NEW PODCAST: Can Trump Bully Russia?
Elon Musk isn’t the only one to fall from Trump’s good graces.
For years, Donald Trump was often the only Western leader with anything nice to say about Vladimir Putin. But with Russia and Ukraine still fighting six months into his term, their friendship is on the rocks. Are we seeing a temporary spat—or a real policy shift? Earlier this week, I joined Slate Podcasts to discuss this very question. Listen below or on your favorite platform!
Podcast production by Ethan Oberman, Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther.
The author of this interview primarily expressed concerns about Trump's policies, particularly when I heard "Talked in decades," I couldn't help but burst out laughing. After all, there have been too many delayed promises. When asked whether there would be a ceasefire in 50 days, the author remained noncommittal. Thus, skepticism about whether a "good meeting" or "good talk" can lead to "deliverables" is understandable. The author even proposed more practical sanctions methods and pathways, which are quite convincing. Let us wait and see. Thank you again.