The Globalist Ukraine peace talks, Beijing might be about to sit down with Taiwan and aviation news
Dec 9, 2025
Julia Jen, a Monocle researcher, shares insights on Ukraine’s diplomatic landscape, including the push to access frozen Russian assets and domestic political challenges facing Zelensky. William Yang, an expert on Taiwan, discusses the implications of potential talks between Beijing and Taiwan’s KMT party, highlighting risks of cooperation. Simon Casson, CEO of Corinthia Hotels, unveils the company's expansion strategy and wellness trends shaping luxury hospitality, focusing on how destinations prepare to welcome high-end travelers.
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Zelensky's Tight Diplomatic Balancing Act
- Zelensky must balance courting Europe and the US while resisting territorial concessions to Russia.
- Frozen Russian assets in Europe could become a pivotal funding source for Ukraine's defence and reconstruction.
Prioritise Emergency Funding First
- Use frozen Russian assets to cover Ukraine's immediate fiscal shortfall and urgent weapons purchases.
- Prioritise emergency funding and procurement of critical systems like Patriot missiles to sustain defence capability.
Europe Is Quietly Recalibrating Security
- European leaders worry the US might strike a deal that sacrifices Ukraine's territorial integrity.
- Europe is recalibrating its security posture to reduce overreliance on the US amid shifting US strategy.