The Trump Report Ukraine’s fate will be determined next week | Sir Bill Browder
Dec 12, 2025
Sir Bill Browder, an investor and activist renowned for his fight against Russian corruption, shares insights on pressing geopolitical issues. He critiques the U.S. proposal for Donbas as a free economic zone, asserting it could invite further Russian aggression. Browder discusses the implications of Europe potentially seizing frozen Russian assets to bolster Ukraine's bargaining power. He also highlights Ukraine's effective strikes against Russian economic targets and warns against territorial concessions, asserting strong support for Zelensky among Ukrainians.
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Military Deterrence, Not Concessions
- The only deterrent to future Russian aggression is overwhelming military consequence, not negotiated concessions.
- Bill Browder argues current talks lack real security guarantees and therefore invite further attacks.
Frozen Assets Could Shift The War
- Seizing frozen Russian central bank reserves would change Ukraine's war calculus by funding its defence.
- Browder says Europe likely will free these assets soon and Ukraine is banking on that money replacing US aid.
Russia Isn't Winning By Ground Gains
- Russia has gained little territory while suffering heavy casualties and economic losses, so claims it is 'winning' are misleading.
- Browder stresses Ukraine needs weapons and resources to exploit Russia's vulnerabilities, not forced concessions.
