During the past several weeks, and since around March of this year, Russia has increased the intensity of its attacks on Ukraine. Moscow is launching brutal aerial assaults on cities and civilian centers, amounting to the largest drone and missile attacks to date in this war. Many eyes are now on Washington as the Trump administration sends inconsistent signals that give onlookers whiplash. Additionally, the bipartisan Senate bill to sanction countries that are still purchasing Russian energy has gained momentum in Congress. But with the August recess fast approaching, it will be a race to get to a vote this month.  

To give us an update on the war in Ukraine, we're very pleased to welcome General Ben Hodges and Jana Kobzova. 

Ben Hodges is a retired Lieutenant General in the United States Army and the former Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe 

Jana Kobzova is the Co-Director of the European Security Programme and the European Council on Foreign Relations 

This episode was recorded on July 11, 2025