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

Russian drone and missile attack on southern Ukraine kills 1 and wounds dozens

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Trump skeptical summit between Putin-Zelensky will happen

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Zelenskyy seeks talks with Trump and European leaders on slow progress of peace efforts with Russia

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European defense leaders pledge pressure to end the war after Russian strike on Kyiv

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A major Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills at least 21 people

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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

Russian drone and missile attack on southern Ukraine kills 1 and wounds dozens

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Trump skeptical summit between Putin-Zelensky will happen

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Zelenskyy seeks talks with Trump and European leaders on slow progress of peace efforts with Russia

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European defense leaders pledge pressure to end the war after Russian strike on Kyiv

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A major Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills at least 21 people

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