Radical with Amol Rajan Ukraine or Russia: Whose Side Is Trump On?
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Feb 20, 2025 
Bridget Kendall, a former BBC diplomatic correspondent and Russia expert, teams up with Jeremy Hunt, the former UK foreign secretary. They discuss Trump's surprising claims about Ukraine's President Zelensky, questioning Trump's alignment with Russian narratives. The conversation pivots to the complexities of U.S.-Russia relations and the implications for NATO and European defense. They also address how social media shapes youth engagement in global issues, highlighting the generational divide on pressing topics like climate change.
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Putin's Power Play
- Putin seeks recognition as a major world power on par with the United States.
- He prioritizes direct engagement with the U.S. while diminishing the importance of smaller nations.
Putin's Legitimacy Strategy
- Putin uses foreign incursions to legitimize his rule as an autocratic leader.
- If Putin achieves a win in Ukraine, he may target other countries, jeopardizing European security.
Strategic Priorities
- Focus on core strategic interests amidst distractions caused by Trump's rhetoric.
- Prioritize a sovereign Ukraine, a stable peace, and preserving NATO.