Arctic plunge: Trump and Putin dive in

Arctic plunge: Trump and Putin dive in

Update: 2025-08-15
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The Alaska meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin marks a significant moment in Russia’s war in Ukraine. American allies had worked to isolate Putin after the 2022 invasion. What will his visit to American soil mean for his continued war of aggression? 


John Prideaux hosts with Charlotte Howard and James Bennet.


Runtime: 50.49


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Arctic plunge: Trump and Putin dive in

Arctic plunge: Trump and Putin dive in