Episode 425: Ceasefire or Stalemate? Ukraine, Russia, and the Trump Factor

Today, Les, Martha, Morgan, and Jess unpack the Ukraine-Russia ceasefire talks brokered in Saudi Arabia, where Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has positioned himself as mediator. Ukraine initially pushed for land and sea ceasefires but ultimately backed down, and a key mineral agreement remains unsigned. With Russia still holding out, the ceasefire hasn’t begun — and attacks continue on both sides.

Has the Trump administration successfully boxed Ukraine into talks by cutting off intelligence support? What happens if Russia refuses to play along — and will the U.S. actually hold them accountable? Is Zelensky’s return to Trump’s good graces a sign of renewed alignment or deeper dependency? And what does it mean that Europe was left out of the room?

Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.

Check out the sources that helped shape our Fellows’ discussion: 

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine-ceasefire-russia-us-talks-saudi-arabia/

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c51ypekv9xwt 

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