Adam Entous on U.S.-Ukraine Relations in 2025

Adam Entous on U.S.-Ukraine Relations in 2025

Author: CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies January 8, 2026 Duration: 1:20:06
Max and Maria spoke with Adam Entous of The New York Times on his in-depth investigation exploring the Trump Administration's policies towards Ukraine in 2025. This conversation was recorded on January 7, 2026. "The Separation: Inside the Unraveling U.S.-Ukraine Partnership" by Adam Entous (The New York Times, December 2025).

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