In this episode, we dive deep into the geopolitical chessboard. We discuss the back-channel rumors of a US-Iran deal, the ongoing struggle to restrain Israeli influence over American foreign policy, and the potential for a manufactured crisis. Then, we pivot to the Russia-Ukraine war, analyzing Russia’s retaliatory Oreshnik hypersonic missile strike on Kyiv and the dark reality of Ukraine's forced conscription and manpower crisis. Finally, we touch on the heartbreaking normalization of violence in Gaza. Go Deeper: https://ruinsreport.com/ Substack: https://conversationsamongtheruins.substack.com/ Support the Conversation: Join as a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW9CSfmP6gEjqtOdGTD_JKw/join Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/amongtheruins