The Russia-Ukraine conflict is a multifaceted issue that has far-reaching consequences, as evidenced by the topics covered in the provided podcast episodes.

The first episode, Elon Musk Is Posting a Lot About Russia. That's Got Experts Worried, discusses Elon Musk's perceived pro-Russia stance on the X platform and the potential impact on the upcoming U.S. election, highlighting the intersection of the conflict with social media, information dynamics, and domestic politics.

The second episode, How U.S. Sanctions Can Backfire, provides an in-depth analysis of the use of sanctions as a foreign policy tool by the United States and its allies, focusing on their effectiveness, unintended consequences, and Russia's efforts to develop alternatives that could undermine their impact.