On this episode of Direct Impact, host Rick Sanchez examines the ever-evolving Western narrative on the Russian special military operation in Ukraine. Political analyst Andrew Korybko joins Direct Impact to discuss the Western narrative and the history of Ukraine after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Rick then breaks down Russian President Vladimir Putin’s latest speech, which saw the suspension of the New START treaty. Military and political analyst Mark Sleboda later joins the show to talk about the current state of Ukraine and the roadblocks to peace that have sabotaged efforts to end the conflict.