The Duran Podcast Ripping up RUSSIAN sanctions
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Feb 17, 2025 Delve into the complex web of U.S.-Russia relations, where the ongoing Ukraine negotiations take center stage and new diplomatic approaches are called for. Explore Saudi Arabia's role as a potential mediator and the internal royal family dynamics at play. Discover the prospects for improving ties through key meetings and the potential lifting of economic sanctions. Examine the historical context of Ukraine's diplomacy and the challenges of demilitarization, shedding light on the evolving geopolitical landscape.
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Upcoming Trump-Putin Summit
- A summit between Trump and Putin is anticipated, hosted by MBS in Riyadh.
- This summit holds significance due to its potential impact on international relations, sanctions, and the political landscape.
US-Russia Normalization
- The US and Russia aim to fully normalize relations, including lifting sanctions and restoring economic ties.
- This shift in US policy seeks to re-establish diplomatic contacts and encourage American investment in Russia.
US Concerns and Goals
- The US aims to slow Russia's move away from the dollar and reduce its growing closeness to China.
- Re-establishing economic ties is seen as crucial to achieving these goals.