505. Are Trump and Putin Underestimating Ukraine?

The Rest Is Politics
25 February 2026
Posted by Alastair Campbell
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On the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, what's the reality on the ground? Why is Trump still calling the shots on negotiations with Russia, given the huge withdrawal of US military aid? Why are Ukrainians tired of being praised for their resilience?

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