Joe Parkinson

In a gripping discussion, Joe Parkinson and Drew Hinshaw, Wall Street Journal reporters, delve into the shadowy world of Russian sleeper agents. They unveil the extraordinary lives of a family living undercover for years while highlighting the Slovenian spycatcher's daunting mission to uncover them. The conversation covers the intense cat-and-mouse game of espionage, the impact of personal identities intertwined with patriotism, and the intricate negotiation for prisoner exchanges, revealing the complexities behind modern espionage.

Drew Hinshaw and Joe Parkinson, Wall Street Journal reporters specializing in international affairs and geopolitics, delve into a surprising peace strategy proposed by the Trump administration regarding Ukraine. They discuss the intriguing business-led negotiations initiated by Steve Witkoff and Kirill Dmitriev, highlighting Russia's enticing economic offers to U.S. firms. The duo explores the ramifications of these talks on U.S.-European relations and questions whether such economic ties could genuinely foster peace or further fracture alliances.