Reuters World News

Ukraine, Trump-Mamdani and Marjorie Taylor Greene

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Nov 22, 2025
This episode features various Reuters reporters, including Tom Baumforth and Dan Trotta. They discuss Ukraine's pressure to accept a pivotal U.S. peace plan, highlighting its dependence on U.S. intelligence. The surprising meeting between Trump and New York's Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani reveals shared priorities, while Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation shakes the GOP majority. The conversation also touches on Netflix’s ambitious plans for live events and a fascinating study on the evolutionary origins of kissing.
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INSIGHT

U.S. Support Is Ukraine’s Force Multiplier

  • U.S. intelligence and air-defence support are pivotal to Ukraine's ability to repel missile and drone strikes.
  • Accepting U.S. peace plan terms would risk losing that unique military and intelligence edge.
INSIGHT

Peace Terms Clash With Kyiv’s Red Lines

  • Key U.S. peace-plan demands, like troop withdrawals in Donbass and reducing armed forces, are non-starters for Volodymyr Zelensky.
  • The battlefield is not collapsing, so Zelensky can resist proposals while watching developments over coming days.
ANECDOTE

Warmth After Public Feuds

  • Donald Trump and New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani unexpectedly shared a warm White House meeting despite prior attacks.
  • They pledged to work together on affordability, housing, crime and high costs facing New Yorkers.
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