The Heat: Trump-Putin Summit

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska. Engaging face-to-face for the first time in six years, the leaders met for nearly three hours.

Can they make progress on a ceasefire in Ukraine and work towards an eventual end to the conflict? 

Joining the discussion: 

  • Dmitry Babich is a journalist and political analyst. 
  • Peter Zalmayev is Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative. 
  • Anton Fedyashin is a professor of history at American University.
  • William Lawrence is professor of political science and International Affairs at American University.