A twist in efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Russia's President pitches direct talks with Ukraine. That's after Kyiv's EU allies propose a 30-day ceasefire. Donald Trump backs Vladimir Putin's plan for talks first and negotiations later. So can this meeting in Istanbul stop the fighting? 

In this episode: 
Olesia Horiainova, Co-founder, Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Centre.
Vasily Kashin, Expert, Russian International Affairs Council.
Barin Kayaoglu, Assistant Professor and Chair of American Studies, Social Sciences, University of Ankara.

Host: Cyril Vanier

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A twist in efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Russia's President pitches direct talks with Ukraine. That's after Kyiv's EU allies propose a 30-day ceasefire. Donald Trump backs Vladimir Putin's plan for talks first and negotiations later. So can this meeting in Istanbul stop the fighting?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Olesia Horiainova, Co-founder, Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Centre.</li>
<li>Vasily Kashin, Expert, Russian International Affairs Council.</li>
<li>Barin Kayaoglu, Assistant Professor and Chair of American Studies, Social Sciences, University of Ankara.</li>
</ul>
Host: Cyril Vanier
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