The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg NATO Nihilism
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Apr 2, 2025 Jonah Goldberg chats with Luke Coffey, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute specializing in Ukraine and European security. They dive into the current state of the Ukraine-Russia war following Coffey's recent trip to the region. The conversation tackles Ukrainian morale after a notable political debacle and reveals cracks within the Russian army. They also discuss the critical importance of U.S.-European alliances amidst rising skepticism and the profound implications of NATO's role in global stability.
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Coffey's Ukraine Trip
- Luke Coffey's recent trip to Ukraine included visits to Odessa, Mykolaiv, Kherson, and Kyiv.
- He gauged Ukrainian sentiment after the Oval Office incident and the Jeddah meetings.
War Stalemate
- Russia suffers extraordinarily high casualties, exceeding US losses in Iraq and Afghanistan over 20 years, in mere weeks.
- The war is currently a stalemate due to limited US support for a decisive Ukrainian victory and Russia's ability to replace its losses.
Mineral Deal Concerns
- The "mineral deal" details keep changing, but it seems like extortion, forcing Ukrainians into lopsided agreements due to their vulnerability.
- Jonah Goldberg expresses concern over this.