The Briefing After the London summit
Mar 3, 2025
Fernando Augusto Pacheco, Monocle's senior correspondent, joins the conversation to celebrate Brazil's landmark achievement, winning its first Oscar for Best International Feature Film with 'I'm Still Here.' He discusses the cultural significance of this victory and its ties to Brazil's military past. The conversation also touches on how this win reflects a growing global recognition of diverse storytelling in cinema and the Oscars' evolving international perspective. Pacheco's insights add a celebratory and reflective tone to the discussion.
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A Moment in History
- Julia Lasica, on a train after work, felt history unfolding.
- Every minute brought momentous events shaping Ukraine and Europe's future.
Royal Diplomacy
- King Charles' involvement was a strategic move by the UK government.
- It aimed to balance the treatment of Trump and Zelensky after their public disagreement.
Zelensky's Approach
- Zelensky defended Ukraine's dignity, refusing to kowtow to Trump, according to some Ukrainians.
- Others believe he should have been better prepared to play Trump's game, like Macron and Starmer.