if you believe that it is, what has all of this sacrifice gotten Ukraine—and the U.S.? Can Ukraine even win this war? What's the endgame? And is victory in Ukraine really as important to America as many politicians claim that it is? Bret Stephens is a Pulitzer Prize-winning opinion columnist for The New York Times. His book, America in Retreat: The New Isolationism and the Coming Global Disorder, foresaw much of today's world. Bret worries that the world is on the precipice of World War III. Isolationism, he argues, only contributes to global instability. Elbridge Colby is co-founder of The Marathon Initiative think tank. He served as deputy assistant secretary of defense for strategy and force development under President Trump, and he is the author of The Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Conflict. Colby believes the United States must make difficult defense choices in an era of great power competition. Ukraine, he argues, is not the top priority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Ukraine recruit enough soldiers to maintain its defence against Russia? This week, parliament is expected to debate a new version of an already-delayed mobilisation bill. After almost two years of war, the men sent to the front line are exhausted. Most Ukrainian soldiers have had fewer than 10 days' leave in the past year. The mobilisation bill proposes limiting military service to three years, but also reducing the conscription age from 27 to 25 and tightening penalties for those who fail to register. The legislation is proving divisive in Ukraine, as our correspondent Gulliver Cragg reports.

Jacek and Jacob brave illness to reunite on the podcast. Jacek offers a gloomy perspective on the Russia-Ukraine war, an optimistic perspective on Poland's future no matter who rules its government – and a lesson to learn for the democratic world from Turkish pragmatism.--Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro(01:52) - Polish elections(09:00) - Will Ukraine be a part of EU/NATO?(14:27) - Russia-Ukraine war(20:45) - Can Ukraine produce their own ammunition?(22:45) - Nuclear proliferation(28:00) - Russia-Ukraine war(29:16) - What's next for Poland/Polish awakening(40:05) - Turkey in relation to Poland/Ukraine(44:43) - Israeli's lack of strategic depth--Referenced in the Show:--CI Site: cognitive.investmentsJacob Site: jacobshapiro.comJacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShapSubscribe to the Newsletter: bit.ly/weekly-sitrep--Cognitive Investments is an investment advisory firm, founded in 2019 that provides clients with a nuanced array of financial planning, investment advisory and wealth management services. We aim to grow both our clients' material wealth (i.e. their existing financial assets) and their human wealth (i.e. their ability to make good strategic decisions for their business, family, and career).--Disclaimer: Cognitive Investments LLC (“Cognitive Investments”) is a registered investment advisor. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Cognitive Investments and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure.The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. You should consult your attorney or tax advisorThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Another bonus classic format edition, this time featuring Steve in extended conversation with Col. Austin Bay, one of the proprietors of the indispensable Strategy Page, columnist for Creators Syndicate, and author of the splendid Cocktails from Hell: Five Complex Wars Shaping the 21st Century.His column last week is a brief and lucid tour through the proxy wars America is currently confronting (against Russia and Iran, by way of Ukraine and Israel), and our conversation goes into much greater depth on both of these conflicts as well as our potential conflict with rapidly-arming China.Can Ukraine defeat Russia? What must Israel do to prevail, and what are the risks of a wider war? Some of what Col. Bay lays out will curl your hair and make you want to buy a lot of canned goods, but he also gets into detail about how combined arms work on the battlefield and especially in the kind of urban warfare U.S. forces faced in Iraq and Israel is facing now in Gaza. The biggest risk of the moment, Bay agrees, is with America's pathetic leadership class, making him more worried for the fate of the country than at any time in the last 20 years.

