We've asked many questions about the war between Ukraine and Russia on Today Explained from Vox since Russia
invaded Ukraine in February of 2022. Back then, we asked why Ukraine essentially had to fight Russia alone.
We asked what it is about the Ukrainians fighting this war alone that has made surrender impossible.
We asked if Ukraine was winning, if Russia was winning, as well as whether the war was unwinnable,
and if this for Vladimir Putin was some kind of holy war.
We've asked about cyber war, mercenaries, sanctions and exports.
We've asked about tanks and drones and javelin missiles and funding.
We've asked how this war could end, even though there's still no end in sight.
But today we're going to ask a new question.
Is President Trump abandoning Ukraine?
We're listening to Today Explained.
Hi, I'm Alex Ward.
I'm a national security reporter at The Wall Street Journal.
Alex.
Let's maybe start with the most unexpected news out of this war in recent days, that Melania Trump brokered a ceasefire.
Did you talk to President Putin or President Zelensky?
We talked.
We signed agreements.
Well, let's put a pin in the fact that Melania did it.
It's possible she had a role.