Trump brings Russia in from the cold, but at what cost to Ukraine?
Jonathan Freedland speaks to veteran US diplomat Kurt Volker, who served as Trump’s special representative for Ukraine during his first term, and the Guardian’s US live news editor Chris Michael about the US president’s efforts to bring Putin back into the fold
February 20, 202530m 6s
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Show Notes
In a matter of days, Donald Trump completed the most radical shift in US foreign policy in decades, bringing Putin back into the fold while sidelining Europe. He claims to have brought the end of the war in Ukraine in sight, but with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the rest of Europe excluded from the US-Russia talks, are we really any closer to peace? And, at what price?Jonathan Freedland speaks to veteran US diplomat Kurt Volker, who served as Trump’s special representative for Ukraine during his first term, and the Guardian’s US live news editor Chris Michael Send your questions and feedback to [email protected] Help support the Guardian by going to theguardian.com/politcspodus
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Donald TrumpUS newsUS politicsUkraineVolodymyr ZelenskyyVladimir PutinWorld newsRussiaUS foreign policy