What is happening at the front in the Russo-Ukrainian war? Can Ukraine break Russian defense lines in the South? What are the key frontline spots, and why are they important? How are drones changing the art of war? What arms does Ukraine need, and how could they change the situation on the frontline? The guest on this episode of the Explaining Ukraine podcast is Mykola Bielieskov, a Ukrainian military analyst, research fellow at Ukraine's National Institute for Strategic Studies, and chief analyst at Come Back Alive, one of Ukraine's largest volunteer foundations. Host: Volodymyr Yermolenko, a Ukrainian philosopher and chief editor of UkraineWorld.org UkraineWorld is brought to you by Internews Ukraine, one of the most reputable Ukrainian media NGOs. Support UkraineWorld at patreon.com/ukraineworld. Patrons get exclusive content. Support our volunteer trips to the frontline areas at PayPal: ukraine.resisting@gmail.com

Sim Tack rejoins the podcast to discuss current developments in Ukraine's counteroffensive. He and Jacob discuss theories on wtf is happening in Russia before spending the second half of the podcast, as promised, on Africa – specifically, on political instability in the Sahel, how Russia is building networks of political relationships in Africa…and the impact on the rest of the continent. --Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro(02:30) - Ukraine's semi-successful counteroffensive (05:50) - Defining success for Ukraine(07:20) - Russian readiness and analysis(08:50) - Can Ukraine get the weapons that they need?(12:50) - Let's talk about cluster munitions(16:50) - What weapons class will Ukraine get next?(19:38) - What happened with Yevgeny Prigozhin's failed coup?(25:11) - Was the coup planned??(26:11) - Russian military morale(30:00) - Why should we care about what's going on in the African Sahel?(33:32) - When did the Sahel begin to deteriorate?(38:40) - The threads that connect West Africa(49:30) - Wagner/Putin's African interests(55:30) - Is the rest of Africa in danger of the Sahel's deterioration?--CI Website: https://cognitive.investmentsJacob Twitter: https://twitter.com/JacobShapSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://investments.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=156086d89c91a42d264546df7&id=4e31ca1340--Cognitive Investments is an investment advisory firm, founded in 2019 that provides clients with a nuanced array of financial planning, investment advisory and wealth management services. We aim to grow both our clients' material wealth (i.e. their existing financial assets) and their human wealth (i.e. their ability to make good strategic decisions for their business, family, and career).--Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on Cognitive Dissidents should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before putting your money into the markets.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

