

Trump to meet Putin in Alaska to broker Russia Ukraine peace deal
12 snips Aug 8, 2025
Charles Kupchan, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, discusses the skepticism surrounding Trump's potential peace talks with Putin and their implications for Ukraine's sovereignty. Glenn Kessler, a veteran fact-checker from The Washington Post, explores the evolving landscape of misinformation in politics, highlighting the challenges posed by social media. Meanwhile, award-winning playwright Susie Miller shares her insights on balancing justice and personal relationships, emphasizing the power of theatre to influence societal attitudes towards important legal issues.
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Summit Risks Performance Over Substance
- Ole Rabachuk says Trump seeks a quick, showy deal that could harm Ukraine.
- He warns Putin may exploit Trump's urge to 'turn the page' to secure concessions.
Meeting Details Remain Murky
- Charles A. Kupchan says we still lack basic facts about a Trump–Putin summit, including location and attendees.
- He highlights Trump's flip‑flopping on whether Zelensky would join and where talks might occur.
Danger Of Rewarding Putin Without Concessions
- Charles A. Kupchan warns Trump could hand Putin a diplomatic victory by re‑engaging without clear concessions.
- He stresses any acceptable deal must leave 80% of Ukraine free, sovereign and secure.