Episode 100: New Year, New Hundred

Donald Trump takes a more severe stance toward Ukraine than ever before. He waived sanctions on Russia, allowed imports of Russian diesel, and, most troubling, choked off intelligence sharing and restricted the use of Starlink satellite internet. But first we cover the deteriorating situation in Kyiv regarding missile and drone strikes.

How did the party of Reagan come to be so favorable to Russia? The easy answer comes down to just Trump, but it is rooted in a much older tradition that was counting down the years until the end of Cold War consensus to assert itself. It is a story of anti-liberalism, anti-modernity, and, often, antisemitism.

We spoke with community member Roma, a daily participant in the protest movement against the sacking of former Defence Minister Fedorov. He explains the protesters' day-to-day activities, how the movement evolved as issues were resolved, how it organised as a grassroots movement, and what may happen next. Meanwhile: Russia strikes more malls, big-box stores, and logistics warehouses A biologist turned escort turned assassin eliminates a traitor to Ukraine New anti-corruption investigations America cancels an experimental drone unit

Both Russia and Ukraine have taken direct damage to their economic infrastructure. Ukraine has been dismantling the Russian Wildberries e-commerce company while continuing the bombing of oil and gas refining and export. Meanwhile, Russia has bombed Ukrainian warehouses and big-box stores and intensified its attack on Odesa harbour. How will this affect either society? Meanwhile: Anthony was bombed Double-tap attacks Putin visits occupied Japanese islands Drone attack in Germany Protests continue after the sacking of former Defence Minister Fedorov while Bankova refuses to communicate Political developments in Poland Diplomatic errors with Kosovo

Following the sacking of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov due to his conflicts with Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, Ukrainian civil society began daily protests across many cities. The crisis brought to the fore many grievances around corruption, the treatment of soldiers, and the old vs. new ways of doing things. Meanwhile: Munition depot hit in Kyiv suburb Black Sea naval war heats up Ukrainian oligarch assassinated in Monaco Senator Lindsay Graham passes Resistance to new EU sanctions Updates on Ukraine-Poland history conflict