President Donald Trump faces mounting foreign policy challenges as efforts to negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine encounter new disagreements, diesel fuel prices put pressure on American families, and Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia threaten further instability across the Middle East.

In this edition of Nation States with Yates, Steve Yates examines the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the political and economic consequences of energy prices during a contentious election season, and growing concerns over regional security and global oil markets. He also revisits two major speeches exploring Western civilization, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio's address in Athens, Greece, and Taiwan's president's National Day remarks.

Plus, Steve previews upcoming deep dives into the history of Yemen's Houthis, their role in Middle East geopolitics, and a special series examining America's fentanyl crisis and its consequences for national security and American families.

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