Aggression and Blowback
As Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its second month, civilian casualties mount and so does evidence of Russian war crimes. Here are the latest developments. Continue reading
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Belarusians are Sabotaging Plans to Join Vladimir Putin’s Ukraine War
When Belarusian Ambassador Ihar Sokol was leaving Ukraine last week a border guard gave him an unusual sendoff. Continue reading
NBC-5 with Brian Curtis – March 2022
Brian Whitmore shares his thoughts about the Russian-Ukrainian War with NBC 5’s Brian Curtis. Continue reading
War and Consequences
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? Continue reading
Ukrainian Military Successes Force Belarus to Rethink Role in Putin’s War
The fierce Ukrainian resistance to Russia’s invasion is getting inside the heads of Belarusian soldiers, officers, and officials. Continue reading
Invasion and Resistance: Scenes from The David-and-Goliath War
The debate continues about how to arm Ukraine with the weapons it needs to defend itself, most importantly fighter jets to prevent Russia from dominating the skies.
Host Brian Whitmore speaks with three Ukrainian experts about the war and the situation on the ground. Continue reading
Belarusian Military Reluctant to Join Vladimir Putin’s Ukraine War
Until recently, it was widely expected that Belarusian troops would also be joining Russian forces in the invasion. However, there are signs of a rebellion within the ranks of the Belarusian military. Continue reading
The David-and-Goliath War
Russia invades and Ukraine defends. Meanwhile the West is showing a unified front in its use of sanctions. Hear about the latest developments now. Continue reading
The Guns of February
On this week’s Power Vertical Podcast, I speak with former Assistant Secretary of State David Kramer about the Russian advances, the Ukrainian resistance, and the new geopolitical reality we are entering. Continue reading
Belarus Joins Putin’s New Russian Empire
If any doubts remained about Vladimir Putin’s intentions to restore at least part of the old Soviet empire, they should have been dispelled this week when Belarus announced that the estimated 30,000 Russian troops currently in the country would remain there indefinitely. Continue reading