The world seems a complete mess just now. One place that helps me understand what is going on, particularly in Ukraine, is „The War on the Rocks“ Podcast (see below, I can highly recommend any episode with Michael Kofman in it): 

https://warontherocks.com/podcasts/

Ukraine pieces: 

https://warontherocks.com/understanding-the-russo-ukrainian-war-a-guide-from-war-on-the-rocks/

Always insightful!