Buck off: US pauses Ukraine aid

This Economist Intelligence podcast discusses the US's suspension of military aid to Ukraine, focusing on the potential consequences. The podcast features an interview with the Economist's defense editor, Shashank Joshi, who analyzes the short-term and long-term impacts on Ukraine's military capabilities, including the potential disruption of arms supplies, spare parts, and crucial intelligence support. A second segment explores the increasing use of stablecoins in Turkey, highlighting their role as a store of value and a means of bypassing traditional banking systems, despite concerns about transparency and regulatory oversight. Finally, the podcast covers the Louvre's first fashion gala, examining its purpose in attracting new audiences and donors while contrasting it with a less successful, overtly commercial fashion exhibition at the Grand Palais. The suspension of US aid to Ukraine is presented as a potential bargaining chip to pressure Ukraine into peace negotiations.