Over Here, Over There's Dan Harris speaks with BBC Radio Wiltshire and Gloucestershire host Graham Rogers again this week regarding the White House EU Summit regarding peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. After a disappointing meeting in Alaska for President Trump, can he rally EU leaders with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who have gathered for an unprecedented meeting at the White House to discuss their response to Russian President Putin's demands for a possible solution to the conflict? The stakes are high on all sides, and the world will see how far the Trump Administration will go in favouring Russia over America's long-standing allies, a position that no other President has taken in US history. 

The conversation focuses on the diplomatic efforts surrounding the conflict in Ukraine, particularly the meeting between President Zelenskyy and President Trump, alongside European leaders. The discussion highlights the complexities of foreign policy, the influence of leadership decisions, and the implications of the ongoing war on global relations and resources.

Takeaways

• Diplomatic efforts are crucial in halting the conflict in Ukraine.
• Zelenskyy's visit to the White House is significant for Ukraine's future.
• Trump's previous meeting with Putin raised concerns about his stance on Russia.
• European leaders' presence at the White House indicates a united front.
• Zelenskyy cannot constitutionally give up land without parliamentary approval.
• The Donbass region is strategically important and rich in minerals.
• Past agreements with Russia have failed, raising doubts about future guarantees.
• Trump's desire for a Nobel Peace Prize may influence his decisions.
• The ongoing war impacts U.S. domestic policies and resources.
• The outcome of the meeting could redefine U.S. foreign policy.

Sound Bites

• "A big day at the White House."
• "Trump seems easily swayed by Putin."
• "What is Trump's endgame?"

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