The final 306-page Durham report was released Monday, stating that the FBI rushed its investigation into the claims that former President Donald Trump colluded with Russia. Special prosecutor John Durham concluded that the bureau failed to uphold their mission of strict fidelity to the law and the integrity of the probe suffered from confirmation bias. While this report was long-awaited by many conservatives, most of the mainstream media is dismissing the information as a minor story. Howie Kurtz, the host of "MediaBuzz," joins the podcast to break down how these findings damage the media's credibility, why this story could signal good news for former President Donald Trump's 2024 chances, and the similarities between the Trump-Russia investigation and the Hunter Biden investigation. Tuesday morning, Russia launched a major aerial assault on Ukraine's capital, which Kyiv officials say they were able to combat using the U.S.'s Patriot air defense system. U.S. military aid to Ukraine is set to run out this summer, with only $6 billion left from the $48 billion package allocated to aid them against the ongoing Russian invasion. Now the question remains: Can Ukraine expect more military aid dollars from America? Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker joins the Rundown to discuss why he believes the U.S. will likely pass another aid package due to widespread bipartisan support, how the Biden administration's communications on the issue are causing Americans' support for Ukraine to falter, and the importance of prioritizing both domestic issues as well as hostility towards our allies overseas. Plus, commentary from Outkick's Tomi Lahren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final 306-page Durham report was released Monday, stating that the FBI rushed its investigation into the claims that former President Donald Trump colluded with Russia. Special prosecutor John Durham concluded that the bureau failed to uphold their mission of strict fidelity to the law and the integrity of the probe suffered from confirmation bias. While this report was long-awaited by many conservatives, most of the mainstream media is dismissing the information as a minor story. Howie Kurtz, the host of "MediaBuzz," joins the podcast to break down how these findings damage the media's credibility, why this story could signal good news for former President Donald Trump's 2024 chances, and the similarities between the Trump-Russia investigation and the Hunter Biden investigation. Tuesday morning, Russia launched a major aerial assault on Ukraine's capital, which Kyiv officials say they were able to combat using the U.S.'s Patriot air defense system. U.S. military aid to Ukraine is set to run out this summer, with only $6 billion left from the $48 billion package allocated to aid them against the ongoing Russian invasion. Now the question remains: Can Ukraine expect more military aid dollars from America? Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker joins the Rundown to discuss why he believes the U.S. will likely pass another aid package due to widespread bipartisan support, how the Biden administration's communications on the issue are causing Americans' support for Ukraine to falter, and the importance of prioritizing both domestic issues as well as hostility towards our allies overseas. Plus, commentary from Outkick's Tomi Lahren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final 306-page Durham report was released Monday, stating that the FBI rushed its investigation into the claims that former President Donald Trump colluded with Russia. Special prosecutor John Durham concluded that the bureau failed to uphold their mission of strict fidelity to the law and the integrity of the probe suffered from confirmation bias. While this report was long-awaited by many conservatives, most of the mainstream media is dismissing the information as a minor story. Howie Kurtz, the host of "MediaBuzz," joins the podcast to break down how these findings damage the media's credibility, why this story could signal good news for former President Donald Trump's 2024 chances, and the similarities between the Trump-Russia investigation and the Hunter Biden investigation. Tuesday morning, Russia launched a major aerial assault on Ukraine's capital, which Kyiv officials say they were able to combat using the U.S.'s Patriot air defense system. U.S. military aid to Ukraine is set to run out this summer, with only $6 billion left from the $48 billion package allocated to aid them against the ongoing Russian invasion. Now the question remains: Can Ukraine expect more military aid dollars from America? Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker joins the Rundown to discuss why he believes the U.S. will likely pass another aid package due to widespread bipartisan support, how the Biden administration's communications on the issue are causing Americans' support for Ukraine to falter, and the importance of prioritizing both domestic issues as well as hostility towards our allies overseas. Plus, commentary from Outkick's Tomi Lahren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Ukraine get another Eurovision winner with Tvorchi? We hear from sound producer Andrii Hutsuliak and Tvorchi vocalist Jeffrey Kenny on their Eurovision experience and hopes for this year's contest. The BBC's Frank Gardner and Barbara Plett-Usher bring us up to speed on this week's Kremlin drone attacks. What happened, why is Russia blaming the US, and where could this lead? Today's episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaliy Shevchenko. The producers were Arsenii Sokolov, Clare Williamson and Drew Hyndman. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The series producer is Fiona Leach and the editor is Jonathan Aspinwall. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480

GUEST: Robin Horsfall, soldier, writer, campaigner and keynote speaker. ---------- Russia's much vaunted 'new offensive', started without huge fanfare, and seems to have petered out with little tangible success, but an unimaginable scale of losses. This is nowhere more apparent than in the attritional 'meat grinder' confrontations around Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Vhuledar. To win outright, or initiate negotiations to end the war, Ukraine will have to avoid the same failures with it's expected Spring Offensive. Can Ukraine surprise the world, and more importantly the Russian high command with bold and decisive gains? Has the offensive already begun? And is Russia gearing up for the most catastrophic round of conscription yet, with the rollout of electronic conscription in the major urban centres, - not just in the provinces this time, or through marginalised ethnic minorities. ---------- SPEAKER: Robin Horsfall joined the British Army at the age of fifteen in 1972. He served with the Parachute Regiment and 22 Special Air Service. He left the British Army in 1984 and worked as a mercenary, bodyguard and as a medical officer is many active zones around the world. He then built London Karate for twenty years, teaching thousands the art and discipline of karate. He retired and went to Surrey University aged 56 and graduated in English Literature and Creative Writing three years later. He is the author of several books including his hugely successful autobiography Fighting Scared - which I highly recommend you read. ---------- BOOKS: https://robinhorsfall.co.uk/books/ - Fighting Scared - The Words of the Wise Old Paratrooper - Warrior Poet: A Soldier's Songs Find out more about Robin's extraordinary life and achivements here, as well as an online shop to buy his books: https://robinhorsfall.co.uk/ ----------

What does 2023 hold for the war in Ukraine? Does Russia have the will and ability to slog on another year? Can Ukraine regain its lost territory? Will Western states remain relatively unified on providing aid? Is peace possible? We spoke with Christopher Chivvis, director of the American Statecraft Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and former National Intelligence Officer for Europe.

