Global News Podcast Zelensky ready to join summit with Trump and Putin if invited
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Oct 20, 2025 Ukraine's President Zelensky is ready for talks with Trump and Putin in Hungary, despite tensions from a recent White House meeting. The fragile ceasefire in Gaza faces accusations and renewed strikes, while insights into civilian impacts reveal the emotional toll. A groundbreaking retinal microchip trial shows promise, with many patients regaining the ability to read. Lastly, the Indian market adjusts to soaring gold prices, affecting consumer behavior ahead of Diwali. Tune in for these compelling stories and much more!
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Strained US-Ukraine Meeting Shifts Kyiv's Calculus
- Zelensky faced clear differences with Trump over territorial concessions and weapons, suggesting strain in US-Ukraine talks.
- Kyiv may need to recalibrate its expectations of US support after the White House meeting.
Zelensky Willing To Attend Budapest Talks
- Zelensky said he'd attend a summit in Budapest with Trump and Putin if invited, though reluctantly and with reservations about Hungary's stance.
- European allies fear Ukraine could be sidelined or excluded from such talks.
Ceasefires Need Political Backing And Monitors
- Jeremy Bowen explains ceasefires need political processes and monitoring to survive initial violations.
- Lack of a stabilization force and clear post-ceasefire steps risks the agreement collapsing.