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270. Failed Diplomacy: Putin Rejects Trump's Peace Push in Ukraine

2025/3/21
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The chapter discusses the recent phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, where Trump attempted to negotiate a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, which Putin rejected. It highlights the subsequent actions and responses from both Russia and Ukraine, and the international reactions to the failed diplomacy.
  • Trump proposed a 30-day ceasefire to Putin, which was rejected.
  • Putin briefly promised not to attack Ukrainian energy infrastructure but reneged quickly.
  • Russia accused Ukraine of derailing the peace initiative despite Russian violations.
  • US readout of the call focused on economic deals, ignoring the reality of the situation.
  • European leaders expressed skepticism about the success of Trump's diplomacy.

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This week, Saul David and Roger Moorhouse dissect the latest diplomatic manoeuvres and frontline developments in the Ukraine war. Donald Trump's much-anticipated phone call with Vladimir Putin, aimed at securing a 30-day ceasefire, resulted in a swift rejection and immediate Russian escalation.

Additionally, we have an update from the frontlines with war reporter and friend of the podcast Boldizsar Gyori, who describes the reality for the Ukrainian soldiers fighting in Kursk.

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