How Trump Is Selling Out Ukraine
Summary
David Frum discusses the negligible impact of the proposed US-Russian diesel deal and its dangerous implications for Ukrainian self-defense. He is joined by Ilya Ponomeranko, author of *A New History of Ukraine*, who details the intensified Russian air campaign against Kyiv and Ukraine’s tactical battlefield successes. The conversation explores the deep historical roots of Ukrainian identity, the complex legacy of ethnic conflicts, and the evolving, often strained, relationship between the Ukrainian public and the Trump administration.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: InPress news app
Introduction to guest Ilya Ponomarenko
Analysis of Trump's proposed Russian diesel deal
Critique of Trump's perception of Ukraine
Sponsor: InPress news app
Sponsor: Pfizer oncology and guest bio
Current situation in Kyiv and Russian air attacks
Challenges of intercepting jet-powered drones
Ukrainian tactical successes in Donbass
Status of US military aid and intelligence sharing
Ukrainian public opinion on Trump and the US
Ancient roots of Ukrainian culture and identity
Historical origins of Kyiv vs Moscow
Ukraine as a target for empires: Land of Tears
Addressing historical shames and complex identity
Religious and ethnic diversity in modern Kyiv
Ukrainian-Polish relations and political tensions
The EU flag as a symbol of hope and values
Vision for the future and post-war Christmas
Sponsor: InPress and David Brooks promo
Host commentary: Slavery in Eastern Europe
Listen ad-free on Castria