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Feb 5, 2026
Henry Olsen, senior fellow at the Ethics & Public Policy Center and political commentator. He discusses trilateral talks on Russia and Ukraine and why a negotiated settlement is unlikely. He covers prisoner exchanges and negotiation limits. He explains Trump’s strategic posture with Putin, U.S.–India trade and Russian oil dynamics, the Minnesota ICE raids, and new Epstein-related emails.
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Putin Won't Accept True Ukrainian Independence
- Vladimir Putin sees Ukraine as a country that must remain in Russia's orbit and will resist deals that grant true Ukrainian independence.
- Henry Olsen doubts current trilateral talks can secure a lasting settlement given Putin's long-term aims.
Trump Swallows Insults To Pursue A Deal
- Trump appears to tolerate insults from Putin to try to secure a negotiated end to the war.
- Olsen suggests Trump
New START Can't Ignore China's Rise
- The expiration of New START creates risk of a renewed arms race unless a new treaty addresses China's rising nuclear role.
- Olsen notes limiting US forces to parity with Russia ignores China's growing arsenal and strategic impact.