In late January 2023 the New Statesman's Bruno Macaes travelled to the front lines in Ukraine. In the Donbas, in the east, he found scenes of total devastation – levelled villages and burned forests, the remaining residents “walking the streets like ghosts”. At the front the Russian army is sending wave after wave of troops in the hope of making the Ukrainians despair, making them believe that the war will only be won when they have killed every one of them. In this vivid and sometimes surreal dispatch, Macaes talks to the soldiers and medics for whom this has become everyday life. How long is the gap between the warning siren and a shell, he asks? Two minutes, they joke: first the shell and then the siren. From the Donbas he travels to Kyiv, where he meets President Volodomyr Zelensky's adviser Mikhail Podolyak, still living with the president in a bunker beneath the palace. Can Ukraine really win the war? Yes, says Podolyak: “You vastly overestimate the collective intelligence of the Russian Federation. They will not be able to notice the moment when they objectively have begun to lose. They will miss it.” Nearly a year after the invasion, this is a fascinating account of a country under attack, told through its leaders and those living in the deepest fog of war. This article originally appeared in the New Statesman magazine on 3 February. You can read the text version here. Written by Bruno Macaes and read by Katie Stallard. If you enjoyed this episode, try The Belarusian ultras who took on Alexander LukashenkoPodcast listeners can subscribe to the New Statesman for just £1 a week for 12 weeks using our special offer. Just visit newstatesman.com/podcastoffer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What lessons does Ukraine have for the world today? How does its history resemble the histories and cultures of other post-colonial nations? Can Ukraine develop a new 21st-century ecoculture based on its folkloric traditions? This is a new episode of the Explaining Ukraine podcast from UkraineWorld. Volodymyr Yermolenko, Ukrainian philosopher and journalist, chief editor of UkraineWorld.org, speaks to Anna Pidgorna, a Ukrainian-Canadian singer and composer. Support us at patreon.com/ukraineworld. Support our humanitarian trips to the frontline areas: Paypal - ukraine.resisting@gmail.com

The war in Ukraine seems to be entering a transitional phase. Early on, Russia failed in its effort to take Kyiv—so Russian President Vladimir Putin scaled back his ambitions and shifted his military's efforts to the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine. As both sides battle it out there, exhaustion and the ability to replenish supplies, weapons, and manpower are becoming more and more critical. The Russians are trying to advance while the Ukrainians are gearing up for a possible counteroffensive. Will Putin declare victory if Russia is able to seize the entire Donbas? Can Ukraine retake occupied territory now that it has new offensive weapons systems from the United States and the United Kingdom? Will Western resolve and unity hold as the global energy crisis worsens?  Since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February, Lawrence Freedman, professor emeritus of war studies at King's College London, has closely tracked what's happening on the battlefield. He's not the only person carefully monitoring the day in, day out fighting, but Freedman happens to be one of the world's greatest living military historians, making his analysis of the conflict indispensable. His upcoming book is called Command: The Politics of Military Operations from Korea to Ukraine. We discuss the reasons behind the Russian military's setbacks, whether fears of escalation are misplaced, and what could happen next in the war. You can find transcripts and more episodes of “The Foreign Affairs Interview” at https://www.foreignaffairs.com/podcasts/foreign-affairs-interview.

On June 25, after weeks of intense fighting, Russia managed to take control of Severodonetsk, the last major city in the Luhansk region that was in Ukrainian hands. While Russia has claimed that this is a major strategic victory, Ukraine has said that they have tactically withdrawn to protect their fighters and regroup in the neighbouring city of Lysychansk, which has now become the next big battleground. What are the actual implications of the fall of Severodonetsk? Has Russia already expended too much manpower and resources in these victories to be able to make much progress in its military campaign in the long run? Can Ukraine resist the capture of the whole of the Donbas region? We speak with Stanly Johny, The Hindu's International Affairs Editor. 

