Episode Notes:

On this episode of the Russia Contingency, Aaron and Mike sat down to discuss the latest in the battle for Bakhmut, what’s happening with Ukraine's counter-offensive and how Ukraine is employing new Western-origin weapons. The two then answered a series of listener questions, ranging from queries around Russian nationalism to estimates of Russian troop and materiel losses.

The Russia Contingency is a bi-weekly podcast featuring in-depth analysis of Russia's military power and the war in Ukraine.