The Duran Podcast Zelensky & Co. aim to prevent Trump-Putin deal
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Aug 18, 2025 Tensions rise as Zelensky seeks to broker a ceasefire amid a critical U.S. meeting. The complexities of Trump’s potential negotiation strategies loom large, with Europe anxiously evaluating security guarantees. The ongoing Ukraine conflict is assessed through the lens of geopolitical interests, hinting at a tug-of-war between powers. Discussions explore the challenges faced by Western diplomacy in neighboring regions like Moldova and Georgia. Will indecision alter the course of the conflict, or will new alliances emerge?
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Europeans Here To Control Zelensky
- European leaders attended Trump-Zelensky talks mainly to control Zelensky and prevent a repeat of his February outburst.
- Alexander Mercouris argues Europeans fear Zelensky is a "loose cannon" who must be managed in Washington.
Zelensky's February Oval Office Outburst
- Mercouris recounts Zelensky's February Oval Office meeting mood as "spoiling for a fight."
- He says that hostile demeanor caused the blow-up often misportrayed as an ambush by Trump and Vance.
Alaska Meeting Pivoted US Toward Peace Talks
- Alaska summit shifted US policy from threatening tariffs to seeking a full peace agreement with Russia.
- Mercouris says the US now wants Ukraine engaged in serious negotiations, not just a ceasefire demand.