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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