Trump v Zelensky: Round 2
Aug 20, 2025 •
Fresh off the back of his meeting with Putin in Alaska, US President Donald Trump has held talks with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky.
While details of those talks are still trickling out, this time things seem to have gone well.
Trump has promised Ukraine security, and is now talking about a peace deal – though not a ceasefire.
Today, associate professor of political science and international affairs at George Washington University, David Szakonyi, on Trump's plan to profit from providing protection and whether we might see an end to the Russia Ukraine war.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Trump v Zelensky: Round 2
1644 • Aug 20, 2025
Trump v Zelensky: Round 2
Fresh off the back of his meeting with Putin in Alaska, US President Donald Trump has held talks with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky.
While details of those talks are still trickling out, this time things seem to have gone well.
Trump has promised Ukraine security, and is now talking about a peace deal – though not a ceasefire.
Today, associate professor of political science and international affairs at George Washington University, David Szakonyi, on Trump's plan to profit from providing protection and whether we might see an end to the Russia Ukraine war.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Guest: Associate professor of political science and international affairs at George Washington University, David Szakonyi
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