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Why does the USA seem content to abandon the Western Alliance in favour of Russia, and can Europe realistically defend Ukraine without American support?

Listen to the latest Downtown Den Politics Podcast now.

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Why does the USA seem content to abandon the Western Alliance in favour of Russia, and can Europe realistically defend Ukraine without American support?

Listen to the latest Downtown Den Politics Podcast now.

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