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Downer argued that a formal Trump-Putin summit might not be necessary if the US's economic threats and diplomatic pressure are effective. The emphasis, he suggested, is on working out details beforehand, with the summit potentially serving mainly as a performance for public optics. He underlined Trump’s message to Putin that Russia cannot expect to win or fully conquer Ukraine, with the US and European allies committed to preventing such outcomes.
Australia’s Defense Strategy: Insights from "The War Cabinet"
Switching focus, Downer discussed his involvement in the upcoming Sky News program "The War Cabinet," scheduled for airing next Monday at 7:30 pm. The program features a panel of nine experts examining Australia’s defense policies amid a shifting global landscape.