What does the new US security strategy mean for Ukraine?

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of the new US National Security Strategy on Ukraine and features an interview with Mariam Lambert about the relocation of Ukrainian children by Russia.

The newly published US ‘National Security Strategy’ is being seen by some as further evidence that in the era of Trump western nations are no longer united in the way they view the world. From its scathing narrative of European decline, to an altogether rosier depiction of Russia, the document has turned longstanding US foreign policy on its head. So what can it tell us about Washington’s intentions when it comes to ending the war in Ukraine? Also today, Jamie and Vitaly are joined by Mariam Lambert, co-founder of the Emile Foundation, an organisation focussed on reuniting Ukrainian children with their families after being forcibly relocated by Russia. Experts at Yale University estimate there could be as many as 35,000 Ukrainian children being held illegally in Russia and its occupied territories. Russia insists it is protecting vulnerable children by moving them away from active war zones to ensure their safety. Today’s episode is presented by Jamie Coomarasamy and Vitaly Shevchenko. The producers were Laurie Kalus and Julia Webster. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The executive producer was Chris Gray. The series producer is Chris Flynn. The senior news editor is Sam…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jamie Coomarasamy, Vitaly Shevchenko

Guest: Mariam Lambert

Topics covered

• US National Security Strategy
• Ukraine war
• child relocation
• Russia
• Western unity
• foreign policy

Keywords

• US security strategy
• Ukraine
• Mariam Lambert
• child relocation
• Russia
• foreign policy
• Yale University

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Emile Foundation, Yale University

Places: Russia, Ukraine, United States

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