ous point since the war began nearly two years ago.

Guest: Julian E. Barnes, a correspondent covering the U.S. intelligence agencies and international security for The New York Times.

Background reading:

The U.S. and Ukraine are searching for a new strategy after a failed counteroffensive.
The Ukrainian leader will be appealing for more military support from the United States as an emboldened Russia steps up its attacks on his country.

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