“This will not scare the Ukrainians, it’s going to make them even more resolved.”

A way out of Ukraine for Russia under Putin narrows, as Russia amps up attacks on civilians following the bombing of a bridge connecting it to occupied Crimea. Meanwhile, stateside, Joe Biden has issued a blanket pardon for Americans convicted of possessing small amounts of marijuana, what’s it mean for legalisation? We’re also talking this week about America’s relationship with Saudi Arabia, New York’s migrant state of emergency, threats of a global recession, and midterms.

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