White House Strategies and the Ukraine-Russia Dynamic

Donald Trump has signed a ban on travel to the US from 12 countries, citing national security risks. There are also seven additional countries whose nationals will face partial travel restrictions.

Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda, and Bernd Debusmann Jr. explore how the travel ban reflects Trump’s broader approach to immigration and national security. They also discuss the latest phone call between Trump and Vladimir Putin, analysing its potential implications for the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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(Picture: US President Donald Trump gestures as he departs the White House in Washington DC, June 6, 2025. Credit: Reuters/Kevin Lamarque)