They are wars on different fronts, but both are showcasing what international and political editor Peter Hartcher says are the deep misjudgements of leaders.

Reporting this week revealed US armaments are running low as war continues in the Middle East. And the ramifications of the “unbelievable” nuclear deal that US President Donald Trump signed with Saudi Arabia are beginning to surface.

Meanwhile, in the Russia-Ukraine war, Hartcher says the decisions being made by Vladimir Putin aren’t much better, with the Russian president poised to begin a widespread and desperate recruitment drive for more soldiers.

Today, Peter Hartcher on what he calls the inglorious, disgraceful and counterproductive decisions of Trump and Putin.

They are wars on different fronts, but both are showcasing what international and political editor Peter Hartcher says are the deep misjudgements of leaders.
Reporting this week revealed US armaments are running low as war continues in the Middle East. And the ramifications of the &ldquo;unbelievable&rdquo; nuclear deal that US President Donald Trump signed with Saudi Arabia are beginning to surface.
Meanwhile, in the Russia-Ukraine war, Hartcher says the decisions being made by Vladimir Putin aren&rsquo;t much better, with the Russian president poised to begin a widespread and desperate recruitment drive for more soldiers.
Today, Peter Hartcher on what he calls the inglorious, disgraceful and counterproductive decisions of Trump and Putin.

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Deep misjudgements and awful consequences: Peter Hartcher on Trump and Putin

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