27. June 2025 19:00
John Sweeney
The Deutsch-Britische Gesellschaft Rhein-Neckar e.V.
invites you to a talk entitled
“TrumpPutinageddon”
with
John Sweeney
on Friday 27th June, 2025 at 19 hrs (CET)
Venue: “Zum Achter“ (Ruderklub), Neuenheimer Landstr. 3A, Heidelberg
Biography:
John Sweeney is a distinguished investigative journalist and author with a career spanning over four
decades. He began his journalism journey at The Observer, where he worked for twelve years before
joining the BBC in 2001. At the BBC, Sweeney became a prominent reporter for Panorama and Newsnight, covering wars, revolutions, and significant global events across 100 countries. His fearless reporting includes undercover investigations in Chechnya, Zimbabwe, and North Korea.
Throughout his career, Sweeney has received numerous accolades, including an Emmy Award, two Royal Television Society prizes, a Sony Gold award, the Paul Foot Award, and recognition as What The Papers Say Journalist of the Year. Notably, his investigative work contributed to the exoneration of individuals falsely accused of crimes, such as Sally Clark, Angela Cannings, and Donna Anthony.
Sweeney has also authored several books, including “Killer in the Kremlin,” a Sunday Times bestseller that examines Vladimir Putin’s rise to power. His podcast “Hunting Ghislaine,” which delves into the life of
Ghislaine Maxwell, has garnered critical acclaim and over a million listens. His latest, Murder In The Gulag, also published in German, is about how Putin had Alexei Navalny poisoned.
In 2022, Sweeney reported from Ukraine during the Battle of Kyiv, providing firsthand accounts of the conflict. His dedication to uncovering the truth and holding power to account underscores his commitment to the principles of investigative journalism.
Synopsis:
In his provocative and timely talk “TrumpPutinageddon: How do we stand up to the useful idiot in the
White House and the killer in the Kremlin?”, veteran investigative journalist John Sweeney draws on
decades of frontline reporting to explore the uneasy alliance between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
With his trademark wit, sharp analysis, and deep insider knowledge, Sweeney dissects how authoritarian
power, misinformation, and Western complacency have shaped a new geopolitical reality.
From the corridors of the Kremlin to the chaos of Capitol Hill, Sweeney reveals how truth and democracy
are being undermined — and what must be done to push back. With war raging in Ukraine and democratic values under pressure on both sides of the Atlantic, this talk is a call to vigilance, resistance, and international solidarity.
27. June 2025 19:00
John Sweeney
Venue
Zum Achter (Ruderklub)
Neuenheimer Landstr. 3A
69120 Heidelberg
The Deutsch-Britische Gesellschaft Rhein-Neckar e.V.
invites you to a talk entitled
“TrumpPutinageddon”
with
John Sweeney
on Friday 27th June, 2025 at 19 hrs (CET)
Venue: “Zum Achter“ (Ruderklub), Neuenheimer Landstr. 3A, Heidelberg
Biography:
John Sweeney is a distinguished investigative journalist and author with a career spanning over four
decades. He began his journalism journey at The Observer, where he worked for twelve years before
joining the BBC in 2001. At the BBC, Sweeney became a prominent reporter for Panorama and Newsnight, covering wars, revolutions, and significant global events across 100 countries. His fearless reporting includes undercover investigations in Chechnya, Zimbabwe, and North Korea.
Throughout his career, Sweeney has received numerous accolades, including an Emmy Award, two Royal Television Society prizes, a Sony Gold award, the Paul Foot Award, and recognition as What The Papers Say Journalist of the Year. Notably, his investigative work contributed to the exoneration of individuals falsely accused of crimes, such as Sally Clark, Angela Cannings, and Donna Anthony.
Sweeney has also authored several books, including “Killer in the Kremlin,” a Sunday Times bestseller that examines Vladimir Putin’s rise to power. His podcast “Hunting Ghislaine,” which delves into the life of
Ghislaine Maxwell, has garnered critical acclaim and over a million listens. His latest, Murder In The Gulag, also published in German, is about how Putin had Alexei Navalny poisoned.
In 2022, Sweeney reported from Ukraine during the Battle of Kyiv, providing firsthand accounts of the conflict. His dedication to uncovering the truth and holding power to account underscores his commitment to the principles of investigative journalism.
Synopsis:
In his provocative and timely talk “TrumpPutinageddon: How do we stand up to the useful idiot in the
White House and the killer in the Kremlin?”, veteran investigative journalist John Sweeney draws on
decades of frontline reporting to explore the uneasy alliance between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
With his trademark wit, sharp analysis, and deep insider knowledge, Sweeney dissects how authoritarian
power, misinformation, and Western complacency have shaped a new geopolitical reality.
From the corridors of the Kremlin to the chaos of Capitol Hill, Sweeney reveals how truth and democracy
are being undermined — and what must be done to push back. With war raging in Ukraine and democratic values under pressure on both sides of the Atlantic, this talk is a call to vigilance, resistance, and international solidarity.