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Dec 2023
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Ukrainian Minister of Strategic Industri...

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America’s unwavering support for Ukraine hangs in the balance, as Senate Republicans block a move to pass an aid package. The White House warns funds for Ukraine’s defense could run out soon and with global attention on the Middle East, Kyiv is struggling to plead its case. Alexander Kamyshin began the war running Ukraine’s railways, as a strategic transport network for the military and humanitarian effort. He is now Ukraine’s Minister for Strategic Industries and joins Christiane from the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington. 

Also on today's show: Mstyslav Chernov, Director, “20 Days in Mariupol”; musician Jacob Collier; Michael Powell, Staff Writer, The Atlantic 

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