The Duran Podcast Trump throws Orban under the bus, as he rides escalation escalator
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Oct 23, 2025 This discussion dives into the chaotic fallout of a canceled Budapest summit, spurred by Trump's unpredictable diplomacy. Tensions heighten as Lavrov's frustrations explode over Trump's lack of follow-up after talks. Insights reveal why Trump continues funding Ukraine despite mixed signals and the influence of neocons on his policies. The hosts unpack the ongoing European gloom amid escalating uncertainties and the implications of Orban's political humiliation. Predictions of a tumultuous diplomatic landscape echo throughout, as long-range strikes and sabotage hint at deeper conflicts.
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Alaska Understandings Fell Apart
- Russia expected Trump to follow up after Alaska but received no substantive response.
- Alexander Christoforou argues this silence dismantled Russian expectations for a near-term summit.
Budapest Summit Collapse Explained
- Trump sought a Budapest summit but cancelled after Zelensky refused to withdraw from Donbass.
- Christoforou says Trump avoided returning to Putin to admit Alaska's proposals were unworkable.
Power Without Will
- Christoforou argues Trump flip-flops due to fear of confronting neocons and European pressures.
- He suggests Trump has the power to decide but lacks the will to walk away from Ukraine.