Ukrainecast - Q&A: Another deadline, Zelensky's reshuffle, and France snubs Trump?
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Is the Kremlin concerned about Donald Trump’s threat of secondary tariffs in 50 days? Why has President Zelensky overhauled his cabinet? And could other countries follow suit after France reportedly opted out of the NATO purchase of US arms for Ukraine?
Lucy and Vitaly attempt to answer all of that and more with the help of Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse and BBC Verify’s Olga Robinson.
Today’s episode is presented by Lucy Hockings and Vitaly Shevchenko.
The producers were Laurie Kalus and Polly Hope. The social producer was Sophie Millward. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor is Bridget Harney.
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Published on Thursday, 17th July 2025.
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