I had the incredible honor of joining The Russian Dude on his show, and let me tell you, this guy is a class act. Gracious, sharp, and wildly informed, he made the entire experience a blast from start to finish.
In this wide-ranging conversation, we cover everything from my time in the U.S. Army and Air Force (yes, the Air Force was more comfortable, thanks for asking), to Ukraine’s cutting-edge use of AI on the battlefield, the controversial F-16 debate, and why we’re STILL not giving Ukraine our fleet of A-10 Warthogs rotting in the desert.
We also get into the big strategic questions:
– Can Ukraine actually win in 2026-2027?
– Will Europe step up if the U.S. steps back?
– And what would I say to Putin if he were standing right in front of me?
Spoiler: It’s short, four letters, and tattoo-worthy.
It was such a privilege to be on this show. The Russian Dude runs one of the smartest, most pro-Ukraine channels on the platform, and if you’re not subscribed to him yet, fix that immediately. His community is growing for a reason.
Thank you again, Dude, for having me on and giving me the space to go deep on this topic I care so deeply about. Glory to Ukraine
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The Russian Dude: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRussianDude
— Wes
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