Catriona Perry, a BBC journalist at the UN, and Vitaly Shevchenko, host of UkraineCast, dive into the implications of Donald Trump's surprising comments about Russia being a 'paper tiger' and Ukraine’s potential to reclaim lost territory. They discuss how these remarks might influence U.S. policy toward Ukraine. Faisal Islam, BBC's Economics Editor, shares insights on the significance of productivity forecasts, warning of a potential fiscal gap in the upcoming budget. Together, they explore the intersection of diplomacy and economics in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.