CNN This Morning
Peace Talks Without Ukraine?
Feb 17, 2025
Tensions rise as U.S. negotiations with Russia about the Ukraine war progress, but Ukraine is notably absent from the talks. The podcast contrasts Trump and Zelensky's views on these discussions. Meanwhile, a bird flu outbreak raises concerns as a new vaccine receives approval. Measles cases surge in Texas due to vaccine hesitancy, highlighting the critical role of immunizations. Legal challenges faced by Trump complicate the political landscape, affecting both domestic and international diplomacy.
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- The exclusion of Ukraine from peace negotiations in Saudi Arabia raises concerns about U.S. authority and European relations amid the ongoing conflict.
- Trump's appeal to fire a government watchdog highlights a significant challenge to executive power and the importance of judicial oversight in governance.
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U.S.-Russia Peace Talks Without Ukraine
Negotiations aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war are set to begin in Saudi Arabia, but Ukraine has not been invited to participate, which raises concerns among European leaders. The rationale for excluding Ukraine seems to center around the U.S. seeking to assert authority in the negotiations by separating the opposing sides and gathering baseline negotiations. President Trump believes that Putin is interested in a peace deal, indicating that Russia might be willing to cut a deal to end the fighting. However, Ukrainian President Zelensky remains firm in his stance that he will not accept any agreements that are made without Ukraine's involvement.
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