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What do we know about President Trump鈥檚 long term strategy when it comes to dealing with Russia, and where does that leave America鈥檚 relationship with Europe and Ukraine?

Justin, Sarah and Anthony get an inside view from Celeste Wallander, one of Biden and Obama鈥檚 top security staffers who has been in meetings with Vladimir Putin.

How does the Russian leader behave during negotiations, and what advice does she have for the Trump administration?

We also look at what Trump鈥檚 reset of US/Russia relations means for Europe, and the war in Ukraine.

HOSTS:
鈥� Justin Webb, Radio 4 presenter
鈥� Sarah Smith, North America Editor
鈥� Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent

GUEST:
鈥� Celeste Wallander, Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, U.S. Department of Defense (2022-25)

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