US-Russia UN Vote Shocks Allies, Giuliani’s Legal Reckoning, and Conservative Summit Against Trump

In a surprising diplomatic move, the US joins Russia in voting against a UN resolution condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine, raising questions about future alliances. Rudy Giuliani satisfies a defamation judgment, highlighting the consequences of misinformation. Meanwhile, conservatives gather at the 'Principles First Summit' to strategize against Trump's influence. Plus, Germany's political landscape shifts as voters turn to extremes, challenging centrist parties. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these pivotal events shaping global and domestic politics.

Sources:
https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/24/politics/us-joins-russia-ukraine-un-vote/index.html
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/rudy-giuliani-judgment-defamation-case-former-georgia-election-workers-rcna193581
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/conservatives-who-still-oppose-trump-gather-at-principles-first-summit-in-search-of-a-path-to-oppose-him
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/24/german-election-voters-flocked-to-afd-and-die-linke-political-extremes.html

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:45) US joins Russia to vote against UN resolution condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine
(00:04:58) Rudy Giuliani satisfies judgment in defamation case brought by former Georgia election workers
(00:08:05) Conservatives who still oppose Trump gather at 'Principles First Summit' in search of a path to oppose him
(00:11:07) Voters flock to political extremes in Germany as the centrist parties stumble