7 June 2026

Ukraine’s momentum may be shifting in ways Russia can no longer ignore. But not just ignore, but for Putin to respond and stop.

In this conversation with Senator Mark Kelly, we discuss his recent visit to Odessa, the Black Sea Security Forum, Ukraine’s growing ability to strike deeper into Russia, and why Crimea may now be turning from Putin’s great prize into one of his biggest vulnerabilities.

From Russia’s retreat in the Black Sea to Ukraine’s drone innovation, pressure on Russian infrastructure, and the growing strain inside Russia’s economy, this is a conversation about how the war may be entering a very different phase.