Episode Details

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, William Taylor, joins Harry Cole to analyse the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, the evolving positions of President Trump, and the prospects for a ceasefire. The discussion covers Western strategies, internal Ukrainian politics, and the economic and diplomatic pressures shaping the potential for peace. Can Trump strong-arm Putin into peace? Former US Ambassador to Ukraine, William Taylor, says Trump has both the muscle and the motivation to end the war—but only if he wants the glory enough. In a frank chat with journalist Harry Cole, Taylor lifts the lid on backroom deals, sanctions, and just how close we might be to a ceasefire. As long as Ukraine, Russia, and a room full of billionaires can swallow a very unpalatable “sh*t sandwich”, says Harry Cole.

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