Ukraine: The Latest

Zelensky launches attack on Europe's leaders & Trump predicts Ukraine war will end ‘soon’

26 snips
Jan 22, 2026
President Zelensky criticizes European leaders at Davos for their inaction on frozen Russian assets. Trump makes surprising peace overtures, signaling a shift in his stance on NATO. The discussion includes military updates with reports on drone strikes and missile threats to Ukraine. A new book on resilience offers practical strategies for coping with stress and trauma. The contributors explore the importance of humor in processing trauma and building community support, emphasizing self-kindness and grounding techniques.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
INSIGHT

Zelensky's Davos Pressure Play

  • Volodymyr Zelensky framed Europe as a "fragmented kaleidoscope" unable to act decisively against Russia.
  • He used Davos diplomacy to pressure allies on frozen assets and military support.
ADVICE

Don't Send Symbolic Troops

  • Zelensky criticised token troop deployments like small Greenland contingents as meaningless signals.
  • Avoid symbolic gestures and prioritise capabilities that change strategic calculations.
INSIGHT

Peace Talks Reduced To One Issue

  • Steve Wyckoff claimed talks are down to one solvable issue between Kyiv and Moscow.
  • The hosts note that the remaining issue is almost certainly territorial control.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app