Historian Warns Rubio Must “Get a Grip” on Russia/Ukraine Talks

In this video, journalist Aaron Maté speaks with historian Jonathan Haslam about the prospects of renewed peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Haslam expresses skepticism regarding their success and discusses the role of U.S. diplomacy, suggesting that a stronger commitment from Washington is needed. He also comments on Russia’s economic challenges, NATO policy, and broader international responses to the conflict. 

This video was produced by System Update and published on their YouTube channel on the 31st  of May, 2025.

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ABOUT AARON MATE

 Aaron Maté is a Canadian writer and journalist. He hosts the show Pushback with Aaron Maté on The Grayzone and, as of January 2022, he fills in as a host on the Useful Idiots podcast.

ABOUT JONATHAN HASLAM

 Jonathan Haslam is George F. Kennan Professor in the School of Historical Studies at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and Professor of the History of International Relations at the University of Cambridge with a special interest in the former Soviet Union.