1A The Path Ahead For Ukraine, Three Years Into Russia's Full-Scale Invasion
Feb 25, 2025
Anastasia Lepatina is a Ukrainian journalist at Lawfare, while David Rennie is the geopolitics editor at The Economist, and Edward Fishman teaches at Columbia University. They discuss the shifting nature of U.S.-Ukraine relations amid changing political winds, particularly under Trump. The impact of sanctions on Russia's economy is dissected, as well as Ukraine's urgent quest for security. The episode also critiques recent diplomatic meetings that excluded Ukraine, emphasizing the need for Ukrainian sovereignty and unity against ongoing threats.
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Exclusion of Ukraine in US-Russia Meeting
- The first high-level U.S.-Russia meeting in three years excluded Ukraine and European allies.
- This signals a potential shift in U.S. foreign policy, prioritizing economic interests over Ukraine's sovereignty.
Trump's False Claims and Ukrainian Reaction
- President Trump falsely called Zelenskyy a "dictator" and blamed Ukraine for the Russian invasion.
- Ukrainians reacted with outrage and shock, rallying around Zelenskyy despite past criticisms.
Life in Kyiv
- Despite air raid sirens and drone attacks, Kyiv maintains a semblance of normalcy.
- Ukrainians have become numb to the constant threat, highlighting their resilience.
