Kicking Kyiv: Trump’s doubtful deals

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Donald Trump claims to have brokered a deal to import Russian diesel and an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. As attacks on Kyiv continue, our deputy editor says Trump is risking Ukraine’s future for a mid-term bounce. India’s government is failing to quell Gen Z protests. And how song binds us together and brings joy. Guests and host: • Edward Carr, deputy editor of The Economist • Kira Huju, Asia correspondent • Joel Budd, Britain social affairs editor • Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered: • Ukraine, diesel, energy ceasefire, Starlink • Cockroach party, Modi, Abhijeet Dipke • Singing, Sacha Langton-Gilks, choir Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.