Three years on from Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine and its European allies are facing a harsh new reality. President Trump’s return to the White House marks a pivotal shift in US policy towards Russia, Ukraine, and Europe. The US-Russia dialogue raises concerns about a settlement that could leave Europe weaker, Ukraine vulnerable, and NATO fractured. There is a window (albeit a fast closing one) for Europe to ramp up defence spending and forge a credible European security and defence framework which safeguards European interests, including Ukraine’s security, in a brand-new geopolitical reality. How can Europe break free from political exclusion in a US-Russia negotiation? Can leaders rally public support for greater defence investments? What bold solutions can overcome Europe’s military spending constraints?
Donald Trump has spoken to Vladimir Putin, and they are ready to begin negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. Already, the US has ceded to two major Russian demands. How Europeans respond is crucial for the future of Ukraine and of the continent’s security
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With the contentious Oval Office meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy, and the US announcing it would pause military aid to Ukraine, Kyiv faces mounting pressure. Neither Ukraine nor its European partners want the fighting to continue indefinitely – they want the ability to shape the terms of an eventual settlement. To do so, Ukraine needs…
Claudia Major, Carlo Masala, Christian Mölling, Jana Puglierin
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The NB8 countries are some of Ukraine’s most steadfast supporters. Amid shifting transatlantic politics, their role in strengthening Ukraine’s defence is set to become increasingly vital
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