U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy shake hands as they meet at the Oval Office of the White House, amid negotiations to end the Russian war in Ukraine, in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 18, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
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Coming up on Washington Week with The Atlantic:
Elusive Ceasefire and Intelligence Staffers Slashed
Despite the flurry of diplomatic activity, there’s still no ceasefire or agreement on how to end Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Meanwhile, President Trump has continued his purge of the country’s top intelligence agency, raising new concerns about the state of America’s security.
Joining editor in chief of The Atlantic and moderator, Jeffrey Goldberg, to discuss this and more:
- Laura Barron-Lopez, White House Correspondent, MSBNC
- Jonathan Karl, Chief Washington Correspondent, ABC News
- Michael Scherer, Staff Writer, The Atlantic
- Matt Viser, White House Bureau Chief, The Washington Post
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