The US deadline for Russia to agree a ceasefire in Ukraine has expired, but the prospect of new secondary tariffs has been overshadowed by a mooted meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, in what would be their first face-to-face encounter since 2019. President Trump also appeared to confirm reports on Friday that the US is poised to bilaterally agree a ceasefire deal allowing Russia to retain occupied territory. So are we closer than ever to a frozen conflict without a political resolution? And have Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukraine been kept in the dark?
Lucy and Vitaly are joined by the BBC’s chief presenter in Washington, Sumi Somaskanda, and our New York business correspondent, Michelle Fleury, to discuss where we stand and what could come next.
Today’s episode is presented by Lucy Hockings and Vitaly Shevchenko.
The producers were Laurie Kalus, Polly Hope and Chris Flynn. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The social producer was Sophie Millward. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
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