How Trump Is Selling Out Ukraine
The Ukrainian journalist Illia Ponomarenko on his new book, The Land of Tears and Hope, a history of his country
In this episode of The David Frum Show, The Atlantic’s David Frum discusses President Trump’s announced diesel deal with Russia, the administration’s abandonment of Ukraine, and why Trump is giving up so much to gain very little.
Then, David is joined from Kyiv by Illia Ponomarenko, a Ukrainian journalist and the author of the new book The Land of Tears and Hope. David and Illia talk about the history of Ukraine, its current state as the war with Russia rages on, and how and why the Trump administration seems so hostile to the country.
You can watch David’s interview with Illia Ponomarenko below:
