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 prospects for Donald Trump’s Republican Party in the 2026 midterm elections.

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