Fareed Zakaria GPS Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister on the Tensions Between Washington and Kyiv
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Mar 10, 2025 
Dmytro Kuleba, the former Ukrainian Foreign Minister, discusses the fallout from the U.S. pausing military aid to Ukraine. He shares Kyiv's concerns about America's reliability in support amid ongoing Russian threats. The conversation also dives into Europe's capacity to step up and fill the support void. Additionally, Kuleba emphasizes Ukraine's urgent defense needs as geopolitical tensions evolve, raising questions about the shifting balance of power and the implications for international alliances.
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Ukrainian Reaction to U.S. Policy Shift
- Ukrainians feel frustrated and abandoned by recent U.S. policy changes.
- They are also experiencing a surge in patriotism and learning to cope without American support.
Long-Term Impact of Aid and Intel Pause
- Ukraine hasn't felt immediate effects from the aid pause, but the impact will grow over time.
- Dmytro Kuleba anticipates shortages in Patriot interceptors and intelligence will hinder their defense against Russia.
Oval Office Meeting Fallout
- Dmytro Kuleba believes the Oval Office meeting derailed, leading to the aid suspension.
- He expects future talks to be more diplomatic, though the damage is done.