The Monocle Daily Nato foreign ministers demand a say in a future peace agreement for Ukraine
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Dec 3, 2025 Tessa Shishkovitz, an award-winning journalist focusing on European politics, and Jacob Parakillis, a defense policy expert from RAND Europe, dive deep into the complexities surrounding Ukraine's future. They discuss the ramifications of a recent US-Russia summit and Putin's controversial peace proposals. Tessa highlights the implications of Marco Rubio's absence from the NATO meeting, while Jacob examines the potential for a prolonged conflict and the EU's push to reduce reliance on Russian energy. Their insights reveal a landscape filled with strategic maneuvers and geopolitical tension.
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Spy Ring Story Behind The Award
- Tessa described her award-winning story about a Bulgarian spy ring operating in England and targeting journalists.
- The ring tried to kidnap a key whistleblower, forcing him to leave Vienna for safety.
Putin Wants A Humiliating Peace
- Putin seeks a peace that humiliates Ukraine and removes Zelensky from power.
- That demand makes any compromise unacceptable to Ukraine and unattractive to Europe.
Territory Is Leverage Not Just Land
- Territorial control is the lever Russia uses to prevent Ukraine's irreversible Western alignment.
- Holding any Ukrainian soil gives Moscow leverage over Ukraine's NATO and EU prospects.
