Episode 69: Ukraine's Most Pressing Internal Issue - Mobilization Reform

In this episode:

01:00 - Quick updates on Russian missile attacks, Russia freezing, and the end of the holiday season

09:00 - Combat Update - Little movement on the front line, Ukraine shoots down Russian A-50, Russian electronic warfare in the Baltic Sea

17:05 - House Republicans claim they will block Ukraine aid for the next year

24:17 - The death of the sexual assault coach turned Russian spy Gonzalo Lira

32:25 - Headline Story - Extremely unpopular reforms to the mobilization system flounder in parliament, and the underlying problems that surround them.

51:09 - Protests in the Russian region of Bashkortostan

57:53 - New Year prisoner exchange brings defenders of Mariupol and Snake Island home at last

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Music

Shedryk - Carol of the Bells (Traditional)