Former National Security Council official on the current state of the war in Ukraine

By Steve Inskeep

Published December 12, 2025 at 6:53 AM EST

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman about the current state of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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