A conversation about the contrasting approaches of Donald Trump and European leaders regarding the war in Ukraine.
Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron met at the White House to discuss ways to end the conflict. Meanwhile, European leaders met in Kyiv, appearing more focused on prolonging the war rather than negotiating peace. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky remains in power despite his mandate having expired, with the Ukrainian parliament reaffirming his position. However, Russia refuses to negotiate a peace deal until Ukraine holds elections. The NATO Secretary General’s rhetoric emphasizes supporting Ukraine militarily but does not outline a path to peace. The discussion highlights how European leaders, having invested significant political capital in supporting Ukraine, are unwilling to change course. Meanwhile, Trump is attempting to execute a “offshore balancing” strategy, where local allies handle conflicts while the U.S. provides indirect support. However, this strategy has historically been risky and difficult to implement. Thus, ‘peace’ is still out of reach.
Deep Dive host Daniel Davis speaks with 21WIRE editor Patrick Henningsen about all this and more. Watch:
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