Ukrainecast Q&A: Trump's moral compass, the Nato summit and war crimes
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Jun 26, 2025 
In this discussion, Olga Robinson from BBC Verify and James Waterhouse, the BBC's Ukraine correspondent, dive into the critical outcomes of the recent NATO summit in The Hague, highlighting defense spending commitments and their implications for Ukraine. They explore the shifting landscape of U.S. foreign policy, particularly its pragmatic turn in military support. The duo also tackles the challenges of prosecuting war crimes and the intricate process of documenting atrocities amidst ongoing conflict, shedding light on Ukraine's fight for justice.
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NATO Summit's Delayed Support
- The NATO summit lacked the usual explicit condemnation of Russia's invasion but showed NATO members' commitment to increased defense spending by 2035.
- This long timeline disappoints Ukraine, as it needs more immediate and substantial help amid ongoing bombings.
Zelensky's Strategy with Trump
- Ukrainian President Zelensky values direct meetings with Donald Trump to secure military support despite limited NATO progress.
- Trump's acceptance of the ongoing conflict without ceasefire signals a political reality rather than immediate action.
Europe's Reliance on US Leadership
- European leaders recognize NATO cannot operate effectively without American leadership and military power.
- The current approach focuses on accommodating the US rather than replacing its role in NATO's strategy.