The State of It

After a week of Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky trading barbs, US officials are still convinced a deal to access Ukraine’s rare earth minerals is a key part of any peace with Russia. In today’s episode with the Times’s World Affairs Editor Catherine Philp, we unpack why Ukraine is opposed, whether it will create any deterrent to Vladimir Putin, and how it helps Donald Trump’s trade war with China.

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As the Kremlin and Elon Musk weigh in on the escalating war of words between Trump and Zelenskyy, European leaders face mounting pressure to respond - even as Moscow demands Nato pullback from Eastern Europe. With the conflict on their doorsteps, The Times Brussels correspondent Bruno Waterfield argues that their next steps are pivotal.

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As Donald Trump blames Ukraine for starting the war in 2022, can he and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ever reconcile their differences and, if not, what are the implications? Today's guest is Ukrainian MP Oleksiy "Alex" Goncharenko, who explains the country's red lines towards any possible deal with Russia and why, if any of those are crossed, they still have the option to keep fighting.

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With the US hailing the talks in Riyadh as 'the first step of a long and difficult journey,' questions arise about whether any resolution would truly end the war in Ukraine. Former UK ambassador to Moscow, Sir Laurie Bristow, delves into Russia’s objectives - from demands over NATO to asserting its global power - and what these negotiations mean for the future of the conflict.

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Ukraine's future looks, increasingly, to be out of its own hands, with the US and Russia sending high-ranking officials for talks in Saudi Arabia about the end of the war - with Volodymyr Zelenskyy insisting he was not invited. But could European plans for boots on the ground - and a hasty and strong response to American rhetoric about the continent - provide Ukraine with some hope? Former Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges at NATO. Jamie Shea, analyses what might push Donald Trump in one direction or another.

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In this extended Frontline conversation, The Times’ correspondent Maxim Tucker in Kyiv delves into Ukraine’s concerns over Trump’s direct talks with Putin, which many fear sideline their nation. He also sheds light on the intensifying battlefield challenges, Ukraine’s dependence on Western military aid, and the pressing need for Europe to bolster its defence commitments against the growing Russian threat.

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In this extended Frontline conversation, global affairs analyst Michael Bociurkiw warns that without solid security guarantees for NATO, Donald Trump’s plan for peace in Ukraine will open the door for Vladimir Putin to attack other Eastern European countries.

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Donald Trump’s Vice President JD Vance is the key guest at the first day of the Munich Security Conference, but seems to be contradicting the president on key parts of his Ukraine peace talks with Vladimir Putin. The Times’ Defence Editor Larisa Brown is in Munich, and explains how Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky and Europe as a whole are navigating the confusion.

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Donald Trump’s plan for peace in Ukraine and a bombshell speech by his defence secretary have prompted anger and disbelief in Europe - as well as a level of chaos as leaders contemplate how to respond. Former senior UK military officer Philip Ingram examines how these moves are pushing nations to take on greater defence responsibilities—and the strategic consequences of this shift.

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Donald Trump’s call with Vladimir Putin signals the start of Ukraine negotiations, sparking fears among allies that it may come at Kyiv’s expense. Former Pentagon official Jim Townsend explains how early concessions could weaken Trump’s position—and why the US is pushing Europe to take on more of the defence burden.

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