Are Russia's Tactical Gains Offsetting Its Strategic Setbacks?
Ukraine’s frontline is holding, but the real battle may be behind closed doors. As peace talks falter, Russian forces regroup, and Western support for Kyiv begins to fray.
In this episode, former UK Defence Attaché John Foreman joins me to unpack the fragile diplomacy, shifting battlefield tactics, and the deeper power struggles shaping the war’s next phase. We explore how Russia’s economy is adapting under sanctions pressure - barely, and why internal shakeups in the Kremlin could point to a regime preparing for escalation, not peace.
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