Trump Pressures Zelensky—Then Sends Witkoff to Putin

Podcast: Daily Updates on Russian Invasion of Ukraine · Professor Gerdes

Opublikowano: 2026-10-20

Trump is pressuring Zelensky to accept a peace agreement, while Steve Witkoff prepares to carry the proposal to Vladimir Putin in Moscow. But why is Washington demanding concessions from Ukraine rather than Russia? Today, October 20, Zelensky heads to Oslo for negotiations with American representatives. I examine the reported peace proposals, the territorial concessions being discussed, and the growing concern that Ukraine could be pressured into surrendering strategically vital territory without adequate security guarantees. I also examine Vice President JD Vance's demand that Ukraine stop striking Russian energy...