Zelensky challenges Putin to meet him

This episode explores several international issues, beginning with the war in Ukraine, where President Zelensky, under pressure from Donald Trump, agreed to meet with Vladimir Putin in Turkey, despite initial insistence on a ceasefire. The discussion analyzes the implications of this meeting, considering the positions of European leaders and the potential for progress, given Russia's unchanged demands. Against the backdrop of ongoing conflict, the podcast shifts to the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, facilitated by the United States, and examines the reactions and criticisms in India regarding the truce and external mediation. More significantly, the episode covers Pope Leo XIV's call for peace during his first Sunday message, addressing conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and between India and Pakistan. The program also reports on Albania's parliamentary elections, where Prime Minister Edi Rama is likely to win a fourth term, crucial for the country's EU accession efforts, and touches on the chaotic South Korean politics surrounding the presidential election. Finally, the podcast addresses Hamas's announcement to release an Israeli-American hostage following talks with the US, and the US-China trade talks in Geneva, signaling progress in averting a trade war.