{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/695e7828a32e86d77573ead2/6a675bebcc8464e5cd8c02a5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"‘Trump now understands Putin is lying’ | Former US diplomat Kurt Volker","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/695e7828a32e86d77573ead2/1785158706238-98e73bb9-49a9-4bab-9ca3-a0c872828ac9.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Kurt Volker, former US Special Representative for Ukraine, talks exclusively to TRT World's Roundtable about his decades of experience in US diplomacy, from the war in Ukraine to conflict in the Middle East.</p><p><br></p><p>The former US diplomat gives his insights into Trump's relationship with President Putin, saying he has finally realised the Russian leader has been lying to him and Putin will continue the war in Ukraine until \"money and manpower runs out\".</p><p><br></p><p>Volker also reflects on President Trump’s legacy, highlighting him as the initial driving force behind European nations increasing their NATO contributions which is a critical step in strengthening Europe against Russia.</p><p><br></p><p>Having also served under George W Bush, Volker points out that the most significant difference between two presidents is that Trump acts with his “gut feelings”.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow the podcast to keep up to date and access the back catalogue of Roundtable discussions at https://www.youtube.com/@RoundtableTRTWorld</p>","author_name":"TRT World"}