Oli, walk us through what we've been hearing from Zelenskiy. vis a vis his NATO ambitions. Yeah.And that follows a meeting that we had yesterday in Berlin with Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Zelenskiy, Merz We understand those talks will continue into today with a number of other European leaders also joining. But Tom, what we're getting to is this word NATO. And Nato is a fundamental premise on both sides of this war.For the Ukrainians, of course, it's seen its membership is seen as really one of the only w ...

Geopolitical Landscape & Negotiation Dynamics - The US government is increasing pressure to end the war in Ukraine, with initial proposals involving substantial concessions from Ukraine, including military size limits, NATO aspirations, and territorial compromises [1] - A 28-point plan, initially perceived as pro-Russian, faced strong opposition from both Ukraine and members of the US Congress, who viewed it as rewarding Vladimir Putin and setting a negative precedent [1] - Negotiations between American and Ukrainian representatives have led to revisions and upgrades to the initial draft, with progress made in narrowing open items [1][5] - Security guarantees for Ukraine, potentially modeled on Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty, have been a key part of the negotiation package from the beginning [13][14] - Territorial compromise, involving Ukraine ceding some territory occupied by Russia, is being considered as part of the deal, contingent on sufficient security assurances [14] Key Considerations & Potential Outcomes - President Zalinski is in a vulnerable position due to internal political challenges and military setbacks, potentially influencing the negotiation process [6][7] - Ukraine's population has decreased from over 40 million to potentially below 30 million, and the average age of fighters is increasing, highlighting the strain of the war [8] - The debate exists regarding whether Ukraine should cede any territory, with some arguing it would be catastrophic for the West, while others acknowledge the necessity of territorial compromise for a peace deal [10] - A "rock solid" Article 5 type guarantee is considered crucial for any agreement to be effective and prevent a recurrence of past failures [16][17] - The size of the Ukrainian army is a point of contention, with initial proposals for a cap of 600,000 troops being challenged [4][18] Political & Media Reactions - The initial 28-point peace plan was condemned by a bipartisan group of senators, who criticized it as rewarding Putin [20][21] - Media outlets, such as the New York Post, have expressed strong support for Ukraine and criticized the initial proposal as a giveaway to a dictator [1][2]

US Foreign Policy & International Relations - The US President questioned the purpose of the United Nations, suggesting it has tremendous potential but falls short, mainly issuing strongly worded letters without action [1][7] - The US President criticized US allies, including Canada, the UK, Australia, and France, for planning to recognize a Palestinian state, viewing it as a reward for Hamas [1] - The US President reiterated the threat of imposing strong tariffs on Russia if it doesn't end the war in Ukraine, contingent on European nations adopting the same measures [1] Conflict in Ukraine - The US President shifted his stance on Ukraine, suggesting that with European support, Ukraine could regain its original territory [1] - The US President indicated potential support for NATO countries shooting down Russian aircraft entering their airspace, a shift from previous positions [2][11] - The US President's changed stance on Ukraine, now suggesting Ukraine can regain all its territory, is described as a "game-changer" [30] Economic & Geopolitical Implications - The US President urged European countries to cut off Russian oil and gas purchases completely, noting that Hungary remains a major buyer [1][16][17] - The US administration has cut over $500 million in funding to the UN in the first 7 months [8] Domestic Political Considerations - The US President's remarks on Ukraine may face opposition from some of his supporters [15] - The US President's administration is considering displacing Palestinians and rebuilding Gaza with Arab and private sector money, a plan considered by some as ethnic cleansing [36]

Now, we all know the famous article 5. That would be an attack on one is an attack on all. Article 4 is decidedly less serious than that, but it can be seen as a sort of diplomatic prelude to article 5.It calls for quote consultations with allies about a serious security issue threatening a member state. There is concern now in Europe that Russia is testing NATO and perhaps more directly testing Trump's commitment to NATO. Trump's response so far has been ambiguous.He wrote on True Social yesterday, quote, ...

Uh, we want to bring in New York Times chief White House correspondent Peter Baker. He's also an MSNBC political analyst and Atlantic staff writer David Graham is also still with us. Peter, that um that largely resembled a lot of the cabinet meetings that we've seen Donald Trump hold over the years with his cabinet officials where they praise him, but this was, you know, leaders of state doing it.Um, in some cases putting a lot of flattery on on Donald Trump's plate. How do you read what we just witnessed. ...