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Q&A: Another deadline, Zelensky's reshuffle, and France snubs Trump?

Your questions answered as the US threatens secondary tariffs

Is the Kremlin concerned about Donald Trump’s threat of secondary tariffs in 50 days? Why has President Zelensky overhauled his cabinet? And could other countries follow suit after France reportedly opted out of the NATO purchase of US arms for Ukraine?

Lucy and Vitaly attempt to answer all of that and more with the help of Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Verify’s Olga Robinson.

Today’s episode is presented by Lucy Hockings and Vitaly Shevchenko.

The producers were Laurie Kalus and Polly Hope. The social producer was Sophie Millward. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The series producer is Tim Walklate. The assistant editor is Bridget Harney.

Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480

You can join the Ukrainecast discussion on Newscast’s Discord server here: tinyurl.com/ukrainecastdiscord

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