Ukrainecast Russia and Ukraine agree Black Sea Ceasefire
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Mar 25, 2025 
Martin Griffiths, former Under Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs at the UN, discusses the fragile ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea. He shares insights from negotiating the Black Sea grain deal, emphasizing the complexities of dialogue with Russia. The conversation reveals the ongoing conflict's harsh realities, including simultaneous violence and diplomatic efforts. Griffiths also highlights the importance of international organizations in fostering genuine peace amidst deeply rooted grievances and trust issues.
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Signal Chat Leak
- Senior US security officials inadvertently invited a journalist to a Signal group chat discussing airstrikes in Yemen.
- They discussed sensitive details about the attack, which the US Secretary of Defense later denied.
Witkoff's Inaccurate Claims
- Steve Witkoff, in an interview, made inaccurate claims about Ukrainian regions wanting Russian rule based on referendums.
- He also falsely stated Ukraine has been at odds with Russia since WWII and that Khrushchev gave regions to Ukraine.
Witkoff on Starmer's Proposal
- Steve Witkoff dismissed Keir Starmer's idea of a 'coalition of the willing' to oversee a potential peace deal as posturing.
- He believes NATO's existence negates the need for such a force, assuming Russia wouldn't attack a NATO member.