The “frank” talks between the two Nordic leaders and Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine could mark the start of a serious diplomatic process, says Kjell Engelbrekt, a professor of political science at the Swedish National Defence University. The talks suggest that the leaders are no longer just skirting the issues, but have begun to address real problems.
WorldEurope can gather sufficient funds to replace the USA's dwindling interest on the continent, according to experts. The great challenge lies rather in converting the support into military strength. The defence industry is already running at high gear – but with the right measures, we can catch up with Russia. It is possible to accelerate, says Kjell Engström at the Defence University.
WorldThe USA is expected to initiate peace negotiations about Ukraine as early as next week – but European leaders are not invited. It is hard to shake off the feeling that the Trump administration wants to try to make a deal with Russia, and then let Europe take the blame for not solving the problem, says war researcher Oscar Jonsson.
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