{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a22b52017f169d6433fb960/6a22b53e17f169d6433fbfd2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"348. The 28-Point Scandal","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a22b52017f169d6433fb960/869ff8891780148a12495844015e2ef1.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Join <strong>Saul David</strong> and <strong>Patrick Bishop</strong> as they dissect the latest surrounding the war in Ukraine, including the extraordinary collapse and revision of the US 'peace plan' for Ukraine. </p>\n<p>What started as a controversial <strong>28-point proposal</strong>—heavily suspected to have been drafted by Russia and passed on by US envoy Steve Witkoff (as revealed in leaked calls)—has now been reduced to a <strong>19-point framework</strong> that Ukraine can accept, but which the Kremlin is actively rejecting despite President Trump's optimistic claims of \"tremendous progress.\" </p>\n<p>The hosts explore the initial pro-Russian demands, the damning evidence of Moscow's influence, and the uncomfortable reality that the amended plan still offers Russia an amnesty for war crimes. Crucially, they analyze the deepening <strong>economic crisis in Russia</strong>, with collapsing energy exports  suggesting Putin may soon be unable to fund his war of aggression, even as the conflict grinds on.</p>\n<p>If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com</p>\n<p>Producer: James Hodgson</p>\n<p>X (Twitter): @PodBattleground</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href=\"https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices\">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>","author_name":"Goalhanger"}