The Duran Podcast Putin making deals. Europe isolated and desperate
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Sep 7, 2025 The meeting in Paris reveals the low approval ratings of European leaders as they discuss sending NATO forces into Ukraine. Tensions within NATO surface, highlighting differing views on military support and security guarantees. Complicating matters, ongoing ceasefire discussions show skepticism towards European commitments, with energy sanctions further straining global relations. Lastly, Ukraine's aspirations for EU membership face challenges, amid Russia's military resolve and its complexities in the ongoing conflict.
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Vague European Troop Plans
- Macron and Starmer floated deploying European/NATO forces to Ukraine but kept plans vague and inconsistent.
- Unclear commitments and shifting claims expose the plan as politically driven rather than logistically viable.
US Reluctance Undermines European Expectations
- Trump refused to be pinned down on US security guarantees after a tense call with European leaders.
- European hopes depend on US backing they may not receive, leaving Europe politically exposed.
Sanctions Are Self-Harming For Europe
- Europe pushes for harsh sanctions to force Russia but ignores global energy realities like India and China buying Russian oil.
- Sanctions risk hurting European economies more than they pressure Russia.