On the Ground in Ukraine: Why Kyiv Still Won’t Break

Russia continues its relentless attacks on Ukraine's cities, but after another trip to Kyiv, former CIA officer and Cipher Brief Expert Glenn Corn says the story on the ground is very different from what many headlines suggest. In this exclusive conversation with Cipher Brief Executive Editor Brad Christian, Corn shares firsthand observations from Ukraine, where civilians remain resilient despite missile and drone attacks, Ukrainian forces are striking Russian logistics networks, and concerns are growing about Russian disinformation campaigns targeting Western audiences. They discuss: • Ukraine's battlefield outlook and recent military successes • Russia's continued attacks on civilian targets • The growing impact of Russian disinformation operations • European concerns about security and NATO preparedness • Whether U.S. support for Ukraine is changing • The prospects for negotiations and a possible ceasefire As world attention shifts to crises elsewhere, Ukraine remains at the center of a geopolitical struggle that will shape the future of European security and the international order. Subscribe to The Cipher Brief for expert-driven national security analysis and exclusive insights from former intelligence, military, and government leaders. #Ukraine #Russia #Putin #Trump #NATO #NationalSecurity #Geopolitics #Kyiv #TheCipherBrief #RussiaUkraineWar