Over the last few months, there’s been a stark change in tone from some of Ukraine’s biggest supporters—there’s a growing pessimism that Ukraine can take back their land from the Russian invaders and win the war.

In this insightful episode, host Ron Steslow invites Molly McKew, an expert on Russian influence and information warfare, to discuss the ongoing Ukraine conflict. As we approach nearly 700 days since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, this episode delves into the war's current state, the changing narratives, and the strategic implications for global democracy.

Segments to look forward to:

(01:27) Understanding the current state of the war

(06:50) The change in attitudes toward Ukraine

(11:10) The delay in ramping up production capacity for munitions

(15:20) What do the numbers of “military capacity” losses actually mean?

(19:05) Ukraine’s counteroffensive

(25:05) The need for a change in military strategy

(30:13) The domestic political implications if Ukraine doesn’t win

(39:00) What Ukraine needs to do to win and what we need to do to help them

(49:10) Whether a negotiated settlement is feasible

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