Peace & Power Ukraine

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Peace & Power Ukraine is a commentary podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 76 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Peace & Power Ukraine, a commentary show with 76 episodes published.

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  Episode #77

  Ep. 77 - Ukraine, NATO & the Global Fight Against Authoritarianism w/Daniel Twining

  Sep 24, 202628 min

  Daniel Twining, President of the International Republican Institute, joins host Gary Marx for a wide-ranging conversation about Ukraine, Russia, China and the growing competition between democratic and authoritarian powers around the world. Fresh off a trip to Ukraine, Twining describes what he witnessed during a visit to Kharkiv and near the front lines, including the rapidly changing nature of drone warfare and the continuing danger facing Ukrainian civilians. The conversation also examines new sanctions targeting Russia and its trading partners, the role China plays in supporting Moscow, and what the war could mean for deterrence elsewhere—including a potential conflict over Taiwan. Twining also discusses the International Republican Institute’s work supporting democratic institutions around the world, what future elections in Ukraine could look like, Russian influence in countries including Moldova, Armenia and Georgia, and whether NATO is prepared for continued Russian aggression. Finally, Twining reflects on the resilience he witnessed firsthand in Ukraine and why he believes the outcome of the war will have consequences far beyond Ukraine’s borders. 00:00 — Russia, China & the Stakes for Ukraine 00:19 — Introducing Daniel Twining 01:49 — Twining Returns From Ukraine 03:13 — Russia Escalates Its Attacks 05:23 — Inside Kharkiv & the Drone War 08:11 — New Sanctions Against Russia 10:40 — Ukraine's Future Elections 15:11 — IRI's Democracy Work Beyond Ukraine 17:10 — Is NATO Ready for Russia? 20:41 — Deterrence, Ukraine & Taiwan 23:06 — Russian Influence & China 24:05 — Sanctions, China & Ending the War 26:00 — Twining's Message From Ukraine 28:00 — Closing Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW Follow us on social media X: @PeaceAndPower_ Instagram: peaceandpower_ukraine LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast TikTok: peace.power.ukraine Find more at Washington Signal Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism. https://washingtonsignal.com/

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  Episode #76

  Ep. 76 - Russia’s War Economy & the Global Fight Over Ukraine w/Ilan Berman

  Sep 17, 202631 min

  The war in Ukraine is increasingly connected to conflicts and strategic competition far beyond Eastern Europe. On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host Gary Marx is joined by Ilan Berman, Senior Vice President of the American Foreign Policy Council, to examine the growing connections between Russia, China, Iran and North Korea—and what those relationships mean for Ukraine and U.S. foreign policy. Berman discusses Ukraine’s expanding defense technology capabilities, the pressures created by competing demands for air defense and munitions, and the challenges facing U.S. efforts to negotiate with Vladimir Putin. The conversation also examines sanctions against Russia, efforts to pressure Russia’s energy sector, Ukraine’s deep-strike campaign, and how Moscow has transformed its economy to sustain a prolonged war. Finally, Berman explains why he believes Russia’s wartime economic model could have implications beyond Ukraine and argues that any strategy for isolating Moscow must account for the international partnerships helping Russia sustain its war effort. 00:00 — Introducing Ilan Berman 01:26 — Connecting Ukraine, Russia, Iran & China 04:19 — Ukraine's Defense Technology & the Middle East 06:30 — Air Defense, Patriots & Ukraine's Needs 07:54 — U.S. Negotiations With Russia 12:10 — New Sanctions Against Russia & Iran 17:47 — Economic Pressure & Russia's Reintegration 21:19 — Ukraine's Deep Strikes Inside Russia 24:04 — Russia's War Economy & the Risk Beyond Ukraine 26:00 — Battlefield Momentum & Prospects for Negotiations 29:23 — Isolating Russia and Its International Partners Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW Follow us on social media X: @PeaceAndPower_ Instagram: peaceandpower_ukraine LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast TikTok: peace.power.ukraine Find more at Washington Signal Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism. https://washingtonsignal.com/

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  Episode #75

  Ep. 75 - Why Ukraine Matters to U.S. National Security w/Liz Schrayer & Gen. Dick Newton | Pt. 2

  Sep 10, 202633 min

  The conversation with Liz Schrayer and retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dick Newton continues as host Gary Marx examines what the war in Ukraine means for the future of American leadership. In Part Two, Newton draws on his military career to explain why American hard power must work alongside diplomacy, economic engagement, foreign assistance, and strong international partnerships. Schrayer discusses the coalition supporting Ukraine and makes the case for viewing Ukraine through the lens of U.S. national security, economic interests, and American values. The conversation also explores Ukraine’s rapid development of drone warfare and what the United States can learn from its defense industrial base. Newton examines the accelerating role of autonomous systems and artificial intelligence on the battlefield, while Schrayer discusses critical minerals, economic cooperation, and the strategic challenge posed by the growing alignment among Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. Finally, Schrayer and Newton discuss NATO, the importance of continued American leadership, and what they believe the United States and its allies must do to help Ukraine achieve a lasting victory. 00:00 — Hard Power, Soft Power & American Leadership 05:01 — Building Support for Ukraine 09:21 — What America Can Learn from Ukraine’s Drone Revolution 13:29 — AI, Autonomous Drones & the Future of Warfare 15:25 — Russia, China, Iran & North Korea 16:26 — Critical Minerals & the U.S.-Ukraine Economic Partnership 18:29 — Why American Leadership Still Matters 19:50 — NATO’s Future & the U.S. Role 23:10 — Remembering a Friend & Advocate for Ukraine 27:44 — What Comes Next for Ukraine? 30:40 — American Values & the Case for Ukraine 32:32 — Closing Thoughts Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW Follow us on social media X: @PeaceAndPower_ Instagram: peaceandpower_ukraine LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast TikTok: peace.power.ukraine Find more at Washington Signal Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism. https://washingtonsignal.com/

