Putin’s war in Ukraine is rapidly absorbing all of Russia’s finances and resources towards military production and operation. However, the sheer size of the Russian economy compared to the USA, let alone combined size and abilities of NATO, is exposing the realities and limitations for the Kremlin. For many, there will come a point of no return when Moscow’s war against Kyiv is simply unsustainable. In part 2 of 2, Ryan and l delve into the complexities of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, examining the involvement of North Korean forces, the challenges faced by Russia in troop management and military equipment, and the implications of internal security concerns. They discuss the effectiveness of Ukrainian intelligence operations, the future of military capabilities, and the state of Russia’s nuclear threats. The conversation also touches on military budgets, transparency issues in China and Russia, and the rise of conspiracy theories in the context of public trust in government.