Aboard the USS Kani: Naval Exercises and Geopolitical Tensions

This chapter immerses listeners in a three-day experience on the USS Kani, detailing naval drills in collaboration with NATO and Ukraine against a backdrop of Russian military activity. It explores the strategic importance of these exercises, the emotional toll on Ukrainian sailors, and the challenges they face in restoring their naval capabilities. Additionally, it discusses the broader implications of military dynamics in the Black Sea and how Russia seeks to maintain control over Ukraine amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.