Fareed Zakaria GPS President Zelensky on the path to peace in Ukraine; Finland’s President on being a bridge between the US and Europe; Russia’s kidnapping of Ukrainian children; A female soldier in a Ukraine tells her story
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Sep 14, 2025 Vlad Rudenko, a brave Ukrainian teenager, shares his harrowing experience of being kidnapped from Kherson and spending eight months in Russian re-education camps. His story highlights the emotional toll of war on Ukrainian children. The discussion also touches on the ongoing struggle for peace in Ukraine, the challenges of Russian aggression, and the heroic efforts of families to reunite. Rudenko's tale emphasizes resilience amid trauma, shedding light on the broader implications of child abductions in the conflict.
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Concessions Encourage Further Aggression
- Putin's maximalist demands make preemptive concessions ineffective and embolden further aggression.
- Fareed argues that signaling weakness to Putin invites more probes rather than peace.
Perceived Weakness Reduces Negotiating Leverage
- Trump-era concessions signaled to Putin that Western resolve might be limited and slowed stronger pressure.
- That perception reduced incentives for Russia to compromise at the negotiating table.
Fund Immediate Air-Defense Needs
- Ukraine needs financing now for interceptors and drones to blunt Russian strikes.
- Zelensky urges partners to fund rapid purchases rather than debating long-term strategy.