The News Agents Will America stop Europe from bailing out Ukraine?
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Dec 18, 2025 Megan Twohey, an award-winning investigative reporter from The New York Times, joins to explore the striking connections between the Tate brothers and prominent figures in the Trump administration. She sheds light on how Barron Trump was linked to the Tates, even discussing their criminal cases via Zoom. Twohey also reveals the involvement of Trump allies in influencing Romanian prosecutors. The conversation delves into broader issues of misogyny in schools, contrasting approaches between the US and UK, and the implications of these connections in today’s political landscape.
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Frozen Russian Assets Could Fund Ukraine
- Europe holds about €210bn of frozen Russian assets that could fund Ukraine's defence for years.
- Diplomatic, legal and US political pressures are stopping a straightforward transfer despite the urgent need.
Unanimity And Politics Block The Vault
- The €210bn sits in Euroclear and requires complex unanimous decisions to repurpose.
- Hungary, Belgium, Moscow threats and US concerns create a web of blockages around release.
Why The US Is Pushing Back
- The US opposes a quick handover because it fears destabilising a near-term diplomatic deal and emboldening Ukraine militarily.
- Jon and Emily argue Trump-era Russia sympathies add pressure to US reluctance.