The Duran Podcast Trump diplomacy with Russia w/ Dennis Kucinich (Live)
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Aug 20, 2025 
Dennis Kucinich, a former U.S. Representative and advocate for peace, discusses the intricate web of U.S.-Russia relations amid growing tensions. He emphasizes the need for diplomacy over aggression, critiquing media portrayals of Russia and the impact on public perception. The conversation highlights Trump's non-interventionist stance versus European pressures regarding Ukraine. Kucinich calls for a reevaluation of NATO's role and stresses understanding different perspectives to foster constructive dialogue. Political change and advocating for peace are central themes.
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Alaska Meeting Signaled A Peace Opportunity
- Dennis Kucinich says the Alaska meeting signals a breakthrough in willingness by leaders to pursue peace talks.
- He argues Trump and Putin may have laid groundwork that could lead to an end to the Ukraine war.
Negotiations Are Essential To End Wars
- Alexander Mercouris stresses negotiations are the only realistic path to end wars.
- He highlights absence of talks before Trump as extraordinary and dangerous.
Propaganda Hardens Public Against Peace
- Kucinich links anti-Russian propaganda since 2014 to hardened public opinion against dialogue.
- He warns repeated demonization makes peace initiatives politically difficult.