Is the Iran crisis distracting the world from Ukraine's fight for survival?

Is the Iran crisis distracting the world from Ukraine's fight for survival?

From Amanpour by CNN Podcasts

April 25, 2026 · 43 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the distraction of the Iran crisis from Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia, featuring insights from various guests.

U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to go to war with Iran has sucked up global attention and resources. Meanwhile, Ukraine's fight for survival against Russia is grinding on, with no end in sight. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tells Christiane Amanpour efforts toward a ceasefire with Russia are unlikely as the United States shifts its focus to the Middle East. Then, as the Iran conflict drags on, former US negotiator Nate Swanson says time is on Tehran's side. Also, a daring escape from North Korea. We hear from a South Korean man who risked it all for a new life. Plus, united in grief, and in hope...Israeli Maoz Inon and Palestinian Aziz Abu Sarah join on their unlikely friendship, and their new book "The Future is Peace." And from the archives, the tourists determined to see Iran with their own eyes. Air date: April 25, 2026 Guests: Volodymyr Zelensky Nate SwansonMaoz Inon & Aziz Abu Sarah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Christiane Amanpour

Guests: Volodymyr Zelensky, Nate Swanson, Maoz Inon, Aziz Abu Sarah

Topics covered

  • Iran crisis
  • Ukraine conflict
  • U.S. foreign policy
  • North Korea escape
  • Israeli-Palestinian relations
  • peace initiatives

Keywords

  • Iran
  • Ukraine
  • Russia
  • Donald Trump
  • Volodymyr Zelensky
  • Nate Swanson
  • Maoz Inon
  • Aziz Abu Sarah
  • peace
  • North Korea

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Places: Iran, Ukraine, Russia, North Korea

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