Putin Says Russia Ready for WAR if Europe Wants One as Witkoff Arrives in Moscow for Peace Talks

In this episode of Global News Today, presented by Tom Burges Watson on Al Arabiya English, we explore two major international developments shaping the global landscape.


We begin in Ukraine, asking whether there is any real prospect of a breakthrough in long-stalled peace negotiations. The discussion takes on new urgency as US Envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Moscow for talks with the Russian delegation. What does his visit signal, and could it shift diplomatic dynamics on the ground? Our analysts assess the motivations, messaging, and potential impact on future negotiations.


We then turn to a historic moment for the Catholic Church and the Middle East: the Pope’s first foreign trip, marked by a symbolic and closely watched visit to Lebanon. We examine the significance of the visit, the messages delivered, and how this moment resonates across a region undergoing profound political and social change.


Join us for sharp context, informed analysis, and deeper insight into the stories behind the headlines.


Guests:
• Robert Fox, Defence Editor, London Evening Standard
• Bishop Paul Marwan Tabet, Maronite Bishop of Canada
• Makram Rabah, Assistant Professor of History, American University of Beirut
• Matthew Bryza, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia and Former US Ambassador to Azerbaijan


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