Why Ukraine can't sign off on Trump's 'deal' | Berlin Briefing Podcast

Is Crimea the key to peace in Ukraine? On today’s Berlin Briefing, we break down Donald Trump’s claim that President Zelenskyy is prolonging the war by resisting calls to cede the Ukrainian peninsula Crimea to Russia. With updates on a devastating attack in Kyiv, DW’s Nick Connelly provides firsthand insights. Plus, DW's Nina Haase and her guests examine Friedrich Merz’s controversial Taurus missile hint and what it could mean for Germany’s role in the conflict. Join us for a deep dive into Europe’s fight for a just peace for Ukraine and expert analysis, also from Marina Miron from King's College in London as well as DW's Michaela Küfner.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:31 Russia's latest attack on Kyiv
04:18 Trump lashes out at Zelenskyy
07:20 What are Kyiv's options?
14:21 "This is not about taking Crimea back"
18:53 Germany's Taurus dilemma
21:24 What's so special about the Taurus?
28:01 Russia's reaction? "Don't forget: We've got the bomb"
32:49 Outro

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