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

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