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Nov 2024
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Can Trump and Musk bring peace to Ukrain...

THE AUSTRALIAN
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Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky is optimistic that Trump’s deal-making style could end Vladimir Putin’s brutal invasion. But at what price? 

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This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Jasper Leak, Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Stephanie Coombes. 

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