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Kicking Kyiv: Trump’s doubtful deals

Donald Trump claims to have brokered a deal to import Russian diesel and an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. As attacks on Kyiv continue, our deputy editor says Trump is risking Ukraine’s future for a mid-term bounce. India’s government is failing to quell Gen Z protests. And how song binds us together and brings joy.

Guests and host:

Edward Carr, deputy editor of The Economist

Kira Huju, Asia correspondent

Joel Budd, Britain social affairs editor

Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:

Ukraine, diesel, energy ceasefire, Starlink

Cockroach party, Modi, Abhijeet…

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