{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6a22b52017f169d6433fb960/6a22b5581ddbe06b3a3c931b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"264. The Aid Cut and the Letter: Ukraine's Response to US Pressure","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6a22b52017f169d6433fb960/aad776543aea5ce13ee437528d9b2ef4.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In a whirlwind 24 hours, the geopolitical landscape has shifted dramatically. Join Saul David and Patrick Bishop on this episode of Battleground as they dissect the latest developments in the Ukraine conflict. </p><p>A crucial letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to US President Donald Trump has signalled a potential thawing of tensions, but US aid remains halted and includes the stopping of crucial intelligence sharing.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, we analyse the European Union's response, with Ursula von der Leyen's ambitious €800 billion plan to bolster European defence capabilities.</p><p><br></p><p>We are also joined by regular contributor, journalist Askold Khruselnycky, who to provides us with on-the-ground insights and analysis. </p><p><br></p><p>If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - battlegroundukraine@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Producer: James Hodgson</p><p><br></p><p>X: @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"}