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  Episode #74

  Ep. 74 - Why Ukraine Matters to U.S. National Security w/Liz Schrayer & Gen. Dick Newton

  Sep 3, 202634 min

  What does the war in Ukraine mean for America’s security—and what happens if the United States disengages from the world? On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine , host Gary Marx is joined by Liz Schrayer , President and CEO of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, and retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dick Newton , a member of USGLC’s National Security Advisory Council, for a wide-ranging discussion about Ukraine, American global leadership, and the growing cooperation among U.S. adversaries. Newton examines how Ukraine has survived years of Russian attacks and transformed modern warfare through drones, emerging technology, and rapid battlefield innovation. The conversation then turns to North Korea’s support for Russia and what its involvement in Ukraine could mean for security far beyond Europe. Schrayer discusses American public opinion toward Ukraine and argues that support for Kyiv should be understood not as charity, but as an investment in U.S. national security. She and Newton also examine diplomacy with Moscow, continued U.S. military support, sanctions, and the relationship between the war in Ukraine and the strategic challenge posed by China. The conversation ultimately asks what “peace through strength” means in the modern world—and why military power, diplomacy, economic pressure, international assistance, and strong alliances must work together to achieve a lasting peace. 00:00 — Liz Schrayer & Lt. Gen. Dick Newton 03:06 — How Ukraine Defied Expectations 05:41 — CIA Diplomacy with Moscow 10:28 — North Korean Troops & Russia’s War 14:13 — The Growing Coalition of U.S. Adversaries 18:33 — Where Americans Stand on Ukraine 22:54 — Sanctions, NATO & the Battle of Wills 25:24 — U.S. Weapons & Ukraine’s Air Defense 29:03 — What “Peace Through Strength” Really Means 31:21 — Military, Economic & Diplomatic Power Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW Follow us on social media X: @PeaceAndPower_ Instagram: peaceandpower_ukraine LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast TikTok: peace.power.ukraine Find more at Washington Signal Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism. https://washingtonsignal.com/

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  Episode #73

  Ep. 73 - Reporting from Kyiv on Ukraine’s Independence Day w/Shelby Wilder

  Aug 27, 202636 min

  What is it like reporting from Kyiv as Ukraine marks 35 years of independence in the middle of war? On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine , host Gary Marx is joined by Shelby Wilder , Newsmax foreign correspondent, journalist, and documentary filmmaker, reporting from Kyiv on Ukraine’s Independence Day. Wilder describes a capital that remains defiant and proud even as Ukrainians face some of the most dangerous conditions since the early days of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Wilder recounts how she first entered Ukraine as a freelance journalist in 2022 with little more than her protective gear and a seat aboard a humanitarian cargo flight—and how Ukraine eventually became a major focus of her career. The conversation covers: Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day and the mood in Kyiv Wilder’s journey from freelance journalist to Newsmax foreign correspondent Ukraine’s internal political tensions and calls for wartime elections Interviewing President Zelenskyy at the Chernobyl nuclear site Reporting through blackouts, missile attacks, and brutal Ukrainian winters The human stories and resilience that keep Wilder returning to Ukraine Wilder also reflects on interviewing Zelenskyy one-on-one, pressing him for answers about U.S. support, and why some of the most important stories of the war are not about military strategy or geopolitics, but ordinary Ukrainians trying to raise families, attend school, and live their lives under extraordinary circumstances. 00:00 — Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day 01:42 — The Mood in Kyiv 04:23 — How Shelby Wilder Became a War Correspondent 07:58 — Zelenskyy, Ukrainian Politics & Wartime Elections 12:02 — Political Tensions Inside Ukraine 16:18 — Elon Musk, Starlink & Ukraine 19:06 — International Support on Independence Day 21:52 — Interviewing Zelenskyy at Chernobyl 26:44 — Reporting Through Ukraine’s Brutal Winters 30:10 — Shelby’s Path into Journalism 31:23 — Pressing Zelenskyy for Answers 33:15 — Why Ukrainians Continue to Fight Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@PeacePower_FNW Follow us on social media X: @PeaceAndPower_ Instagram: peaceandpower_ukraine LinkedIn: Peace & Power Podcast TikTok: peace.power.ukraine Find more at Washington Signal Your source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism. https://washingtonsignal.com/

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