Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Trump, Zelenskyy, and Europe Seek Unity on Russia-Ukraine War

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A warmer tone and hopeful smiles marked Monday’s White House meeting between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Just days after Trump’s closed-door talks with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Zelenskyy was back in Washington, this time joined by a group of European leaders who felt snubbed by the Alaska meeting. Unlike his last visit, where Trump scolded him over aid, this sit-down was more conciliatory. Trump promised U.S. support on security for Ukraine but didn’t give details. Phemelo speaks to Global Affairs expert Terence McNamee about what this means for the future of the war and the politics behind it.
18 Aug 2025 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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