The 21st Show

Ambassador Ian Kelly on the state of the war in Ukraine

Produced by Brian Mackey
 
Tamila Pyhyda cries during the exhumation of her husband Serhii Pyhyda who was killed by Russian forces in the recently retaken town of Vysokopillya, Ukraine, Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. Russian invaders left behind all sorts of trickery as they fled the southern city to jubilation across Ukraine a month ago, and continue to strike it from afar. Life in Kherson is still far from back to normal.

Tamila Pyhyda cries during the exhumation of her husband Serhii Pyhyda who was killed by Russian forces in the recently retaken town of Vysokopillya, Ukraine, Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. Russian invaders left behind all sorts of trickery as they fled the southern city to jubilation across Ukraine a month ago, and continue to strike it from afar. Life in Kherson is still far from back to normal. Evgeniy Maloletka/AP

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As the war continues in Ukraine and the country receives aid and weapons from nations like the United States, many expect the Ukrainians to launch a counteroffensive against Russia soon. Russian leader Vladimir Putin maintains that Russia's invasion of the country is a battle against a "cult of Nazism."

To give an update on where the war stands and what it means for the United States, The 21st was joined again by Ambassador Ian Kelly.

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Amb. Ian Kelly

Ambassador in residence, Northwestern University

 

 

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