Ukrainecast Your Questions Answered: Trump's next move, Black Sea ceasefire and the Arctic
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Mar 28, 2025 
Olga Robinson, a BBC Verify journalist, and James Landale, BBC's diplomatic correspondent, dive into pressing questions surrounding the war in Ukraine. They discuss Trump’s potential moves in ceasefire talks and the complexities of recent maritime agreements. Tensions around missile threats from the Black Sea are examined, as well as Russia's strategic positioning in the Arctic. The conversation also touches on the human rights situation in occupied areas, revealing the psychological impacts of conflict on civilians.
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Ukraine's Concessions
- Russia has secured concessions from the US without clear reciprocation from Ukraine.
- America pressured Ukraine into concessions, including a country-wide ceasefire, which Russia hasn't accepted.
Pressure on Ukraine
- Ukraine is being pressured into a peace deal despite holding the front line and even making incursions into Russian territory.
- This political dynamic contradicts the situation on the ground.
Black Sea Ceasefire Breach
- If Russia violates the Black Sea ceasefire, Ukraine would likely consider it a breach and the ceasefire would end.
- Ukraine's response would probably involve retaliatory measures, similar to the tit-for-tat attacks before the energy target ceasefire.