Charlie Hancock of The Moscow Times returns to Peace and Power for a wide-ranging conversation with host Gary Marx about Russia, the war in Ukraine, emerging military technology and the security challenges facing Europe.

Hancock discusses the challenges of reporting on Russia from exile, the Kremlin's treatment of independent journalism and concerns surrounding reports of pneumonic plague in Russia. The conversation also examines security threats surrounding American military aircraft stationed in Britain and the possibility of Iranian involvement.

Turning to Ukraine, Hancock explores Russian attacks on critical infrastructure, Ukraine's developing missile and drone capabilities, and the increasingly dangerous use of autonomous drones against civilians. She also examines Russian elections, the Kremlin's efforts to incorporate war veterans into politics and what these developments reveal about Moscow's domestic priorities.

Finally, Hancock and Marx discuss Kaliningrad's strategic importance to NATO, Russia's repeated nuclear threats and the risks of a broader confrontation between Russia and the West.

00:00 — Introduction to Charlie Hancock

01:42 — Why The Moscow Times Left Russia

03:58 — Russia's Plague Reports & Transparency

09:06 — RAF Fairford & Security Threats in Britain

13:07 — Iran's Potential Involvement

18:56 — Russian Attacks on Ukraine

20:47 — Ukraine's Missile & Drone Technology

22:21 — Autonomous Drones & Civilian Safety

23:36 — Russia's Elections & Putin's Control

26:19 — Russian War Veterans in Politics

30:17 — Kaliningrad & NATO Security

32:25 — Russia's Nuclear Threats

34:44 — London & British History

38:01 — Closing Thoughts

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Pavlo Unguryan, President of the Faith and Freedom Center and former member of Ukraine’s parliament, returns to Peace and Power for a wide-ranging conversation with host Gary Marx about the war, Russia’s ambitions and Ukraine’s place in the broader security of Europe.

Unguryan discusses the strategic importance of Odesa and Ukraine’s Black Sea and Danube ports, the connection between Ukrainian agriculture and global food security, and the continuing threat Russian attacks pose to the region.

The conversation also examines Russia’s broader ambitions in Europe, the security of NATO countries, Ukraine’s evolving drone capabilities and efforts to increase economic pressure on Moscow. Unguryan reflects on his relationships with American lawmakers, and the role U.S. political and religious leaders have played in supporting Ukraine.

Finally, Unguryan discusses the launch of the new Faith and Freedom Center in Kyiv and its focus on national security, economic development, international partnerships and the values of faith, family and freedom.

00:00 — Russia's Ambitions & Introducing Pavlo Unguryan
01:21 — Ukraine, Odesa & Global Food Security
05:18 — Why Odesa's Ports Matter
06:15 — Russia's Attacks Near NATO Territory
09:28 — Has Europe Awakened to the Russian Threat?
11:43 — Russia's Imperial Ambitions
13:28 — Ukraine, Israel & the Wider Conflict
17:12 — U.S. Support & New Pressure on Russia
18:09 — Building Support for Ukraine in Washington
20:26 — Sanctions & U.S.-Ukraine Relations
22:10 — Pressure, Drones & "Peace Through Strength"
24:05 — Launching the Faith and Freedom Center
25:31 — Ukraine's National Prayer Breakfast
28:09 — Faith and Freedom's Mission
30:45 — Closing Thoughts

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Daniel Twining, President of the International Republican Institute, joins host Gary Marx for a wide-ranging conversation about Ukraine, Russia, China and the growing competition between democratic and authoritarian powers around the world.

Fresh off a trip to Ukraine, Twining describes what he witnessed during a visit to Kharkiv and near the front lines, including the rapidly changing nature of drone warfare and the continuing danger facing Ukrainian civilians.

The conversation also examines new sanctions targeting Russia and its trading partners, the role China plays in supporting Moscow, and what the war could mean for deterrence elsewhere—including a potential conflict over Taiwan.

Twining also discusses the International Republican Institute’s work supporting democratic institutions around the world, what future elections in Ukraine could look like, Russian influence in countries including Moldova, Armenia and Georgia, and whether NATO is prepared for continued Russian aggression.

Finally, Twining reflects on the resilience he witnessed firsthand in Ukraine and why he believes the outcome of the war will have consequences far beyond Ukraine’s borders.

00:00 — Russia, China & the Stakes for Ukraine
00:19 — Introducing Daniel Twining
01:49 — Twining Returns From Ukraine
03:13 — Russia Escalates Its Attacks
05:23 — Inside Kharkiv & the Drone War
08:11 — New Sanctions Against Russia
10:40 — Ukraine's Future Elections
15:11 — IRI's Democracy Work Beyond Ukraine
17:10 — Is NATO Ready for Russia?
20:41 — Deterrence, Ukraine & Taiwan
23:06 — Russian Influence & China
24:05 — Sanctions, China & Ending the War
26:00 — Twining's Message From Ukraine
28:00 — Closing

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