Amanpour Europe Marks VE Day as Trump Tests Transatlantic Alliance
May 10, 2025
Europe commemorates 80 years since VE Day, reflecting on the shifting dynamics of the transatlantic alliance under Trump's presidency. Finland's President discusses NATO's future amidst the Ukraine conflict, while Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister addresses the Gaza humanitarian crisis. The podcast also features an intimate look at Putin's private life and his hold on power. Additionally, Isabel Allende shares insights from her new novel. A poignant conversation with a 102-year-old D-Day veteran brings history to life as he embraces his newfound fame.
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Maintaining NATO Through Engagement
- Finland's President Alexander Stubb emphasizes engagement with the US, including informal moments like golfing with Trump, as key to maintaining NATO commitment.
- Despite challenges, the US pushes allies to take more responsibility, and there is no indication of reduced US commitment to NATO.
Russia Blocks Ukraine Ceasefire
- Peace talks are complex, and while early US attempts sought Russian engagement, Russia is now uncooperative.
- Russia opposes an immediate ceasefire, which is supported by the US, Ukraine, and Europe, indicating Russia is the main impediment to peace.
Russia Is The Conflict's Root
- Russia and China claim they want to remove Ukraine conflict's root causes.
- Stubb counters that Russia itself is the root cause and could end the war by withdrawing immediately.
