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March 4, 2025 62 mins

On S4N, Gene usually steers clear of covering live negotiations – too much could be happening behind the scenes. But on Friday, the world got to watch the dramatic events that unfolded in the Oval Office as President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy came face-to-face in a tense and high-stakes meeting. What started as a crucial diplomatic discussion quickly turned into a showdown, with messages of international significance clashing in real time. This week, Gene breaks down the key moments, unpacks the dynamics of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and explores how message discipline — or lack thereof — shaped the negotiation.

How did Trump and Vance’s rhetoric, as well as Zelenskyy’s, influence the outcome of the meeting? And why does message discipline matter so much in a charged environment? Join Gene as he explores the behind-the-scenes negotiations and the delicate balance of diplomacy in a moment that could have lasting consequences. Remember: negotiation is life.

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