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Q&A: Could Ukraine hold wartime elections?

12/11/2025 • 27 min

After a week in which Donald Trump called European leaders "weak" and questioned Ukraine's commitment to democracy, we look at whether his views are becoming more aligned with the Kremlin's. And as America pushes for a Christmas truce, the team discuss Europe's chances of getting the US president more on side. To answer your questions, Jamie and Vitaly are joine… Play episode

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