Ambassador Bill Taylor on the Escalation of Conflict in Ukraine

January 24, 2018 00:09:09
Ambassador Bill Taylor on the Escalation of Conflict in Ukraine
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Ambassador Bill Taylor on the Escalation of Conflict in Ukraine

Jan 24 2018 | 00:09:09

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Show Notes

Ambassador Bill Taylor updates us on Ukraine’s efforts to upgrade its military with U.S. assistance to defend eastern Ukraine from Russian-led militias. Taylor weighs in on U.S. efforts to find a diplomatic solution to ease Russia’s withdrawal from Ukraine, the effect of U.S. and European sanctions on Putin, and the recognition of the U.S. National Defense and National Security Strategies that Russia is a top threat.

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