Global News Podcast Europe rallies behind Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin talks
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Aug 10, 2025 
Yuri Sak, a former advisor to Ukraine's defense minister, and Boyan Banchewski, Chief European correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, discuss the urgent geopolitical landscape. They delve into President Zelensky's insistence on Ukraine's role in peace talks, dismissing any land concessions. The conversation also touches on the widespread protests in Israel and the complexities of negotiating peace amid Russian aggression, highlighting the stakes for both Ukraine and Europe.
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Ukraine Must Be At The Table
- Volodymyr Zelensky insists Ukraine must jointly determine the path to peace.
- He rejects surrendering territory and demands immediate, just and lasting peace.
Constitutional Limits On Any Land Swap
- Jonathan Beale explains any territorial swap would almost certainly violate Ukraine's constitution and require a referendum.
- Such a deal would likely benefit Russia more than Ukraine.
Putin Appears To Shift His Red Lines
- Boyan Banchewski reports Putin offered to take Donetsk and freeze wider front lines, crossing his earlier 'non-negotiable' stance.
- This suggests Russian flexibility under pressure but offers little to Ukraine.