Stephen Diel, a Russia analyst, and Elizabeth Braw, a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, dive into Trump's ultimatum to Russia for a ceasefire. They discuss the potential impact of his threats, like new tariffs on Russia's oil. The conversation shifts from geopolitical tensions to the moral duties of artists under oppressive regimes, spotlighting conductor Valery Gergiev's silence on the war. They also reflect on the risks of prolonged political leadership, using examples from around the world, addressing the intersection of art, politics, and global conflicts.
