Gaza Ceasefire Deal | Russia Advances in Ukraine | US Moves on Venezuela

Listen to this episode from Conversations Among The Ruins on Spotify. In this episode, Charlie and Peter Erickson break down the latest developments in world affairs, including a major ceasefire proposal in Gaza, political intrigue in Israel, and shifting Middle East alliances. They analyze the roles Trump, Netanyahu, and the Gulf States play in attempts at peace, and debate the possibility of renewed conflict with Iran.The discussion also turns to the accelerating endgame in Ukraine, Russia's evolving military strategy, and what escalations could mean for the region and the world. Beyond Europe and the Middle East, Charlie and Peter tackle US involvement in Venezuela, examining the real motives behind new tensions and America's enduring aversion to leftist governments in Latin America.Timestamps:00:00 – Israel-Gaza Ceasefire & the Trump Plan28:18 – Russia’s Ukraine Offensive: Endgame in Sight?46:30 – Is a Political Solution Possible for Ukraine?49:28 – Global Flashpoints: Kosovo/Serbia, Venezuela & the Monroe Doctrine57:44 – US Drug Policy & Social IssuesSubscribe for in-depth, no-nonsense analysis of world events.Leave your thoughts and questions in the comments below!