June 26, 2022: Dmitri Alperovitch talks with Michael Kofman (Research Program Director in the Russia Studies Program at the Center for Naval Analysis) and Henry Schlottman (OSINT war analyst, US army veteran) about the new developments in the war in Ukraine on Twitter Spaces. Topics covered:Is Belarus getting dragged into this war?Who is running Russia's war? Why are commanders being replaced?How best can Ukraine use the new HIMARS artillery systems that are now arriving? What difference are they likely to make on the battlefield?Is Russia in danger of running out of ammunition?Is Russian advance stalling in the Donbas?Can Ukraine target the Crimean Bridge bridge and what are the implications of their strikes on energy and rail infrastructure in Russia and Crimea?Is Russia still having logistics issues in the Donbas offensive?How is Wagner performing in the fight and why did Prigozhin get a Hero of Russia medal?Can Western defense industrial base keep up with Ukrainian ammo and weaponry needs and expenditures?Follow the speakers on Twitter: @DAlperovitch, @KofmanMichael, @HN_Schlottman

Why does the world know so little about the Ukrainian cultural heritage? Can Ukraine bring a new dimension to European and global culture? What are the topics central to the Ukrainian culture? Volodymyr Yermolenko, chief editor of UkraineWorld.org, spoke to Volodymyr Sheyko, director general of the Ukrainian Institute, Ukraine's key cultural diplomacy institution. This episode is made with support of the Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine. UkraineWorld.org is brought to you by Internews Ukraine. Support us at patreon.com/ukraineworld

Can Ukraine win the war? And as Russia's military losses mount and isolation increases, are the whispers of dismay and discontent in circles close to President Vladimir Putin growing louder? Political analyst and author Mark Galeotti joins host Steve Gutterman to discuss.

The battle for the Donbas has begun in the war in Ukraine so how is Russia hoping to take an eastern region that stretches for 300 miles.After the humiliation of failing to capture the surrounded capital of Kyiv, has Vladimir Putin learned from his mistakes as he begins the second phase of the invasion?Can Ukraine's army continue to defy expectations and hold off the Russian forces?And how vital is Western support to their efforts?As he prepares to head east from Kyiv to track the unfolding battle, Global Security Editor Rohit Kachroo tells ITV News Political Correspondent Daniel Hewitt what you need to know.

The war in Ukraine has raged for more than a month, yet predictions of a rapid Russian victory have proved wrong. Indeed, it now appears that by the definitions Vladimir Putin putatively set — to oust the “Nazi” regime of Volodymyr Zelenskyy and save ethnic Russians under the Ukrainian yoke — Russia is losing the war. What is the state of play on the ground? Can Ukraine win and Russia lose, or vice versa? What is the state of the information war? And what does it all mean for NATO and the United States? Event Materialshttps://www.criticalthreats.org/analysis/ukraine-conflict-updates (Ukraine invasion updates and maps) If you enjoy this episode, check out Dany's podcast, https://www.aei.org/tag/what-the-hell-podcast/ (What the Hell is Going On?) wherever you get your podcasts.

As the Russian invasion moves into its second month, in this special edition of the Another Europe podcast we were joined by a panel of experts to analyse this new age of catastrophe in a live podcast event with listener questions. How should we explain the rise of authoritarianism, fascism and ‘Putinism'? Can Ukraine win the war – and if so, how? How can we support Ukraine's civil society?  How is the war changing the European Union? What does it mean for the future of other international organisations and alliances like Nato? And what should the future of European and global security look like? To consider some of these – and your own! – questions, we talk to: Denis Pilash is a political scientist based in Kyiv and a member of the Ukrainian left media platform, Commons. Mary Kaldor is Emeritus Professor in Global Governance at the London School of Economics and director of the Conflict Research Programme. She is the author of numerous books and articles on war and conflict from the Cold War to today. Luke Cooper is a senior research fellow at LSE IDEAS and the author of Authoritarian Contagion; the Global Threat to Democracy (Bristol University Press, 2021). The discussion was hosted by Zoe Williams from the Guardian and co-host of the Another Europe Is Possible podcast. Some reading from the panel  Denis Pilash – We need a peoples' solidarity with Ukraine and against war, not the fake solidarity of governments Dmitri Makarov and Mary Kaldor – Why we need to unite for peace and human rights across the old divides Mary Kaldor – Putin is the product of a corrupt economic system that we must now reform Luke Cooper – Don't forget that Putin supported Brexit  Luke Cooper – The dangerous allure of ‘Europe first'

