Jacobin Radio Jacobin Radio: Trump’s Turn on Ukraine w/ Ilya Budraitskis
Feb 25, 2025
In this conversation, Ilya Budraitskis, a historian and political theorist, and Zakhar Popóvych, a leading Ukrainian researcher, dissect Trump's controversial peace talks regarding Ukraine that sidelined its representatives. They explore how this fuels pro-Putin narratives and impacts Ukraine's sovereignty amid rising authoritarianism. The duo delves into the complexities of modern imperialism, the challenges of the left in Ukraine, and the dire necessity for international solidarity to combat these geopolitical shifts. It's a thought-provoking dialogue on resilience and the left's role.
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Geopolitical Stakes of Trump's Actions
- Trump's foreign policy actions, including peace talks excluding Ukraine, raise concerns.
- These actions have significant implications for Ukraine's survival and global stability.
Trump's Concessions to Putin
- Trump's concessions to Putin, including accepting the revisionist narrative that Ukraine started the war, are alarming.
- This represents a significant betrayal of Ukraine and a potential shift in the geopolitical landscape.
Trump-Putin Negotiations and Their Implications
- Trump's approach to the war involves so-called peace talks that exclude Ukraine and acceptance of Putin's narrative.
- This raises significant concerns about Ukraine's future and the global geopolitical landscape.
