Russia calls it a "peace memorandum." Trump calls it a countdown. Ukraine calls it war.The Russia-Ukraine conflict is now over 1,200 days old, but in the last few weeks, something has shifted. A new ceasefire proposal has surfaced, one pushed by Ukraine, countered by Russia, and pressured by a 50-day ultimatum from U.S. President Donald Trump. But is peace really on the table?In this episode of Grey Zone, Ananya Dutta breaks down the leaked document that lays out Russia’s fresh demands, complete with territory handovers, troop restrictions, and a ban on Western military support. Meanwhile, Ukraine pushes its own plan, prioritizing sovereignty and justice. And Trump? He's playing mediator, dealer, and enforcer, all at once.What happens between now and September 2nd could reshape the global order. Will Ukraine fold? Will Russia settle? Or will Trump’s gamble collapse under its own contradictions?Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/p1siMmFONYU

Amid rising tensions, the Dalai Lama affirms only Tibetans can decide his reincarnation-rejecting China’s interference. Former diplomat Rajesh Raina breaks down the spiritual, historical, and political dimensions of this high-stakes succession battle. Will Beijing name a rival Dalai Lama? Who will the world recognize?

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There’s a dramatic twist unfolding in the Middle East and it's not the war you're thinking of.Israel launched an airstrike campaign inside Syria, claiming it’s “protecting the Druze minority.” But weeks ago, the same Israel was reportedly in peace talks with Damascus. So what changed? Why did Israel suddenly strike Syria's Defence Ministry in Damascus?Is Benjamin Netanyahu trying to force normalization by manufacturing a crisis?Where does Trump stand on this and is the U.S. secretly pulling strings on both sides? And more importantly: is Syria being played, again?In this episode of Grey Zone, Ananya Dutta takes you inside the Druze flashpoint, Israel’s shifting strategy, and the high-stakes diplomacy cloaked as war.

July 2025. Floods in Texas. Fires in California. Subways submerged in New York. America’s climate crisis is here, and its infrastructure is collapsing under the weight of it.In this Grey Zone episode, Ananya Dutta asks the uncomfortable questions: Why is the richest country on Earth so unprepared for the storms it knew were coming? Why are roads, bridges, and buildings from the 1960s still holding the line in 2025? And why does the U.S. spend nearly 20 times more on its military than it does on climate resilience?We break down the numbers from the $886 billion defense budget to the mere $44–50 billion set aside for climate adaptation. We show you what happens when climate change meets outdated systems and denial meets disaster.

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Donald Trump just flipped on Ukraine, again. After months of calling for peace talks and resisting further aid, the U.S. president is now sending Patriot missiles to Kyiv. Why? Because Putin, his so-called "friend," bombed his trust, literally. Trump says Moscow "talks nice and bombs at night." That’s a serious accusation, and a major shift in U.S. policy.So, what changed Trump’s mind? Was it a betrayal by Putin? Or a realisation that peace was never on the table? In this episode of Grey Zone, Ananya Dutta dives deep into the messy geopolitics behind the flip-flop. From White House standoffs to secret calls and delayed weapons, we break down what this means for the war, and whether a new U.S. strategy is in the works. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tkZqg3L6pQ0

Is this the shocking reality of animal welfare in India? Digital Content Creator Harjas Sethi shares her experience with community dogs, legal rights, and alleged mob intimidation in Gurugram in this conversation with Aayesha Varma. Tune in!Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1r5s41NKMeA

A new ceasefire could be just days away in Gaza or so says U.S. President Donald Trump. But even if the bombs stop falling there, the Red Sea tells a very different story. Just as hopes rise for peace, the Houthis launch fresh attacks on cargo ships, claiming solidarity with Palestinians.So why are the Houthis still fighting if a ceasefire is on the table? Can Trump’s backchannel diplomacy, brokered via Oman, actually contain a group that wasn’t even part of the deal? And what does the chaos in the Red Sea tell us about the next front in the Middle East?This episode of Grey Zone explores a chilling reality: in this new era, wars don’t end, they morph.

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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince met Iran’s Foreign Minister in Jeddah and while the meeting was officially about "bilateral ties", everyone knows there’s a war-shaped elephant in the room. With Israel fresh out of a bloody confrontation with Iran, and normalisation deals hanging by a thread, Riyadh’s next move could reshape the entire region.Why did MBS meet with Tehran’s top diplomat now?What does this say about Saudi Arabia’s view of Israel post-Gaza?Is China pulling strings behind the scenes to cool down the Gulf?And how far is the U.S. willing to bend to get Riyadh on board with the Abraham Accords?In this episode of Grey Zone, Ananya Dutta unpacks the diplomatic theatre playing out - from Netanyahu’s ambitions to MBS’ calculations and the quiet presence of Beijing in it all. Watch till the end to see why today’s handshake could echo for years. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keJzmkJBCiw