Ukraine: The Latest
Russian drone attack leaves 40,000 without power, Ukraine battles sportswashing & seizing Russian assets with Lord Ricketts
Feb 2, 2024
British-Ukrainian sports journalist Andrew Todos and Lord Ricketts discuss the state of Ukrainian sport amid the conflict with Russia and examine the long-term impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine for UK-EU relations. The podcast covers topics such as Russian drone strikes, seizing Russian assets, irregularities in Russian election signatories, ongoing legal processes around Russian war crimes, finding joy amid war, disagreement over the sale of Chelsea Football Club, reimagining national security, and the value of diplomacy and international correspondence.
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- The report emphasizes the need for pragmatic cooperation between the UK and the EU to address the long-term impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on UK-EU relations.
- The legal challenges and complexities of using frozen Russian assets as a source of funding for Ukraine's reconstruction are acknowledged, with ongoing discussions within the UK government to overcome these obstacles.
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The Impact of Russia's Invasion on Ukraine and UK-EU Relations
The report highlights the significant impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on UK-EU relations and the need for pragmatic cooperation to address the common threat. It emphasizes the effectiveness of ad hoc cooperation between the UK and the EU in the face of the war. The report also discusses the importance of sanctions in limiting Russia's resources for the war, with the Foreign Secretary suggesting the possibility of using frozen assets or their interest to support Ukraine. The legal challenges and potential obstacles to implementing such measures are acknowledged. The report further explores the potential for UK-EU collaboration in the reconstruction of Ukraine and the implications for the long-term UK-EU foreign security relationship.
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