John Haltiwanger

Join John Haltiwanger, a staff writer at Foreign Policy magazine, as he unpacks the critical importance of the Donbass region in the Ukraine conflict. He discusses Putin's strategic obsession with Donbass and its rich industrial heritage. The conversation highlights Ukraine’s fierce resistance to surrendering territory, rooted in a complex historical narrative. Tensions surrounding potential peace negotiations and the implications of Russian ambitions for the region are explored, shedding light on the intricacies of diplomacy and ongoing struggles faced by locals.