Tensions between Russia and Ukraine are at a high point right now. In recent months, Russia has been moving thousands of troops to its border with Ukraine — close to 100,000, according to Ukrainian officials. On Thursday, in Sweden, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Host Marco Werman speaks with Michael Kofman, director of Russia studies at the CNA research organization.
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