World Review: West Mulls Russia Endgame Amid Ukraine Peace Talks
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Steve Erlanger, Karen DeYoung, and Ed Luce join World Review with Ivo Daalder to discuss Russia’s attacks on Ukraine as negotiations between both sides continue. They examine whether a peace deal is possible, the West’s endgame on Russia, and what a historic diplomatic summit between Arab, Israeli, and American officials in Israel tells us about geopolitics and the Iran deal.
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Episode Note: In explaining how some Russian troops might see a difference between fighting Ukrainians, who Vladimir Putin has referred to as "brothers," and fighting Chechens, guest Steven Erlanger used a slang, offensive term, which he regrets. He meant no offense.
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