Trump and Putin_ Will they make a deal at Ukraine_s expense? | To the point

Russia has been waging a war of aggression against Ukraine for almost three years. Now, possible negotiations between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin are raising the prospects of a peace deal. But would it be one that’s fair to Ukraine? Trump says he wants to meet Putin as soon as possible to find an end to the war. Putin, for his part, says he’s ready to negotiate – How seriously to take that? Well, Russian troops are still advancing in eastern Ukraine – and the question of how long the Ukrainians can hold out is becoming increasingly urgent. President Volodymyr Zelensky is demanding security guarantees for Ukraine. The topic: Trump and Putin: Will they make a deal at Ukraine’s expense?

Our guests:
Gesine Dornblüth, Journalist
Vladimir Esipov, DW
Jessica Berlin, CEPA

00:00 Opener

02:08 The change of leadership in Washington could mean a new dynamic

03:00 Ukraine has a manpower problem

03:40 Video: Situation on the frontline

05:15 Is Ukraine fighting a losing battle?

08:05 Any victory for Putin is a loss for Trump

10:00 Video: Trump and Putin: A starting point for peace talks?

12:10 What kind of security guarantees for Ukraine?

13:30 European troops at the border between Russia and Ukraine?

15:00 Republicans know that Russia is the enemy

16:40 Is Putin really ready to talk?

19:40 Russia’s aims haven’t changed: Destroying Ukraine

23:50 What could the West offer Russia?

24:30 Does Russia have to pay for all the damage it has done?

25:20 This war won’t end on the US or Russia’s terms