Kicking Kyiv: Trump’s doubtful deals

Donald Trump claims to have brokered a deal to import Russian diesel and an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. As attacks on Kyiv continue, our deputy editor says Trump is risking Ukraine’s future for a mid-term bounce. India’s government is failing to quell Gen Z protests. And how song binds us together and brings joy. Guests and host: Edward Carr, deputy editor of The Economist Kira Huju, Asia correspondent Joel Budd, Britain social affairs editor Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered: Ukraine, diesel, energy ceasefire, Starlink Cockroach party, Modi, Abhijeet Dipke Singing, Sacha Langton-Gilks, choir Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.