①Solomon Islands' prime minister dismisses Australia's criticism of the country's security negotiations with China as “insulting”. Does he have a point? ②Gulf Arab states hold a summit on the war in Yemen. How much does the Saudi-led coalition want a ceasefire? ③Can Ukraine and Russia make a breakthrough as their delegations meet in Istanbul for a new round of talks? ④China reduces personal income tax for parents of children under 3 in a bid to boost birth rate. Will it work?

Russia's deadline to surrender has come and gone, but Mariupol remains resolute. Over 400,000 civilians are trapped in the southeastern city - many without access to food, water or electricity. Can Ukraine save its strategic port or will Russia obliterate it? Guests: Olexiy Haran Professor of Comparative Politics at Kyiv-Mohyla Academy Sergey Markov Professor at Moscow State Institute of International Relations Paul Maddrell Lecturer in International Relations at the Loughborough University

As the war enters its fourth week Russia's advance on major Ukrainian cities is still bogged down and stymied by a fierce Ukrainian resistance. So we're effectively in a race against time. Can Ukraine hold out long enough for Russia's economy to crumble and undermine its ability to wage war?

Irvin Studin, Editor-in-Chief, Publisher & Founder, Global Brief Magazine; President, The Institute for 21st Century Questions talks about Biden to call China's Xi to discuss Russia, economic issues, Canada's Twitter battle with Russia, Can Ukraine win the war?

How will the war in Ukraine end? As the Russian military advance continues to stall, I interviewed Rob Lee, FPRI Senior Fellow, for today's #BritainDebrief. How have lethal British military aid, like anti-tank MLAWs, performed so far? Can Ukraine continue to hold out against Russia? How real is the threat of Russian chemical weapon attacks in Ukraine?

We discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Why did this happen? What can NATO do to help? Can Ukraine win?  What is Putin's goal? Tune in. APE!!

Today Russian forces are closing in on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv as Russian tanks entered and missiles rained down on the city. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry is telling its citizens to fight back against the Russian forces by making Molotov cocktails. In addition Ukraine has barred men ages 18 to 60 from leaving the country in order to have enough people to fight in the military. U.S. Intelligence is concerned that Kyiv could fall in a matter of days. Can Ukraine hold off the Russians or will the country fold to Putin?

Today Russian forces are closing in on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv as Russian tanks entered and missiles rained down on the city. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry is telling its citizens to fight back against the Russian forces by making Molotov cocktails. In addition Ukraine has barred men ages 18 to 60 from leaving the country in order to have enough people to fight in the military. U.S. Intelligence is concerned that Kyiv could fall in a matter of days. Can Ukraine hold off the Russians or will the country fold to Putin?

On 24 February, Russia commenced a full invasion of Ukraine. What is the latest? Can Ukraine continue to defend itself? And what is likely to happen next? Andrew Mueller speaks to Ukrainian MP Lesia Vasylenko, former Nato chief Richard Shirreff, as well as Russian journalist Ekaterina Kotrikadze and Russia expert Mark Galeotti. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can #Ukraine survive the #Russia onslaught?  And @radiotalkermike and I debate what might have prevented this See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Andrew & Rey preview Ukraine's crucial final World Cup Qualifier with the help of special guest Haris Mrkonja of N1 Sarajevo! Discussions revolve around: Ukraine's difficulty finishing Lapses at the back What mindset are Bosnia in ahead of this dead rubber (for them) Can Ukraine expect a weaker B & H side? Who can fans expect to see from Ukraine in the XI and which formation will Petrakov play? ***************** Please subscribe to Ukraine + Football on your favoured podcast provider and leave a review if you are able to! We are also now on YOUTUBE - for vlogs and live streams please subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyiNMhP18iGwwov5FkcMY7Q Please email any questions, feedback or ideas to: ukraineplusfootball@gmail.com

