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Today's Topics1) Latest Trump Peace Plan for Ukraine: Trump is claiming Ukraine President Zelensky 'hasn't yet read the latest proposal' but his people love it, as do the Russians? What peace plan is he talking about?. Meanwhile, Zelensky on Monday met in London with the heads of states of Germany, France and UK to discuss European support for Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression. What happens next?2) Trump Administration Offers New US National Security Strategy?: On Friday December 5th, President Trump released a new 'national security strategy' paper. Putin supports the new US position of 'reestablishing strategic stability with Russia'. But the plan also warns of 'civilization erasure' in Europe in next 20 years. Should we take this new strategy paper seriously? 3) What Are The Eight "Peace Deals" Trump Claims?: In the first year of his second term, Trump claims he has 'brought peace' to eight international conflicts. What are they and how did he impact the wars? Will these peace deals and cease fires last, or is it just a cosmetic pause? 4) Phase Two of Trump's Peace Plan for Gaza?: There is only one 'hostage body' remaining in Hamas captivity, so we seem very close to completing Phase One. What happens in Phase Two? Will an International Stabilization Force (ISF) be sent in? If so, who are they and will the ISF be tasked with disarming Hamas militants? Support the show