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EPISODE · Jul 12, 2026 · 43 MIN

With Russia on the ropes, some fear what a desperate Putin may do

from The Sunday Magazine

Fresh off a NATO summit that saw U.S. President Donald Trump offering assistance to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine’s allies are meeting Monday to talk about next steps. This as drone attacks, gas shortages and public dissent are rocking Russia. The Atlantic’s Simon Shuster says the Trump meeting may have marked a turning point in the conflict.Plus: As Canada looks to strengthen ties with Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit marks a new chapter in the relationship. University of Ottawa professor Thomas Juneau discusses what Canada stands to gain from closer ties with the kingdom, while former Pentagon advisor Jasmine El-Gamal examines how the latest violence between the U.S. and Iran is reshaping security across the Gulf.

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