In this powerful and timely conversation, Gary Marx sits down with Dalibor Rohac of the American Enterprise Institute to unpack the latest developments in the war in Ukraine, U.S.-Russia negotiations, and what’s really at stake for the West. From ceasefire stalling tactics and the myth of 24-hour peace to Russia’s economic fragility and Ukraine’s moral clarity, this episode confronts the brutal truths behind Putin’s ambitions, Trump’s maneuvering, and the long road to a stable post-war Europe. Rohac also offers rare insight into Ukraine’s evolving identity and the critical role of Western resolve in shaping the future.