August 20, 2025

What’s next for Russia and Ukraine?

Dr. Joel Ostrow, professor, comparative and international politics, Benedictine University, joins John Williams to offer his assessment of President Trump’s meeting with Vladimir Putin and to break down the meeting between President Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other world leaders.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7657725/8-20-25_Dr_Joel_Ostrow_President_Trump_Vladimir_Putin_peace_deal_Ukraine_European_leaders_2025-08-20-214425.128.mp3

Continuing coverage

Russia-Ukraine War

Warsaw turns to Ukraine for drone warfare expertise after Russian drones enter Polish airspace

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Ukraine expects $3.5 billion fund for US weapons to sustain fight against Russia, Zelenskyy says

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Zelenskyy calls for a European air defense system as Russian strike wounds 20

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Frustrated GOP senators blow steam on Russia: ‘Sick of’ Trump, Vance ‘love affair’ with Putin

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Ukrainian drones strike one of Russia’s top oil refineries, sparking fire

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What’s next for Russia and Ukraine?

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7657725/8-20-25_Dr_Joel_Ostrow_President_Trump_Vladimir_Putin_peace_deal_Ukraine_European_leaders_2025-08-20-214425.128.mp3

Continuing coverage

Russia-Ukraine War

Warsaw turns to Ukraine for drone warfare expertise after Russian drones enter Polish airspace

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Ukraine expects $3.5 billion fund for US weapons to sustain fight against Russia, Zelenskyy says

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Zelenskyy calls for a European air defense system as Russian strike wounds 20

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Frustrated GOP senators blow steam on Russia: ‘Sick of’ Trump, Vance ‘love affair’ with Putin

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Ukrainian drones strike one of Russia’s top oil refineries, sparking fire

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