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Brian Taylor, author of the book, "Russian Politics: A Very Short Introduction" discusses the current status of the Russian war with Ukraine.

Brian Taylor, author of the book, "Russian Politics: A Very Short Introduction" discusses the current status of the Russian war with Ukraine.

Brian Taylor, a Political Science Professor at Syracuse University, is an expert on Russia and security. He brings us an update on Russia's war with Ukraine.

Brian Taylor, a Political Science Professor at Syracuse University, is an expert on Russia and security. He brings us an update on Russia's war with Ukraine.

Syracuse University's Brian Taylor credits the country's standing to the determination of the Ukrainian people.

The company first arrived in Russia in 1851 to deliver devices for a major telegraph line. It primarily does maintenance work on high-speed trains these days — though it's now winding down operations.

The move has to be adopted unanimously, and Hungary — with a state oil company dependent on Russian imports and a populist leader friendlier toward Putin than most — has refused to go along.

Griner was arrested after authorities reportedly found vape cartridges with hashish oil in her luggage. The shift in language indicates the U.S. will work more aggressively to secure her release.

Estonia is host to one of the world's largest annual interactive cybersecurity drills. Russia is always considered the main threat, but this year, the war in Ukraine has only added to the stakes.

On this week's episode of the Campbell Conversations, recent guest Brian Taylor returns to talk about the situation in Ukraine since Russia invaded three weeks ago. Taylor is an expert on Russia and security and is a Political Science Professor at Syracuse University's Maxwell School and the author of, "The Code of Putinism."