Putin refuses to bend to international pressure to agree to peace talks with Ukraine. His determination to control Ukraine continues unabated. 

Fran and David are joined by Professor Donnacha Ó Beacháin of DCU, author of “Unfinished Empire” to discuss Putin and his territorial ambitions and if there is any possibility of peace in Ukraine now that President Trump has given a deadline of fifty days.  

Putin refuses to bend to international pressure to agree to peace talks with Ukraine. His determination to control Ukraine continues unabated.&nbsp;Fran and David are joined by Professor Donnacha Ó Beacháin of DCU, author of “Unfinished Empire” to discuss Putin and his territorial ambitions and if there is any possibility of peace in Ukraine now that President Trump has given a deadline of fifty days.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tune in for insightful and informed conversation as Fran McNulty, Paul Cunningham and some of RTÉ's top journalists digest the news stories of the day. Expect deep dives, analysis, interesting guests, and maybe even some laughs along the way.

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Tune in for insightful and informed conversation as Fran McNulty, Paul Cunningham and some of RTÉ's top journalists digest the news stories of the day. Expect deep dives, analysis, interesting guests, and maybe even some laughs along the way.Email: <a class="relay-http-link" href="mailto:behindthestory@rte.ie">behindthestory@rte.ie</a>New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.