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The PDB Situation Report | October 17th, 2026: Ukraine Is Taking the Fight to Russia's Critical Infrastructure & China's Growing Taiwan Threat
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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: First up—Russia and Ukraine continue trading strikes against critical infrastructure as new questions emerge about American support for Kyiv. John Hardie, deputy director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Russia Program, joins us to discuss the latest developments and the direction of the war. Later in the show—China is increasing its military activity around Taiwan, raising concerns about Beijing’s intentions and the possibility of a confrontation. Steve Yates of the Heritage Foundation joins us to examine China's latest moves and what they could mean for Taiwan and the United States. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium…