• 1D AGO
  • 11 MIN

Melania Trump: Ukraine's Secret Weapon?

World in 10
World in 10

As Ukrainians respond to Donald Trump’s dramatic shift in support for Kyiv, many are attributing Melania Trump’s influence to her husband’s tougher approach on Russia. The Times’ Washington correspondent, George Grylls, examines the first lady’s role – and the potential impact of Trump’s threatened secondary sanctions.

The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. 

Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio 

Read more: www.thetimes.com 

Photo: Getty Images

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Webpage

Information

  • Show
    World in 10
  • Channel
    The Times
  • Frequency
    Updated Daily
  • Published
    July 16, 2025 at 1:05 PM UTC
  • Length
    11 min
  • Rating
    Clean

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes, and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada