Newscast The Week: Trump To Meet Putin (Again) and Gaza Ceasefire Deal
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Oct 17, 2025 
Join Jane Corbin, an investigative journalist known for her international affairs coverage, and Caitriona Perry, the chief presenter for BBC News in Washington, as they delve into pivotal political discussions. They explore Trump's upcoming meeting with Putin, its implications for Ukraine, and the motivations behind the recent Gaza ceasefire. Jane shares insights on the challenges in Gaza's governance, while Caitriona assesses how these foreign policy maneuvers impact Trump's domestic image amid ongoing controversies.
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Trump-Putin Meeting In Hungary Raises Risks
- Trump plans a face-to-face summit with Putin in Budapest after a long phone call described as "very productive."
- The meeting's location creates legal and diplomatic complications because Hungary remains an ICC member with an arrest warrant for Putin.
Summit May Be Tactical Theatre For Ukraine
- The summit may be tactical theatre to influence talks with Zelensky and slow or prevent US military aid like Tomahawk missiles.
- Observers see a mix of carrot-and-stick diplomacy, with congressional sanctions talk adding pressure on Putin.
Gaza Deal Is Ceasefire, Not Peace
- The Gaza outcome is a ceasefire with hostage and prisoner exchanges, not a full peace settlement.
- Major unresolved issues remain, including Hamas disarmament, governance of Gaza and Israeli troop withdrawal.