Alyssa Demus

defense researcher at the RAND corporation focusing on Russia and Eurasia

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As Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelensky speak at the U.N. General Assembly today, where does the war in Ukraine stand, and can the U.S. afford to keep sending aid money there?

US has spent over $60 billion in Ukraine. Can public support maintain?

As Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelensky speak at the U.N. General Assembly today, where does the war in Ukraine stand, and can the U.S. afford to keep sending aid money there?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Mariupol appears to be on the brink of falling to Russia. Ukrainian forces there refuse to surrender, and local officials say over 100,000 civilians are trapped in the city.

Ukrainian troops in Mariupol fight off the Russian onslaught

Mariupol appears to be on the brink of falling to Russia. Ukrainian forces there refuse to surrender, and local officials say over 100,000 civilians are trapped in the city.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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