30 April 2025
Can Trump Make Peace in Ukraine?
Anatol Lieven of the Quincy Institute and Robert Wright discuss the current state of the Russia-Ukraine war, what both sides would need for peace, and whether the president can make it happen.
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In this video:
- The state of play in Russia-Ukraine
- Anatol: Here’s how the war could end
- Which side wants peace more?
- Why hasn’t Trump used his leverage?
- Anatol’s plan for peace
- What Russia-Ukraine reveals about the military-industrial complex
- What Trump’s military purges reveal about his presidency
- Heading to Overtime
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