***During the recording of this episode Russian President Vladimir Putin had not announced his re-election campaign. As of the release of this episode he announced he will be seeking another term as President of the Russian Federation***On this episode of This Week Explained, Tiana and Kervin discuss the latest episode of Insightful Inquiries featuring Major Logan Phillips. They share a powerful clip from the episode where Major Phillips recounts a touching moment with a recruit during basic training. They also discuss Russia expanding ties with Niger, Putin's future and Russian elections, Italy's departure from Belt and Road Initiative, and much more. ----------------------Get your discount on a brand new BlendJet2 by going to our link: https://zen.ai/analytics12subscribe and follow us: https://linktr.ee/AucoinAnalytics---------------------Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed on the podcast 'This Week Explained' are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization or entity. The information provided on the podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or a substitute for independent research and analysis. Each individual listener should research and identify their own opinions based on facts and logic before making any decisions based on the information provided on the podcast. The podcast hosts and guests are not responsible for any actions taken by individuals based on the information provided on the podcast.