Morning Joe Trump and Putin set for summit in push to end war in Ukraine
Aug 15, 2025
The podcast dives into the upcoming Trump-Putin summit and its potential impact on the war in Ukraine, examining contrasting geopolitical perspectives. It reflects on VJ Day's historical significance and its relevance to modern global leadership. The conversation also navigates issues of independence, governance in Ukraine, and the challenges faced by organizations due to political restrictions. Additionally, it touches on policing strategies in D.C., highlighting the influence of federal changes, and explores intriguing discoveries and vaccine politics.
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Summit as World‑Order Test
- The Alaska summit symbolizes a possible shift in the post‑VJ Day world order and tests current U.S. leadership.
- David Ignatius warns the world order is changing toward great‑power competition and needs clear leadership to navigate it.
Putin's Great‑Power Vision
- Putin appears to want a great‑power arrangement where big states boss smaller ones and take resources.
- David Ignatius frames this as a deliberate alternative to the post‑World War II order, requiring strategic responses.
Set Clear Goals And Stay Disciplined
- Trump must decide clear goals and remain disciplined day to day during negotiations with Putin.
- Katty Kay warns inconsistency risks accepting a concessionary deal that forces Ukraine to cede territory without security guarantees.
