On Tuesday Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will discuss Ukraine's future with the US President trying to persuade his Russian counterpart to agree to a ceasefire at least. So what goes into these diplomatic calls? Who plans them, how much are the plans adhered to and what is the ideal outcome for both sides? Think tank RUSI's Russian domestic politics specialist Emily Ferris and The Times' Assistant US Editor, David Charter, analyse how Putin and Trump are gearing up for a call the outcome of which whole world is waiting for.

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In this extended Frontline conversation, military analyst Sean Bell examines Russia's counter-offensive to retake the Kursk region, and explains why Vladimir Putin's determination not to upset Donald Trump puts Russia under time pressure to force Ukraine out of its territory.

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In this extended Frontline conversation, the Times' World Affairs Editor Catherine Philp examines Vladimir Putin's attitude to a 30 day ceasefire in Ukraine, why Donald Trump's patience is wearing thin, and whether Russia will stick to any deal.

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Ireland’s Taoiseach Michael Martin got through his trip to the White House this week without Donald Trump bringing up his country’s 0.24% defence budget. As defence chiefs from five key European countries meet in Paris, The Times' veteran foreign correspondent Michael Binyon assesses whether this new group can convince Europe’s low spenders to do more.

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As Vladimir Putin cautiously supports the idea of a ceasefire but raises questions about Donald Trump's proposals, has he been forced into a zugzwang—a chess position where any move worsens the outcome? Dr Stephen Hall from the University of Bath explores the challenges and complexities ahead.

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After the US declared the 'ball is in Russia’s court' over the 30-day ceasefire plan agreed with Ukraine, the Kremlin claims it needs more information before responding. Professor Scott Lucas from University College Dublin argues that Vladimir Putin is likely to reject the deal while playing to Donald Trump’s ego, leaving US officials to manage the challenges of unpredictable diplomacy.

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As Ukrainian and US teams resume talks aimed at peace in the war with Russia, Ukraine's air and sea initial ceasefire plans will be at the forefront. Marco Rubio has suggested they "have merit" but are they a realistic proposition for Vladimir Putin? RUSI's Senior Research Fellow for Airpower in the Military Sciences team, Justin Bronk analyses what those merits actually are.

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US-Ukraine peace talks will resume on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, the first since the Oval Office row 10 days ago. But after a bruising week since, during which the US ended its military aid for and intelligence sharing with Ukraine and Russia has taken advantage on the battlefield, their negotiating position looks weaker than ever. It comes on the day reports say Ukraine's troops are completely surrounded in Kursk. The Times' World Affairs Editor, Catherine Philp, analyses just how damaged they've been going in to the meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other senior officials.

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In this extended Frontline conversation, financier and activist Sir Bill Browder - who used to be the biggest foreign investor in Russia - warns that Donald Trump has taken Vladimir Putin's side in the invasion of Ukraine. He examines proposals to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military, what impact that would have on the war, and whether the Kremlin has compromising material on Donald Trump.

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In this extended Frontline conversation, defence analyst Tim Willasey-Wilsey examines shifts in US foreign policy under Trump, warning of risks to transatlantic alliances and global stability. He calls on Europe to assert itself, seize frozen Russian assets, and push for a robust peace deal for Ukraine.

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