Ukraine Gains Ground as Putin Faces Pressure

Former Ambassador Bill Taylor discusses Ukraine's battlefield momentum, Russia's mounting losses, and economic strain on Putin. He urges faster delivery of Patriot interceptors, notes Europe's increasing financial and military support, and comments on US leadership and the Israel-Palestinian conflict. - Ukraine maintains initiative and is pushing back against Russian forces. - Russia suffers heavy soldier losses, with an 8-to-1 kill ratio in Ukraine's favor, unsustainable for Putin. - Economic sanctions and military losses increase pressure on Putin, risking political instability. - Taylor calls for immediate provision of existing Patriot missiles to counter Russian ballistic attacks. - Europeans are stepping up with a $100B loan and buying US weapons for Ukraine, partially filling US leadership gap. - Taylor sees the recent Ukrainian cabinet reshuffle as a net positive after initial missteps. - Brief discussion on Israel-Palestine: Taylor advocates for a two-state solution, noting lack of viable alternatives.