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Trump's Ukraine Plan Criticized as Advantageous for Putin

Donald Trump's ideas for putting an end to Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine are "really a jackpot for Putin". This is what analyst Jakob Hedenskog says, who warns about what such a deal would entail for the entire world.

Trump's Ukraine Plan Criticized as Advantageous for Putin

After Talks with Trump: Putin Wants to Play Hockey

The Ukraine war was on the agenda when Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke on Tuesday. But during the over 90-minute long phone call, they also managed to discuss ice hockey.

After Talks with Trump: Putin Wants to Play Hockey

Political Scientist: A Failure for Trump

The agreement with Russia's President Vladimir Putin is a failure for USA's Donald Trump, believes political scientist Jan Hallenberg. "The world's foremost negotiator of all time" should have gotten further than this, shouldn't they?.

Political Scientist: A Failure for Trump

Expert: USA's proposal puts Putin in a difficult situation

The USA's turnaround on the war puts pressure on Russia, according to two experts. Vladimir Putin may very well be forced to accept the proposal for a ceasefire, they believe.

Expert: USA's proposal puts Putin in a difficult situation

After the brawl: "Putin has been given a lifeline"

Ukraine's population will likely unite behind President Volodymyr Zelenskyj after the collapse at the White House meeting, says Eastern Europe expert Jakob Hedenskog. But a backlash can come.

After the brawl: "Putin has been given a lifeline"

Analyst: Zelenskyj raises the stakes

One way for Volodymyr Zelenskyj to raise the stakes and show that he doesn't put his personal prestige in the way. This says analyst Jakob Hedenskog about the Ukrainian president's statement that he is willing to resign in exchange for peace and membership in Nato.

Analyst: Zelenskyj raises the stakes

Expert: Trump spreads Russian propaganda

Donald Trump blames Ukraine for the war, questions President Volodymyr Zelensky's legitimacy and calls for new Ukrainian elections. Word-for-word Russian propaganda and disinformation, summarizes Ukraine expert Fredrik Wesslau.

Expert: Trump spreads Russian propaganda

Host of climate meeting sees oil as a gift from God

The risk of greenwashing is extremely high when the gas- and oil nation Azerbaijan hosts the climate meeting COP29, which begins this week. .

Host of climate meeting sees oil as a gift from God