In Moscow's Shadows 188: War and Peace and Trump
Episode 188 of the In Moscow's Shadows podcast, hosted by Mark Galeotti, titled "In Moscow's Shadows 188: War and Peace and Trump" was published on February 23, 2025 and runs 47 minutes.
February 23, 2025 ·47m · In Moscow's Shadows
Summary
In a more-freeform-than usual episode, I consider the aftermath of the Munich Security Conference, why Trump is such a Putin fanboy (more about being a wannabe strongman than because of any kompromat), and what this means for peace in Ukraine. The summary? There is no deal on Ukraine, and we shouldn't get ahead of ourselves, but there is at least a chance for some kind of a deal. Maybe. The podcast's corporate partner and sponsor is Conducttr, which provides software for innovative and immers...
Episode Description
In a more-freeform-than usual episode, I consider the aftermath of the Munich Security Conference, why Trump is such a Putin fanboy (more about being a wannabe strongman than because of any kompromat), and what this means for peace in Ukraine. The summary? There is no deal on Ukraine, and we shouldn't get ahead of ourselves, but there is at least a chance for some kind of a deal. Maybe.
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