The rupture of the United States-EU-What does that mean for Ukraine and for Peace? – Politico

The episode of this confidential EU week comes from the EU’s emergency meeting on Thursday – the political equivalent of sobing your pillow during a white night. The reason for these tears: America and Europe have just broken up.

Clea Caulcutt of Politico gives us a rapid update on European Council discussions on how to strengthen defense spending and further support Ukraine. We then take a step back for a more nuanced discussion: what even “peace” means, and how could Ukraine and Russia really achieve it? Host Sarah Wheaton spoke with Mikko Patokallio, Ukraine specialist at Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation, who helps to mediate worldwide conflicts.

Finally, Elisa Braun, author of the EU influence bulletin, guides us through the growing ideological flaw line on public funding of NGOs.