Welcome to the Policy Pulse - a breakdown summary of some of the most compelling recent reports to come out of think tanks from around the world. This edition of the Policy Pulse is recorded as an episode of the Policy People Podcast. You can find all the links to the reports mentioned here in the show notes or in the newsletter.Thank you to Sasanka Kanuparthi for curating this edition of Policy Pulse.And now I bring you Policy pulse, (Date).Do Russia-Turkey pose a joint threat to EU regional hegemony?In recent years, the Russia-Turkey relationship has been marred by a trust deficit stemming from contentious geopolitics and diplomatic disagreements. However, the two share autocratic tendencies, weak institutions, and anti-Western attitudes. Adding to this, Turkey’s energy dependencies and defense engagements in the region make its Russia equation even more complex. This ISS paper explores various facets of this relationship in excruciating detail, covering areas of cooperation, conflict, and foreign policy convergence. This ‘cooperative rivalry’ raises several issues, and the EU’s preparedness to handle surprise changes is being monitored closely. Get deeper insights on the Russia-Turkey dynamic by reading this paper. Can France secure its Indo-Pacific interests by partnering with Australia?France controls territories and military facilities in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, wielding influence over regions off the East African coast and the Southern Pacific. The burgeoning strategic partnership with Australia holds significant promise in the eyes of French policymakers. How can France leverage this relationship to overcome limitations in its regional capabilities to achieve its strategic goals? This ASPI report looks at historical precedents and recent developments and lays out opportunities and constraints for strategists. Find out more by reading the seminal work by Nicolas Regaud on French interests in the Indo-Pacific.Can regional governance save Latin America from descending into chaos?Latin America is extremely vulnerable after facing multiple waves of COVID-19, economic crises, and socio-political strife. Regional rivalries and ideological conflicts are once again dominating the discourse at a time when citizens require real support from institutions. Scholars researching for Carnegie argue that reviving regional governance mechanisms will allow countries to better prepare for the post-pandemic world and that public health systems and economic recovery should be the top priorities. Further, they suggest that multilateral engagements will help the region secure a seat at the table in the newly emerging global order. Those interested in understanding Latin America better can read this report. Can Ukraine remove the stumbling blocks to reform?As a post-Soviet country, Ukraine’s emergence from the 1990s to the 2000s is reminiscent of newly formed democratic institutions riddled with vested interests and connections to oligarchs. Their influence spread far and wide as law enforcement agencies, the judiciary, media, and government accentuated crony capitalism. John Lough’s research paper for Chatham House evaluates the structures of the system, the sway of the oligarchs in key sectors, and the role of media in the system. He explores corruption in sectors such as banking, energy, and transport and the contemporary realities of post-2014 Ukraine. To learn more about the inner workings of Ukraine, read this paper.Is Australia ready for an upsurge in cybercrime and ransomware attacks?Australia came under incessant cyber and ransomware attacks in recent times, and this ASPI report finds the country underprepared to deal with the economic repercussions. Digitization has helped nations with better governance, financial transparency, and last-mile connectivity. However, policymakers are yet to fully understand the risks and security threats it poses. The report analyzes the role of external, state & non-state actors in instigating these attacks on Australian organizations and details the functional aspects of ransomware. It also lists recommendations to mitigate risks, some of which include, instituting legal frameworks, building transparency, and organizing nationwide education campaigns. Delve into the world of ransomware and discover Australia’s options with this report.   You can listen to the episode right away in the audio player embedded above, or right below it you can click “Listen in podcast app” — which will connect you to the show’s feed. Alternatively, you can click the icons below to listen to it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Thanks again to Sasanka Kanuparthi for his work on this edition of Policy Pulse.Since Policy Pulse is a new format we’re experimenting with, we’d really appreciate any suggestions or feedback on how we can improve this program, so feel free to reply to this email, leave a comment or message me on my LinkedIn profile.Stay well and stay safe,- LiamFounder of Policy People Subscribe at policypeople.substack.com

Can Ukraine move from oligarchic pluralism to real pluralism? Listen to this week's Power Vertical Podcast.