NYT: Ukraine's President Planned To Announce Biden Probe On CNN

NYT: Ukraine's President Planned To Announce Biden Probe On CNN

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The transcript discusses a report from the New York Times about President Trump's political rivals and a planned announcement by President Zelensky on CNN, which was canceled after the Trump administration unfroze military aid to Ukraine. Trump denies withholding aid to pressure Zelensky into investigating Joe Biden and his son, but the report and testimonies from the impeachment investigation suggest otherwise.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the cancellation of President Zelensky's scheduled CNN interview?

The interview was deemed unnecessary after military aid was unfrozen.

The CNN host was unavailable for the interview.

Zelensky decided to focus on domestic issues.

Zelensky's team had a scheduling conflict.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Zelensky's team ready to announce during the CNN interview?

A new trade agreement with the US.

A quid pro quo arrangement.

A peace treaty with Russia.

A military alliance with NATO.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has President Trump repeatedly argued regarding the military aid to Ukraine?

He withheld it due to budget constraints.

He withheld it to negotiate better terms.

He never withheld the aid for any reason.

He withheld it to pressure Zelensky.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the New York Times report suggest about Trump's actions?

They were in line with international law.

They were focused on economic aid.

They were unrelated to any political pressure.

They were intended to pressure Zelensky.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional evidence supports the New York Times report?

Testimonies from officials in the impeachment investigation.

Statements from the Ukrainian government.

Reports from other news outlets.

Comments from international leaders.