Amanpour Is Putin Serious About Peace?
May 30, 2025
Fiona Hill, a former top Russia advisor to President Trump, shares her unique insights on the volatile Ukraine crisis and the credibility of Putin's recent peace claims. She reflects on her experiences with Putin, evaluating the potential impacts of Trump's diplomatic approach. Meanwhile, Charlie Baker, NCAA president and former Massachusetts governor, discusses the evolving landscape of college sports, focusing on athlete compensation and the challenges students face amid social media and mental health pressures. Together, they tackle critical global and local issues.
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Risk of Personalized Diplomacy
- Trump's approach to diplomacy is highly personalized, relying heavily on his relationship with Putin.
- This creates risk because the process depends on unpredictable personal interactions rather than structured diplomacy.
Putin's Incentives to Continue War
- Putin currently has every incentive to continue the war and no incentive to back down.
- No concessions Trump could offer would satisfy Putin's war aims.
The True Cost of Putin's War
- Putin is not winning in the big picture despite territorial gains.
- His invasion has reshaped European and global security, strengthening NATO and exposing Russia’s long-term losses.