Fault Lines Episode 639: A Rupture Over Russia

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Oct 16, 202621:27Government & Organizations

Today, John, Andy, and Marc dig into the deepening rupture between the Trump administration and Ukrainian President Zelensky. After Trump announced a deal to allow Russian diesel into U.S. markets — following weeks of pr...

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