Russia, Ukraine, and US policy
Mihkelson noted that Trump’s somewhat surprising threats of new sanctions on Russia suggest secret negotiations took place between Trump’s team and the Russians.
Reinsalu stressed that Europe has a clear responsibility to ensure decisions on Ukraine’s future are not made solely by the U.S. and Russia, however.
Stoicescu pointed out that reports indicate Trump’s team and Russian officials had met, but that these negotiations had failed. This suggests Vladimir Putin is unwilling to make concessions and is waiting to see how serious Trump is on his threats.
Kaljulaid argued Ukraine is not a priority for Trump in any case, with his focus being on China and on dismantling the growing Russia-China alliance.
Kõlvart argued that this posited Russia-China strategic alliance is not one of equals, as China has more options and a longer-term plan. He noted that China’s pragmatism could just as easily lead it to align with the U.S., if doing so suits Beijing’s interests.
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‘Esimene stuudio,’ interviewers Liisu Lass and Andres Kuusk.
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