# Ukraine war: Is Russia testing NATO’s resolve?

An episode of [In Focus by The Hindu](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1494440867), 1 Sep 2026, 26 min.

Audio: https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.megaphone.fm/THGU8163482587.mp3

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its fifth year, the conflict shows little sign of ending. Russia and Ukraine continue to intensify drone and missile attacks, while efforts for a possible diplomatic breakthrough remain uncertain. Is Vladimir Putin under growing pressure? How has the nature of the war changed, what is driving the escalation? Guest: Stanly Johny, International Affairs Editor, The Hindu Host: Smriti Sudesh Edited and produced by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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