Eugene Rumer

Eugene Rumer, director at the Carnegie Endowment, and Sam Bendett, analyst at the Center for Naval Analyses, join Vago Muradian to discuss the evolving landscape of the Ukraine war. They explore Russia's adaptive military tactics and drone advancements. Topics include the geopolitical implications of U.S. sanctions, the shift in anti-corruption efforts in Ukraine, and the impact of high casualties on Moscow's political dynamics. They also address the technological race in drone warfare and the emotional toll the conflict has on Ukrainian families.

In this enlightening discussion, Sam Bendett, an adviser with the Russia Studies Program at CNA, and Eugene Rumer, director of the Russia and Eurasia program at the Carnegie Endowment, explore the complex dynamics of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. They analyze the implications of recent high-profile diplomatic meetings, strategies on the battlefield, and the challenges of potential peace agreements. Their insights delve into Ukraine's innovative countermeasures against Russian advances and the broader geopolitical stakes involving European military support and the future of international relations in the region.

Eugene Rumer, director at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and a former national intelligence officer, dives into the evolving dynamics of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the impact of U.S.-Russia diplomacy following the recent summit. Byron Callan, a defense policy expert at Capital Alpha Partners, analyzes the Pentagon’s acquisition budgeting challenges and the implications of new defense policies. Together, they explore trade relations, international military involvement, and the significant tensions affecting geopolitical alliances.