Ukraine’s Sumy region was struck by a Russian drone hours after the first direct talks between Ukraine and Russia in three years.
The outcome included an agreement for a prisoner exchange, discussions about a meeting between the presidents, and both sides presenting their visions for a future ceasefire.
However, diplomacy is not closing the significant divide between Russia and Ukraine.
Is President Putin seeking further talks to avoid additional sanctions?
Given Russia’s continued advancement on the battlefield, can President Zelensky pursue peace without further concession?
Presenter: Dareen Abughaida
Guests:
Peter Zalmayev – Executive director at Eurasia Democracy Initiative
Pavel Felgenhauer – Independent defense and Russian foreign policy analyst
Anatol Lieven – Director of the Eurasia Program at Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
