Trump rewards Putin and betrays Ukraine with Russia diesel deal - The Latest
Summary
This episode features The Guardian's senior international correspondent Luke Harding discussing Trump's controversial decision to import Russian diesel, a move that has outraged Ukraine and European allies. Harding argues this signals a dangerous "Moscow-Washington axis," where the US is effectively aiding Russia to pressure Ukraine into capitulation ahead of the midterms. The conversation explores the grim reality of the war, including severe winter blackouts and civilian casualties, while analyzing Trump's transactional worldview and the potential for a new US-Russia alliance against Ukra…
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Intro: Trump, Putin, and Ukraine's new president
Trump's announcement of Russian diesel imports
Ukraine's furious response and energy ceasefire proposal
The emerging Moscow-Washington axis and pressure on Ukraine
European pushback and the dilemma of US intelligence support
Why Trump behaves this way: Midterms and transactional worldview
The grim reality of Ukraine's winter and Russian terror strategy
Outro and credits
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