In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group Ukraine expert Lucian Kim, chief of policy Stephen Pomper and Europe director Fabienne Hara to unpack the latest public rift between Washington and Kyiv and what could come next. They examine U.S. President Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Moscow, his renewed criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and how domestic political pressures ahead of November’s midterm elections are shaping his approach. They also assess the latest U.S. diplomatic efforts to end the war. They then discuss Russia’s intensified attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure and the mood in Ukraine ahead of the winter. They explore how European capitals can strengthen Ukraine’s position while confronting Russian sabotage and drone incursions and political divisions at home. Finally, they consider whether the midterms could alter Washington’s Ukraine policy.
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For more, check out our EU-Watch List entry Ukraine under Strain: The Choices Facing the EU and our Ukraine page.
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