Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are meeting in Alaska, ostensibly to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Notably absent, however, is Ukraine President Zelensky. His position on a ceasefire has been consistent since the beginning of the war, as you'll hear from Christiane's conversation with him, recorded at the Munich Security Conference in February.
Also on today's show: Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov; Bill Browder, CEO and Co-founder, Hermitage Capital Management, who was deported from Russia in 2005
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Putin Praises Trump Ahead of Summit
Vladimir Putin had positive words for Donald Trump on the eve of their Alaska summit, flattering Trump’s diplomatic initiative and hinting at broader opportunities for peace. Meanwhile, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer today to underscore a united front among western leaders, who agree that any peace plan must start with a ceasefire, and that Ukraine must be at the table for any follow-up negotiations. For perspective, Christiane is joined by former Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
Also on today's show: Gen. Nimrod Sheffer, Ret. Chief of Planning of the Israeli Air Force & Hiba Qasas, Executive Director, Principles For Peace Foundation; Texas Democratic representative James Talarico
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A Veteran Diplomat's Take on Gaza Peace Talks
A Hamas delegation is in Cairo for new talks on ending the Gaza war. Veteran diplomat Prince Turki Al Faisal, who has deep experience in the region, having served as Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the US and UK, joins us to discuss.
Also on today's show: Michael Kimmage, Director, Kennan Institute, Wilson Center / Professor of History, Catholic University of America; DC councilmember Brooke Pinto
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What to Make of Trump's DC Takeover
The streets of Washington, DC will soon be patrolled by 800 National Guard troops, the city's police will be under federal control for the first time in their history, and homeless people will be forced to leave. According to President Trump, it's all necessary to tackle a purported wave of lawlessness. And while crime is certainly a problem in the capital, Trump's description of a public safety emergency told a slightly different story than the statistics. There's actually been a decrease in crime, with violent crime at a 30-year low. With Trump hinting that Washington is just the first city to face these measures, what does this say about his exertion of executive power? Andrew McCabe was the acting FBI Director in the first Trump administration, he joins the program to discuss.
Also on today's show: Victoria Fontan, Rector of the American University of Malta & Mumtaz Islamzay, Afghan Student; David A. Graham, Staff writer, The Atlantic
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Bibi Doubles Down on Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is doubling down on his threat to capture Gaza City, despite a growing chorus of condemnation. This comes as Gaza faces heavy bombardment, with targeted Israeli strikes on Sunday killing several journalists, including one of Al Jazeera's most prominent correspondents, Anas Al-Sharif. The IDF claims he ran a Hamas terrorist cell, an allegation Al-Sharif previously denied. Amos Harel is a military correspondent and defense analyst for Haaretz and he joins the show from Israel.
Also on today's show: Ivo Daalder, Former Ambassador to NATO/ CEO, Chicago Council on Global Affairs; Dmitry Valuev, Russian pro-democracy and anti-war activist; Atlantic staff writer Anne Applebaum & photojournalist Lynsey Addario
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