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Can Trump really end the war in Ukraine?

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Freddy Gray speaks to The Spectator’s Russia editor Owen Matthews about Trump’s plan for Ukraine. How much leverage does he have in negotiations with Putin? Plus, what does a Trump presidency mean for the future of NATO itself?

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US politics and analysis, delivering in-depth discussions with the best American pundits. Presented by Freddy Gray.

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