Kicking Kyiv: Trump’s doubtful deals
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Kicking Kyiv: Trump’s doubtful deals

Oct 14, 2026
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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.

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