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Inside the Leaked Ukraine Deal: The Kremlin's Games, Europe's Failure, and Trump's Indifference - William Spaniel
The last few days have provided political intrigue best-saved for television drama. A leaked peace deal has taken over the conversation about the war, leaving many questions about who wrote it, who leaked it, and why. This video explores the likely answers, leading to a more general point. The Trump Administration is open to others setting the agenda. Russia has recognized this and taken advantage of the situation. Europe has not, and it is a problem for the broader Western coalition.
0:00 Leak Intrigue
0:49 Timeline
3:28 What's the Trump Administration Doing Here?
7:02 Trump and Agenda Setting
8:46 Divisions in the White House
12:58 Russia's Leak Strategy