In this engaging discussion, Jason Jay Smart, a Kiev-based national security strategist banned by the Kremlin, shares insights on the precarious state of Russia's economy and Putin's vulnerabilities during crucial ceasefire talks in Alaska with Trump. Zach Smith, a Senior Legal Fellow, analyzes Trump's controversial deployment of the National Guard in D.C., focusing on the legal implications and citizen safety amid rising crime rates. The conversation navigates modern diplomacy's challenges and the complex geopolitical landscape affecting Ukraine's uncertain future.