The Monocle Daily Ukraine’s future decided in Paris and South Korea puts the breaks on field trips
Apr 17, 2025
James Rogers, an Associate Professor of International Journalism, and Evdoxia Limperi, the UK correspondent for ERT, dive into crucial talks in Paris among global leaders about a potential Ukraine ceasefire. They unpack Denmark's troop training initiatives and Greece's military enhancements with anti-ship missiles from France. Additionally, they discuss South Korea's recent decision to curb school trips following a tragic incident, reflecting on how safety concerns reshape educational experiences.
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Europe Needs US Military Commitment
- Europe's efforts on the Ukraine crisis remain limited without direct US military commitment.
- Repeated high-level meetings show little substantive progress while Russia escalates attacks.
Putin's Dilemma in Ukraine War
- Putin likely finds stopping the Ukraine war more problematic than continuing due to political and military pressures.
- Russia's formal claim of Ukrainian regions complicates any peaceful resolution for Putin.
The Case for Full Support to Ukraine
- Some argue the West should fully support Ukraine to win as Russia has made limited gains.
- However, European countries remain cautious due to complex alliances and internal divisions.