Heather Ashby on How the Israel-Hamas War Affects Russia and Ukraine

November 06, 2023 00:10:18
Heather Ashby on How the Israel-Hamas War Affects Russia and Ukraine
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Heather Ashby on How the Israel-Hamas War Affects Russia and Ukraine

Nov 06 2023 | 00:10:18

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Show Notes

The conflict in the Middle East is helping divert attention away from Russia’s war in Ukraine. And despite rumors of peace talks, USIP’s Heather Ashby says neither side seems willing to budge: “I don’t think people should be optimistic that there will be negotiations … even with a third party trying to bring the sides together.”

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