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272. Is a Genuine Peace Deal Even Possible?

2025/3/28
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Saul David and Roger Moorhouse discuss the recent ceasefire agreements concerning the Black Sea, highlighting the complexities surrounding the deals involving the US, Ukraine, and Russia.
  • Two separate agreements for a 30-day pause in attacks on energy infrastructure and shipping in the Black Sea were announced.
  • The White House stated that Kiev and Moscow agreed to ensure safe navigation, but Zelensky criticized the lifting of sanctions on Russian agriculture.
  • Both Ukraine and Russia have differing interpretations of the ceasefire's terms and conditions.

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This week Saul David is joined by Roger Moorhouse to dissect the announcement of a fragile ceasefire in the Black Sea agreed separately by both sides with the US in Riyadh.

They also delve into the alarming pro-Russian rhetoric emerging from Trump's circle, and explore Zelensky's growing distrust of US support and ask the question if genuine peace is even possible.

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Producer: James Hodgson

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