**Ukraine This Week: Trump-Putin Call, Ex-Official Assassination, and Russia’s Advancing Troops**
In the latest episode of Ukraine This Week, our expert Anna Belokur breaks down the key takeaways from Monday’s phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders discussed a range of topics, including Ukraine, Syria, and nuclear arms control.
One major point to note is that Trump has been criticized for his close relationship with Putin, who many see as a hostile leader due to Russia’s actions in Ukraine. This phone call is just the latest example of how Trump’s presidency has complicated US-Russia relations. As Belokur points out, this close relationship between the two leaders is likely to have significant implications for global security.
In other news, Wednesday saw the assassination of a controversial Ukrainian ex-official. The circumstances surrounding this event are still unclear, but it has sparked widespread concern and debate within Ukraine. Our team will be keeping a close eye on this developing story and providing updates as more information becomes available.
Meanwhile, Russia continues to advance in Sumy Oblast, further escalating the conflict with Ukraine. This push into Ukrainian territory is just the latest example of Russia’s aggressive behavior in the region, which has seen significant human rights abuses and civilian suffering.
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