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Shaun Pinner & Chris Sampson: Crimea Pressure Campaign, POW Exchange & Putin's Growing Problems
On June 5, 2026, Shaun Pinner and Chris Sampson return for another edition of Voices From The Front & The Wire Tap, broadcasting live from Ukraine.
This week’s discussion covers the return of 185 Ukrainian defenders, the growing pressure o...
75th Exchange: 186 Ukrainians Return Home from Russian Captivity
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Ukraine’s 75th prisoner exchange since Russia...
COMING SOON: A STRANGE JOURNEY INTERVIEW
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