Here & Now Anytime Fiona Hill on what Trump’s Caribbean boat strikes signal to Russia and China
Dec 4, 2025
Fiona Hill, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former National Security Council official, shares her insights on the ongoing war in Ukraine and its broader implications. She argues there's no imminent resolution to the conflict, highlighting Europe's heavy reliance on U.S. military support. Hill emphasizes Ukraine's innovative military strategies and the potential consequences of diminishing U.S. involvement. Additionally, she discusses how recent U.S. boat strikes in the Caribbean send significant geopolitical signals to both Russia and China.
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Putin’s Demands Make Near-Term Peace Unlikely
- Vladimir Putin currently demands concessions from Ukraine that are hard to imagine Kyiv accepting.
- Fiona Hill sees no sign Putin will give up significant aims absent a major unexpected breakthrough.
Europe’s Dangerous Dependence On U.S. Security
- Europe depends heavily on U.S. military guarantees and has grown complacent since the Cold War ended.
- Hill warns this overreliance leaves Europe vulnerable and must spur greater European security action.
Europe Must Rapidly Step Up Support
- If U.S. support wanes, European allies must rapidly scale up military assistance to Ukraine.
- Hill urges fast European coordination to build their own systems and replace gaps in U.S. aid.