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On Ukraine, What If Everyone Is In The Wrong? (S01E155)
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, Istanbul
The war between Ukraine and Russia appears locked in a deadly stalemate with few signs of either side gaining major ground.
In the latest episode of badlands, I discuss the escalating conflict, highlighting the complexities of the situation and the choices Ukraine is facing: swallowing a terrible deal or continuing a terrible war, despite the fallibility of its European and US backers.
In interviews with India’s NewsX World, I also talk about US sanctions on Russian crude, whether they will have any impact on policy in Moscow, Delhi, or Beijing, and…
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