About this episode
The episode discusses Donald Trump's 28-point plan for Ukraine and its implications for European security.
Donald Trump’s controversial 28-point plan to end the war in Ukraine has rattled Western capitals and could jeopardise Ukraine’s sovereignty. In this episode of Ukraine inside out, Leo Litra and Lesia Ogryzko are joined by Eric Ciaramella , senior fellow in the Russia and Eurasia programme at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Jana Kobzova , co-director of ECFR’s European Security programme, to discuss the development and its implications. What are the potential consequences of the proposed plan, and do Ukraine and Europe still hold any leverage? What are the risks of considering European security as a mere transactional deal? And how might credible security guarantees for Ukraine look like if NATO membership is off the table? Tune in for an insightful conversation that uncovers the intricate balance of power, explores potential avenues to prevent a bad deal, and explains what it all means for the future of Ukraine and Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Leo Litra, Lesia Ogryzko
Guests: Eric Ciaramella, Jana Kobzova
Topics covered
- Ukraine
- diplomacy
- European security
- NATO
- war
Keywords
- Trump
- sovereignty
- security guarantees
- leverage
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Ukraine, Russia, Europe
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