

Trump Whistleblower Alexander Vindman on Why the U.S. Has Turned Its Back on Ukraine
Feb 27, 2025
In a compelling discussion, Alexander Vindman, a retired Army lieutenant colonel and whistleblower during Trump's impeachment, shares insights from his book, 'The Folly of Realism.' He critiques the U.S.'s recent shifts in foreign policy toward Ukraine and the implications of a strategic minerals deal with the country. Vindman highlights the growing unreliability of the U.S. as an ally amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions, and underscores the moral imperative of supporting Ukraine in its struggle against Russian aggression.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Shifting Sands: U.S. Foreign Policy and Ukraine
02:16 • 11min
Exploring Whistleblowing and U.S. Foreign Policy on Ukraine
13:18 • 2min
Navigating U.S.-Russia Relations
15:00 • 18min
Strategic Minerals Deal: Implications for U.S.-Ukraine Relations
33:30 • 5min
Geopolitical Tensions and Personal Resilience
38:27 • 8min
Defending Democracy: Ukraine's Struggle and the Quest for Peace
46:07 • 4min
The Struggles of the Belarusian People Amid Regional Turmoil
50:28 • 2min
Prolonged Conflict and Strategic Missteps in Ukraine
52:06 • 2min