Strangling the Ukraine Peace Deal in the Crib

About this episode

The episode discusses the recent developments in Trump's efforts to negotiate a peace deal for the Ukraine War amidst significant backlash and media scrutiny.

After months of what seemed to be a stalled if not utterly failing Trump effort to end the Ukraine War, developments on this front have been hurtling at a breakneck speed this week. As of Tuesday there was still an expectation that the President might be able to announce something big as America’s turkeys and pumpkin pies were landing on groaning holiday tables this Thursday. To say there is a lot to do before such an event could take place is an understatement. First, the backlash against Trump’s 28-point peace plan has been swift and vitriolic. Remember, the forces lined up to reject any plan that offers Russia concessions are at the levers of legacy mainstream media and in concert with Congressional megaphones and both are already promoting a narrative of appeasement and capitulation . For many Americans, this is the only message they are receiving from the media on ongoing negotiations this week. Nevertheless, the 28-point plan has already shrunk to a 19-point plan after the Trump team met with Ukrainians in Geneva Monday. Trump officials, including fresh envoy, Secretary of Army Dan Discroll, have been meeting with Russians, too, trying to gauge what measures in either plan…

People in this episode

Host: Kelley Vlahos

Guests: Mark Episkopos, Mike Vlahos

Topics covered

• Ukraine Peace Deal
• Trump Administration
• International Relations
• Media Narrative
• War Analysis

Keywords

• Ukraine
• Trump
• peace plan
• Russia
• media
• Congress
• negotiations
• war
• international relations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trump, Russia, Ukrainians, Congressional, legacy mainstream media, Secretary of Army Dan Discroll

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