Amanpour UK Takes Lead After Trump Trashes Zelensky
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Mar 3, 2025 Sir Malcolm Rifkind, a former UK foreign secretary, shares insights on Britain's shifting role in the Ukraine conflict. Alexander Stubb, President of Finland, discusses Europe's strategy to support Ukraine in light of diminishing U.S. involvement. Ukrainian journalist Nataliya Gumenyuk provides a poignant on-the-ground perspective, highlighting the resilience of her country amidst the turmoil. The conversation addresses the complexities of shifting alliances, the urgency for international support, and the human cost of ongoing aggression.
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White House Meeting
- Trump and Zelenskyy's public disagreement was unproductive.
- They shouted at each other in front of cameras.
Ceasefire Dependence on Zelenskyy
- Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy may hurt Trump's goal of a ceasefire with Putin.
- Zelenskyy's agreement is necessary for any ceasefire implementation.
Ceasefire Requirements and Security Guarantees
- A ceasefire requires compromises from both sides, and Trump's demands from Putin are unknown.
- Zelenskyy needs security guarantees, given Putin's history of broken promises.