Putin's NATO Test: Conley Warns of Growing Pressure on Ukraine

Heather Conley, senior fellow at AEI, a senior advisor at Evenflow Macro LLC and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, says Russian President Vladimir Putin sees an opportunity to intensify pressure on Ukraine as questions grow over US intelligence sharing, Starshield access and Washington's commitment to Kyiv. Conley says Russian attacks are increasingly threatening Ukraine's economy and approaching NATO territory, arguing Putin is probing where the alliance's red lines are. She provides expert analysis on the geopolitical stakes and the potential consequences for NATO unity. The discussion highlights the urgency of the situation and the need for a coordinated response to Russian aggression. Conley's insights shed light on the complexities of the conflict and the challenges facing Ukraine and its allies.