Is Europe’s support for Ukraine changing as the war goes on?
As Russia’s war against Ukraine continues, European governments are facing difficult questions about military support, diplomacy and the long-term security of the continent. How should Europe balance continued assistance to Ukraine with preparations for future negotiations?
In the final episode of Making Defence European Again, Celia Bélin, policy fellow and head of ECFR’s Paris office, Jana Kobzová, senior policy fellow and co-director of ECFR’s European Security programme, Marta Prochwicz Jazowska, policy fellow and deputy head of ECFR’s Warsaw office and Paweł Zerka, senior policy fellow, analyse the strategic choices facing Europe as the war enters a new phase. They discuss Ukraine’s resilience, the evolution of European and transatlantic support and how diplomacy—both public and behind the scenes—could shape a future settlement.
The conversation explores the conditions under which dialogue with Russia may become possible, the importance of maintaining European unity, and the implications of the war for Europe’s broader security architecture. Looking beyond the battlefield, the episode considers how European policymakers can prepare for a long-term security order that is both sustainable and resilient.
Making Defence European Again is a four-part podcast series in which ECFR fellows discuss the key challenges shaping the future of European security and defence.
This work was supported in part by a grant from the Open Society Foundations.
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