The New Yorker Radio Hour What Trump Has Got Wrong—and Right—About the War in Ukraine
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Mar 7, 2025 
Stephen Kotkin, a historian specializing in Russia and a fellow at Stanford's Hoover Institution, discusses Donald Trump's controversial stance on the Ukraine conflict. He highlights Trump’s admiration for Putin and critiques of Zelensky, raising concerns about U.S. foreign policy implications. Kotkin examines the changing landscape of American power and the limitations it faces, stressing that while Trump's views may be flawed, they reflect underlying realities in global politics. The conversation navigates the shifting geopolitical dynamics and the impact on U.S. commitments.
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Oval Office Encounter
- Trump berated Zelensky in the Oval Office over a proposed minerals deal.
- Zelensky rejected the deal, arguing that an agreement with Putin wasn't reliable.
Trump's 'truths'
- Trump's approach, while unconventional, reveals truths about America's place in the world.
- His actions highlight the limits of American power and the changing global landscape.
Europe's Role
- European countries haven't sent troops to Ukraine, highlighting a gap between support and action.
- Trump's approach, while potentially damaging, forces Europe to confront its role in the conflict.