4 chapters across the catalog
Victory Day, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping Moscow Summit
President Vladimir Putin hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping and other world leaders in Moscow to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany. While Western leaders boycotted the event due to the war in Ukraine, the parade served to highlight the strengthening economic and military ties between Russia and China.
Victory Day Speculation, Kyiv Pronunciation
As Russia prepares for Victory Day on May 9th, speculation grows that Putin will declare a "mission accomplished" in Ukraine. The hosts discuss the correct Ukrainian pronunciation of Kyiv as a single syllable ("Keev") and the resilience of Ukrainian software developers during the conflict.
CrowdStrike Data Spoofing, Mariupol Steel Plant
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike reportedly acknowledged that some data regarding the DNC server breach may have been spoofed. In Mariupol, all civilians have been evacuated from the Azovstal steel plant, though Ukrainian fighters remain trapped as Russia intensifies attacks ahead of Victory Day.
Professor Stephen Cohen discusses the significance of "Victory Day" (May 9th) in Russia, marking the defeat of Nazi Germany. He contrasts the deep, authentic mourning in Russia—where 27.5 million citizens died—with the lack of VE Day observances in the United States. Putin's visit to Crimea on this holiday is framed as a powerful appeal to Russian national identity.
