Zelensky meets Vance: What next for Ukraine?
Ukrainecast
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4.7 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 14 February 2025
⏱️ 13 minutes
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Summary
The Ukrainian president and US vice-president have been meeting at the Munich Security Conference. Vitaly and James chew over what was discussed, and what it all means for the future of Ukraine.
Today’s episode is presented by Vitaly Shevchenko and James Landale. The producers were Ben Carter and Ryan Johnston. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor is Ben Mundy. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480
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| 0:00.0 | BBC Sounds, Music, Radio, Podcasts. |
| 0:04.7 | Hello, it's 187 days since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. |
| 0:11.3 | We're recording at just before 7pm UK time on Friday, and the Munich Security Conference |
| 0:16.7 | is well underway, where up to 60 world leaders and decision makers are gathering to discuss |
| 0:22.5 | global security. Two of those people, US Vice President J.D. Vance and Ukraine's President Zelensky, |
| 0:29.5 | have just finished a crucial meeting with the future of the war in Ukraine, top of the agenda. |
| 0:35.3 | We have a good conversation today, our first meeting, not last, I'm sure, to prepare the plan, |
| 0:42.3 | how to stop Putin and finish the war. |
| 0:44.3 | We want the war to come to a close, we want the killing to stop, but we want to achieve a |
| 0:50.3 | durable, lasting peace. |
| 0:53.3 | We had a number of good conversations about how we might accomplish |
| 0:56.0 | that together and certainly we'll have many more in the in the days, weeks and months to come. |
| 1:01.0 | That's what we'll discuss in today's episode of Ukraine cast. |
| 1:06.0 | Ukraine cast from BBC News. Evil cannot be trusted. |
| 1:11.8 | Ask Prigosian. |
| 1:16.5 | You are not dealing with a politician, but with a bloody monster. |
| 1:18.8 | Is there a need for a serious opponent? |
| 1:19.5 | Why? |
| 1:22.4 | I will prevent World War III. |
| 1:24.2 | It's not just about Ukraine. |
| 1:25.7 | It's about the whole future of Europe. |
| 1:28.7 | I don't understand what this war is for. |
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