Ukraine: The Battlefield and the Negotiating Table

In this episode of War & Peace , Olga and Elissa speak with Crisis Group’s senior Ukraine analyst, Lucian Kim, about how the war in Ukraine is evolving and what is happening with diplomatic efforts to end it. They discuss recent developments along Ukraine’s front lines, how Kyiv is adapting on the battlefield and the mood among Ukrainians. They assess the recent Istanbul talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations and the prospects for follow-on negotiations. They discuss U.S. President Donald Trump’s involvement and the takeaways from his recent phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. They also explore the prospect of a U.S. withdrawal of support for Ukraine and the possible responses of European leaders to fill the gap. For more, check out our Ukraine country page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ukraine: The Battlefield and the Negotiating Table is an episode from War & Peace by International Crisis Group.

This episode is 24:18 long.

This episode was published on May 26, 2025.

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