Show notes
Donald Trump’s latest attempt to revive negotiations over Russia’s war against Ukraine has produced plenty of meetings but little sign of a breakthrough. Adam and Alexandra discuss Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff’s latest diplomacy with Moscow and Kyiv, Vladimir Putin’s demands, and why the fundamental obstacles to any peace deal remain unchanged.Meanwhile, Russia’s intensifying drone campaign is increasingly spilling beyond Ukraine’s borders, raising concerns ahead of another difficult winter. We also turn to mass protests in Croatia over a hazardous waste and corruption scandal, growing pressure on protesters and activists in Albania, Serbia’s increasingly fraught relationship with the EU, Aleksandar Vučić’s new podcast – and what the AfD’s electoral success in eastern Germany could mean for Ukraine and Europe’s political future.Timestamps00:00 Intro02:07 Trump’s Ukraine peace push gets another restart03:46 Trump, Putin and Luke Harding’s new book04:31 Russia’s drone war escalates ahead of winter06:25 Zelenskyy’s plane reportedly has a near miss07:00 Croatia rocked by hazardous waste scandal10:00 Albania protests approach 100 days11: 59 Ratko Mladić’s funeral and Brussels’ response14:07 Aleksandar Vučić launches a podcast16:06 AfD victory in eastern Germany18:30 Patreon and closing remarksTalk Eastern Europe is the podcast from New Eastern Europe magazine - your trusted source for in-depth analysis and expert perspectives on Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, and the post-Soviet space.Read the New Eastern Europe Magazine Bimonthly publication with exclusive long-form analysis. https://neweasterneurope.eu/become-a-member-of-new-eastern-europe/ Support us on PatreonJoin our community for bonus content, early access, behind-the-scenes insights, and access to our exclusive WhatsApp group where we discuss the news in real-time.https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneuropeSubscribe to the Brief Eastern Europe NewsletterWeekly briefing sent out every Monday with news updates, expert commentary, and our editorial picks - free to your inbox: https://briefeasterneurope.eu/subscribeFOLLOW USInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/neweasterneuropemag/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewEasternEurope/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-eastern-europe/