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War in Ukraine and the support of the west.
Democracy, isolationists and America's role in the world
Russian liberals and the situation in Belarus.
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Russia's war in Ukraine and Europe.

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Conversation about geography, nuclear threat, a shared history of conflict and Europe’s energy dependence.

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6:45 The disastrous state of the Russian military
15:05 Planning of the massive military offensive against Ukraine and the 
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21:09 Goals in Ukraine, total defeat of Russian forces? 
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21:09 Goals in Ukraine, total defeat of Russian forces? 
24:16 Why Ukraine needs advanced rocket systems?
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