The Playbook Podcast Trump continues his push for world peace
Oct 17, 2025
President Trump meets with Ukraine's Zelenskyy, discussing arms and the ongoing conflict with Russia. Insights emerge on Trump's evolving stance toward Putin and Zelensky's requests for military aid. The podcast also touches on the shifting dynamics in GOP foreign policy regarding Ukraine and the significance of recent mayoral debates in New York. Listeners get a glimpse into DNC strategies for upcoming elections, including the impact of redistricting on future races.
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Trump Seeks Peace While Preserving Leverage
- Trump is pushing to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine while keeping military aid options open as leverage.
- The administration balances diplomacy with potential Tomahawk deliveries and congressional sanctions as pressure points.
Watch For Specific Aid Requests And Delivery Routes
- Expect Ukraine to request Tomahawks, Patriot systems, drone-tech sharing, and energy resilience support in the White House meeting.
- Watch for announcements via the PURL mechanism and other NATO-coordinated transfers rather than direct bilateral sales.
Summits And Sanctions Run In Parallel
- Trump scheduled another summit with Putin while also signaling frustration with Putin's resistance.
- That dynamic creates room for Capitol Hill to ready sanctions and for Tomahawks to remain a bargaining chip.