Global News PodcastRussia and Ukraine begin short ceasefire

Saudi snub strains alliance

20:24–21:34 · 70s

Former US Ambassador Michael Ratney explains how Saudi Arabia's refusal to allow US use of its airspace during Operation Freedom has stressed ties—because Washington launched the effort without consulting Riyadh.

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