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Feb 2026
48m 49s

Ukraine's Ongoing Energy Crisis

CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
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Max and Maria were joined by Andrian Prokip and Tim McDonnell to discuss the relentless Russian bombardment of Ukraine's energy infrastructure, and what this means for average Ukrainians trying to survive the winter months. Be sure to explore Tim McDonnell’s newsletter, Semafor Energy. 
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