The Playbook Podcast February 18, 2025: Who holds the keys to Ukraine‘s future?
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Feb 18, 2025 Robbie Gramer, a national security reporter for POLITICO, shares his insights on the crucial meeting happening in Saudi Arabia where U.S. and Russian officials are crafting a peace plan for Ukraine—without Ukrainian representation. He reveals the shifting dynamics in negotiations that have sidelined Ukrainian voices and raised concerns among European allies. Gramer also delves into the complexities of U.S.-Russia relations, discussing whether a new diplomatic approach can effectively manage the unpredictable nature of Putin's strategies.
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Ukraine Peace Talks
- Trump officials will meet with Russian counterparts in Saudi Arabia to discuss a Ukraine peace plan.
- Ukraine was seemingly uninvited, causing anxiety among European officials at the Munich Security Conference.
Putin's Isolation
- Putin's global isolation has been a long-standing policy by the Europeans and the last administration.
- Critics see the talks as a PR victory for Putin, while some Republicans argue the focus should be on achieving peace.
Ukraine's Absence
- The prior administration emphasized "no Ukraine peace talks without Ukraine."
- The current talks seem to contradict this, raising concerns about Ukraine's exclusion and potential concessions.