Ukrainecast After Gaza, is Trump turning his attention to Ukraine?
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Oct 14, 2025 Jane Corbin, a seasoned BBC Panorama filmmaker known for her investigative prowess in conflict zones, discusses potential shifts in diplomatic strategies following Trump's Middle East engagement. She explores the dynamics of peace negotiations, comparing them to past processes. Richard Pendry, a journalist embedded in Ukrainian recruitment efforts, reveals transformative wartime roles, including the harrowing work of draft enforcers and death notification officers. Both delve into the emotional toll these jobs entail, illustrating the profound impact of the war on Ukrainian society.
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Trump's Personal Stakes In Ukraine
- Donald Trump wants a Russia-Ukraine deal partly as a legacy achievement after his Middle East diplomacy.
- He previously promised to solve the war within 24 hours of taking office, so success matters politically.
Why Tomahawks Matter Strategically
- Tomahawk missiles would let Ukraine strike deep into Russian-held areas and raise political pressure on Moscow.
- Their potential use introduces strategic and nuclear-capability anxieties that complicate negotiations.
Secrecy Often Enables Durable Deals
- Successful peace processes usually happen in secret to iron out thorny details before going public.
- Public grandstanding, as seen in the Gaza-Israel talks, leaves hard questions unsolved and fragile outcomes.