# PREVIEW: Realpolitik #54 | Russia's Coming Struggles in Ukraine

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Podcast: [The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-podcast-of-the-lotus-eaters-1366212)
Published: 2026-07-08T09:41:34+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1495

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Firas discusses how Russia is winning, but 2027 will be much harder. Support us by signing up to our website for as little as £5 a month and access our entire Premium catalogue.

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