Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, a former British Army Tank Commander and chemical weapons expert, shares insights on Ukraine's recent military advances and the implications of a leaked peace plan. Alongside him, Anastasia Marushevska, Editor-in-chief of Ukraїner International, discusses the critical role of USAID in supporting Ukrainian media and civil society. The conversation uncovers the challenges local outlets face and the importance of international support. They also touch on the evolving geopolitical landscape and the urgency in military recruitment for future operations.