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What Happens Next for Trump, Putin, and Ukraine?
Description
This spring members Q&A covered the topics many of you have been asking about for months. We discussed the future of U.S. support for Ukraine, whether Donald Trump could ever shift his position if Ukraine gains momentum, Putin's long-term prospects, the condition of Russia's economy, and whether the war can realistically continue into 2026 and beyond.
We also explored the possibility of political change inside Russia, what could happen after Putin, the role of NATO, the upcoming U.S. midterm elections, and how political polarization is shaping public understanding of the war.
As always, the goal is not to tell you what to think, but to provide context, examine evidence, and think through the implications of current events.
Chapters
00:00 Welcome and Spring Board Meeting
02:12 Ukraine Aid, Congress, and Trump's Position
08:12 Trump, Putin, and the Question of Influence
16:16 Could Trump Change if Ukraine Starts Winning?
18:16 Trump, Leadership, and Political Psychology
25:30 Midterms, Congress, and America's Political Future
30:02 Can Ukraine Outlast Russia?
33:13 Russia's Economy and the Future of the War
37:58 What Happens If Putin Falls?
43:29 NATO, Ukraine, and Long-Term Scenarios
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