The Three Things for the week of Aug. 8, courtesy of The Corners magazine (episode 3)

Welcome back to The Three Things with Preston Smith, which covers politics, current affairs, crime, spy/intrigue and all things in between in Central Europe. Each section of the Three Things runs approximately 15-20 minutes, and we have provided markers to help you get where you need to go. This week’s topics include: 6:05 The FIRST THING: the War in Ukraine Update. This week we’ll talk about the worrying Russian offensive in Kupiansk and Svatove, the Ukrainian counters near Bakhmut and north (probably) of Staromaiske and the Ukrainians success in breach the first line of defense in the south… somewhere. Again, the next two weeks are crucial. 19:41 The SECOND THING: from the update we will jump right into former US military Col. Ray Wojcik. If you would like to hear what the US and EU should be doing—and also get a sober (and perhaps refreshingly optimistic take on the Ukrainian outlook), this is your man. 46:42 The THIRD THING: The Polish Christian Joy Foundation has sent millions in food and supplies to Ukraine, and here is the man behind it all, the foundation’s ceo, Henryk Podsiadly. In this interview Yours Truly goes back to the beginnings and Podsiadly explains just how the foundations ramped up grass roots efforts and what lies in store. Also, be sure to check out , where the quarterly magazine is available, and where updates appear daily on the site and also on the paid-for Patreon site, accessible from the main site, that offers just a bit more. Although much, much more is coming soon. And if you would like to support Ukrainian families in need, the Christian Joy Foundation is a great way to help, and account and foundation information is listed below: Chrześcijańska Fundacja Radość ul. Przyleśna 3, 04-807 Warszawa @ KRS: 0000245205 NIP: 952-198-19-33 Rach. Bank.: PL 77 1050 1025 1000 0023 0001 5076 SWIFT: INGBPLPW USD account: PL 44 1050 1025 1000 0090 8190 1911 EUR account: PL11105010251000009081936552 GBP account number: PL 92105010251000009072321715 PayPal: biuro@