Amanpour Assessing US-Ukraine Minerals Deal
May 1, 2025
Oleksandr Merezhko, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the Ukrainian Parliament, discusses the transformative US-Ukraine minerals deal and what it means for Ukraine's sovereignty. Samer Attar, a surgeon just back from Gaza, shares harrowing firsthand accounts of the humanitarian crisis and the urgent medical challenges faced in conflict zones. Beloved novelist Isabel Allende delves into her new book about a female war correspondent during Chile's civil war, exploring themes of identity and resilience. Douglas Belkin examines elite universities' responses to political pressures under the Trump administration.
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Historic Trump-Zelensky Meeting
- A brief but historic 15-minute meeting between Presidents Trump and Zelensky changed the dynamic after a bitter Oval Office encounter.
- This direct dialogue paved the way for the minerals deal.
Concerns Over Waltz Departure
- President Mike Waltz supported a harder US stance on Russia and more sanctions.
- His possible departure raises concerns about future US Ukraine policy direction.
Medical Tragedy in Gaza Hospital
- Dr. Samer Attar recounts horrific injuries seen in Gaza hospitals during constant siege and bombardment.
- Doctors prioritize many wounded despite psychological torment of tragic cases.
