In the immediate aftermath of Russia invading Ukraine, there were feelings of fear, outrage, and uncertainty around the world. Three months later, are we paying as much attention to the conflict as we should be? Dr. Melissa Chakars chairs the history department at Saint Joseph's University, and is an expert in Eurasian history with a focus on Russia. She explains why we shouldn't look away from what's happening in Ukraine, and does a deep dive on some of the key subplots emerging from the war, including Russia's poor performance, rumors about Vladimir Putin's health, and the troublesome outlook for the Donbas region.

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